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Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 22 November @ 11:22 AM EST


The Mexican League playoffs and the MLS Cup Final headline a busy day of soccer action around the world.

The LA Galaxy-Real Salt Lake MLS Cup Final should offer a great nightcap for a day of soccer that includes some EPL and Serie A action, and a Mexican League playoff showdown featuring Michael Orozco's San Luis against Toluca.

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This Weekend's Soccer on TV

Soccer By Ives 20 November @ 05:15 PM EST


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The 2009 MLS Cup will serve as the marquee match of a busy weekend of soccer on TV.

The LA Galaxy takes on Real Salt Lake on Sunday night in a match that should offer plenty of intrigue and attacking soccer.

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This Weekend's Soccer on TV

Soccer By Ives 20 November @ 05:15 PM EST


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The 2009 MLS Cup will serve as the marquee match of a busy weekend of soccer on TV.

The LA Galaxy takes on Real Salt Lake on Sunday night in a match that should offer plenty of intrigue and attacking soccer.

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Morning Ticker: Swiss win U-17 World Cup, Van Persie injury update and more

Soccer By Ives 16 November @ 08:25 AM EST

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A header goal from Haris Seferovic proved to be the difference as the Switzerland Under-17 national team defeated Nigeria, 1-0, in the Under-17 World Cup Final on Sunday in Nigeria.

The Swiss capped an undefeated tournament with it latest impressive victory, knocking off the defending champions and heavily favored Nigerians in the final.

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Morning Ticker: Swiss win U-17 World Cup, Van Persie injury update and more

Soccer By Ives 16 November @ 08:25 AM EST

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A header goal from Haris Seferovic proved to be the difference as the Switzerland Under-17 national team defeated Nigeria, 1-0, in the Under-17 World Cup Final on Sunday in Nigeria.

The Swiss capped an undefeated tournament with it latest impressive victory, knocking off the defending champions and heavily favored Nigerians in the final.

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This Weekend's Soccer on TV

Soccer By Ives 13 November @ 02:37 PM EST

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Club soccer takes a break around the world (save for the USA and Mexico) which means international fixtures take center stage this weekend.There are crucial World Cup qualifiers and high-profile friendlies headlining this weekend's action.

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This weekend's Soccer on TV

Soccer By Ives 06 November @ 03:16 PM EST


The most highly-anticipated match of the English Premier League season is upon us, and so are some truly can't-miss MLS playoff series deciders.

Chelsea plays host to Manchester United on Sunday with a chance to open up a five-point lead atop the EPL standings, while six MLS teams head into action knowing that defending MLS champions Columbus has been eliminated from the post-season.

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This weekend's Soccer on TV

Soccer By Ives 06 November @ 03:16 PM EST


The most highly-anticipated match of the English Premier League season is upon us, and so are some truly can't-miss MLS playoff series deciders.

Chelsea plays host to Manchester United on Sunday with a chance to open up a five-point lead atop the EPL standings, while six MLS teams head into action knowing that defending MLS champions Columbus has been eliminated from the post-season.

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Mason Park, Houston TX: Free Soccer Clinic

EAT SOCCER! 04 November @ 03:15 PM EST
Mark your calendars: On Saturday, November 7, 2009, the Hispanic Health Coalition and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health will present the third annual !Vive tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!(TM) celebration in Houston. The event promotes Hispanic family physical activity for better health and wellness for people of all ages and all sizes. Click to continue reading...

Castillo called up for USA friendlies in Europe

Soccer By Ives 01 November @ 10:07 PM EST


Edgar Castillo will join the U.S. men's national team for the first time when he meets up with the squad for its upcoming friendlies against fellow World Cup participants Slovakia and Denmark, Castillo told Mexican media on Saturday evening. Sources confirmed the call-up to SBI on Sunday.

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Castillo called up for USA friendlies in Europe

Soccer By Ives 01 November @ 10:07 PM EST


Edgar Castillo will join the U.S. men's national team for the first time when he meets up with the squad for its upcoming friendlies against fellow World Cup participants Slovakia and Denmark. Castillo revealed that he has been called up for the U.S. friendlies in post-game interviews with Mexican media on Saturday evening.

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Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 01 November @ 07:00 AM EST


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There are two key MLS playoff series kicking off today, and European soccer action looms, but the U.S. Under-17 national team's final World Cup group match should garner plenty of attention on this Soccer Sunday.

