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Soccer Watch: Manchester United (England) v Roma (Italy), Inter Milan (Italy) v PSV (Netherlands), VfB Stuttgart (Germany) v Barcelona (Spain), Sevilla (Spain) v Slavia Prague (Czech Republic), Chivas Guadalajara v DC United, Lazio (Italy) v Real Madrid (Spain), Liverpool (England) v Marseille (France), Celtic (Scotland) v AC Milan (Italy), Valencia (Spain) v Chelsea (England), Dallas v New England, Club America (Mexico) v Pachuca (Mexico), UC Santa Barbara v UC Irvine, Benfica (Portugal) v Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine), El Nacional (Ecuador) v Defensor (Uruguay), Toronto v New York, Oklahoma State v Texas A&M, Colo Colo (Chile) v Millonarios (Colombia), Borussia Dortmund v Bochum, Veracruz v Atlante, Maryland v Clemson, Kansas City v DC United
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> Wambach stars as USA beats Norway for 3rd place
Abby Wambach gave the United States something more than bad memories to carry home from the Women's World Cup. Wambach's two goals, and two more from Lori Chalupny and Heather O'Reilly, led the United States to a lopsided 4-1 victory over Norway on Sunday in the third-place game.
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> Explosive United run past Toronto
D.C. United shook off an early deficit, exploding past visiting Toronto FC 4-1 on four second-half goals -- including Luciano Emilio's league-leading 20th of the season -- at RFK Stadium on Saturday. The win helped United hold onto their four-point lead atop the tables. Team plays 2nd leg of Copa Sudamericana tonight at 11 p.m. [ full story +]
> Seattle Sounders win fourth USL-1 title and may move to MLS in 2009The Seattle Sounders dominated in a 4-0 victory over the Atlanta Silverbacks in the USL First Division Championship with two goals from sub Greg Howes and several great saves from goalkeeper Chris Eylander. The Sounders now have the most titles in USL-1 history with four. Reports after the game focused on the rumor that MLS will announce Seattle as the 15th MLS team, to begin play in 2009. [ full story +]
> Mexico's CD Guadalajara Manager fired after loss to DC UnitedCD Guadalajara fired manager Jose Manuel de la Torre on Friday with the club mired in fourth place in its Mexican league group and two days after it lost to MLS's D.C. United in the Copa Sudamericana. Team vice president Nestor de la Torre and general director Juan Frangie said de la Torre was dismissed because of differences of opinion, the team's poor performance recently, and a drop in attendance. [ full story +]
> Adu makes Portuguese league debut Potomac's Freddy Adu made his Portuguese league debut as a 83rd-minute substitute in Benfica's 0-0 draw with Sporting Lisbon on Saturday. The appearance crowned an encouraging week for Adu, who scored his first goal for Benfica in Wednesday's midweek Portuguese league cup victory over Amadora. [ full story +]
> Baltimore Blast get two preseason wins
The Baltimore Blast defeated the defending champion Philadelphia KiXX, 6-4, Saturday morning and then defeated the expansion New Jersey Ironmen, 10-4, later in the day in a preseason tournament at Du Burns Arena. Forward Tarik Walker scored the game-winning goal against the KiXX and four different players scored in the win over the Ironmen. [ full story +]
> U.S. Soccer Development Academy played first game ever Saturday
Nolan Hemmer etched his name in the record books on Saturday when he scored the first-ever goal in U.S. Soccer Development Academy history, nodding home a corner kick in the 30th minute to deliver the Atlanta Fire U-16's a 1-0 victory against hosts Birmingham United U-16's at Rathmell Sports Park in Birmingham, Ala. The match commenced the inaugural season of the Development Academy, which will see 122 teams compete in over 1,800 matches during nine months of conference play. [ full story +]
> MLS said Fred earned Player of the Week
Major League Soccer announced United's Fred has been named MLS Player of the Week after scoring a goal and adding an assist in United's 4-1 win over Toronto FC Saturday night. [ full story +] |
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Andrew Dykstra (Woodbridge, Va.),a VCU junior and goalkeeper, has been named CAA Men's Soccer Player of the Week. Dykstra made five saves and recorded his fourth shutout in the past seven matches to help VCU battle to a 0-0 double-overtime tie with ACC foe North Carolina last Saturday. Dykstra, who lowered his league-leading GAA to 0.42, hasn't given up more than one goal in the past 10 matches dating back to last season.
American University men's soccer player Daniel Shannon of Frederick, Md. has been named the American University Student-Athlete of the Week presented by GEICO.
Shannon, a freshman in his first season with the Eagles, tallied the game-winning goal on Saturday in a 2-1 victory over the Black Knights of Army in both team's Patriot League opener.
The U19 Roanoke Star Boys won the U19 Division of the Bristol Open Soccer on penalty kicks Sunday.
Salisbury University stunned the Division III men's soccer world as it ended the longest unbeaten streak in the nation with a 1-0 victory over No. 4 York (Pa.) College on Saturday afternoon before a huge crowd of 900 on the road.
The Salisbury University women's soccer team received the quintessential win it had been looking for this season as the Sea Gulls claimed first place in the Capital Athletic Conference with a 2-1 victory Saturday against York (Pa.) College before 310 on the road.
