Soccer Insider Archive: CONCACAF Champions League
Wednesday Kickaround
*After more than two years of matches, qualifying for the 2010 World Cup ends today with the final six berths at stake: France carries a one-goal advantage into the second leg against Ireland in Saint-Denis (2:45 p.m. ET, select bars and restaurants for a cover charge). Greece is on the...
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November 18, 2009; 8:41 AM ET |
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TFC, FCD, Revs, Champions, Abroad
*No surprise: Toronto FC interim coach Chris Cummins, who replaced John Carver early this season, will not be retained, the club announced. With a chance to clinch its first playoff berth Saturday, TFC was embarrassed at last-place New York, 5-0. *No surprise: Michael Hitchcock is out at FC Dallas' general...
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October 27, 2009; 7:05 PM ET |
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Thursday Kickaround
It's a huge day for the D.C. United lads, and they're not even playing. The Chicago-Chivas USA match at Toyota Park (8 p.m. ET, ESPN2) will determine whether DCU still has a chance -- remarkably -- to finish second in MLS's Eastern Conference. The Fire needs just a tie to...
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October 22, 2009; 8:09 AM ET |
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Goalie Scores, but Dynamo Falters
A long ball by Houston goalkeeper Tally Hall from his own end does not appear to touch anyone and bounces into the net during a Champions League match at Metapan in El Salvador on Wednesday night. Foul on Brian Ching? Nothing called, goal counts, Metapan fumes. Unfortunately for the Dynamo,...
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October 21, 2009; 11:35 PM ET |
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Wednesday Kickaround
*The Columbus Crew got what it needed at Puerto Rico, a 1-1 tie that clinched a Champions League quarterfinal berth. The Crew joins four Mexican clubs: Pachuca, Toluca, Cruz Azul and Pumas. The final three berths will be decided today and tomorrow. Tonight Houston needs to win at Metapan in...
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Steve Goff
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October 21, 2009; 11:00 AM ET |
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United Rewind
An admirable performance by D.C. United at 8,800 feet in a land where American teams go to die, but will the 1-1 tie against group winner Toluca be enough? Jabloteh is winless in this competition (and frankly, not very good) but if the T&T club can beat or tie Marathon...
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October 20, 2009; 11:14 PM ET |
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