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Hleb, Jiranek join Birmingham
Hleb, Jiranek join Birmingham
English Premier League Roundup, Aug. 22
PL Roundup: Fulham secured a late 2-2 draw against Manchester
United in the Premier League on Sunday.
Some thrilling nights ahead in Europe
Thursday's Champions League draw provides plenty of thrills to look
forward to this year.
Ferguson defends Bebe
Ferguson defends Bebe
MLS Soccer Headlines
Former Terp Edu Is MLS Rookie of the Year
Toronto FC midfielder Maurice Edu, a former Maryland Terrapin, was voted Major League Soccer's rookie of the year yesterday, three weeks after making his international debut.
Fire Hazard Blocking United's Playoff Path
The Chicago Fire hold off David Beckham and the L.A. Galaxy to set up a first round series with injury-riddled D.C. United, a pairing that will open Thursday in Illinois.
FC Dallas Puts Out Hot Fire
Kenny Cooper scores in the 17th minute to lift FC Dallas to a 1-0 win over Chicago Sunday, ending FC Dallas' three-game losing streak.
Montero's goals boost Sounders past Fire 2-1 (AP)
Fredy Montero scored two goals, including a header during second-half stoppage time that gave the Seattle Sounders a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night. Montero, who has 10 goals this season, pulled the Sounders (9-8-5, 32 points) even at 1 in the 36th minute. It was the 10th time in 11 games that Montero has tallied either a goal or an assist for Seattle, which ran its unbeaten...
MLS First-Round Playoff Pairings
D.C. United faces off with Chicago while New England and New York battle in the other Eastern Conference first round playoff 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.
Real Salt Lake Tie Eliminates Chivas USA
Dema Kovalenko and Javier Morales score and Real Salt Lake advances to the Western Conference final with a 2-2 tie against Chivas USA.
Miscellaneous Soccer Commentary
Can we just forget this season?
Everyone loves transfer talk based purely on speculation
What Now For Given? I was at White Hart Lane at the weekend as Tottenham and Manchester City played out an entertaining goalless draw on the opening day.
City boss Roberto Mancini plumped for Joe Hart in goal ahead of Shay Given in what was the biggest selection dilemma of the day for either manager. The 23-year-old England hopeful went on to make six crucial first-half saves, including a hat-trick of stops from Jermain Defoe, to justify his manager's selection and keep City in the game.
Sitting next to the tunnel as the players returned to the dressing room after the pre-match warm-up, the demeanor of the two goalkeepers could not have been more contrasting. Hart bounced down the tunnel, barely able to contain his delight, while Given trudged off the pitch with a face like thunder.
At 34, Given will not want to sit around on the bench, playing the odd Carling Cup game here and there if Hart continues to shine. It would not be the least bit surprising if the Irishman handed in a transfer request in the next week, but what affect will that have?
City with their millions have no necessity to sell, and would hardly want to strengthen a rival like Arsenal by surrendering a goalkeeper who remains one of the best in England.
If a lower Premier League option or indeed a move abroad does not materialize, it could be a frustrating season watching from the sidelines for Given.
Diego Taking a Step Backwards Diego completed a move from Juventus to Wolfsburg earlier this week and scored on his debut against Mainz on Saturday. The Brazilian midfielder is a delightful playmaker when in form and there was always the feeling he would eventually come good for Juve.
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