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Soccer, like most other sports, has its axioms, one of which echoes those preached ad infinitum regardless of rules or strategies: Defense wins championships.

Slovakian national team foroward Lubos Reiter has signed to play for the Chicago Fire, replacing Jamaican striker Damani Ralph who left to join Russian club Rubin Kazan a ...

After opening their 10th season with a 2-2 tie against the New England Revolution on April 2, the Earthquakes look for their first win of 2005 when they host the newest ...

After kicking off the 2005 MLS campaign with a 3-2 win against the Colorado Rapids last weekend, the Wizards will enjoy a week off from MLS action.

In only its 10th season, MLS hasn't had many genuine opportunities to measure itself against the established leagues of world soccer.

Pat Noonan is a forward with the U.S. national team and the New England Revolution.

For all the glitz and glamour, the months of hype and build-up, Chivas USA did not completely disappoint on Saturday.

The Columbus Crew soundly defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy by a score of 3-0 on a cold and dreary evening as the visitors had no answer for the Black amp; Gold's new strike ...

The Cleveland Force of the Major Indoor Soccer League is for sale and won't compete next season if a buyer cannot be found.

T he MetroStars embark on their 2005 campaign doggedly determined to reach the goal that has eluded them in the 10-year existence of Major League Soccer.

The Los Angeles Galaxy signed Costa Rican national team defender Pablo Chinchilla and Brazilians Ednaldo da Conceicao and Paulo Nagamura on Tuesday.

David Beckham suggested he could leave Real Madrid and return to England, having become upset with photographers who take pictures of his young children at school.

Freddy Adu is beat. Worn out and running on fumes. Which is understandable, considering the press and endorsement session he's currently at has been running for three hours, ...

The Colorado Rapids acquired midfielder Martin Morales and the rights for forward Luchi Gonzalez from the Columbus Crew in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2007 ...

Christie Welsh scored to give the United States a 1-0 victory over France in the Algarve Cup on Wednesday, its first game since longtime stars Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy and Joy ...

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Celtic captain Jackie McNamara has insisted that he knows nothing about a possible move to Colorado Rapids.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter wants referees to be paid more so they would be less susceptible to bribes, and soccer could avoid the kind of game-fixing scandal that has ...

KAMPALA- Uganda s bulky US based striker Eugene Sepuya has joined Sulaiman Tenywa in the paid ranks after singing for Colorado Rapids.

Kenny Arena is certainly happy to be back home, closer to his family as well as his old friends from Oakton High School and the University of Virginia.

Jamaica won the Caribbean Cup for the third time, beating Cuba 1-0 Thursday on Luton Shelton's second-half goal.

The Rapids will be scouting players to join the team. Any players selected during this tryout will travel with the Rapids for their preseason trip to Birmingham, Alabama, ...

U.S. veteran midfielder Earnie Stewart has signed an 18-month contract with VVV Venlo, the Dutch club said Thursday.

By Michael Gluskin, Special for USA TODAY Stepping onto the field in front of a season-high crowd of almost 14,000 Saturday night, Lindsay Kennedy was nervous - but very ...

Olympic cycling champion Tyler Hamilton of the U.S. was suspended yesterday by his Phonak team, which said it would fire him if he can t prove he is innocent of blood doping.

He has yet to step onto the field for the New England Revolution in a game situation, but Perek Belleh is already planning the way he'll celebrate his first professional goal.

Argentine soccer star Diego Maradona was ordered to pay about $39 million in back taxes after an Italian court rejected his appeal.

A suspended judge who dismissed at least 33 traffic tickets for local celebrities was sentenced Monday to 90 days in jail.

A week after extending a hand to the San Jose Earthquakes, City Council members are offering the other hand to the Oakland A's. Council members on Tuesday night asked Mayor ...

Kroenke Sports Enterprises LLC, owner of the Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Rapids, is starting its own regional cable TV network, officials said Monday.

Bruce Arena flew in from California for the occasion, and he choked up as he spoke.

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Chris Albright was a bright spot for the U.S. Men's National Team Sunday as they made their debut at The Home Depot Center in 1-1 tie vs.

John Doyle was named the new assistant coach of the San Jose Earthquakes on Thursday, filling the void left by Dominic Kinnear's promotion to head coach.