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Real Salt Lake ties Earthquakes 1-1
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7.4.2009 : 12:33 am
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SANDY, Utah -- San Jose kicked in an own-goal in second-half injury time, allowing Real Salt Lake to tie the Earthquakes 1-1 on Friday night.
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Cherundolo returns from injury for US in Gold Cup
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7.3.2009 : 1:51 pm
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SEATTLE -- Leave it to the most experienced international veteran on the U.S. Gold Cup roster to give this tournament perspective.
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Hannover loans Zizzo to Duesseldorf
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7.3.2009 : 5:17 am
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HANNOVER, Germany -- Bundesliga club Hannover says it is loaning American midfielder Salvatore Zizzo to second-division Fortuna Duesseldorf for a year.
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Jones could join US national team later this year
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7.2.2009 : 8:38 pm
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NEW YORK -- Midfielder Jermaine Jones could join the U.S. national team later this year, possibly with defender Edgar Castillo.
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UEFA: Link salaries, transfer fees to club income
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7.2.2009 : 1:50 pm
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LONDON -- Clubs competing in the Champions League will need to ensure players' salaries and transfer fees are proportionate to their income under new plans from European soccer's governing body.
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Altidore, Guzan added to US roster for Gold Cup
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7.2.2009 : 1:50 pm
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TUKWILA, Wash. -- Forward Jozy Altidore, backup goalkeeper Brad Guzan and midfielder Ricardo Clark were among seven players added to the U.S. roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
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FIFA won't take action against Iran for wristbands
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7.2.2009 : 1:40 pm
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ZURICH -- FIFA won't punish Iran's national soccer team for the green wristbands some players wore in solidarity with anti-government protesters during a World Cup qualifier last month.
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Ronaldo keeps winning titles in Brazil
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7.2.2009 : 12:36 pm
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SAO PAULO -- Four months into his remarkable return to soccer, Ronaldo is getting used to winning titles again.
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New guidelines approved to stop soccer racism
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7.2.2009 : 11:11 am
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LONDON -- European soccer authorities have approved new guidelines for referees to act against racism in stadiums. The governing body also says games could be called off because of offensive chants.
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Former Romanian soccer player says he was informer
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7.2.2009 : 10:56 am
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BUCHAREST, Romania -- A former captain of Romania's national soccer team said he was an informer for the country's secret police during the regime of the late dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.
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Sounders down Timbers in US Open Cup
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7.2.2009 : 1:05 am
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PORTLAND, Ore. -- With fans boisterously embracing the potential rivalry, Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders beat the Portland Timbers of the USL's First Division 2-1 on Wednesday night in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
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US allowed to add 7 players to Gold Cup roster
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7.1.2009 : 11:05 pm
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NEW YORK -- The United States is allowed to expand its roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup by seven players to 30.
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Blissfully bleary US returns for CONCACAF Gold Cup
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7.1.2009 : 6:43 pm
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TUKWILA, Wash. -- Bob Bradley was walking off the practice field toward the team bus when a father stopped the coach of the United States national team with a cheerful yell from a playground.
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Karim Benzema to join Real Madrid from Lyon
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7.1.2009 : 2:03 pm
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LYON, France -- French forward Karim Benzema is following Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka to Real Madrid.
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Brazil moves to top of FIFA rankings; US at No. 12
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7.1.2009 : 1:33 pm
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ZURICH -- Brazil ended Spain's one-year reign as the world's top soccer team and the United States moved up two spots to No. 12, the highest ranking for the Americans in three years.
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Advocaat signs to become coach of Belgium
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7.1.2009 : 12:22 pm
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BRUSSELS -- The Belgian soccer federation says Dutch coach Dick Advocaat has signed a two-year contract to take charge of Belgium's national team next year.
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Blatter praises Confed Cup, but problems persist
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6.29.2009 : 1:03 pm
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JOHANNESBURG -- FIFA president Sepp Blatter gave Confederations Cup organizers an encouraging grade of 7.5 out of 10 on Monday while stressing work remains on transportation and housing for next year's World Cup.
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Analysis: There's no shame in second-place for US
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6.29.2009 : 3:25 am
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loss to Brazil in their first FIFA final may very well be felt for decades to come.
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Brazil rallies to beat US in Confed Cup final
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6.29.2009 : 3:24 am
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JOHANNESBURG -- Next year's World Cup just got a little more interesting.
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FIFA Confederations Cup Champions
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6.29.2009 : 3:02 am
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2 Brazil
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Brazil-United States Summary
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6.29.2009 : 3:02 am
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, United States, Dempsey 3 (Spector), 10th minute. 2, United States, Donovan 2 (Davies), 27th minute.
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MLS Capsules
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6.29.2009 : 12:47 am
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CARSON, Calif. -- Todd Dunivant scored in the 24th minute and the Los Angeles Galaxy ended the Houston Dynamo's 11-game unbeaten streak with a 1-0 victory Sunday night.
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Dunivant scores to help Galaxy end Dynamo's run
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6.29.2009 : 12:25 am
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CARSON, Calif. -- Todd Dunivant scored in the 24th minute and the Los Angeles Galaxy ended the Houston Dynamo's 11-game unbeaten streak with a 1-0 victory Sunday night.
