Soccer notes: Corruption crisis sees UEFA, FIFA call off friendly match

Salt Lake TribuneSoccer notes: Corruption crisis sees UEFA, FIFA call off friendly matchSalt Lake TribuneManchester City's Sergio Agüero, center, celebrates his side's second goal during the Champions League group D soccer match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and Manchester City in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015.Former FIFA VP Jack Warner receives lifetime ban from soccerThe Seattle Timesall 479 news articles »

Eight Men Out: Iranian National Women's Soccer Team Found To Be Infested With ...

SportsGridEight Men Out: Iranian National Women's Soccer Team Found To Be Infested With ...SportsGridThere was a bit of a controversy last year when Iran's governing soccer body instituted gender testing, after it was revealed that four members of the country's women's national team were actually men. The players were awaiting sex-change surgery, and ...and more »

Lauren Holiday preparing to say goodbye to pro soccer

Indianapolis StarLauren Holiday preparing to say goodbye to pro soccerIndianapolis StarPORTLAND, Ore. — The National Women's Soccer League championship game symbolizes both an end and a beginning for Lauren Holiday. The 28-year-old midfielder for FC Kansas City is retiring from soccer following the title game Thursday night against ...National Women's Soccer League Championship Game: Seattle vs. Kansas City, how ...OregonLive.comall 19 news articles »

Doyel: Butler soccer, local woman make magic

Indianapolis StarDoyel: Butler soccer, local woman make magicIndianapolis StarIt's magic. That's what they said. Delaney Archibald shows up for soccer practice at Butler, and magic happens. Every single time. Some things, though, you have to see for yourself. So I went to Butler the other day. Just to watch Delaney Archibald ...

It's official: National Soccer Hall of Fame coming to Frisco

Dallas Morning News (blog)It's official: National Soccer Hall of Fame coming to FriscoDallas Morning News (blog)Renovations have been approved for Toyota Stadium in Frisco to accommodate the U.S. Soccer Federation's National Hall of Fame Museum. It's finally official. The U.S. Soccer Federation is partnering with FC Dallas to bring its National Soccer Hall of ...and more »

Feds Won't Say If Artificial Turf on Your Kid's Soccer Field Is Safe

NBCNews.comFeds Won't Say If Artificial Turf on Your Kid's Soccer Field Is SafeNBCNews.comDespite a series of NBC News reports on the growing debate about the safety of crumb rubber artificial turf, the federal agencies that regulate the product have remained largely silent. Earlier this month, in fact, the head of the Environmental ...and more »

Will CONCACAF Cup soccer showdown draw equal fan support?

Washington PostWill CONCACAF Cup soccer showdown draw equal fan support?Washington PostEver since CONCACAF selected the Rose Bowl as the venue for the United States-Mexico soccer showdown Oct. 10, the prevailing opinion was that, despite playing at a U.S. site, the Mexicans would enjoy an overwhelming home-field advantage. Southern ...and more »

US Prepared to Open Olympic Soccer Qualifying Vs Canada

CBS LocalUS Prepared to Open Olympic Soccer Qualifying Vs CanadaABC NewsAndi Herzog has come to understand the importance of the Olympics in the U.S., where national pride swells every four years regardless of the sport taking place. That what makes the country's recent history in soccer so disappointing. The U.S. has ...Canada in tough at Olympic soccer qualifierHamilton Spectatorall 17 news articles »

Pendleton family fighting New York State to get son on soccer team

WKBW-TVPendleton family fighting New York State to get son on soccer teamWKBW-TVPENDLETON, N.Y. (WKBW) - A Pendleton family is fighting tooth and nail to get their son back on the Starpoint High School soccer team. Clare Donahue said she has hired an attorney to challenge a state rule that is keeping her son Oscar Donahue off the ...

Referee pulls a gun during dispute at soccer game in Brazil

UPI.comReferee pulls a gun during dispute at soccer game in BrazilUPI.com30 (UPI) -- A referee in a Brazilian soccer match is facing potential disciplinary action after he pulled a gun during a dispute about a call. Footage of the incident at a field in Brumadinho shows referee Gabriel Murta, 27, who also works as a police ...Soccer ref in Brazil pulls gun on players during matchLas Vegas Review-Journalall 6 news articles »

Army

NCAA.comArmy-Navy Cup men's soccer continues rivalry at PPL ParkNCAA.com12 at Lincoln Financial Field, but it won't be the only Philly-flavored matchup between the schools in 2015, as their soccer teams will face off 7 p.m. Friday in the Army-Navy Cup IV at PPL Park. Seventh-year Navy head coach Dave Brandt and the ...and more »

Garcia

KSN-TVGarcia-Bebek resigns as head women's soccer coachKSN-TVWICHITA – Newman University Director of Athletics Vic Trilli announced that head women's soccer coach Victor Garcia-Bebek has announced his resignation for personal reasons, effective Sept. 30. “I'm appreciative of Victor Garcia-Bebek's service here at ...

Prep girls' soccer: Bingham and Copper Hills battle to scoreless draw

Salt Lake TribunePrep girls' soccer: Bingham and Copper Hills battle to scoreless drawSalt Lake Tribune(Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune) Copper Hills defender Nikki Oliver, left, and Bingham's Abbie Bertola crash to the ground during girl's soccer game at Copper Hills High School in West Jordan, Tuesday, September 29, 2015.

How old is the US Open Cup? Putting one of soccer's longest

MLSsoccer.comHow old is the US Open Cup? Putting one of soccer's longest-running ...MLSsoccer.comWith a little help from the history department at MLSsoccer.com, of course. Here are some sporting, historical and cultural factoids to help put the age of the country's longest-running soccer tournament – and one of the oldest still-running soccer ...

