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Oduro feels ready to take next step
In two seasons in Major League Soccer, FC Dallas striker Dominic Oduro has come a long way. He went from scoring one goal in his rookie season to three goals and two assists in 2007, production that saw him gain promotion midseason from the club’s developmental roster to the senior roster.In two seasons in Major League Soccer, FC Dallas striker Dominic Oduro has come a long way. He went from scoring one goal in his rookie season to three goals and two assists in 2007, production that saw him gain promotion midseason from the club’s developmental roster to the senior roster.

Boswell’s unlikely journey continues
Bobby Boswell took a dramatic and unusual path to MLS stardom, rocketing out of obscurity from undrafted rookie to MLS Defender of the Year and U.S. national team prospect in less than two years.Bobby Boswell took a dramatic and unusual path to MLS stardom, rocketing out of obscurity from undrafted rookie to MLS Defender of the Year and U.S. national team prospect in less than two years.

Wizards’ ambitious stadium plan passes
It was a hat trick for the Kansas City Wizards and OnGoal, LLC on Thursday, as the club and their ownership group added a soccer-specific stadium to their list of successes in 2007.It was a hat trick for the Kansas City Wizards and OnGoal, LLC on Thursday, as the club and their ownership group added a soccer-specific stadium to their list of successes in 2007.

Dempsey, Wambach, Bradley and Cheney Voted 2007 U.S. Soccer Athletes of the Year
For their excellence at the highest levels of the sport, U.S. Soccer named U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder/forward Clint Dempsey as the 2007 Male Athlete of the Year and U.S. Women’s National Team forward Abby Wambach as the 2007 Female Athlete of the Year. MNT and Under-20 MNT midfielder Michael Bradley and WNT and U-20 WNT forward Lauren Cheney won the Young Male and Young Female Awards, respectively. 

Five big questions for the Dynamo
A look at the big questions surrounding the Houston Dynamo for the 2007 season and looking ahead to the 2008 campaign.A look at the big questions surrounding the Houston Dynamo for the 2007 season and looking ahead to the 2008 campaign.

Beckham begins training with Arsenal
David Beckham is set to train with Arsenal during the Los Angeles Galaxy’s close season. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger revealed there is “a good chance” the former England captain will use the club’s London Colney training ground to maintain his fitness.David Beckham is set to train with Arsenal during the Los Angeles Galaxy’s close season. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger revealed there is “a good chance” the former England captain will use the club’s London Colney training ground to maintain his fitness.