Sports News - Soccer Game Summaries
US goalie Brad Friedel sets record
LONDON - Sunday, 30 November 2008 06:07:47
U.S. goalkeeper Brad Friedel set a record with his 167th consecutive Premier League appearance Saturday in Aston Villa's 0-0 tie with Fulham.
Liverpool, Inter, Atletico qualify for last 16
LONDON - Thursday, 27 November 2008 06:33:45
By ROBERT MILLWARD - AP Soccer Writer
Five-time winner Liverpool, Italian champion Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid joined 10 other qualifiers for the last knockout phase of the Champions League on Wednesday. Chelsea still has work to do in the final round of games after a 1-1 tie with Bordeaux.
Crew beats Red Bulls 3-1 in MLS Cup
CARSON, Calif. - Monday, 24 November 2008 07:11:47
By KEN PETERS - AP Sports Writer
Guillermo Barros Schelotto led Columbus to victory in the MLS Cup on Sunday, capping his MVP season with three assists in the Crew's 3-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls.
Friedel frustrates Man U as Villa draws 0-0
LONDON - Sunday, 23 November 2008 06:35:27
By ROB HARRIS - AP Sports Writer
American goalkeeper Brad Friedel equaled the Premier League's consecutive appearance record Saturday, making another stellar performance for Aston Villa and frustrating defending champion Manchester United in a 0-0 draw.
Maradona has winning start, England beats Germany
LONDON - Thursday, 20 November 2008 12:37:59
By ROBERT MILLWARD - AP Soccer Writer
Maxi Rodriguez gave Diego Maradona a winning start as Argentina coach in a 1-0 victory over Scotland on Wednesday, and John Terry atoned for a blunder to lead England to a 2-1 victory over Germany.
Adu scores first goal for US national team in win
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - Thursday, 20 November 2008 12:16:54
By PAT GRAHAM - AP Sports Writer
Freddy Adu scored his first goal as a member of the U.S. national team and Jozy Altidore assisted on Kenny Cooper's sliding shot, leading the Americans to a 2-0 win over Guatemala in a World Cup qualifier on a cool Wednesday night.
Trinidad beats Cuba in World Cup qualifier
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad - Thursday, 20 November 2008 11:27:20
By JAMES FULLER - Associated Press Writer
A pair of goals by Kenwyne Jones and Dwight Yorke in a two-minute span in the second half helped Trinidad to a 3-0 win over Cuba on Wednesday night and a place in the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying.
Adu scores first goal in US jersey in 2-0 win
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - Thursday, 20 November 2008 11:11:42
By PAT GRAHAM - AP Sports Writer
Freddy Adu scored his first goal in a U.S. jersey and Jozy Altidore assisted on Kenny Cooper's sliding shot, leading the Americans to a 2-0 win over Guatemala in a World Cup qualifier on a cool Wednesday night.
Maradona starts as coach with 1-0 win at Scotland
GLASGOW, Scotland - Thursday, 20 November 2008 06:38:20
By STUART CONDIE - AP Sports Writer
Diego Maradona made his debut as Argentina's coach Wednesday, his team beating Scotland 1-0 in an exhibition game in the stadium where he scored the first goal of his extraordinary international career.
England beats Germany 2-1
BERLIN - Thursday, 20 November 2008 06:04:42
Captain John Terry scored on a header in the 84th minute, giving England a 2-1 victory over Germany on Wednesday in an exhibition game in which both teams were missing key players.
Italy ties Greece 1-1; Lippi matches record
ATHENS, Greece - Thursday, 20 November 2008 05:56:04
Coach Marcello Lippi equaled a record unbeaten streak Wednesday when Italy rallied to a 1-1 tie against Greece in an exhibition game.
Red Bulls reach MLS Cup
SANDY, Utah - Sunday, 16 November 2008 13:52:10
Dave van den Bergh scored in the 28th minute and the New York Red Bulls defeated Real Salt Lake 1-0 in Major League Soccer's Western Conference Finals on Saturday night to reach the MLS Cup for the first time in the club's history.
Chelsea, Man U rampant; Arsenal title bid falters
LONDON - Sunday, 16 November 2008 05:22:20
By ROB HARRIS - AP Sports Writer
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United maintained their Premier League title hopes with victories Saturday while Arsenal lost at home to Aston Villa for the first time in 15 years.
Chicago, Revolution tie 0-0 in playoff opener
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Friday, 31 October 2008 09:03:07
By JIMMY GOLEN - AP Sports Writer
Brian McBride's header into the net was negated by an offside call in the 76th minute and the Chicago Fire escaped with a 0-0 draw against the New England Revolution on Thursday night in the opener of the Major League Soccer playoffs.
Wizards defeat Revolution, 3-1
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Sunday, 26 October 2008 10:03:32
Claudio Lopez scored on a penalty kick in the 28th minute to help the Kansas City Wizards end a 13-match winless streak on the road and defeat the struggling New England Revolution, 3-1, on Saturday night.
Man U held to 1-1 tie by Everton in Premier League
LONDON - Sunday, 26 October 2008 04:19:10
Everton held Manchester United to a 1-1 tie Saturday in another setback for the defending champions as they try to catch the Premier League leaders.
Juventus beats Real Madrid on high-scoring night
By ROBERT MILLWARD - AP Soccer Writer
Defending champion Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich took big strides toward the next round of the Champions League with easy victories Tuesday. Juventus beat Real Madrid 2-1 on a night of high scoring across Europe.