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This Is American Soccer: MLS Down Under
by Travis Clark --- For the last four months I have been living in Australia. I brought little else than my passion for soccer with me. --- That addiction found an interesting twist this past week as the LA Galaxy Beckham world tour landed here on November 27. --- Soccer plays second fiddle to other sports in this sun-baked country. --- Rugby, Cricket, and Aussie Rules Football reign...
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du Nord — ... ~ ~ ~ ~ Long time USA & MLS defender Carlos Llamosa has announced his retirement. He has been with Chivas USA the past 2 seasons but injuries have all but ended his career throughout that whole time. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Jamie Cardenas of the LA Times on his Korner Pocket blog says the deal for Chivas USA midfielder to head back to the mothership in Guadalajara is all but done. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This Is American Soccer has a first hand fan account on the LA Galaxy visit to Australia. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ...

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