The U.S. Under-17 team is coming off a 1-0 win vs.

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Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 01 November @ 07:00 AM EST


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There are two key MLS playoff series kicking off today, and European soccer action looms, but the U.S. Under-17 national team's final World Cup group match should garner plenty of attention on this Soccer Sunday.

The U.S. Under-17 team is coming off a 1-0 win vs.

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Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 31 October @ 07:00 AM EST


From morning soccer action in England, to evening soccer action in Mexico, Saturday's slate of soccer has something for everybody on this Halloween Day.

Arsenal-Tottenham kicks off today's activities in a highly-anticipated battle on ESPN2 (8:30am). MLS fans will get a taste of playoff soccer later in the day when the Columbus Crew face Real Salt Lake.

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Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 31 October @ 07:00 AM EST


From morning soccer action in England, to evening soccer action in Mexico, Saturday's slate of soccer has something for everybody on this Halloween Day.

Arsenal-Tottenham kicks off today's activities in a highly-anticipated battle on ESPN2 (8:30am). MLS fans will get a taste of playoff soccer later in the day when the Columbus Crew face Real Salt Lake.

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This weekend's Soccer on TV

Soccer By Ives 30 October @ 09:08 AM EST

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The North London Derby between Arsenal and Tottenham highlights this weekend's batch of soccer action on TV.

Major League Soccer's playoffs will offer plenty of intrigue, but the Arsenal-Tottenham battle has the makings of a truly exciting encounter with plenty of quality match-ups.

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This weekend's Soccer on TV

Soccer By Ives 30 October @ 09:08 AM EST

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The North London Derby between Arsenal and Tottenham highlights this weekend's batch of soccer action on TV.

Major League Soccer's playoffs will offer plenty of intrigue, but the Arsenal-Tottenham battle has the makings of a truly exciting encounter with several quality head-to-head clashes.

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Blanco signs with Veracruz, will have option to return to Chicago

Soccer By Ives 29 October @ 07:16 PM EST

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One of Major League Soccer's biggest free agents will be leaving MLS this winter, but he may not be gone for good.

Chicago Fire star Cuauhtemoc Blanco has signed a contract with Mexican second division club Veracruz for the 2010 season, but will have an opt-out clause in his contract that will allow him to return to the Fire after the 2010 World Cup, multiple reports out of Mexico have revealed.

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Blanco signs with Veracruz, will have option to return to Chicago

Soccer By Ives 29 October @ 07:16 PM EST

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One of Major League Soccer's biggest free agents will be leaving MLS this winter, but he may not be gone for good.

Chicago Fire star Cuauhtemoc Blanco has signed a contract with Mexican second division club Veracruz for the 2010 season, but will have an opt-out clause in his contract that will allow him to return to the Fire after the 2010 World Cup, multiple reports out of Mexico have revealed.

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FIFA Selects Desso Turf

EAT SOCCER! 27 October @ 12:35 PM EST
FIFA and Desso Sports Systems will be collaborating to promote artificial grass for football, and to establish one international quality standard for artificial grass. The contract with Desso Sports Systems fits in with FIFA's long-term vision to further improve and promote artificial grass for football, both on a professional and a community level. Click to continue reading...

Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 24 October @ 06:00 AM EST


The Top Four in the EPL has three teams most would have expected, but one that may come as a surprise. That team is Tottenham.

Harry Redknapp's squad heads into Saturday's action in third place, just three points behind Manchester United with Stoke City up next on the schedule.

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Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 24 October @ 06:00 AM EST


The Top Four in the EPL has three teams most would have expected, but one that may come as a surprise. That team is Tottenham.

Harry Redknapp's squad heads into Saturday's action in third place, just three points behind Manchester United with Stoke City up next on the schedule.

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This Weekend's Soccer on TV

Soccer By Ives 23 October @ 02:45 PM EST

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Call it Rafa's Last Stand.

When Manchester United travels to Anfield on Sunday to take on Liverpool, the defending EPL champions will have a very real chance of beating the struggling Reds and pushing Rafa Benitez one step closer to the exit door.

Liverpool has already lost four matches this year in the EPL, and dropped more points in Champions League at mid-week, making Sunday's match a virtual must-win for the under-fire Spanish manager.

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This Weekend's Soccer on TV

Soccer By Ives 23 October @ 02:45 PM EST

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Call it Rafa's Last Stand.

