Haydon's Soccer and Sports Pitch Archive: September 2010

Bradley names 20-man roster for Poland and Colombia exhibition games

Aston Villa defender Eric Lichaj, FC Schalke midfielder Jermaine Jones, and FC Dallas striker Brek Shea, have been called into the U.S. men team's 20-man roster for the upcoming friendlies Published September 30 2010
American Stuart Holden earns extended contract with Bolton

Stuart Holden has agreed to a contract extension with Bolton Wanderers which will run through the end of the 2012-2013 season. Published September 30 2010
D.C. United's Jakovic, James called up for national team

D.C. United players Dejan Jakovic and Julius James have been called up by their national teams. Published September 30 2010
Washington Freedom coach Jim Gabarra resigns

Longtime Washington Freedom coach Jim Gabarra has resigned as head coach of the championship winning club. Published September 28 2010
MLS playoffs heat up: 11 teams fighting for six spots

There are only four weeks left on the regular season, and as of now 11 teams will contend for the six remaining playoff berths. Eight teams compete in the playoffs, which includes the top two teams from each conference and the next best four teams regardless of the conference. Published September 27 2010
Najar's brilliance nullified as D.C. United go down 3-1 to Houston

D.C. United went ahead on a brilliant goal from rookie Andy Najar, against the Houston Dynamo but lost 3-1 to the visitors at RFK Stadium on Saturday night before 13,828. Published September 26 2010
D.C. United has point to prove against Houston at RFK

As it prepares to face Houston at RFK Stadium, D.C. United is fighting mode and determined not to come in as the worst team in MLS this season. Published September 24 2010
American Benny Feilhaber scores hat trick in Denmark

Benny Feilhaber, a member of this year's U.S. World Cup team, scored a hat trick in a European club match, helping AGF Aarhus defeat Skive 6-3 in overtime on Wednesday in the fourth round of the Danish Cup. Published September 22 2010
D.C. United: Pontius has surgery; Boskovic called into national team

Chris Pontius has undergone surgery on his right hamstring, Branko Boskovic, has been called into the Montenegro national team. Published September 21 2010
D.C. United has uphill task at L.A. Galaxy

Bottom Major League Soccer club D.C. United visits the high-flying Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night at the Home Depot Center. Published September 17 2010
D.C. United: Tally is sent to Red Bulls; Hamid has surgery

In a last-minute move before the Major League Soccer transfer deadline, D.C. United sent defender Carey Talley to the New York Red Bulls Published September 16 2010
D.C. United adds Brazilian winger Junior Carriero to roster

D.C. United has signed 19-year-old Brazilian midfielder Junior Carriero, the brother of former United midfielder Fred. Published September 15 2010
UEFA increases Champions League purse

There's big money in Champions League soccer. European soccer's governing body, UEFA, has increased cash payments for the clubs involved in the first round of Europe's most prestigious club event. Published September 14 2010
Toronto FC fires Mo Johnston and Preki

Struggling Toronto FC fired its club manager and head coach on Tuesday. The team is battling to reach the playoffs for the first time in its history. Published September 14 2010
D.C. United signs Spanish-born winger Carlos Varela

D.C. United has signed Spanish-born winger Carlos Varela, who began a trial with the club on August 24. Published September 14 2010
FIFA gives blessing to Greenland's new soccer venue

Greenland now has its own soccer venue. Published September 14 2010
Surprises abound in international soccer: Barcelona, AC Milan lose

It was a weekend of surprises in international soccer. Published September 13 2010
D.C. United: Cristman has surgery; goalie Quinn is released

D.C. United forward Adam Cristman has undergone successful surgery on his left knee. The club also waived third-string goalkeeper Andrew Quinn. Published September 10 2010
Famed USA team goalie Briana Scurry retires

Former U.S. national women’s goalkeeper and Washington Freedom star Briana Scurry announced her retirement today. The Olympic gold medalist and Women’s World Cup champion said it was the right time to end her playing career. Published September 9 2010
David Beckham ready to face Columbus Crew

English star David Beckham has been activated from the Los Angeles Galaxy's disabled list. Published September 9 2010

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