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Chivas USA youth player dies in car accident at 19
Associated PressJulio Chavez, a defender and captain of Chivas USA's Under-18 team, has died in an auto accident. He was 19.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2013 -
Altidore goal helps U.S. close in on World Cup berth
Associated PressJozy Altidore scored a goal in his fourth consecutive international match, enough for the United States to edge Honduras 1-0 in a World Cup qualifying game Tuesday night.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2013 -
Eintracht goalkeeper Oka Nikolov to move to MLS
Associated PressEintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Oka Nikolov is leaving the Bundesliga club after 19 years to move to MLS
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2013 -
Driver arrested in death of man struck while dribbling soccer bal...
Associated PressThe driver Oregon police say fatally struck a man trying to dribble a soccer ball 10,000 miles from Seattle to Brazil for the World Cup has been arrested.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2013 -
Ethiopia admits to fielding ineligible player
Associated PressEthiopia has admitted to fielding an ineligible player in World Cup qualifying, meaning it is likely to be stripped of three points and that its celebration of a place in Africa's final playoffs may have been premature.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2013 -
Jerome Valcke wants FIFA chief Sepp Blatter to stand again
Associated PressThe chances that Sepp Blatter reverses a previous pledge and stands again for the FIFA presidency are getting better.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2013 -
Tennis' lackluster drug testing and what's next
Shaun AssaelTennis doesn't have a lot of doping cases because it doesn't do a lot of testing. But that's only part of the problem facing a sport in which the players are more powerful than ever and able to demand pay hikes, such as the 40 percent raise that will go into effect at Wimbledon.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2013 -
Euro zone seeding due for World Cup playoffs
Associated PressFIFA says a seeding system will be in place for the World Cup playoffs in the European zone, ensuring the four highest-ranked qualifiers will be kept apart in the draw on Oct. 21.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2013 -
Galaxy acquire midfielder Pablo Mastroeni from Rapids
Associated PressThe Los Angeles Galaxy have acquired six-time MLS All-Star midfielder Pablo Mastroeni in a trade with the Colorado Rapids.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2013 -
Ethiopia's World Cup progress in jeopardy with FIFA investigation...
Associated PressFIFA is investigating Ethiopia and Togo for allegedly fielding ineligible players in World Cup qualifying, potentially leading to the Ethiopians losing their place in the final playoffs for Brazil 2014.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2013 -
San Jose Earthquakes defeat Colorado Rapids
Associated PressSam Cronin scored the winning goal in the 52nd minute and the San Jose Earthquakes beat the Colorado Rapids 2-1 on Saturday night to give Mark Watson his first win as interim coach.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2013 -
Jupp Heynckes says he will not coach again in future
Associated PressJupp Heynckes has ruled out coaching again and says he's had a worthy farewell with an unprecedented treble for a German club with Bayern Munich, including the Champions League trophy.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2013 -
Ethiopa surprises South Africa in World Cup qualifier
Associated PressIvory Coast, Egypt and surprise package Ethiopia became the first three teams to qualify for the final round of playoffs in World Cup qualifying in Africa on Sunday, with the Ethiopians now a two-legged tie away from their first appearance ever at football's top tournament.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2013 -
Quebec ends ban on player turbans
Associated PressQuebec's soccer federation is ending its much-criticized turban ban.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2013 -
Vancouver Whitecaps outlast New England Revolution
Associated PressKenny Miller scored two goals, including the winner, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the New England Revolution 4-3 on Saturday night.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2013 -
Toronto FC earns first win since March 9
Associated PressD.C. United defender Daniel Woolard knocked the ball into his own net in the 41st minute, giving Toronto FC its first victory since March 9 with a 2-1 win Saturday night.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2013