Chivas USA’s Guzan wins top goalkeeper award; Parkhurst gets Fair Play honor

Posted on 31st October 2007 by US Soccer News in US Soccer News

NEW YORK : Chivas USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan was named Major League Soccer's goalkeeper of the year, and New England Revolution defender Michael Parkhurst earned the league's fair play award on Wednesday. via International Herald Tribune

United seeks breakthrough against Fire

Posted on 31st October 2007 by US Soccer News in US Soccer News

"They just dump the ball, defend with five, six guys. For me, that's not soccer. But if they feel happy about that, they can go ahead and do that."

D.C. United forward Jaime Moreno didn't care for the way the Chicago Fire played in the second half of last week's playoff opener. via CBS Sportsline.com

FC Dallas forward Ruiz, Dynamo defenders to meet again

Posted on 31st October 2007 by US Soccer News in US Soccer News

"Whoever wants to win the most will win."

No other FC Dallas player riles up the Houston Dynamo like Carlos Ruiz. The Dynamo defenders get an extra couple of rounds with the Guatemalan forward when the MLS playoff series between the rivals begins ... via WFAA-TV Dallas

Aiyegbeni, Anichebe miss squad for Nigeria friendlies (Reuters)

Posted on 31st October 2007 by Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News in World Soccer News
Everton strike pair Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Victor Anichebe were omitted from Nigeria's squad on Wednesday for the friendlies against Australia and Switzerland.

English FA confirms 2018 World Cup bid; rival to U.S. (PA SportsTicker)

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By Martyn Ziegler Special to PA SportsTicker

Liverpool probe how Riise’s pay details hit Web (Reuters)

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Liverpool have launched an investigation after the pay details of Norwegian defender John Arne Riise appeared on the Internet.

English FA confirms bid for 2018 World Cup (AFP)

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England's Football Association confirmed on Wednesday that it will be bidding to host the 2018 World Cup.

Senegal’s Diouf to end international retirement (Reuters)

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Senegal captain El Hadji Diouf is to return to international soccer after appeals for him to reconsider his decision to retire, the West African country's state news agency reported on Wednesday.

Coach Preki rebuilt Chivas USA, but not in his image

Posted on 31st October 2007 by US Soccer News in US Soccer News

"Our block of eight has done real well. Defending as a whole has been stressed week in and week out, and I think it's shown."

During his playing days in Major League Soccer, Preki was an offensive dream. An attacking midfielder, he scored 79 goals and had an astonishing 112 assists over his 10-year career. via Press-Enterprise

David Beckham says Tom Cruise is not trying to convert him

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

David Beckham is quashing rumors that Tom Cruise is trying to convert him to Scientology. via The Superficial

Commemorating a Decade of the ‘Beautiful Game,’ Fox Soccer Channel to …

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

The free event at CityWalk's Cinema Plaza will feature a variety of activities that are sure to keep the party going all afternoon and well into the evening. via PR-inside.com

Frei's injury woes continue (AFP)

Posted on 30th October 2007 by Yahoo! Sports - World Soccer News in World Soccer News
Borussia Dortmund's Swiss international striker Alexander Frei faces more time out of action it was announced by the German side's coach Thomas Doll on Tuesday.