Players on Iran's Female Soccer Team 'Not Fully Women'

Washington Free BeaconPlayers on Iran's Female Soccer Team 'Not Fully Women'Washington Free BeaconAt least eight players on Iran's national women's soccer team are not actually women, according to regional reports lambasting the Islamic Republic for unethical practices. These eight players have not fully completed sex change operations, yet they ...and more »

Off Campus: Temple soccer gaining national attention

Philly.comOff Campus: Temple soccer gaining national attentionPhilly.comIn this country, top soccer honchos tend to turn their nose at college soccer. Too many time limits, not enough play. That's no way to become a soccer nation. Yet in the more established soccer nations, talented players look at this country with some ...

FIFA Bars Jack Warner, a Former Executive, From Soccer Activities

New York TimesFIFA Bars Jack Warner, a Former Executive, From Soccer ActivitiesNew York TimesIn a largely symbolic move, FIFA, the international organization overseeing world soccer, announced on Tuesday that it had barred Jack Warner, a former vice president who left the sport's leadership amid scandal four years earlier. Mr. Warner, of ...FIFA Bans Jack Warner From Soccer for LifeWall Street JournalFIFA ethics committee bans Jack Warner from soccer for lifeFOXSports.comFIFA Bans Jack Warner For Life Amid Reports Of Soccer Corruption, BriberyNESN.comReuters -Mashable -U.S. National Soccer Playersall 613 news articles »

Referee pulls out gun in Brazil amateur league soccer match (Video)

Yahoo Sports (blog)Referee pulls out gun in Brazil amateur league soccer match (Video)Yahoo Sports (blog)Brazil gave us the most horrific soccer story in recent memory. In June 2013, a 19-year-old player got injured in a pickup game and became the referee. When he ejected another player, who happened to be a friend, for a foul, they got into an argument.Brazilian soccer ref pulls gun on players during red card disputeSB NationBrazilian soccer referee pulls out handgun in middle of matchFor The WinBrazilian Soccer Referee Shockingly Pulls Out Gun During MatchHuffington PostNPR -FOXSports.com -TIMEall 129 news articles »

US, MLS 'move the goal' on NASL

ESPN FCUS, MLS 'move the goal' on NASL - StoverESPN FCNew York Cosmos chief operating officer Erik Stover has criticized U.S. Soccer for hindering the North American Soccer League's interest in developing a top-flight alternative to Major League Soccer. The NASL is protesting requirements proposed by U.S. ...and more »

Celebrating a soccer goal by jumping in an ambulance and honking its horn was ...

CBSSports.comCelebrating a soccer goal by jumping in an ambulance and honking its horn was ...SB NationThankfully props are alive and well in soccer -- especially in Argentina. Mariano Gorosito in the league's third division scored a wonderful goal, but he wanted more. He wanted to dream, to climb, to honk -- and he did just that. Sadly Gorosito got a ...WATCH: Soccer player scores, jumps into ambulance to honk hornCBSSports.comall 3 news articles »

Soccer Politics: Klinsmann, Controversy and Culture

The Georgetown VoiceSoccer Politics: Klinsmann, Controversy and CultureThe Georgetown VoiceJurgen Klinsmann has been a controversial figure for U.S. Soccer ever since he was first appointed manager of the United States Men's National Team in 2011. His background and credentials as both player and manager were impressive: he was very ...

Brazilian soccer ref pulls gun on players during red card dispute

SB NationBrazilian soccer ref pulls gun on players during red card disputeSB NationA Brazilian soccer referee is facing disciplinary action for pulling a gun on the field during a red card dispute. Gabriel Murta was officiating an amateur game between Brumadinho and Amantes da Bola when tempers flared on the field following a red card.Brazilian soccer referee pulls out handgun in middle of matchFor The WinWatch: Brazilian soccer referee pulls out gun on the pitch after alleged assaultFOXSports.comBrazilian Soccer Referee Shockingly Pulls Out Gun During MatchHuffington PostDaily Beast -CBSSports.com -WHIOall 57 news articles »

FIFA Bans Jack Warner From Soccer for Life

Wall Street JournalFIFA Bans Jack Warner From Soccer for LifeWall Street JournalJack Warner, a former vice president of soccer's world governing body, was banned from the sport for life on Tuesday for “many and various acts of misconduct continuously and repeatedly during his time as an official,” FIFA's ethics committee said.Former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner Gets Lifetime BanBloombergFIFA ethics committee bans Jack Warner from soccer for lifeFOXSports.comFIFA bans former vice-president Jack Warner from soccer for lifeSydney Morning HeraldSky News Australiaall 145 news articles »

High School Extra: Newfane 7

Buffalo NewsHigh School Extra: Newfane 7-0 in league soccerBuffalo NewsNext week will be an important week for Newfane boys soccer, but the Panthers are sitting pretty right now in the Niagara-Orleans League standings. Coach Sean McDonald's team stayed unbeaten (7-0) in N -O with a 4-1 victory over visiting Wilson (3-2-1 ...

Soccer

The HinduSoccer-Brazilian icon Ronaldo to open 30 soccer schools in ChinaYahoo Sports"Besides business factor, the major reason for me to open soccer school in China is because there are lots of soccer fans and players in the country, and Chinese government and civil organization also focus on soccer development," Ronaldo told Xinhua ...Ronaldo to open 30 soccer schools in ChinaThe HinduBrazil great Ronaldo to open 30 soccer schools in ChinaThe Indian ExpressEx-Brazil striker Ronaldo to open 30 soccer schools ChinaSkySportsall 29 news articles »