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Toronto FC names Preki as new coach

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:51:01 GMT

Predrag Radosavlijevic is the new coach of Toronto FC.

Denmark 3-1 U.S.: Second-half surge

soccernet.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:21:04 GMT

The United States wasted an early goal by Jeff Cunningham and lost a World Cup warmup 3-1 to Denmark on Wednesday night, the final match of 2009 for the Americans.

L.A.'s Donovan named MLS MVP

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:16:42 GMT

The best soccer player in America is now the best in Major League Soccer.

Play-offs: Uruguay complete 32, villain Henry

Soccernet staff — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:51:18 GMT

All 32 World Cup finalists are now decided after play-offs in Europe, Africa and between Uruguay and Costa Rica confirmed the continents' representatives in South Africa.

Keane blasts Platini, Blatter

Soccernet staff — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:01:25 GMT

Ireland captain Robbie Keane has hit out at the presidents of FIFA and UEFA following his country's controversial World Cup exit in Paris, claiming they would be "delighted" that France had gone through.

French sympathy for Irish, Swedes blast ref

soccernet.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:04:16 GMT

There was plenty of sympathy for the Republic of Ireland in the French media on Thursday morning after the controversial extra-time goal that denied them a place in next summer's World Cup finals.

RSL owner sells stake in team to Utah developer

Associated Press — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:39:36 GMT

The owner of Real Salt Lake is selling a stake in the soccer team to a Utah real-estate developer.

Galaxy wary of Real Salt Lake in MLS Cup

Associated Press — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:54:22 GMT

The only obstacle between David Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy and a Major League Soccer championship is an MLS Cup opponent that barely made the playoffs after finishing the regular season with a losing record.

Eduardo pens long-term contract with Arsenal

soccernet.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:31:54 GMT

Arsenal striker Eduardo has signed a new long-term contract at the club.

German squad salute 'keeper Enke in moving letter

soccernet.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:26:08 GMT

The Germany team paid tribute to Robert Enke with a moving letter to the late goalkeeper ahead of Wednesday's friendly against Ivory Coast.

Garber confident about labor negotiations

Reuters — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:16:06 GMT

Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber believes the sport is finally catching on in the United States and Canada with the emergence of a true soccer fan culture.

Terry hoping for new faces at Chelsea in January

Soccernet staff — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:28:22 GMT

Ten teams represented on MLS' Best XI

ESPNsoccernet news services — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:08:58 GMT

MLS commissioner Don Garber announced the 2009 Best XI during his annual State of the League address.

Denmark ready for U.S. in Aarhus

Associated Press — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:03:22 GMT

Both the United States and Denmark will be without several regular players when they face each other Wednesday in an exhibition.

Van Persie placenta treatment

Soccernet staff — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:09:02 GMT

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will try an unorthodox method of treatment in a desperate bid to speed up his recovery from an ankle injury.

Striker Dzeko expects summer move to AC Milan

Soccernet staff — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:22:21 GMT

Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko expects to play for AC Milan next season. The Bosnian, whose 26 goals last season inspired his side to the Bundesliga title, has already informed his club he intends to move to the San Siro outfit.

Benitez: I will quit if I'm ever forced to sell Torres

Soccernet staff — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:38:15 GMT

Rafael Benitez has revealed he would be prepared to quit as Liverpool boss if star striker Fernando Torres is ever sold against his will.

Seferovic leads Swiss to U-17 World Cup title

ESPNsoccernet news services — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:45:02 GMT

Switzerland beat hosts and holders Nigeria 1-0 in Abuja's National Stadium to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup on sunday. Haris Seferovic's second-half header in the 63rd minute proved to be the winning goal.

Diarra: Ireland players were ''looking for trouble''

Soccernet staff — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:12:31 GMT

French midfielder Lassana Diarra says that the Republic of Ireland were ''looking for trouble'' at the end of Saturday's World Cup play-off match at Croke Park, after Nicolas Anelka's deflected goal secured a slender 1-0 advantage for France.

Arsenal confirm van Persie out for "six weeks"

Soccernet staff — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:28:28 GMT

Arsenal will be breathing a huge sigh of relief after it was confirmed that striker Robin van Persie will only be sidelined for "approximately six weeks'" after partially tearing an ankle ligament on international duty.

Kaka: Capello must include Beckham in final squad

Soccernet staff — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:27:08 GMT

Brazilian midfielder Kaka believes Fabio Capello must include David Beckham in England's World Cup squad for next summer's World Cup finals.

Bradley announces U.S. roster for Denmark game

ESPNsoccernet news services — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:06:00 GMT

U.S. coach Bob Bradley will bring 22 players to Aarhus, Denmark, for the U.S. team's friendly against Denmark on Nov. 18.

Nigeria, Cameroon qualify

Soccernet staff — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:59:26 GMT

Slovakia 1-0 U.S.: Hamsik pen

soccernet.com — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:04:28 GMT

Marek Hamsik converted a penalty kick in the 26th minute, and Slovakia defeated the United States 1-0 Saturday in a World Cup warmup.

Domenech denies Henry bust-up

Soccernet staff — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:45:59 GMT

Robbie Keane insists the Republic of Ireland must retain their self-belief if they are to stand any chance of realising their World Cup dream.