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Sports News

On Soccer: Controversy Follows United States Into Gold Cup Final
2007-06-23 05:35 - A hard fought victory, which ended on a controversial call by the match official, sent the United States to the Gold Cup final where the team will meet arch rival Mexico.

Lilly, Matriarch of U.S. Team, Refuses to Fade to Gray
2007-06-22 06:01 - With another World Cup approaching, the U.S. women’s soccer team is now captained by Kristine Lilly, who is a month shy of 36 in chronological years but seemingly ageless in soccer years.

On Soccer: In the Role of David, Introducing Guadeloupe
2007-06-22 05:35 - Tiny Guadeloupe has a chance to knock off Concacaf power Mexico in the Gold Cup tournament which is garnering large audiences at the stadiums and on television.

On Soccer: Quality Soccer Talent North of the 49th Parallel
2007-06-22 05:35 - Canada, the only team besides Mexico and the United States to win the Gold Cup, finds itself in the position to shake things up in the Concacaf pecking order.

Soccer: Anyone Wanting Adu’s No. 11 Must Pay Dearly
2007-06-21 06:01 - When Freddy Adu arrived at D.C. United in 2004 at 14, the number he had worn on his jersey as long as he had played soccer was already taken. But now he has it back.

A Passion for Soccer and the Environment
2007-06-20 05:35 - The Colorado Rapids U-23 team, a minor league soccer club in Boulder, Colo., is on a campaign to fight global warming.

Mets Said to Be Looking Into an M.L.S. Franchise
2007-06-18 05:35 - The Mets and several groups of investors have held discussions about obtaining the rights to operate a team in Major League Soccer, which could not begin play until 2010 at the earliest.

Red Bulls 3, Wizards 3: Penalty Kick Saves Red Bulls From Defeat
2007-06-18 05:35 - Juan Pablo Ángel scored two goals ? the second on a penalty kick with just over a minute remaining in regulation ? to tie the game for the Red Bulls.

Bolivians in High Dudgeon Over Soccer Ban
2007-06-18 05:35 - A divisive president fights a global sport and makes friends at home.

On Soccer: Poor U.S. Finishing Makes Hard Work of Panama
2007-06-18 05:35 - The Americans should have had a comfortable task of seeing off a weak opponent. But poor finishing and farcical defending allowed Panama to make it more difficult for the United States.


 
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