MiamiHerald.com: Total Soccer | Fútbol Total http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/index.html MiamiHerald.com: Total Soccer | Fanduacute;tbol Total http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2009 MiamiHerald.com Total Soccer | Fútbol Total 60 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:59:55 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com Donovan, Howard to miss Slovakia match http://www.miamiherald.com/1426/story/890734.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1426/story/890734.html Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:02 EST Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan will be among those missing when the United States plays Slovakia in an exhibition game Saturday. Organizers: SAfrica's status not in danger http://www.miamiherald.com/1426/story/890735.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1426/story/890735.html Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:02 EST World Cup organizers say there was never an emergency plan to move the 2010 soccer tournament if South Africa were not ready. Miami FC lives on in new league http://www.miamiherald.com/1426/story/890733.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1426/story/890733.html Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:01 EST The Blues have announced that they will be part of an seven-team break-off league that will have second-division status in the United States and first-division billing in Canada. Donovan, Howard missing for US against Slovakia http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1324377.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1324377.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:57 EST Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan will be among those missing when the United States plays Slovakia in an exhibition game Saturday. Recap: Los Angeles vs. Chivas USA http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1323726.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1323726.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:42 EST The Los Angeles Galaxy earned a 1-0 victory over Chivas USA on Sunday night to take the Western Conference Semifinal Series, 3-2 on aggregate. Donovan penalty sends Galaxy to West finals http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1323718.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1323718.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:37 EST Landon Donovan sent the Los Angeles Galaxy to the Western Conference finals by burying a 73rd-minute penalty for a 1-0 victory over Chivas USA on Sunday night. Beckham to miss out on England squad if Galaxy win http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1323723.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1323723.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:37 EST David Beckham will miss England's friendly against Brazil next week after his MLS club Los Angeles Galaxy beat Chivas USA in the Western Conference semifinals. Recap: Houston vs. Seattle http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1323472.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1323472.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:30 EST The Houston Dynamo earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders FC to take the Western Conference Semifinal Series between the two Major League Soccer teams by the same score on Sunday afternoon at Robertson Stadium. Ching's goal lifts Dynamo to 1-0 win over Seattle http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1323420.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1323420.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:00 EST Brian Ching scored six minutes into overtime and the Houston Dynamo advanced to the Western Conference final for the third time in four years with a 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Sunday. Honduras-Peru friendly a treat for local fans http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1322273.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1322273.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00 EST One of the great benefits of being a soccer fan in South Florida is that every so often, South and Central American teams stage games here, giving our community a taste of the passion with which the rest of the world follows the sport. Recap: Chicago vs. New England http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1322615.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1322615.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:10 EST The Chicago Fire earned a 2-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night to take the Eastern Conference Semifinal Series from their Major League Soccer rivals, 3-2, on aggregate. New Mexico suspends hair-pulling soccer player http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1320511.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1320511.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:48 EST A New Mexico soccer player has become an Internet celebrity for the wrong reasons. Beckham's off-field revenue soared after LA move http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1320001.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1320001.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:34 EST David Beckham earned nearly 10 million pounds ($16.5 million) from personal sponsorship deals during his first full season with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Chelsea CEO: Team may sell stadium naming rights http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1319670.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1319670.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:15 EST The chief executive of English soccer club Chelsea says the team is aiming to win the Champions League twice in the next five years and may sell its stadium naming rights to help fund the attempt. Recap: Columbus vs. Real Salt Lake http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1319319.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1319319.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:55 EST Real Salt Lake upset the defending Major League Soccer Cup champion Columbus Crew, 4-2, on aggregate in their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series thanks to a 3-2 win at Crew Stadium on Thursday night. Real Salt Lake eliminates Columbus http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1319308.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1319308.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:50 EST Javier Morales and Robbie Findley scored first-half goals and Real Salt Lake advanced to its second straight conference final with a 3-2 victory over the defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew on Thursday night. Miami FC lives on with new league http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1325953.html http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1325953.