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Soccer-Argentina planning England match next year - agent
September 4, 2010Big soccer rivals Argentina and England could play a friendly on Feb. 9, 2011, the man charged with organising the South American team's international calendar said on Thursday.
Soccer-Klose aims for fourth World Cup in 2014 aged 36
September 4, 2010Germany striker Miroslav Klose has set his sights on the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, saying he hoped to be still playing in the national team until then even though he will be 36.
Lynnfield Boys soccer looks to continue success of 2009
September 4, 2010Look around the area at all the boys soccer programs and you see the glamour of the St. John's Prep's of the world. But very quietly, coach Brent Munroe has put together a nice program at Lynnfield.
Soccer Star Brian McBride Calling it Quits
September 4, 2010One of Chicago's most famous soccer players, Brian McBride, is retiring at the end of this year's MLS season.
Soccer-Joint Iberian World Cup bid earns FIFA praise
September 4, 2010FIFA ended a four-day visit to inspect Spain and Portugal's 2018 or 2022 World Cup bid by praising the countries' capacity to co-ordinate effectively in hosting a joint event.
Coates: U.S. World Cup bid: Will Fort Worth pay others' bills?
September 4, 2010This week, the United States will be visited by the officials of FIFA, the world soccer federation, to examine the American bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup, with both the Cotton Bowl in Dallas and Cowboys Stadium in Arlington being offered as possible venues.
Soccer-Argentina seek home friendlies against major opponents
September 4, 2010A friendly between world champions Spain and Argentina at the River Plate stadium on Tuesday (2000 GMT) could be the start of a new era in visits from high-profile teams with an eye on the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Soccer-Former U.S and Fulham striker McBride to retire
September 4, 2010Former United States World Cup striker Brian McBride will retire at the end of the current Major League Soccer season, his club Chicago Fire said Friday.
Soccer notebook: Houston final stop on U.S. tour
September 4, 2010In a testament to Houston's status as one of the premier soccer communities in the United States, the Bayou City is the fifth and final metropolitan area the USA Bid Committee will showcase next week during the FIFA Inspection Delegation's three-day evaluation of venues that USA Bid is highlighting in its quest to land the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Mapp, McInerney Clicking - Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia
September 4, 2010 Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia | Mapp, McInerney Clicking Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia Ever since 1999, when it began as a way to boost the United States' chances at the World Cup, the program has spit out future world-class soccer players. ... |
