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Sports NewsBeckham Arrives to Find a Sport Thriving in Its Own Way2007-07-09 05:39 - There could not be a more inviting time for David Beckham to arrive and for American soccer to be able to capitalize on his skill and celebrity. Sports Briefing | Soccer: U.S. Under-20 Team Beats Brazil 2007-07-08 05:35 - Jozy Altidore, a forward for the Red Bulls of M.L.S., scored in each half yesterday in Ottawa to help the United States to a 2-1 victory over Brazil in the Under-20 World Cup. The United States finished atop Group D with 7 points. That left Brazil, the four-time champion, with only 3 points, trying to secure one of four berths given to third-place teams. FIFA Backs Down From Altitude Ban 2007-07-08 05:35 - Bolivian President Evo Morales led a campaign to overturn a ban announced in May on international soccer matches at altitudes of over 8,200 feet. Sports Briefing | Soccer: United States Loses 2007-07-07 06:01 - Brad Guzan made several key saves, including one on a penalty, in his first Copa America appearance but could not get to Jaime Castrillon’s 14th-minute header as the United States lost, 1-0, to Colombia. Sports Briefing | Soccer: Houston Routs Red Bulls 2007-07-07 05:35 - Joseph Ngwenya scored twice to lead the Houston Dynamo to a 4-0 victory against the visiting Red Bulls last night. Houston (8-5-2) is unbeaten in seven games since a 2-1 loss at D.C. United on May 26. The Red Bulls (6-5-3) lost for the third time in four games. Crew Shuts Down Ángel and the Red Bulls 2007-07-06 05:35 - Kei Kamara scored his second goal of the season for the Columbus Crew in a 1-0 victory over the visiting Red Bulls in Major League Soccer. Under-20 World Cup: Adu Scores Three as United States Dominates Poland... 2007-07-06 05:35 - Freddy Adu scored three goals and the United States recovered from an early deficit to rout Poland Tuesday in the most lopsided result so far at the Under-20 World Cup. Extra Time: M.L.S. Teams Lose Players but Manage to Keep Winning 2007-07-05 05:35 - As a league that plays through the summer, Major League Soccer is subject to the ebb and flow, players coming and going for major international tournaments. Sports Briefing | Soccer: Red Bulls Trade for Midfielder 2007-07-04 06:01 - The Los Angeles Galaxy have traded midfielder Santino Quaranta to the Red Bulls for a conditional pick in the fourth round of next year’s Major League Soccer draft. Quaranta, 22, appeared in six games for the Galaxy this season. He has goals 17 in 80 regular-season M.L.S. games. Sports Briefing | Soccer: Late Goal Lifts Houston 2007-07-04 06:01 - Patrick Ianni picked a good time to score his first goal in Major League Soccer.Ianni’s headed goal off a corner kick by his teammate Stuart Holden in the 81st minute provided the Houston Dynamo with a 1-0 victory against the Kansas City Wizards yesterday at Arrowhead Stadium.The victory improved Houston’s record to 7-5-1, second in M.L.S.’s Western Conference.Midfielder Brian Mullan had two decent scoring chances before the Dynamo finally capitalized in the 81st minute. Holden’s high corner kick found Ianni’s head at the near post, at the top of the 6-yard box, and Wizards goalkeeper Kevin Hartman had no chance for a save. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 |
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