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Chicago Fire sign forward Collins John
The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Friday that it has signed 24-year old Dutch forward Collins John. The former Fulham striker and Brian McBride teammate has been on trial with the club since February 4.The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced Friday that it has signed 24-year old Dutch forward Collins John. The former Fulham striker and Brian McBride teammate has been on trial with the club since February 4.

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Argentina: Independiente takes lead in Clausura
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Independiente took the lead in Argentina’s Clausura tournament by defeating Chacarita Juniors 1-0 on Saturday.

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SOCCER: Liverpool’s Last Hope Dims as It Falls to Lille
Liverpool, a five-time European champion, is in danger of being eliminated from the Europa League competition after it lost, 1-0, at Lille in the first leg of the Round of 16.

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Copa Libertadores: Sao Paulo moves into second
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Washington scored twice as Sao Paulo of Brazil won 2-0 at Paraguayan club Nacional in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores on Thursday.

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MLS roster compliance date delayed
MLS is delaying the roster compliance date, originally scheduled for March 1, while discussions continue over related topics with the MLS Players Union.MLS is delaying the roster compliance date, originally scheduled for March 1, while discussions continue over related topics with the MLS Players Union.

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Global Soccer: Arsenal Saunters While Bayern Survives
Followers of Arsenal got the prophesied knockout performance from Nicklas Bendtner that they had been waiting for.

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Copa Libertadores: Banfield draws, stays in first
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — James Rodriguez scored twice as Argentine league champion Banfield played to a 2-2 draw at Nacional of Uruguay on Wednesday to stay in control of Group 4 of the Copa Libertadores.

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Burnley Miss Chance to Move Out Of Bottom Three
LONDON (Reuters) - Burnley remained in the Premier League relegation zone after a 1-1 draw at home to Stoke City on Wednesday earned them their first point in five games.

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Robben Magic Puts Bayern Through Despite Defeat
Arjen Robben’s superb strike sent Bayern Munich through to the Champions League quarter-finals on away goals on Tuesday despite a 3-2 defeat by Fiorentina in a thrilling last 16 second leg.

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First Lady Michelle Obama to join USSF for soccer clinic
The First Lady, Michelle Obama, will join the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the major charitable arm of Soccer in the United States at its free youth soccer clinic in Washington, DC on Friday, March 5, 2010.The First Lady, Michelle Obama, will join the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the major charitable arm of Soccer in the United States at its free youth soccer clinic in Washington, DC on Friday, March 5, 2010.

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