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:52 EST When a Traffic Sports-led effort by owners to buy the United Soccer Leagues failed during the summer, it was clear Miami FC's USL-1 days were numbered. Long journey from Africa works out for phenom http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1230435.html http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1230435.html Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT The United Soccer Leagues -- and South Florida in particular -- is the last place you expect to find one of the most talented young soccer players in the country. Loss puts Blues on the brink http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1224158.html http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1224158.html Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:58 EDT Miami FC's playoff hopes all but died Tuesday night -- and barely a soul was on hand to read the last rites.<p/> Goals by Rochester's John Menyongar in the 31st and 76th minutes were too much for the fledging Blues to handle, handing Miami FC a deflating 2-1 loss at Lockhart Stadium. Miami FC ends six-game losing streak http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1220397.html http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1220397.html Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Miami FC snapped its six-game losing streak Saturday night, beating the Austin Aztex 3-1. Miami's newest signings made an immediate impact. Midfielder Brain Shriver and Nelson Pizzaro assisted on two goals, while Aaron King scored his first goal with the Blues in his first start with the team. Sale of USL puts future of Miami FC in doubt http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1205322.html http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1205322.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:37 EDT A group led by an Atlanta-based real estate mogul and a former pro soccer player bought all interests in the United Soccer Leagues on Thursday, a move that could indirectly lead to Miami FC closing its doors after four money-losing seasons. Miami FC stunned 9-0 by Carolina Railhawks http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1204020.html http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1204020.html Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT Miami FC hit rock bottom in a 9-0 drubbing Wednesday by the Carolina Railhawks at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., handing the club its worst loss in the team's four-year history. Blues sputter on offense http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1187200.html http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1187200.html Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:34 EDT No offense and no speed? No chance for Miami FC -- even against one of the worst teams in the league.<p/> Without their two best offensive weapons, the Blues sustained a potentially season-wrecking loss to the ninth-place Minnesota Thunder on Friday night, falling 1-0 at Lockhart Stadium. Miami FC signs former Brazil national team player http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1180164.html http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1180164.html Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:45 EDT Miami FC continued gearing up for a potential playoff push Monday, signing former Brazilian national team member Junior Baiano for the rest of the season. Young defender to make cameo appearance with Miami FC http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1174795.html http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1174795.html Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:37 EDT a hard name to pronounce and an even tougher guy to get past.<p/> USL-1 teams will find that out soon enough.<p/> Traffic Sports announced Thursday it has agreed to terms with Agbossoumonde, a member of the United States' U-20 team, on a 3 1/2-year contract. Marcina saves the day; playoffs still in sight for Miami FC http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1167835.html http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1167835.html Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:23 EDT Call Alan Marcina the miracle worker. <p/> He single-handedly pulled Miami FC's playoff hopes off of life support. <p/> The Blues stared a catastrophic home loss to the Montreal Impact in the face for most of Saturday night, but Marcina scored the game-saving -- and possibly season-saving -- goal in stoppage time, earning the home team a 1-1 draw. Miami FC coach Zinho will shave head if team makes playoffs http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1163452.html http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1163452.html Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:58 EDT With 12 games left, it's playoffs or bust for Miami FC -- with coach Zinho willing to put his locks on the line.<p/> Zinho, a World Cup champion with Brazil in 1994, pledged this week to shave his salt-and-pepper hair if the Blues make the playoffs for the first time in three years. Should Miami FC beat Montreal at FIU Stadium on Saturday, it might be time to warm up the clippers. Miami FC prevails, snaps six-game winless streak http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1097416.html http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1097416.html Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:01 EDT For more than a month, Miami FC could barely sniff a goal. But ever since Coach Zinho moved Paulo Araujo Jr. into the starting lineup last week, the offensive problems have ended -- and in a big way. Charleston shuts out Miami FC http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1058355.html http://www.miamiherald.com/miamifc/story/1058355.html Thu, 21 May 2009 03:01 EDT Road or home. With or without striker Diego Serna. Regardless of the scenario, the result has been the same for Miami FC: A stout defense can only shelter its nonexistent offense for so long before the match unravels. Beckham to miss out on England squad if Galaxy win http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1323723.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1323723.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:37 EST David Beckham will miss England's friendly against Brazil next week after his MLS club Los Angeles Galaxy beat Chivas USA in the Western Conference semifinals. Donovan, Howard missing for US against Slovakia http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1324377.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1324377.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:39 EST Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan will be among those missing when the United States plays Slovakia in an exhibition game Saturday. Ching's goal lifts Dynamo to 1-0 win over Seattle http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1323420.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1323420.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:37 EST Brian Ching scored six minutes into overtime and the Houston Dynamo advanced to the Western Conference final for the third time in four years with a 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Sunday. Donovan penalty sends Galaxy to West finals http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1323718.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1323718.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:37 EST Landon Donovan sent the Los Angeles Galaxy to the Western Conference finals by burying a 73rd-minute penalty for a 1-0 victory over Chivas USA on Sunday night. Recap: Los Angeles vs. Chivas USA http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1323726.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1323726.