Zambia's Stophira Sunzu, left, scores the opening goal past Sudan's goalkeeper Akram El Hadi during the African Cup of Nations Quarter Finals soccer match in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.

Zambia, Ivory Coast make African Cup semifinals

Zambia and Ivory Coast advanced to the semifinals of the African Cup of Nations on Saturday, each asserting its power with a 3-0 victory. Photo Gallery Available

U.S. men to face Canada in June friendly

The U.S. men's national team will be renewing its rivalry with Canada on June 3 when the two sides meet up at BMO Field in Toronto for a friendly.

Portland's Valencia to miss 6-12 months

Portland Timbers forward Jose Adolfo Valencia will undergo surgery to repair damaged cartilage in his left knee and will be sidelined six to 12 months.

D.C. United waives forward Brettschneider

D.C. United waived 22-year-old forward Blake Brettschneider on Friday after just one season with the club.

Chelsea's John Terry reacts during the English FA Cup fourth round soccer match against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road, London, Saturday Jan. 28, 2012. Chelsea won the match 1-0. (AP Photo/PA, Rebecca Naden) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE

Terry removed as England captain, can still play

John Terry was removed as England's soccer captain Friday as he awaits trial for racial abuse. The star Chelsea defender remains eligible to play for the national team at the European Championship. Photo Gallery Available

Prosecutor-General Mahmoud Abdel-Meguid, second left, tours a stadium with other officials the morning after deadly clashes occurred in Port Said, Egypt, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. Scores of Egyptian soccer fans were crushed to death while others were fatally stabbed or suffocated after being trapped in a long narrow corridor trying to flee rival fans armed with knives, clubs and stones, in the country's worst ever soccer violence that killed at least 74 people, witnesses and health officials said Thursday. Head of sports committee in parliament, said that the parliament holds the interior minister responsibility for the violence. He demanded ouster of the Prosecutor-General Mahmoud Abdel-Meguid to guarantee "transparent investigations."

Egypt rioting depressingly familiar for soccer

The riots that killed 74 people in Egypt were sickeningly familiar for soccer: a rush to the field by fans, fighting, a deadly stampede - scenes replayed over and over at stadiums around the world. This time, however, there were important differences. Photo Gallery Available

Ghana's Emmanuel Badu, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during their African Cup of Nations Group D soccer match against Guinea at the Stade de Franceville in Franceville, Gabon, Wednesday Feb. 1, 2012.

African Cup soccer shadowed by violence in Egypt

With soccer reeling from the violence in Egypt, players on the other side of the continent at the African Cup of Nations tried to make sense of the "death and sadness" now gripping their sport. Photo Gallery Available

Sundhage names U.S. women's training camp roster

U.S. women's national team coach Pia Sundhage named 28 players Thursday for an upcoming training camp, including 19 of the 20 players who were on the recent Olympic team roster.

D.C. United acquires forward Salihi as DP

D.C. United signed forward Hamdi Salihi as a Designated Player on Thursday.

Brazil court orders end to strike at WCup stadium

A court in northeastern Brazil has ruled workers building a World Cup stadium in Recife must end their strike.

Team players of the Egyptian Al-Ahly club run for safety during clashes following their soccer match against Al-Masry club at the soccer stadium in Port Said, Egypt Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012. Dozens of Egyptians were killed Wednesday in violence following a soccer match in Port Said, when fans flooded the field seconds after a match against a rival team was over, Egypt's Health ministry said.

Blatter warns about abuse of soccer for 'evil'

Warning that soccer must not be "abused by those who mean evil," the president of the sport's governing body demanded detailed reasons from the Egyptian federation Thursday for the stadium riot that killed at least 74 people. Photo Gallery Available

Earthquakes sign Colombian Tressor Moreno

The San Jose Earthquakes signed Colombian midfielder Tressor Moreno on Thursday, pending receipt of his P-1 visa.

New England acquires Colombia forward Moreno

The New England Revolution acquired Colombia forward Jose Moreno on loan from Colombian power Once Caldes on Thursday.

Queens Park Rangers' Anton Ferninand, left, and Chelsea's captain John Terry, right, are seen during their FA Cup 4th round soccer match at Loftus Road ground in London, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. Chelsea won the match 1-0. The match was the first time the two clubs have met since Terry was charged with racially abusing Ferdinand in 1-0 league defeat derby on Oct. 23, 2011.

Terry to stand trial after Euros on racism charge

England captain John Terry will stand trial after the European Championship over allegations he racially abused an opponent during a Premier League match - possibly clearing the way for him to play in the tournament. Photo Gallery Available

Rapids hand three-year extension to technical director Bravo

The Colorado Rapids announced on Wednesday that the club has signed technical director Paul Bravo to a three- year contract extension.

This image made from Egypt TV shows fans and a fire at a soccer stadium in Port Said, Egypt, Wednesday, Feb.1, 2012. Dozens of Egyptians were killed Wednesday in violence following a soccer match in Port Said, when fans flooded the field seconds after the match against a rival team was over, Egypt's Health ministry said. It was one of the worst incidents of sports violence in Egypt in decades. A security official and a medic said fans of the home team, Al-Masry, swarmed the field after a rare 3-1 win against Al-Ahly, Egypt's top team. Some fans of the home team were seen to throw stones, fireworks, and bottles at other fans and injured some players. (AP Photo / Egypt TV via APTN) TV OUT, EGYPT OUT

Egypt soccer fans rush field after game, 74 dead

At least 74 people were killed and hundreds injured after soccer fans rushed the field in the seaside city of Port Said Wednesday following an upset victory by the home team over Egypt's top club, setting off clashes and a stampede as riot police largely failed to intervene. Video Available Photo Gallery Available

Galaxy adds Nakazawa from Philadelphia

The Los Angeles Galaxy acquired midfielder Kyle Nakazawa and a second round pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft in exchange for an international roster spot on Wednesday.

Buddle makes Galaxy return

The Los Angeles Galaxy announced Wednesday that it has signed Edson Buddle on a free transfer after the American striker spent one season in Germany with FC Ingolstadt.

Major soccer stadium disasters

A list of fatal disasters at soccer stadiums around the world.

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2010 file photo, Manchester City's Carlos Tevez reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Everton at City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England. Manchester City's chairman criticized AC Milan Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 over its pursuit of Carlos Tevez, whose ongoing insubordination has now cost the striker nine million pounds ($14 million) in fines from the club.

Europe's top clubs avoid big deadline-day signings

European soccer's January transfer window closed Tuesday with clubs reining in the lavish spending of recent years in an apparent response to UEFA's strict new financial controls.

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