American Reyna retires through injury

July 16, 2008

Former Rangers and Manchester City midfielder Claudio Reyna, who won 112 caps for the American national team, announced his retirement on Wednesday. The 34-year-old, who competed in three different World Cups (1998, 2002, 2006), made his decision... Read more »

In-form Beckham ready for Hammers

July 15, 2008

West Ham United will come face to face with David Beckham later this month after the England man was included in the MLS All-Stars side which will take on the Hammers in Toronto. Beckham, who has already revealed his desire to be part of Fabio Capello’s... Read more »

Beckham´s Galaxy rally to tie Chivas

July 11, 2008

David Beckham posted his team-leading seventh assist of the season as the Los Angeles Galaxy rallied to tie Chivas USA 1-1 at the Home Depot Centre on Thursday. Beckham's seventh helper on a goal by Edson Buddle is one short of the Major... Read more »

Beckham highlights MLS all-star lineup

July 10, 2008

David Beckham, who is Major League Soccer's marquee player, will play in the MLS All-Star game to be held later this month against West Ham United in Toronto. Former England skipper Beckham is expecting a close match with West Ham, the... Read more »

I wont sell Newcastle, vows Ashley

July 10, 2008

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley insisted Thursday he has no intention of selling the Premier League club despite appealing for new investors. Recent reports claimed Ashley was keen to off-load Newcastle, with an American investment group and a... Read more »

Wolff in Kansas again

June 26, 2008

MLS outfit, Kansas City Wizards appear ready to reach into their past to help their attack this season. Former American international, Josh Wolff, who scored 27 goals from 2003-06 with the Wizards before leaving for Germany, has had discussions about... Read more »

Henry in the MLS? Surely you jest!

June 26, 2008

According to Setanta Sports, when asked if he could follow in David Beckham’s footsteps, Thierry Henry replied: “Why not? I love America. I love it here.” “And, whenever I come here, I feel free. Hopefully, one day.” “You... Read more »

Aston Villa looking to sign Tottenham goalkeeper - why?

June 26, 2008

According to the Birmingham Mail, Paul Robinson is a target for Aston Villa. The former England number one has lost the confidence of Tottenham manager Juande Ramos and will look to move on in order to get first team football. Aston Villa, who failed... Read more »

Villarreal sign 18-year-old American ace

June 5, 2008

Spanish club Villarreal, who finished second in La Liga last season, have agreed to sign New York Red Bulls ace, Jozy Altidore, according to SkySports. The reported transfer fee is said to be $8million. The Spanish outfit beat a host of top clubs for... Read more »

Terry´s goal gets England captain smiling again

May 28, 2008

John Terry finally had something to smile about as he marked his return as England captain with a goal in Wednesday's 2-0 friendly win over the United States. Just seven days ago Terry was inconsolable after his penalty miss cost Chelsea... Read more »

Terry will lead England against US footballers

May 27, 2008

John Terry has been restored as England captain for Wednesday's friendly against the United States at Wembley. England coach Fabio Capello confirmed Terry will lead the team for the first time since the Italian took charge. ... Read more »

Capello warns England stars not to take it easy

May 27, 2008

Fabio Capello has warned England's weary stars they can't afford to start their holidays early by coasting through Wednesday's friendly against the USA. Capello knows his squad are feeling the aches and pains of a gruelling campaign,... Read more »

America turns down Chelsea’s Shevchenko

May 25, 2008

Two years ago Andriy Shevchenko was undeniably one of the worlds best strikers, and Chelsea broke the British transfer record to sign the Ukrainian for £30,800,000 in the summer of 2006. Fast-forward to the summer of 2008; and clubs in America are... Read more »

Beckham, Donovan help lift Galaxy over Wizards

May 25, 2008

David Beckham and Landon Donovan contributed two of Los Angeles' three second-half goals Saturday as the Galaxy rallied for a 3-1 victory over the Kansas City Wizards in a Major League Soccer contest. Beckham's injury time insurance... Read more »

Capello calls up fourth division goalkeeper

May 24, 2008

England coach Fabio Capello on Saturday handed a shock international call up to goalkeeper Joe Lewis who last season was playing in English League Two, the fourth tier of football in the country. Lewis, who helped Peterborough to promotion... Read more »

Owen out of England friendlies (SN)

May 23, 2008

Michael Owen is set to miss England's upcoming friendlies against the United States and Trinidad and Tobago. The Newcastle striker was unable to join up with Fabio Capello's squad on Friday after going down with a virus and is expected... Read more »

David Beckham sparks brawl in Galaxy game *video*

May 22, 2008

David Beckham sparked a brawl after receiving a vicious tackle during the LA Galaxy vs. FC Dallas game last Sunday. FC Dallas’ Adrian Serioux made a brutal, two-footed tackle on LA Galaxy’s Beckham, taking him out at the ankles and sending him flying.... Read more »

FC Dallas dumps coach after four-game win drought (SN)

May 20, 2008

Steve Morrow of Northern Ireland was fired Tuesday as coach of FC Dallas here on Tuesday after the Major League Soccer club went winless in four games. The 37-year-old Belfast-born mentor guided the team to a 2-3-3 start in his second season... Read more »

Barcelona and ex Arsenal star could join Beckham in MLS

May 18, 2008

Thierry Henry, the former Arsenal icon, could be tempted to join David Beckham in America’s lucrative league Major League Soccer (MLS). According to News of The World, newcomer Seattle, who will join the US League next March, are hoping to land... Read more »

Angel´s goal lifts Red Bulls to victory over Beckham´s Galaxy

May 11, 2008

Juan Pablo Angel scored his first goal of the Major League Soccer season Saturday to deliver a 2-1 victory for the New York Red Bulls over David Beckham and the Los Angeles Galaxy. Angel’s 78th-minute strike came just a minute after... Read more »

Beckham scores twice to deliver draw for Galaxy

May 4, 2008

David Beckham scored two first-half goals to deliver a 2-2 draw for the Los Angeles Galaxy against Real Salt Lake in a Major League Soccer contest Saturday. With Los Angeles trailing by two goals early in the first half, Beckham took advantage... Read more »

US women edge stubborn Aussies 5-4 in football friendly extra time

May 4, 2008

US midfielder Angela Hucles scored the game-winning goal in the 94th minute to lead the Americans past Australia 5-4 in a women's football friendly here Saturday. The US women improved to 12-0 with one draw this year despite surrendering... Read more »

Brazil books soccer friendlies with Canada, Venezuela on US soil

April 30, 2008

Five time World Cup champion Brazil announced Tuesday that it will play two football friendlies on US soil later this year. The Brazilians have booked matches against Canada in Seattle on May 31 and Venezuela on June 6 at Foxboro, Massachusetts,... Read more »

Beckham lauds Donovan hat trick in Galaxy romp

April 28, 2008

David Beckham can see progress in his Los Angeles Galaxy teammates and the English midfielder has contributed some kicks of his own in the team's climb up the Major League Soccer standings. American Landon Donovan scored three goals and... Read more »

David Beckham tastes first derby victory

April 27, 2008

For the first time since his move to Major League Soccer, David Beckham tasted a derby victory. On Saturday his Los Angeles Galaxy beat Chivas USA by five goals to two. The victory put LA Galaxy up into second spot in the Western Conference. A Landon... Read more »

Beckham makes presence felt in Galaxy´s football draw

April 20, 2008

Landon Donovan took full advantage of precise passes from teammate David Beckham to score a brace of second-half goals in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 2-2 draw with Houston in a Major League Soccer contest. Thanks to the Beckham-Donovan combination,... Read more »