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Saturday, January 9, 2010

Togo Soccer Team Attacked; Pull Out of Tournament

Gunmen opened fire on the bus carrying Togo's national soccer team to a tournament in Angola, killing at least three people. The team has withdrawn from the African Cup of Nations.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

U.S. to Open Against England at World Cup

The United States will open the World Cup against England, then play Slovenia and Algeria in the first round of next year's tournament.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Football Star Visits HIV Clinic

David Beckham visits HIV-positive mothers in Khaylitsha township in Cape Town, South Africa as part of his work as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

U.S. Soccer Player Davies Hurt in Car Accident

U.S. national team forward Charlie Davies was in serious condition Tuesday evening following a one-vehicle accident in which another person was killed.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

U.S. Men Seeking World Cup Berth

The U.S. men's soccer team can qualify for its' sixth straight World Cup with a victory at Honduras in early October. U.S. star Landon Donovan was in New York Wednesday and said the U.S. could also qualify with a tie against Costa Rica.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Video Essay: Language No Barrier for L.A. Sol

French, Swedish, Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese: The Los Angeles' Women's Professional Soccer team has plenty of language barriers. That hasn't held them back as the Sol are shooting for the inaugural WPS title.

Monday, July 27, 2009

FIFA President Suggests MLS Start Season in Fall

In an interview with the AP, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Major League Soccer needs to switch to a fall-to-spring schedule. Blatter meets with President Obama Monday.