D.C. United's Luciano Emilio is up for goal of the week - again! Vote here for the 20-time league goal scorer, the league's first 20-goal scorer since 2002 and within three of Raul Diaz Arce's team record 23 league goals.
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Former coach of Mexican team Pachuca has been hired as Director of Coaching and Academy Director for Maryland United FC. Rafael also played professional soccer in Mexico and USA. The team will compete in the NPSL and also field a U-23 team in MSSL. Open tryouts are being held Thursdays in October, beginning the 11th.
D.C. United and broadcasting partner Comcast SportsNet announced plans to air United games Friday, October 5 against the Kansas City Wizards and Saturday, October 20 versus the Columbus Crew on the newly launched CSN+
The No. 4 ranked Virginia men's soccer team played to a 1-1 draw with No. 16 Virginia Tech Friday night in its ACC home opener. A Klöckner Stadium record 7,906 witnessed the intrastate rivalry; both teams remain unbeaten in conference play.
Scores for Virginia State Cup play on Sept. 29 have been posted.
WAGS Tournament registration will be held Friday, Oct. 5, 3 pm - 9 pm, at tournament headquarters, the Fairview Park Marriott Hotel, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
Accepted teams for the 30th Annual Tampa Bay Sun Bowl 2007, Dec. 27-30, are posted.
2007 Kickers Columbus Day Invitational Tournament (Oct. 6-7) team registration and check-in is Friday, Oct. 5, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, at Ukrops Grocery Store (upstairs in the dining area), 7045 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225.
The Battlefield Classic presented by NVSC, Oct. 6-7, will hold mandatory team registration on Oct. 5, 5 pm - 9 pm, at the Holiday Inn/Battlefield, Manassas, VA.
Richmond Strikers' Capital Fall Classic Tournament (Nov. 3-4) acceptances have been posted.
Roanoke Star Soccer Club's FNB Star Cup Soccer Tournament (Nov. 10-12): Completed tournament application, a copy of your certified official roster and the tournament entry fee must be received by Oct. 12, 2007.
---- Editor's Corner ----
If you want a new Stadium for D.C. United, please sign this petition today.
Could tonight be the night? The night an MLS team finally beats a foreign side on their soil in a major competition? You don't have to be a United fan to have stake in tonight's match up between D.C. United and CD Guadalajara of Mexico. You only have to be a supporter of soccer in the United States. A win for United is a win for U.S. soccer because it gains respect south of our borders, and should translate into more opportunities for American-based teams abroad, as well as more interest from fans with Hispanic origins living in the USA. There are no excuses this time around for either side. Both teams are in the heart of their seasons, in top physical shape, and both take this competition VERY seriously. So seriously that Chivas' fired their coach after last week's loss to United at RFK. Advancing to the next round of this tournament will take United to Argentina to face Arsenal. Storied Brazilian clubs Vasco and Sao Paulo are already in the final eight as well. The game starts at 11 PM on Fox Soccer. Don't miss it!
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Major League Soccer Summary
Thursday, 10/4, 2007, 7:00 PM: Toronto v New York - LIVE - ESPN2
Friday, 10/5, 2007, 8:30 PM: Kansas City v DC - LIVE - CSN
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
2:30 PM: Manchester United v Roma - LIVE - ESPN2 - UEFA CL
4:45 PM: Inter Milan v PSV - Same DD - ESPND - UEFA CL
5:00 PM: VfB Stuttgart v Barcelona - Same DD - ESPN Classic - UEFA CL
7:00 PM: Sevilla v Slavia Prague - Same DD - ESPND - UEFA CL
11:00 PM: Chivas Guadalajara v DC United - Same DD - FSC -Copa Sudamericana
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
2:30 PM: Lazio v Real Madrid - LIVE - ESPND - UEFA CL
2:30 PM: Liverpool v Marseille - LIVE - ESPN2 - UEFA CL
4:45 PM: Celtic v AC Milan - Same DD - ESPND - UEFA CL
7:00 PM: Valencia v Chelsea - Same DD - ESPND - UEFA CL
8:00 PM: Dallas v New England - LIVE - FSC - U.S. Open Cup
10:00 PM: Club America v Pachuca - LIVE - FSE - Copa Sudamericana
11:00 PM: UC Santa Barbara v UC Irvine - LIVE - FSC - College (M)
Thursday, October 4, 2007
2:00 AM: Benfica v Shakhtar Donetsk - Same DD - ESPND - UEFA CL
7:00 PM: El Nacional v Defensor - LIVE - FSE - Copa Sudamericana
7:00 PM: Toronto v New York - LIVE - ESPN2 - MLS
8:00 PM: Oklahoma State v Texas A&M - LIVE - FSC - College (W)
9:30 PM: Colo Colo v Millonarios - LIVE - FSE - Copa Sudamericana
Friday, October 5, 2007
2:25 PM: Borussia Dortmund v Bochum - LIVE - GolTV - German Bundesliga
6:55 PM: Veracruz v Atlante - LIVE - ESPND - Futbol de Mexico
8:00 PM: Maryland v Clemson - LIVE - FSC - College (M)
8:30 PM: Kansas City v DC United - LIVE - CSN - MLS
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