Americans survive onslaught to earn 1-1 draw with South Korea

Posted on 30th June 2007 by US Soccer News in US Soccer News

MONTREAL: Columbus Crew midfielder Danny Szetela scored on a 16th-minute header and Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Chris Seitz survived an onslaught for much of the rest of the match to give the United States a 1-1 ... via International Herald Tribune

Sociedad to investigate coach Coleman’s late show (Reuters)

Posted on 30th June 2007 by Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News in World Soccer News
Real Sociedad are investigating coach Chris Coleman's late arrival at a news conference on Friday, amid media reports he was seen in a local nightclub in the early hours of the morning.

Mouloudia Alger and Real Banjul qualify for Africa (AFP)

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Mouloudia Alger of Algeria and Real Banjul of Gambia have secured places in the 2009 African Football Confederation club competitions.

Rights to broadcast Euro 2012 will cost 1 billion euros (AFP)

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The rights to broadcast the Euro 2012 football championships are going to be sold for one billion euros, Adam Olkowicz, head of the Polish committee for organizing the championships, said Saturday in Yalta.

Nakamura spearheads Japan's Asian Cup squad (AFP)

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Japan coach Ivica Osim announced his final squad for the defence of the Asian Cup led by the 2004 most valuable player Shunsuke Nakamura, the Japan Football Association said.

Burkina Faso officials resign over Nations Cup losses (AFP)

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The Burkina Faso Football Federation executive committee has quit after a disastrous 2008 African Nations Cup qualifying campaign.

Galaxy trades Quaranta to NY Red Bulls; adds Pavon to roster

Posted on 30th June 2007 by Los Angeles Galaxy News in Los Angeles Galaxy News

"This move was made to address salary cap and roster-spot issues"

The Los Angeles Galaxy traded midfielder Santino Quaranta to the New York Red Bulls on Friday in exchange for a conditional pick in the fourth round of next year's MLS superdraft. via CBS SportsLine

Forlan to bolster Atletico's strike force (AFP)

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Uruguay striker Diego Forlan is poised to sign for Atletico Madrid, his club Villarreal disclosed on Saturday.

Beckham Tour Gets Official Launch Date

Posted on 30th June 2007 by David Beckham News in David Beckham News

"Due to the strong media interest expected for this event, credentials per organization will be limited."

June 29, 2007 By Barry Janoff NEW YORK--It's official. The high-profile, media-frenzy, sponsor-driven tour starring a global celebrity with the last name of Beckham will launch July 13. via Brandweek

United’s Addlery Makes Most of His Chance

Posted on 29th June 2007 by US Soccer News in US Soccer News

If not for a teammate's injury 10 minutes into last night's match with the Colorado Rapids, Nicholas Addlery might have spent the entire stormy evening on D.C. United's bench. But when Guy-Roland Kpene departed with a hamstring ailment, further depleting United's thin ranks, Addlery entered. Read more

SOCCER; Official Introduction for Beckham

Posted on 29th June 2007 by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS in David Beckham News
David Beckham will be officially introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Galaxy on July 13 at the team’s stadium in Carson, Calif.Beckham will arrive in Los Angeles a few days before his introductory news conference and first training session with the M.L.S. team. Beckham is expected to make his Galaxy debut in an exhibition against Chelsea on July 21 at Home Depot Center....

Copa America sees soccer fans in Venezuela shout against Chavez (AP)

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Thousands of Venezuelan soccer fans used an international tournament to show opposition to President Hugo Chavez, rising to their feet with chants of "Freedom!" The chants -- which included "This government is going to fall!" -- began shortly into the second half of Thursday's match between the U.S.