When Manchester United travels to Anfield on Sunday to take on Liverpool, the defending EPL champions will have a very real chance of beating the struggling Reds and pushing Rafa Benitez one step closer to the exit door.

Liverpool has already lost four matches this year in the EPL, and dropped more points in Champions League at mid-week, making Sunday's match a virtual must-win for the under-fire Spanish manager.

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3D Broadcast of 'El Clasico'

EAT SOCCER! 23 October @ 07:45 AM EST
RealD, the world's leading outfitter of 3D theatres, announced the debut of RealD LIVE with a real-time 3D broadcast of "El Clasico", the famed rivalry between Mexican soccer powerhouses Chivas de Guadalajara and Club America, on Sunday, October 25th, to RealD equipped theatres in Mexico and the United States. Click to continue reading...

Castillo nursing hamstring injury, expected to return in two weeks

Soccer By Ives 06 October @ 03:33 PM EST

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Those wondering whether Edgar Castillo should have been called up by the U.S. national team for its upcoming World Cup qualifiers should know that Castillo is sidelined with a hamstring injury, but is expected to return to action for Tigres when the club returns to action on Oct. 18 against first-place Toluca.

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Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 04 October @ 08:58 AM EST


While Chelsea-Liverpool will draw much of the attention from American soccer fans who love European soccer, today's schedule of matches also features Real Madrid's first true test of the season.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. take on Sevilla in a battle of top La Liga sides. Real Madrid is unbeaten and untested, but will have a chance to prove that it is ready to challenge Barcelona for the La Liga crown today.

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Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 04 October @ 08:58 AM EST

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While Chelsea-Liverpool will draw much of the attention from American soccer fans who love European soccer, today's schedule of matches also features Real Madrid's first true test of the season.

Real Madrid take on Sevilla in a battle of top La Liga sides. Real Madrid is unbeaten and untested this season, but will have a chance to prove that it is ready to challenge Barcelona for the La Liga crown today.

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Morning Ticker: Mexico ends World Cup hosting bid, Arsenal striker in car wreck and more

Soccer By Ives 29 September @ 08:55 AM EST

You can remove Mexico from the list of nations opposing the United States in the race to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Mexico has pulled out of the running, leaving the United States as the lone CONCACAF nation bidding for the 2018 and 2018 World Cups.

The Mexican Soccer Federation stated that, after a careful review, it was determined that the country did not have the financial capacity to host the games, citing the country's need to renovate existing stadiums.

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The SBI Questions: Ask Edgar Castillo

Soccer By Ives 28 September @ 11:30 AM EST

Edgar Castillo is an American, born and raised in New Mexico, but there were few American fans rooting for him two years ago when he made the decision to play for the Mexican national team.

A lot has changed for Castillo in the two years since. He has switched professional clubs, joining Mexican giant Club America before joining current club (and SuperLiga champions)Tigres UANL on loan.

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The SBI Questions: Ask Edgar Castillo

Soccer By Ives 28 September @ 11:30 AM EST

Edgar Castillo is an American, born and raised in New Mexico, but there were few American fans rooting for him two years ago when he made the decision to play for the Mexican national team.

A lot has changed for Castillo in the two years since. He has switched professional clubs, joining Mexican giant Club America before joining current club (and SuperLiga champions)Tigres UANL on loan.

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Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 26 September @ 08:37 AM EST

This Saturday's soccer action doesn't feature as many marquee tilts as previous weeks, but today will give American soccer fans a chance to see every top team in Europe play, as well as some of the best young talent in the world.

Barcelona, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Inter all do battle today, while we will also be treated to the Under-20 World Cup, where the United States will begin play.

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This weekend's soccer on TV

Soccer By Ives 25 September @ 02:08 PM EST

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The kids are coming and you aren't going to want to miss it.

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Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 19 September @ 08:58 AM EST

If you watched FC Barcelona's scoreless draw vs. Inter Milan in mid-week Champions League action and came away disappointed at not seeing any goals, you're in luck.

Barcelona faces Atletico Madrid in today's marquee match-up, a match guaranteed to feature a few goals as the two attack-minded teams always put on a show.

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Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 19 September @ 08:58 AM EST

If you watched FC Barcelona's scoreless draw vs. Inter Milan in mid-week Champions League action and came away disappointed at not seeing any goals, you're in luck.

Barcelona faces Atletico Madrid in today's marquee match-up, a match guaranteed to feature a few goals as the two attack-minded teams always put on a show.

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