Soccer

October 8, 2007 - The Kansas City Wizards announced today that they will host a free clinic for select Kansas City youth Tuesday from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the team's Swope Park Training Center at 63rd and Lewis. Several community groups that include children ages 8 - 18 have been invited to the clinic scheduled to be run by eight members of the Wizards, including Technical Director Peter Vermes and Head Coach Curt Onalfo.    » read more »

10/07/2007, FRISCO, Texas - On Saturday evening, FC Dallas became the fifth team to qualify for the 2007 MLS Cup Playoffs with its 3-1 road win over the Columbus Crew. This will be Dallas' 10th trip to the postseason in its 12-year history, tying the Los Angeles Galaxy for most all-time playoff appearances. D.C. United, New England Revolution, Houston Dynamo, and Chivas USA had secured their place in the 2007 playoffs prior to this weekend.    » read more »

10/08/2007 -- Following is Chivas USA's latest schedule of travel, events, matches and practice sessions:

Monday, October 8: [Day off]

Tuesday, October 9: Training, 10:00 a.m. PT

Wednesday, October 10: Training (Time TBD); Travel to Dallas

Thursday, October 11: Chivas USA @ FC Dallas, 6:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. CT, Pizza Hut Park, Frisco, Texas
(TV: MLS Primetime Thursday on ESPN2; Radio: KTNQ 1020 AM; Pregame show starts @ 5:30 p.m. PT on KTNQ)

Friday, October 12: Travel to Los Angeles

Saturday, October 13: Training, 10:00 a.m. PT    » read more »

10/08/2007 -- Real Salt Lake Schedule for Oct. 8-15

Tuesday, Oct. 9 -- Training at XanGo Practice Field in Lehi 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 10 -- RSL Reserves v. BYU Cougars in Provo 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 11 --OFF DAY
Friday, Oct. 12 -- Training at XanGo Practice Field in Lehi 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 13 -- Training at XanGo Practice Field in Lehi 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, Oct. 14 -- Training at Rice-Eccles Stadium 11:00 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 15 -- Real Salt Lake v. Houston Dynamo 7:00 p.m.
Fan Appreciation Night at Rice-Eccles Stadium    » read more »

06 October 2007, Los Angeles (By Mike O'Sullivan) -- The 25-year-old forward Landon Donovan has been named U.S. soccer's player of the year. Mike O'Sullivan reports from Los Angeles, it was his fourth time winning the honor.

Landon Donovan was the youngest player to be named U.S. player of the year in 2002, and by 2004, was the first consecutive three-time winner. Now, he is the only player to earn the national honor four times.    » read more »

- RSL looks to stretch undefeated streak to five
- Javier Morales to miss rest of season
- First Annual Copa Real U-23 Tournament Kicks Off Tuesday

Los Angeles Galaxy look to continue playoff run with a fourth straight win

10/02/2007, CARSON, Calif. -- After winning their last three matches, the LA Galaxy returns to Southern California for a week of training before heading back on the road for an end of the week Western Conference match up. The Los Angeles Galaxy will take on the Houston Dynamo on Sunday, October 7 at Robertson Stadium (FSN West and Telefutura) and will look to extend their winning streak to four games.

Galaxy Training Schedule (All times Pacific)

Date Time/Location
Tue., Oct. 2 ***DAY OFF***    » read more »

10/03/2007 -- The Kansas City Wizards announced today that they will present tickets to Kansas City, Missouri schools thanks to a partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation. Schools in the KCMO and Hickman Mills School districts will be the beneficiaries of tickets to the last Wizards home match of the season, this Friday at 7 p.m. CT at Arrowhead Stadium versus D.C. United.    » read more »

Front office advises fans to take steps to avoid delays

10/02/2007, HOUSTON, TX -- This Sunday's Houston Dynamo game against the Los Angeles Galaxy is sold out, a first-time experience for the team since its move to Houston. As a result, the Dynamo front office is encouraging fans to arrive early to avoid traffic congestion, parking problems, and other delays entering the stadium.

The crowd expected at Sunday's contest will be one of the largest in Robertson Stadium history. Fans arriving between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. are very likely to experience major delays.    » read more »

- FC Dallas Seeks 10th Anniversary Prize, New England in Search of First Silverware in Team History
- MLS squads meet in non-league match for first time in history

10/02/2007 -- Following is Chivas USA's latest schedule of travel, events, matches and practice sessions:

Monday, October 1: [Day off]

Tuesday, October 2: [Day off]

Wednesday, October 3: Training, 10:00 a.m. PT, Field 6; Chivas USA Reserves vs. Chivas USA U-18's, 6:00 p.m. PT, Bell Gardens Sports Center, 8000 Park Lane, Bell Gardens, Calif., 90201

Thursday, October 4: Training, 10:00 a.m. PT, Field 6

Friday, October 5: Training, 9:00 a.m. PT, Field 6; Travel to Salt Lake City    » read more »

30 September 2007, Shanghai (By John Stevenson) -- Germany has won the Women's World Cup football tournament in China. VOA's Jim Stevenson reports from Hongkou Stadium in Shanghai, where the Germans scored a 2-0 victory over Brazil to become the first team to claim consecutive titles in a major women's football competition.

Brazil played an inspired first half in the championship game Sunday. The South American women pressured the German goal and narrowly missed several good scoring chances.    » read more »

26 September 2007, Tianjin, China (By Jim Stevenson) -- Germany has reached the championship game of the Women's World Cup football tournament in China. VOA's Jim Stevenson reports from Tianjin, where the defending champions defeated Norway, 3-0.

A thick haze shrouded Olympic Stadium when the game kicked off Wednesday. A breeze began to blow, and visibility improved as the outcome of the game also became clear.

German coach Silvia Neid says her team played better as the game progressed.    » read more »

Weekly update: RSL Heads East for Saturday's Running with the New York Red Bulls

09/25/2007 -- The Kansas City Wizards (10-10-6, 36 pts) host the Los Angeles Galaxy (5-13-6, 21 pts) on ESPN 2's MLS Primetime Thursday at 7 p.m. CT at Arrowhead Stadium. The Wizards have arranged for numerous attractions surrounding the match, including an expanded Soccer Celebration east of the stadium, a performance by Liverpool: A Tribute to the Beatles and a post-game party at Martini Corner in mid-town. The first 10,000 fans into the stadium will receive blue and white thundersticks courtesy of game-sponsor M&I Bank, and the game ball will be delivered to mid-field by jet pack.    » read more »