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Now that Euro 2008 is done, the World Cup takes over
EuroTRECKER: There's not much time to look back at Euro 2008 with World Cup qualifying right around the bend.
Spain's Xavi named best player at Euro 2008
Xavi Hernandez, an important figure in the triumphant Spain squad, was named Monday as the best player at Euro 2008.
Eriksson facing a new reality in Mexico, warns Valdano (Reuters)
Sven-Goran Eriksson will
have to come to terms with antics designed to upset his
players' sleep and taking his own food and water to matches as
coach of Mexico, former Argentina striker Jorge Valdano said on
Tuesday.
Ben Arfa finally joins Marseille (AFP)
Lyon's France international midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa has finally joined Marseille after the clubs reached an agreement on his transfer, the French football league (LFP) said after a meeting on Tuesday.
Burch scores twice, United beat Rochester 2-0 (AP)
Defender Marc Burch scored twice and D.C. United beat the second-tier Rochester Rhinos 2-0 Tuesday night in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup. Burch scored in the 78th and 85th minutes for D.C. United, who advanced to the quarterfinals of the tournament open to essentially all American soccer clubs. The Rhinos play in the USL First Division, one level below Major League Soccer.
Aragones hails 'brilliant' Spain
Spain coach Luis Aragones praised the style of football played by his side after their 1-0 victory over Germany in Sunday's Euro 2008 final.
"All those that love football want to see it played that way," he said. "People want players who can pass well and get into the penalty area and score goals.
Revolution advance in US Open Cup with 3-0 win (AP) Sam Brill, Joe Germanese and Taylor Twellman scored second-half goals to help the New England Revolution beat the Richmond Kickers 3-0 Tuesday in a rain-delayed U.S. Open Cup third-round game. The Revolution, the defending Cup champions, advanced to the quarterfinals against Crystal Palace Baltimore. The United Soccer League second division team, went through after beating Major League Soccer's New...
MLS Soccer Headlines
MLS Capsules (AP)
Steve Ralston scored once in each half to lead the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night. Ralston banged in a rebound off Adam Cristman's header in the 12th minute. He followed up Kheli Dube's drive off the Toronto crossbar in the 59th minute. The Eastern Conference-leading Revolution improved to 9-4-3.
Dynamo Uses OT to Advance
HOUSTON, Nov. 2 -- Brian Ching and Brad Davis led Houston to the Western Conference final on Friday night, scoring in overtime after the Dynamo beat FC Dallas, 2-1, in regulation to tie the two-game, total-goals series.
Former MVP Gomez Is Leaving D.C. for Colorado
D.C. United trades the rights to 2006 MLS most valuable player Christian Gomez to the Colorado Rapids, sources close to negotiations say Thursday.
Wolff rejoins Wizards after 1 1/2 season in Germany (AP)
U.S. forward Josh Wolff returned to Major League Soccer after 1 1/2 seasons in Germany, agreeing Monday to a four-year contract with the Kansas City Wizards. Wolff left the Wizards in December 2006 to sign with 1860 Munich in the German second division, and scored two goals in 34 games with the German club.
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.
Revs Are Left Reeling After Cup Loss
Major League Soccer: WASHINGTON -- Every time the New England Revolution reach the MLS Cup Final, expectations rise, hope renews and memories fade.
MF Rojas joins Red Bulls (PA SportsTicker)
PUERTO ORDAZ, Venezuela (Ticker) - Venezuelan midfielder Jorge Rojas on Monday announced that he is joining the New York Red Bulls.
Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary
Portugal Off To Winning Euro 2008 Start
Centreback Pepe surprisingly took centre stage for Portugal ahead of his more celebrated team-mates such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Simao by scoring after a great run from the halfway line,...
Euro 2008 Group Stages Pick Up Pace
So we've now seen every country at Euro 2008 at least once and after a relatively slow start there have been several big highlights at this summer's top international football...
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