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Soccer News for August 31, 2008


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World Soccer Headlines

Milner submits transfer request

Platini considering overhauling transfer system

Ferdinand completes Sunderland move

Wright-Phillips rejoins Manchester City

Barry staying with Villa

Barry saga casts shadow over Villa Park clash (AFP)
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez will lock horns with Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill on Sunday for the first time since the angry fall out over the future of Gareth Barry.

Vidic unhappy with life in Manchester


MLS Soccer Headlines

Why Has USA Been Passing On Cooper?
Soccer America: MANY FOLKS ARE A BIT puzzled as to why U.S. coach Bob Bradley didn't pick FC Dallas forward Kenny Cooper for the qualifier in Guatemala City on Wednesday.

In MLS, No Price On Team Continuity
Houston and New England eschew big-dollar acquisitions for a more fiscally responsible philosophy, an approach that pays off with a trip to Sunday's MLC Cup match at RFK Stadium.

Saturday's Major League Soccer Capsules (PA SportsTicker)
By PA SportsTicker

Klein scores winner in 2-1 Galaxy victory over FC Dallas
Chris Klein sends a 19-yard drive into the upper-right corner of the net to give Los Angeles (5-13-6) only its second MLS victory since Aug. 5.

The Jaquas: A Redskin Begets a Dynamo
Former Redskin Jon Jaqua used to call RFK Stadium home, now he returns to watch his son Nate play for the Houston Dynamo in the MLS Cup.

The Dynamo's Double Standard
The Houston Dynamo rallies with two goals in the second half to beat the New England Revolution 2-1 in the MLS Cup, securing the win with Dwayne De Rosario's powerful 12-yard header in the 74th minute.

Clear Choice for Potential Top Pick
Despite a strong pull desire to finish hisdegree, Partick Nyarko decided to turn pro and enter the MLS after a head-turning junior year at Virginia Tech.


Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary

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As if last season wasn't bad enough...

Thuram Retires Following Heart Scare
France's record international cap holder Lilian Thuram has retired from professional football following the discovery of a heart malfunction after this summer's Euro 2008 tournament. Thuram's family have a history...

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FC United blog

The English Premier League Is Nearly Ready For Kick Off!
We've less than a week until the English Premier League explodes back into life for the 2008/2009 season and we've been hard at work digging through the transfers, news and...


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