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Santos Laguna beats Wizards 3-1
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6.28.2009 : 9:32 pm
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Agustin Herrera and Matias Vuoso scored 13 minutes apart in the second half to send Santos Laguna to the SuperLiga semifinals with a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Wizards on Sunday.
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Bradley sees through loss to find positives for US
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6.28.2009 : 7:20 pm
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JOHANNESBURG -- Bob Bradley was as frustrated as his players that his United States team gave up a two-goal lead in a 3-2 loss to Brazil in the Confederations Cup final.
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Luis Fabiano keeps his promise at Confed Cup
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6.28.2009 : 7:04 pm
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JOHANNESBURG -- Luis Fabiano's two goals at the Confederations Cup final Sunday put Brazil back in contention after a slow start and fulfilled his promise of scoring an average of a goal per match.
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US goalie Howard shines, even in 3-2 defeat
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6.28.2009 : 7:01 pm
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JOHANNESBURG -- For 45 minutes, it was no contest. United States goalkeeper Tim Howard was outplaying Brazil's Julio Cesar, considered by many to be among the world's best.
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Brazil attack gets going just in time
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6.28.2009 : 6:50 pm
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JOHANNESBURG -- Brazil picked up the pace just in time Sunday, waking up from a slow start to beat the United States 3-2 and win its second consecutive Confederations Cup title.
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Kaka earns Golden Ball award as best player
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6.28.2009 : 6:13 pm
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JOHANNESBURG -- Brazil playmaker Kaka was awarded the Golden Ball by FIFA on Sunday as the best player of the Confederations Cup.
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Brazil peaking just chasing sixth World Cup title
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6.28.2009 : 5:52 pm
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JOHANNESBURG -- The first World Cup to be staged in Africa looks likely to have a familiar winner.
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Feilhaber replaces Bradley in US lineup
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6.28.2009 : 2:24 pm
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JOHANNESBURG -- Benny Feilhaber was in the United States' starting lineup in place of key midfielder Michael Bradley, who was suspended for Sunday's Confederations Cup final against Brazil after drawing a red card in the final minutes of the Americans' semifinal upset of Spain.
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Spain beats SAfrica 3-2 for third at Confed Cup
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6.28.2009 : 12:42 pm
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RUSTENBURG, South Africa -- Xabi Alonso scored on a free kick in extra time Sunday to give Spain a 3-2 win over South Africa and third place at the Confederations Cup.
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Madrid completes signing of Ronaldo from United
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6.27.2009 : 10:35 am
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MADRID -- Real Madrid has completed the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United.
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Another upset? US must find a way to stop Brazil
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6.26.2009 : 7:53 pm
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JOHANNESBURG -- If the underdog U.S. men's team is going to win its first FIFA final by stunning another powerhouse, the Americans know they'll need some tough defense to go with the energy they're suddenly showing.
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US players Onyewu, Adu feel at home in Africa
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6.26.2009 : 5:42 pm
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BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa -- Being in Africa is an entirely new experience for most soccer players. For United States teammates Oguchi Onyewu and Freddy Adu, the continent is a second home.
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US Soccer president sizes up victory over Spain
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6.26.2009 : 3:40 pm
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JOHANNESBURG -- If the United States follows its upset of European champion Spain with a victory over South American champion Brazil in Sunday's Confederations Cup final, it would be the greatest back-to-back wins in American soccer history.
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Organizers look at work ahead for 2010 World Cup
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6.26.2009 : 3:40 pm
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JOHANNESBURG -- With just two games remaining at the Confederations Cup, South African organizers are looking at the work still to be done to prepare for next year's World Cup.
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Iran tells FIFA: no national team players punished
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6.26.2009 : 10:33 am
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GENEVA -- The Iranian soccer federation has denied reports that national team players were punished for wearing green wristbands in solidarity with the political opposition during a World Cup qualifier last week.
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Late goal gives US another chance against Brazil
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6.25.2009 : 7:24 pm
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JOHANNESBURG -- The United States gets another chance at Brazil. And this time, there's a nice, shiny trophy at stake.
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Ex-college stars from SCarolina aid US soccer
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6.25.2009 : 4:36 pm
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COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Former Furman soccer player Clint Hill smiles when thinking about the U.S. team's stunning turnaround at the Confederations Cup — and how a few of his old teammates and rivals made it happen.
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Football body asks Iran if players were punished
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6.25.2009 : 3:24 pm
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GENEVA -- FIFA, the international governing body for football, has asked Iran's soccer federation to respond to media reports that players who wore green wrist bands in solidarity with the political opposition have been punished.
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US goes with backups for Gold Cup
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6.25.2009 : 2:20 pm
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JOHANNESBURG -- Forward Brian Ching and defender Steve Cherundolo are back from injuries and on the U.S. roster for next month's CONCACAF Gold Cup, joined primarily by national team backups.
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Organizers hope US win boosts WCup ticket sales
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6.25.2009 : 1:31 pm
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JOHANNESBURG -- South African organizers of the 2010 World Cup hope the United States' upset victory over Spain in the Confederations Cup will boost American ticket sales for next year's tournament.
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Champions League Draw List
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6.25.2009 : 12:43 pm
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NYON, Switzerland -- Draw for the first and second qualifying rounds of the European Champions League:
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