web.mlsnet.com - 3/26/2008
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(from MLSNet.com) Clip showing media interviews with David Beckham and Pele at this weekend's Streets to Fields gala banquet in midtown Manhattan. --- After accepting his lifetime award from Streets to Fields, Pele spoke about his days with the Cosmos; Beckham also praised honoree Phil Anschutz. --- Benefit event aids inner-city youth in soccer including FC Harlem.
UPDATE on fans voting for MLS SEATTLE team name
web.mlsnet.com 3/26/2008 — (from MLSNet.com) Voting begins THURSDAY, March 27 and concludes MONDAY, March 31. --- The team was inundated with suggestions, receiving 2,382 potential names from fans. "We are committed to build one of the fan friendliest teams in the league" said majority owner Joe Roth.
USMNT vet John O'Brien confirmed for Southern California Beach Soccer Championships team
beachsoccerusa.org 3/26/2008 — (Press Release) March 26 --- BeachSoccerUSA: As The Southern California Beach Soccer Championships draws near, the Pro-Am division is filling up with teams that bring a hand full of historic stars. One is "Palms Las Vegas FC" which will showcase former USMNT player John O'Brien. He played every minute for the USA in the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals tournament; is club vet w/Chivas USA and Ajax.
Match Recap: ENGLAND v FRANCE
fifa.com 3/26/2008 — March 26 --- FIFA.com: David Beckham was granted his 100th cap, saw just over an hour of action and departed to a generous ovation from all sections of the Stade de France...
David Beckham gets rare 100th cap Wednesday night --- Capello praises the player and entire team
uk.reuters.com 3/27/2008 — (from Reuters UK) England coach Fabio Capello praised his team and particularly David Beckham after a brave performance - his 100th cap - in a 1-0 defeat by France in a friendly on Wednesday night. --- "As I told the players, I'm very happy about what they did tonight," Capello told a news conference after a tight game in the French capital - where England have not beaten France since 1949...
10 Important Facts About Soccer's U.S. Popularity
mvn.com 3/27/2008 — March 27 --- MVN Soccer: As we prepare for the kickoff to Major League Soccer’s 13th season this weekend, I thought it the perfect time to get you up to speed on the most recent data on the league and sport's growth in popularity in the U.S. --- If you were reading this and did not know our MLS season kicks off this weekend, then that is all the more reason you should read this list...
THE FIRST ELEVEN OF THE 1990's —
Bleacher Report - EPL 3/26/2008
Off top of my head Formation = 442 AC's team of the 1990's Peter Schmeichel (GK) Roberto Carlos (DL) Lilian Thuram (DR) Japp Stam (DC) Paolo Cannavaro (DC) Rivaldo (ML) David Beckham (MR) Roy Keane (DMC) ...
First 11 of the 1990's —
Bleacher Report - EPL 3/26/2008
Off top of my head, here is a list of the best players in the 1990's. Formation = 442 AC's team of the 1990's Peter Schmeichel (GK) Roberto Carlos (DL) Lilian Thuram (DR) Japp Stam (DC) Fabio Cannavaro (DC) Gheorghe Hagi (ML) ...
Beckham to start against France —
FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER 3/26/2008
David Beckham will start in England's game at France to make his 100th international appearance.
Despite speculation the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder would be on the bench, England coach Fabio Capello named him in the starting lineup for Wednesday's ...