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:42 EST The Los Angeles Galaxy earned a 1-0 victory over Chivas USA on Sunday night to take the Western Conference Semifinal Series, 3-2 on aggregate. Recap: Houston vs. Seattle http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1323472.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1323472.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:30 EST The Houston Dynamo earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders FC to take the Western Conference Semifinal Series between the two Major League Soccer teams by the same score on Sunday afternoon at Robertson Stadium. Recap: Chicago vs. New England http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1322615.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1322615.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:10 EST The Chicago Fire earned a 2-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night to take the Eastern Conference Semifinal Series from their Major League Soccer rivals, 3-2, on aggregate. Recap: Columbus vs. Real Salt Lake http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1319319.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1319319.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:55 EST Real Salt Lake upset the defending Major League Soccer Cup champion Columbus Crew, 4-2, on aggregate in their Eastern Conference Semifinal Series thanks to a 3-2 win at Crew Stadium on Thursday night. Real Salt Lake eliminates Columbus http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1319308.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1319308.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:50 EST Javier Morales and Robbie Findley scored first-half goals and Real Salt Lake advanced to its second straight conference final with a 3-2 victory over the defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew on Thursday night. Beckham to return to AC Milan in January http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1312400.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1312400.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:19 EST David Beckham will return to AC Milan on loan in January after the Italian club reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer. Soehn will not return to D.C. United http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1313936.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1313936.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:23 EST D.C. United coach Tom Soehn removed his name from consideration for United's head coaching position Tuesday ahead of his contract expiring at the end of the year. Galaxy confirms Beckham loan to Milan http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1312574.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1312574.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:17 EST The Los Angeles Galaxy completed the loan agreement of midfielder David Beckham to Italian side AC Milan on Monday. MLS playoffs provide plenty of excitement http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1309944.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1440/story/1309944.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:43 EST So, you are feeling kind of guilty. You are a die-hard soccer fan, but you have been so busy following World Cup qualifying and matches from Europe that you have lost track of Major League Soccer. All of a sudden, it's playoff time, and you aren't quite sure what's going on. American businessman increases stake in Arsenal http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1313362.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1313362.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:23 EST American businessman Stan Kroenke has moved within a fraction of launching a mandatory takeover bid for Premier League club Arsenal. Healthy RVP could carry Arsenal a long way http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1312545.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1312545.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:14 EST In recent years Arsenal has produced some of the top strikers in the Premiership, with Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry and Emmanuel Adebayor terrorizing defenses throughout England. Arsenal beats Tottenham 3-0 in Premier League http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1309677.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1309677.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:42 EST Robin van Persie scored twice against a lax Tottenham defense in a 3-0 victory Saturday, helping Arsenal remain unbeaten against its Premier League rival over the last decade. Is Liverpool's Torres the Golden Ball of 2009? http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1305955.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1305955.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:18 EDT Common wisdom has Lionel Messi of Barcelona as a shoo-in for world soccer player of the year. But Fernando Torres of Liverpool wouldn't be a bad choice, either. English FA investigates Man United fan violence http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1303814.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1303814.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:35 EDT England's Football Association launched an investigation Wednesday after Manchester United supporters were accused of causing substantial damage to Barnsley's stadium by ransacking catering areas during a League Cup match. Liverpool duo out for Italy trip http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1256203.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1256203.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:05 EDT Liverpool will be without midfield duo Javier Mascherano and Yossi Benayoun for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Fiorentina. United's Park to miss Wolfsburg clash http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1257776.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1257776.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:14 EDT South Korea international Ji-Sung Park will not play in Wednesday's Champions League clash between Manchester United and Wolfsburg at Old Trafford. Rangers hopeful over injured trio http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1256180.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1256180.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:01 EDT Rangers manager Walter Smith hopes three of his injured stars will be fit enough to play in the Champions League game against Sevilla. Beckham not ruling out English Premier League http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1223112.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1223112.html Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:00 EDT England midfielder David Beckham has hinted that he could return to the English Premier League at the end of the Major League Soccer season. Jozy Altidore has fast start with new team Hull http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1208900.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1208900.html Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:51 EDT Jozy Altidore finally made it to the English Premier League after a series of delays, and the wait was worth it for this 19-year-old U.S. forward. Altidore is playing for Hull, on loan from Spain's Villarreal, and his debut was delayed by complications with his work visa and a swine flu scare. What a difference a year makes http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1200184.