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Photo: Associated PressLandon Donovan named Everton's player of the month
Landon Donovan was picked as the Everton's player of the month for January. Published 1:34 p.m. February 16, 2012 - Comments
Photo: FIFAAfrican champ Zambia moves up latest FIFA rankings
After winning the Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea Zambia rose 28 places to No. 43 in the latest FIFA rankings released today. Published 5:03 p.m. February 15, 2012 - Comments
Photo: Associated PressU.S. play World Cup qualifier against Antigua and Barbuda in Florida
The U.S. men’s team will begin its path to the 2014 World Cup with a game in Florida. Published 4:51 p.m. February 15, 2012 - Comments
Photo: Associated PressU.S. team to play Brazil at FedEx Field May 30
Want a good test to prepare for World Cup qualifying? Why not go up against the very best? That's what the U.S. national team will do. Published 12:50 p.m. February 9, 2012 - Comments
Photo: Associated PressFabio Capello quits as England coach
Just hours after Tottenham coach Harry Redknapp was cleared by a British jury for tax evasion today, England coach Fabio Capello resigned. Published 5:41 p.m. February 8, 2012 - Comments
Photo: National Soccer Hall of FameAmericans soccer legend Harry Keough dies at 84
American defender Harry Keough, who was at the center of it all when soccer history was made, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 84 at his home in St. Louis. Published 5:26 p.m. February 7, 2012 - Comments
Photo: Associated PressFIFA donates money to victims of Egypt soccer tragedy
IFA, soccer's world governing body, has decided to donate financial aid of $250,000 to the families of the victims of last week’s tragedy in Port Said (Egypt) following the game between Al Masry and Al Ahly. Published 3:21 p.m. February 7, 2012 - Comments
Photo: Associated Press74 killed in clashes after soccer game in Egypt
Tragedy has once again struck the world of soccer. Reports out of Egypt say that at least 74 people have been killed and 1,000 hurt, in fights between rival fans following a soccer game in the Egyptian seaside city of Port Said. Published 6:31 p.m. February 1, 2012 - Comments
FIFA may allow 4th sub in extra time
FIFA's rule-making board will take up eight proposals and amendments to the Laws of the Game next month, including allowing a fourth substitution to be used for games that go into extra time. Published 5:29 p.m. February 1, 2012 - Comments
Photo: Associated pressSebastien Le Toux is traded from Philly to Vancouver
The Philadelphia Union shipped forward Sebastien Le Toux to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in exchange for allocation money. Published 3:25 p.m. January 31, 2012 - Comments
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