FCD lays claim to USA-Brazil Challenge

FC DALLAS rookies shine early

MVNsoccer posted 3/21/2008 from web.mlsnet.com

(from MLSnet.com) For a trio of FC Dallas draft picks, the transition to professional soccer has thus far been easier than usual. --- Midfielder Brek Shea, goalkeeper Josh Lambo and forward Eric Avila were all selected by FCD in this year's SuperDraft, already well acquainted with not only each other, but also a number of players already donning the club's hoops.

Mascherano is new Keane says Benítez | News | guardian.co.uk Football

CaughtOffside.com found this 3/22/2008 on football.guardian.co.uk

Rafael Ben tez has not registered a league win over Manchester United but the Liverpool manager is claiming two notable victories over Sir Alex Ferguson in the transfer market. Having succeeded where the Scot persistently failed in prising Fernando ...

Video: Americans Abroad: Michael Bradley scores game winner...again

MVNsoccer posted 3/23/2008 from collegetopros.blogspot.com

March 23 --- From College to the Pros: When Michael Bradley first appeared on the scene in the MLS and the USMNT, there was a lot of talk of it being because of nepotism on his father's part. --- Since 2005, he has racked up 30 caps for the USMNT. --- Just as importantly he's made 59 appearances and scored 16 goals for his club SC Heerenveen. Here is the latest, a 61' game-winner this weekend...

19 ways for soccer to become more popular in the U.S.

Scrap posted 3/24/2008 from www.on205th.com

Soccer has had major trouble gaining traction as a spectator sport here in the United States. Since I'm nothing if not helpful to those people in need of some assistance, I came up with 20, err... 19 ways for soccer to get a stronger foothold in the public consciousness of the American sporting public.

FC Dallas Wins 2nd Annual USA-Brazil Challenge 4-1

du Nord found this 3/24/2008 on www.3rddegree.net

“I can’t remember seeing anything like this,” announced commentator Ray Canevari watching events unfold at Pizza Hut Park. And it did seem odd. Seeing five players from Atletico Paranaense literally attack the referee in a preseason friendly ...