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1200184.html Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:34 EDT This time last season, Tottenham had one point from its first three games and was struggling to hit its stride under manager Juande Ramos. Man U loss a shocker; Italian Serie A opens http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1198285.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1198285.html Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:25 EDT Before we move on to the Serie A preview, let's take another moment to digest the early season shock of shockers -- almighty Manchester United lost 1-0 to . . . Burnley? Yes, Burnley. The Clarets. A team that was just recently promoted to the English Permier League. Wenger offers warning to Gunners http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1193054.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1454/story/1193054.html Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:46 EDT Arsene Wenger has warned Arsenal against complacency after Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League playoff first leg victory over Celtic in Glasgow. Pine Crest loses in boys' soccer 3A semifinals http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/914550.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/914550.html Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:15 EST Pine Crest's postseason magic apparently doesn't extend north of the Broward County line. The Panthers' unlikely run through the regional playoffs ended with a thud in the state final four Friday, as powerful Berkeley Prep dominated Pine Crest 3-0 in the Class 3A semifinals. Monarch loses to Palm Harbor in boys' soccer 5A state semifinals http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/914537.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/914537.html Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:15 EST For the first 60 or so minutes, neither Monarch nor Palm Harbor University looked ready for prime time. The teams combined for just one shot on goal -- a harmless long effort by Monarch -- and didn't come close to a goal. Pine Crest soccer team braces for high-scoring Berkeley Prep http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/912014.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/912014.html Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:52 EST You don't need paper and a pen to calculate Pine Crest goalkeeper Wyatt Zeller's playoff goals-against average. Zero divided by three is, well, zero. Plantation's American Heritage wins 3A girls' state soccer title http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/904946.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/904946.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:52 EST You had the feeling Saturday afternoon that if the Jacksonville Bolles girls' soccer team had gotten near the Class 3A girls' state title trophy that Jannel Johnson would have ripped it out of their hands. Varela boys' soccer topples Killian http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/898374.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/898374.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:47 EST All season long, first-year Varela boys' soccer coach J.C. Gonzalez has worked tirelessly to establish an underdog mentality with a team that lost 15 seniors last year but was coming off back-to-back state championships. Miami Springs beats Lourdes in Region 4-6A girls' soccer title game http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/892579.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/892579.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:42 EST Miami Springs beats Lourdes to win Region 4-6A girls' soccer championship Neither Miami Springs' nor Lourdes' coaches needed any pep talks Friday night. North Broward rolls over A. Heritage http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/890677.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/890677.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:39 EST It was ugly and nasty, but most of all it was petty. That's the way the region quarterfinal boys' soccer game between North Broward Prep and American Heritage ended Thursday night. Shutout sends Douglas girls' soccer team back to state final game http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/900201.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/900201.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:49 EST No GPS, no guide dogs, no bread crumbs, no maps or directions. Not for the Douglas girls' soccer team. They know the way to the state title game better than anyone. Douglas' footprints are all over that trail. Pine Crest tries to keep run going http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/896486.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/896486.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:53 EST In the playoffs, every game is potentially your last. But for the Pine Crest boys' soccer team, that sense of finality is all the more acute. Strong wind a bad omen for Varela http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/910968.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/910968.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:56 EST For Varela, the difference between a third consecutive appearance in the state final and a disappointing trip home was a steady wind, a round piece of metal and 18 seconds. Douglas in Cypress Bay's path to glory once again http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/885164.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/885164.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:35 EST Seemingly every year, Cypress Bay's season comes down to Douglas. And every time it does, the outcome is the same: The Lightning heads home, while the Eagles advance. Varela soccer star Vidales kicks it up a notch in class http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/909023.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/909023.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:54 EST Varela's best chance for a third state soccer title in a row rests on the feet of a junior who didn't play for the Vipers in 2008. Douglas breaks Cypress Bay's tough defense on way to regional finals http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/886883.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1439/story/886883.html Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:38 EST For 73 tense minutes, with the entire season in the balance, two Kelseys played to a scoreless draw. In truth, it was the Douglas Eagles and Cypress Bay Lighting who were actually tied, but the others on the field had long faded from the spotlight. The Eagles' Kelsey Allphin, a junior attacker, and the Lightning's Kelsey Gil, the goalkeeper, seemed to have the entire Region 3-6A semifinal to themselves. Portugal espera a CR9 http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325282.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325282.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST La Federación portuguesa de fútbol (FPF) recordó este lunes en su sitio en Internet que espera a todos los jugadores convocados para la repesca al Mundial de Sudáfrica ante Bosnia, lo que incluye a Cristiano Ronaldo, lesionado. Polémicas involucran a los semifinalistas http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325285.