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Entries from July 2008

Euro 2008 | Spain 1, Germany 0: Slumping

July 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Euro 2008 | Spain 1, Germany 0: Slumping Striker Helps Spain Win European Title Fernando Torres scored in the 33rd minute and the Spaniards never backed down against a formidable opponent.

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Crew showcasing road qualityBuoyed by a gritty 2-0

July 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Crew showcasing road qualityBuoyed by a gritty 2-0 victory Sunday night in Colorado, the Columbus Crew have an opportunity Saturday to cement their reputation as one of the best group of road warriors in club history.Buoyed by a gritty 2-0 victory Sunday night in Colorado, the Columbus Crew have an opportunity Saturday to cement their […]

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Extra Time: Beijing May Be Calling for Another

July 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Extra Time: Beijing May Be Calling for Another Barcelona Star First it was Lionel Messi. Then Ronaldinho. Now, perhaps, Samuel Eto’o. All three play for Barcelona, and all three hope to represent their countries at the Olympics next month in Beijing.

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Dynamo Poised For A Three-Peat Houston Chronicle: DYNAMO

July 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Dynamo Poised For A Three-Peat Houston Chronicle: DYNAMO coach Dominic Kinnear has a vision of how he wants his team remembered years after Sunday's 2-1 come-from-behind MLS Cup victory over the New England Revolution at RFK Stadium.

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Extra Time: Olympic Hopes Ignited by One Phone

July 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Extra Time: Olympic Hopes Ignited by One Phone Call Robbie Rogers, the 21-year-old attacking midfielder for the Columbus Crew, is one of 18 players that will represent the United States at the Olympics next month.

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Iraq Takes a Dispute With Qatar to Court

July 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Iraq Takes a Dispute With Qatar to Court Iraq’s national soccer federation believes Qatar should have to forfeit its victory over Iraq in a World Cup qualifying match because one of its players was ineligible to play.

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Euro 2008: Germany, Turkey and Jumbled Loyalties With

July 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Euro 2008: Germany, Turkey and Jumbled Loyalties With Germany and Turkey still alive, it has been doubly festive in Berlin as many Germans have cheered on the Turks and vice versa.

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U.S. U-17 WNT Challenges Costa Rica for 2008

July 28th, 2008 · No Comments

U.S. U-17 WNT Challenges Costa Rica for 2008 CONCACAF Under-17 Women’s Championship Title The U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team earned a hard-fought, 1-0, win against Mexico in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Under-17 Women’s Championship to book a spot at the 2008 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup and will face Costa Rica at […]

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Hooliganism Follows British Team to Ohio A brawl

July 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Hooliganism Follows British Team to Ohio A brawl among more than 100 fans at halftime marred an exhibition match Sunday between West Ham United of the English Premier League and the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer.

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Hoops focused on fast startFar too many times

July 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Hoops focused on fast startFar too many times this year, FC Dallas has put themselves behind the 8-ball by surrendering early goals. In their first 17 games, the Hoops have scored first on just four occasions and are 3-0-1 in those contests. However, when FCD has allowed their opponent to score first, the Hoops are […]

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