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Ligue 1: Lille one point clear as Marseille slip up

soccernet.com — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:42:55 GMT

Moussa Sow hit a hat-trick as Lille saw off the challenge of Lorient with four second-half goals in a 6-3 win.

Brazil: Fluminense claim first title in 26 years

soccernet.com — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:38:12 GMT

Fluminense were crowned Brazilian champions as a 1-0 win at home to doomed Guarani earned them their first title in 26 years.

FA chief: Redknapp in frame for England job

ESPNsoccernet staff — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:09:29 GMT

Football Association general secretary Alex Horne has said Harry Redknapp will be a strong contender to replace Fabio Capello as England manager when the Italian leaves his post.

La Liga: Villarreal beat Sevilla, big Malaga win

soccernet.com — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:04:51 GMT

Malaga gave themselves some breathing space at the foot of the table with an impressive 4-1 win over Racing Santander.

Gulf Cup: Kuwait beat Saudi Arabia to claim title

soccernet.com — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 20:40:51 GMT

Kuwait beat Saudi Arabia 1-0 at 22 May Stadium in Aden to lift the Gulf Cup.

Bundesliga: Dortmund go ten points clear

soccernet.com — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:04:37 GMT

Borussia Dortmund triumphed in a blizzard at Nurnberg to extend their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to ten points over second-placed Mainz with two games to go until the halfway stage of the season.

West Brom 3-1 Newcastle: Odemwingie stars

soccernet.com — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 17:28:14 GMT

West Brom 3-1 Newcastle: Odemwingie stars

Villa eye Owen

ESPNsoccernet staff — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 15:32:14 GMT

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier says he would "love" to be reunited with Michael Owen once again should the Manchester United striker become available.

Jovanovic ponders Reds future as clubs circle

ESPNsoccernet staff — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 15:30:42 GMT

The agent of Liverpool forward Milan Jovanovic says the Serbia international could be tempted to leave Anfield in January after failing to make an impression at the club so far.

DC United coach, Chivas USA's Lahoud banned

Associated Press — Tue, 04 May 2010 21:55:17 GMT

DC United coach Curt Onalfo and Chivas USA midfielder Michael Lahoud have been suspended two games each by the MLS.

Juventus to play exhibition at Red Bulls in May

Associated Press — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:05:23 GMT

Juventus will play a postseason exhibition at the New York Red Bulls on May 23.

FC Dallas acquires Wizards goalkeeper Hartman

Associated Press — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:01:01 GMT

FC Dallas has signed goalkeeper Kevin Hartman, a four-time MLS All-Star.

Wambach scores twice as U.S. defeats Norway

Associated Press — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:17:43 GMT

Abby Wambach scored both goals as the United States beat Norway 2-1 in the Algarve Cup.

Danish goalie Nielsen says he's joining Wizards

Associated Press — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:29:01 GMT

Danish goalie Jimmy Nielsen says he is joining Kansas City Wizards on a one-year contract.

Galaxy's Mathis out after having knee surgery

Associated Press — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:27:06 GMT

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Clint Mathis will miss four to six weeks after having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.

Beckham academies in L.A., Britain shut down

Associated Press — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:22:58 GMT

The David Beckham Academy in Carson and another location in Britain have closed, although the Los Angeles Galaxy star is working to develop another soccer coaching program for children.

Red Bulls adding Estonia midfielder Lindpere

Associated Press — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:02:39 GMT

Estonia midfielder Joel Lindpere has signed with the New York Red Bulls from Norwegian club Tromso.

Chivas USA acquires El Salvador star Romero

ESPN.com news services — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:15:12 GMT

Osael Romero is set to join Chivas USA after the club announced they acquired the El Salvador national team midfielder Monday.

Ralston joins AC St. Louis after long MLS career

Associated Press — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:55:58 GMT

Steve Ralston has signed with AC St. Louis of the new North American Soccer League after a 14-year career with Major League Soccer.

Gudjohnsen joins Spurs

soccernet.com — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:08:44 GMT

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed that forward Eidur Gudjohnsen has joined the club on loan from Monaco until the end of the season.

Juventus sack Ferrara, Benitez link grows

Soccernet staff — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:26:36 GMT

Juventus have sacked manager Ciro Ferrara and replaced him with former Torino coach Alberto Zaccheroni.

Roma striker Okaka undergoes Fulham medical

soccernet.com — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:58:04 GMT

Fulham are on the brink of completing the loan signing of striker Stefano Okaka from Roma until the end of the season.

Wenger suggests January transfer business is over

Soccernet staff — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:20:56 GMT

Arsene Wenger says he believes Arsenal's January transfer business is now closed after missing out on Chris Smalling.

Cabanas "more stable" as brain swelling reduces

soccernet.com — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:28:05 GMT

The doctor treating Paraguay international Salvador Cabanas has revealed the swelling on his brain has gone down.

U.S. U-20 women qualify for World Cup

Associated Press — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:56:53 GMT

The U.S. qualified for the women's Under-20 World Cup by beating Costa Rica 2-1 Thursday.