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325285.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST El árbitro que como el mayordomo en las películas de misterio suele ser el culpable, y las amenazas de no jugar si no se dan ciertas condiciones, tiñen de polémica la ida de las semifinales de la Copa Sudamericana que el miércoles disputarán Cerro Porteño y Fluminense, y el jueves River Plate y Liga de Quito. El Madrid espera seguir vivo http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325280.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325280.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Real Madrid saldrá el martes decidido a mostrar su casta para revertir un adverso 4-0 frente al modesto Alcorcón y no despedirse recién en la cuarta ronda de la Copa del Rey. Triunfa Benfica y se sube a la azotea http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325281.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325281.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST El centrocampista español Javi García (Benfica) marcó de cabeza el gol del triunfo frente al Naval (1-0) y deja a los ``encarnados'' con 25 puntos, los mismos que el líder Braga, en la décima jornada de la Liga portuguesa. España de nuevo ante Nigeria en las semifinales http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325284.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325284.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST España y Nigeria volverán a verse las caras el jueves tras la final de la anterior edición (2007) del Mundial Sub-17 de fútbol, gracias a sus victorias este lunes en sus respectivos cruces de cuartos de final, ante Uruguay (4-2 en penales tras empate 3-3) y Corea del Sur (3-1). Honduras reúne a sus héroes http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325900.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325900.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:16 EST La selección de Honduras inició el lunes su preparación con miras a sus próximos dos partidos amistosos, el 14 de septiembre frente a Letonia en Tegucigalpa y cuatro días después contra Perú, en el Land Shark Stadium en Miami. La Roja convoca al sevillista Navas http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325279.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325279.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST La ausencia del lesionado Fernando Torres y el debut de Jesús Navas fueron las principales novedades de la convocatoria de España para su amistoso contra Argentina el próximo sábado. Blatter contra nacionalización excesiva de sudamericanos http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325903.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325903.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:21 EST Joseph Blatter, presidente de la Federación Internacional de Futbol Asociación (FIFA), advirtió que tomará más previsiones ante el creciente número de casos de futbolistas sudamericanos que adquieren la naturalización de los países en que juegan. Argentina: Arsenal empata 1-1 con Huracán http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325899.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325899.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:16 EST Arsenal empató 1-1 ante Huracán el lunes con gol de Diego Galván en el último minuto del descuento en el que fue el último partido de la 13ra fecha del torneo Apertura argentino. FUTBOL EN EL MUNDO http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325283.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1325283.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:00 EST ARGENTINA<p/>Arsenal empata con Huracán<p/> BUENOS AIRES -- Arsenal empató 1-1 ante Huracán el lunes con gol de Diego Galván en el último minuto del descuento en el que fue el último partido de la 13ra fecha del torneo Apertura argentino. Chelsea derrota al Manchester United http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1323728.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1323728.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Con un gol de cabeza de John Terry, Chelsea venció el domingo a Manchester United por 1-0 para extender a cinco puntos su ventaja al frente de la Liga Premier, pese a que rara vez llevó peligro al campeón vigente. Triunfa Colombia y jugará contra Suiza http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1323731.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1323731.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Colombia se clasificó para las semifinales del Mundial Sub-17 de Nigeria tras ganar en los penales (5-3) a Turquía, este domingo en Bauchi, después de forzar el tiempo extra con un tanto de Jorge Luis Ramos en el descuento (minuto 90, 1-1). Inter empata con la Roma http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1323729.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1438/story/1323729.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Tras una seguidilla de victorias, el Inter empató el domingo en su propia casa 1-1 con la Roma por la 12da fecha de la Serie A de la liga italiana. U.S. names roster for Slovakia friendly http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1326273.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1326273.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:55 EST U.S. coach Bob Bradley has named a roster of 22 players that will train in advance of Saturday's game against fellow 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Slovakia. German clubs vote against changing investor rule http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1326270.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1326270.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:55 EST Bundesliga clubs voted down a proposal to scrap a rule that prevents outside investors from taking a majority stake in German soccer teams. Newcastle fans trying to raise funds to buy club http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1326098.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1326098.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:01 EST A Newcastle fan group is trying to raise funds from supporters to buy the northeast England club from unpopular owner Mike Ashley. Miami FC lives on with new league http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1325953.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1325953.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:52 EST When a Traffic Sports-led effort by owners to buy the United Soccer Leagues failed during the summer, it was clear Miami FC's USL-1 days were numbered. USOC signs sponsorship deal with health care firm http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1325896.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1325896.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:17 EST The U.S. Olympic Committee has signed a sponsorship deal that makes DISC Sports and Spine Center its official medical services provider through the 2012 Olympics. Charity chips in $3 million of USOC payment http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1325178.html http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/soccer/story/1325178.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:52 EST A charitable foundation is donating $3 million to help keep the U.S. Olympic Committee headquarters in Colorado Springs.