Soccer

Weekly update: The playoff chase

09/25/2007, CARSON, Calif. - The LA Galaxy will look to add six crucial points to their tally this week against a pair of Eastern Conference foes as they begin a two-game Midwest road trip. LA is back in action on Thursday night when they travel to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the Kansas City Wizards at 5 p.m., live on ESPN2.    » read more »

The road to the MLS Cup starts here!

09/25/2007, HOUSTON -- With four weeks left to play in the regular season, the Houston Dynamo have already clinched a spot in the 2007 MLS Cup Playoffs.

Now, fans have the opportunity to get behind their team as they look to defend the MLS Cup title. The organization has announced that playoff tickets are currently on sale.

Fans can purchase tickets at www.houstondynamo.com or all Ticketmaster outlets.

Regular season pricing remains in effect for the 2007 Western Conference Semifinal.    » read more »

09/25/2007 -- The Kansas City Wizards, having already arranged an extensive amount of entertainment opportunities, announced today further benefits for ticket holders to Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Galaxy, sponsored by M&I Bank. Benefits apply to those who have already purchased tickets, as well as anyone who buys tickets from now until game time.    » read more »

September 25, 2007 -- IPC Inspire today announces a major redesign – and a new editor – for its youth football monthly, Shoot.

The redesigned Shoot features a brand new masthead and a new character, Shooty, helping guide readers through a raft of new editorial franchises.

The all-new editorial package includes activity features, jokes, amazing facts, posters, funny pictures and quizzes – all celebrating the sheer excitement young fans feel for the sport.    » read more »

25 September 2007, Hangzhou, China (By Jim Stevenson) -- The semi-final round of the Women's World Cup football (soccer) tournament concludes Thursday in Hangzhou, China, with Brazil seeking its first title at the event. But as VOA's Jim Stevenson reports, heavily favored United States is standing in the way of the South American team.

Three months ago near New York, the teams met in a very physical friendly game that the United States won, 2-0. The Americans also prevailed in their two previous Women's World Cup meetings and dominated in three Olympic tournament games against Brazil.    » read more »

23 September 2007, Tianjin, China (By Jim Stevenson) -- The semifinal round is set at the Women's World Cup football (soccer) tournament in China. VOA's Jim Stevenson reports Brazil got past Australia, 3-2, while Norway ended host China's run with a 1-0 victory.

Brazil struck early in its quarterfinal match against Australia in Tianjin. Formiga (full name is Miraildes Maciel Mota) booted a shot in the fourth minute that arced from outside the box and slipped in just under the crossbar.    » read more »

23 September 2007, Tianjin, China (By Jim Stevenson) -- Top ranked United States and defending champion Germany have advanced to the semifinals of the Women's World Cup football (soccer) tournament in China. VOA's Jim Stevenson reports both teams had similar paths to the semifinal round.

The United States and Germany each faced an opponent that put up a strong fight in the first half of their quarterfinal games Saturday. England held the United States scoreless until the 48th minute    » read more »

19 September 2007 -- A powerful typhoon has brought wind and rain to eastern China and has forced changes in the schedule at the 16-nation Women's World Cup football (soccer) tournament. VOA's Jim Stevenson is in Shanghai where the heavily favored U.S. women had to wait an extra day before they could travel.

Typhoon Wipha spoiled plans to complete the first round of play at the Women's World Cup. One game has been moved from Shanghai to Hangzhou, and all four of the remaining Group C and Group D games will now be played on Thursday.    » read more »

40 elite teams will compete in debut event, Oct. 6-8

L.A. Galaxy will face Wellington Phoenix FC in friendly

09/18/2007, CARSON, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Galaxy will play Hyundai A-League side Wellington Phoenix FC in an international friendly at Phoenix's home ground Westpac Stadium in the New Zealand capital on Sunday, December 2.    » read more »

Season ticket holders can see animals, players in one venue

09/18/2007 -- Sunday, September 30, the Kansas City Wizards will host an exciting opportunity for fans to GET CLOSE to the entire squad, as every player is scheduled to attend a season ticket holder event from 3:30 - 7 p.m. at the Kansas City Zoo in Swope Park. Wizards season ticket holders can enter the Zoo for free after 3 p.m.    » read more »

Tournament to take place on Sept. 29

09/18/2007, Washington, D.C. -- On Saturday, September 29, D.C. United will sponsor the D.C. United Corporate Cup presented by Results the Gym. Currently in its third year, the 4-on-4 soccer event is designed for corporations and governmental departments from around the area and is perfect for company team-building. The tournament will take place at the D.C. United Training Fields at RFK Stadium before United's game vs. Toronto FC at 7:30 p.m. ET.    » read more »

09/18/2007 -- Soccer Mania is about to hit Toronto. Soccer Mania is a spectacle for fans as part of Toronto's Get Your Move On campaign, taking place at BMO Field on Tuesday, September 18 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Kicked off in June 2005, the Get Your Move On campaign is aimed at promoting the benefits of incorporating physical activity into everyday life.    » read more »

LA Galaxy Head to Salt Lake For Midweek Match Before Hosting FC Dallas on Sunday

09/18/2007, CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy will look to gain momentum this week against two Western Conference opponents as the club strives earn the final berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs. The Los Angeles Galaxy will first face Real Salt Lake on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Rice-Eccles Stadium (6 p.m. on FSN West and HDNet) in a game that will see both teams try and separate themselves from last place in the MLS Western Conference.    » read more »

Involvement includes watch party for Saturday match versus Chivas USA

09/18/2007 -- The Kansas City Wizards will be feature sponsors of the 24th annual Fiesta Hispana, held at Barney Allis Plaza in downtown Kansas City Saturday and Sunday September 22-23. The Wizards will have a presence from noon - 9 p.m. both evenings with an information and merchandise booth complete with Wizards gear and giveaway items. A watch party will be held at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday as the Wizards travel to face Chivas USA in Los Angeles.    » read more »