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Sat, 17 May 2008 11:09:55 EDT en-us 5 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/major-league-soccer-standings/n20080517074309990012 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/major-league-soccer-standings/n20080517074309990012 By The Associated Press http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/major-league-soccer/n20080517074309990011 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/major-league-soccer/n20080517074309990011 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2008-toronto-fc-schedule/n20080517011609990019 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2008-toronto-fc-schedule/n20080517011609990019 All Times Eastern= http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/mays-mls-schedule/n20080517010909990004 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/mays-mls-schedule/n20080517010909990004 All Times Eastern= ^Thursday, May 1 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2008-columbus-crew-schedule/n20080517010809990015 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2008-columbus-crew-schedule/n20080517010809990015 All Times Eastern= http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/united-soccer-leagues-first-division/n20080517002209990007 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/united-soccer-leagues-first-division/n20080517002209990007 W L T Pts GF GA http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/wizards-red-bulls-preview/n20080516191009990009 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/wizards-red-bulls-preview/n20080516191009990009 Juan Pablo Angel has been limited by a variety of injuries in the early part of the 2008 season, but based on his most recent performance, the New York Red Bulls forward appears to be regaining his form. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/crew-toronto-fc-preview/n20080516164109990024 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/crew-toronto-fc-preview/n20080516164109990024 It hasn't taken long for the Columbus Crew to turn things around after a disappointing 2007 season. With a five-game winning streak in hand, they don't appear to be losing that momentum any time soon. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/dynamo-fire-preview/n20080516161109990039 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/dynamo-fire-preview/n20080516161109990039 The Houston Dynamo finally secured their first win of the season in dramatic fashion, but it's the Chicago Fire that are playing as if they were the two-time reigning MLS Cup champions. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/united-cd-chivas-usa-preview/n20080516134409990001 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/united-cd-chivas-usa-preview/n20080516134409990001 Less than seven months ago, D.C. United and CD Chivas USA won their respective conference titles and were heavy favorites to meet for the MLS Cup. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/earthquakes-revolution-preview/n20080516133509990022 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/earthquakes-revolution-preview/n20080516133509990022 Just when it seemed the New England Revolution were back at full strength, they must deal with another injury to their top player. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ramsey-could-be-next-fa-cup-final-star/n20080516120009990031 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/ramsey-could-be-next-fa-cup-final-star/n20080516120009990031 LONDON (AP) -From Stanley Matthews to Steven Gerrard, the FA Cup final has had a long list of star performers. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2008-real-salt-lake-schedule/n20080516020609990005 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2008-real-salt-lake-schedule/n20080516020609990005 All Times Eastern= http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2008-colorado-rapids-schedule/n20080516020409990008 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2008-colorado-rapids-schedule/n20080516020409990008 All Times Eastern= http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/beasley-back-on-us-roster/n20080516001609990004 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/beasley-back-on-us-roster/n20080516001609990004 CHICAGO (AP) -Midfielder DaMarcus Beasley, sidelined by a knee injury since November, was among 33 players on a preliminary roster announced Thursday for upcoming U.S. exhibition games. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/rapids-beat-real-salt-lake-2-0/n20080516000109990001 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/rapids-beat-real-salt-lake-2-0/n20080516000109990001 COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) -Omar Cummings scored in the 65th minute and Christian Gomez added a goal on a penalty kick in the Colorado Rapids' 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Thursday night in Major League Soccer. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bolivias-president-scores-goal-slams/n20080515225509990027 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bolivias-president-scores-goal-slams/n20080515225509990027 LIMA, Peru (AP) -Bolivian President Evo Morales scored a goal in a soccer match Thursday, then slammed FIFA for imposing ``soccer apartheid'' on teams that play at high altitudes. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/hayes-to-coach-new-chicago-womens-soccer/n20080515182609990001 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/hayes-to-coach-new-chicago-womens-soccer/n20080515182609990001 BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) -Former Arsenal Ladies coach Emma Hayes was selected Thursday to lead the new Chicago Women's Professional Soccer team. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/us-women-to-play-2-games-against-brazil/n20080515171609990117 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/us-women-to-play-2-games-against-brazil/n20080515171609990117 CHICAGO (AP) - The U.S. women's team will play Brazil, its conqueror in last year's World Cup, in two exhibition games this summer. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/kaka-alexandre-pato-and-robinho-headline/n20080515171009990172 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/kaka-alexandre-pato-and-robinho-headline/n20080515171009990172 RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) -Kaka, Alexandre Pato and Robinho headline Brazil's roster for upcoming exhibition games in the United States and a pair of World Cup qualifiers. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/fc-barcelona-signs-mls-deal-to-tour-us/n20080515144709990108 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/fc-barcelona-signs-mls-deal-to-tour-us/n20080515144709990108 NEW YORK (AP) -FC Barcelona will tour the United States later this year, part of a five-year commercial agreement with Major League Soccer signed Thursday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/british-prime-minister-denounces-fan/n20080515140209990014 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/british-prime-minister-denounces-fan/n20080515140209990014 MANCHESTER, England (AP) -British Prime Minister Gordon Brown condemned the fan violence that marred the UEFA Cup final as a ``disgrace'' and expressed concern Thursday that it could harm England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/big-security-force-for-champions-league/n20080515131509990035 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/big-security-force-for-champions-league/n20080515131509990035 MOSCOW (AP) -Russian police will use an unusually large force to provide security at Wednesday night's Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/celtic-star-tommy-burns-dies-at-51/n20080515072909990037 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/celtic-star-tommy-burns-dies-at-51/n20080515072909990037 GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) -Tommy Burns, who played for Celtic before holding coaching roles at the club including manager, has died after fighting skin cancer, the club said Thursday. He was 51. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/zenit-wins-uefa-cup-as-violence-mars/n20080514192209990002 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/zenit-wins-uefa-cup-as-violence-mars/n20080514192209990002 MANCHESTER, England (AP) -Zenit St. Petersburg's UEFA Cup victory over Glasgow Rangers was marred by fan violence. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/zenit-wins-uefa-cup-as-violence-mars/n20080514190809990039 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/zenit-wins-uefa-cup-as-violence-mars/n20080514190809990039 MANCHESTER, England (AP) -Zenit St. Petersburg's UEFA Cup victory over Glasgow Rangers was marred by fan violence. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/concacaf-champions-league-details/n20080514173009990070 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/concacaf-champions-league-details/n20080514173009990070 NEW YORK (AP) -Chivas USA, D.C. United, Houston and New England will be the United States' representatives in the initial CONCACAF Champions League. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/wednesdays-british-soccer-scores/n20080514170509990065 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/wednesdays-british-soccer-scores/n20080514170509990065 (Home teams listed first) http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/zenit-wins-uefa-cup/n20080514165409990030 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/zenit-wins-uefa-cup/n20080514165409990030 MANCHESTER, England (AP) -Zenit St. Petersburg became the second Russia team in four seasons to win the UEFA Cup, beating Scotland's Glasgow Rangers 2-0 in the final Wednesday night http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/uefa-cup/n20080514164509990107 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/uefa-cup/n20080514164509990107 CHAMPIONSHIP http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/us-announces-world-cup-semifinal-home/n20080514164509990047 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/us-announces-world-cup-semifinal-home/n20080514164509990047 CHICAGO (AP) - The United States plans to play its home games in the semifinals of World Cup qualifying in Washington and suburban Chicago and Denver. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2008-us-soccer-schedule/n20080514164309990081 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2008-us-soccer-schedule/n20080514164309990081 All Times EDT http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/real-salt-lake-rapids-preview/n20080514151409990032 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/real-salt-lake-rapids-preview/n20080514151409990032 The 2008 season may be just a month and a half old, but being atop the Western Conference would be a pretty big accomplishment for Real Salt Lake. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/klasnic-to-leave-werder-bremen/n20080514123009990046 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/klasnic-to-leave-werder-bremen/n20080514123009990046 BREMEN, Germany (AP) -Striker Ivan Klasnic is leaving Werder Bremen at the end of the season after turning down a contract extension offered despite his malpractice lawsuit against two team doctors. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/beckhams-show-not-enough-in-friendly/n20080514004409990012 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/beckhams-show-not-enough-in-friendly/n20080514004409990012 EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -David Beckham put on a show Tuesday, but it wasn't enough for Los Angeles, and the Vancouver Whitecaps won their friendly match 2-1 Tuesday night. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/thuram-wants-refs-to-deal-with-racism/n20080513180009990019 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/thuram-wants-refs-to-deal-with-racism/n20080513180009990019 PARIS (AP) -Referees should have the power to stop matches if players are subjected to racial abuse at next month's European Championship, France defender Lilian Thuram said Tuesday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/british-soccer-scores/n20080513174009990051 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/british-soccer-scores/n20080513174009990051 Tuesday http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/zenit-fans-warned-against-racism-chants/n20080513171509990047 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/zenit-fans-warned-against-racism-chants/n20080513171509990047 MANCHESTER, England (AP) -Zenit St. Petersburg fans have been warned against any racist behavior at Wednesday's UEFA Cup final against Glasgow Rangers. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/british-soccer-standings/n20080513170209990056 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/british-soccer-standings/n20080513170209990056 Through May 12 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/scottish-soccer-scores/n20080513165909990016 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/scottish-soccer-scores/n20080513165909990016 Tuesday http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/cas-to-hear-iran-appeal-against-fifa/n20080513142709990023 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/cas-to-hear-iran-appeal-against-fifa/n20080513142709990023 LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -The destiny of Iran's soccer championship will likely be decided in a Swiss court room. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/roma-fans-banned-from-last-game/n20080513115209990015 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/roma-fans-banned-from-last-game/n20080513115209990015 ROME (AP) -AS Roma fans will be banned from the Serie A title at Catania this weekend because of fears they could incite riots. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/3-countries-given-extra-uefa-cup-places/n20080513110309990073 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/3-countries-given-extra-uefa-cup-places/n20080513110309990073 MANCHESTER, England (AP) -England, Germany and Denmark earned extra places in next season's UEFA Cup. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/donovan-out-beckham-a-go-for-canadian/n20080512220109990035 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/donovan-out-beckham-a-go-for-canadian/n20080512220109990035 EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -Landon Donovan will miss the Los Angeles Galaxy's friendly against the Vancouver Whitecaps after MLS' top goal-scorer stayed home Monday when the team flew to Canada. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/latin-america-soccer-scores/n20080512183809990012 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/latin-america-soccer-scores/n20080512183809990012 Home teams listed first http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/man-united-manager-inspired-to-carry-on/n20080512151009990021 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/man-united-manager-inspired-to-carry-on/n20080512151009990021 LONDON (AP) -Move over, Sir Alex, and give someone else a chance. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/austria-switzerland-host-euro-2008/n20080512135409990028 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/austria-switzerland-host-euro-2008/n20080512135409990028 VIENNA, Austria (AP) -Overheard recently from a tourist in one of Vienna's grand cafes: ``Waiter, I'll try a slice of your soccer tort.'' http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/britain-drops-tax-charges-on-overseas/n20080512114309990033 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/britain-drops-tax-charges-on-overseas/n20080512114309990033 LONDON (AP) -In an effort to lure the 2011 Champions League final to Wembley, British officials said Monday that any overseas teams playing in that match would receive a tax exemption. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2008-cd-chivas-usa-schedule/n20080512023809990003 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2008-cd-chivas-usa-schedule/n20080512023809990003 All Times Eastern= http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2008-new-england-revolution-schedule/n20080512023809990002 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/2008-new-england-revolution-schedule/n20080512023809990002 All Times Eastern= http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/italian-soccer/n20080511225009990011 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/italian-soccer/n20080511225009990011 Serie A http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/man-united-wins-10th-premier-league/n20080511203809990016 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/man-united-wins-10th-premier-league/n20080511203809990016 WIGAN, England (AP) -Manchester United won its 10th Premier League title in 16 years Sunday, getting a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo and another goal from Ryan Giggs to beat Wigan 2-0 on the final day of the season. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/manchester-united-wins-10th-premier/n20080511203609990009 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://sports.aol.com/story/_a/manchester-united-wins-10th-premier/n20080511203609990009 WIGAN, England (AP) - Manchester United won its 10th Premier League title in 16 years Sunday, getting a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo and another goal from Ryan Giggs to beat Wigan 2-0 on the final day of the season. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/twellman-scores-game-winner/n20080511180009990009 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/twellman-scores-game-winner/n20080511180009990009 CARSON, Calif. (AP) -Taylor Twellman scored in the 59th minute in his 2008 debut to lift the New England Revolution to a 2-1 win over Chivas USA on Sunday. http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/spanish-soccer/n20080511173109990003 http://feeds.aol.com/_t/rss_2.0/news/sports/soccer_news/http://news.aol.com/story/_a/spanish-soccer/n20080511173109990003 La Liga