MLS Update December 06, 2014 at 05:27PM

MLS Cup: Eight years after famous miss, New England Revolution's Jay Heaps on the brink of cathartic title

CARSON, California – Jay Heaps knows better than most that fate can be cruel. In his case, repeatedly so.

Four times Heaps and the Revolution went to MLS Cup. Four times, New England left with nothing but second-place medal to show for it.

And while each game had it’s own agonizing moments - 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2007 - none was more formative for Heaps than the wild 2006 final that included dramatic extra-time time goals from the Revs and the Houston Dynamo and a decisive penalty miss that will live with Longmeadow, Mass., native for life.

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Ocean City, MD's surf is at least 6.12ft high

Maryland-Delaware, December 11, 2014 at 02:00AM



Ocean City, MD Summary

At 2:00 AM, surf min of 6.12ft. At 8:00 AM, surf min of 5.12ft. At 2:00 PM, surf min of 4.12ft. At 8:00 PM, surf min of 2.4ft.



Surf maximum: 6.8ft (2.07m)

Surf minimum: 6.12ft (1.87m)

Tide height: 0.67ft (0.2m)

Wind direction: WNW

Wind speed: 21.34 KTS





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MLS Update December 06, 2014 at 02:45PM

New England Revolution Homegrown star Diego Fagundez called up to Uruguay Under-20 team

For most players on the New England Revolution, MLS Cup on Sunday (3 pm ET on ESPN, UniMas, UDN, TSN1 and RDS2) will mark the end of their 2014 campaign, win or lose.

Not for Revs Homegrown star Diego Fagundez.

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MLS Update December 06, 2014 at 02:15PM

Mr. Reliable: LA Galaxy hail "underrated" defensive mainstay AJ DeLaGarza for career year

CARSON, Calif. -- Is it possible to be revered and underrated at the same time?

That seems to be A.J. DeLaGarza's fate. He's one of the most consistent backline players in American soccer, but although he's greatly valued by teammates and opponents alike, he rarely sees the kind of accolades and praise that goes to LA Galaxy teammate Omar Gonzalez.

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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 06:42PM

Benfica, Porto win big to set up clash in Portugal

LISBON, Portugal (AP) Benfica and Porto both earned commanding wins in the Portuguese league on Saturday as they prepared to meet in the following round.



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MLS Update December 06, 2014 at 01:39PM

MLS Commissioner Don Garber provides statement on future MLS expansion

Editor's note: The following is a statement from MLS Commissioner Don Garber regarding future MLS expansion.

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A statement on expansion. http://ift.tt/1wLmPds

— Don Garber (@thesoccerdon) December 6, 2014

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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 06:28PM

Holiday named US women's player of the year

CHICAGO (AP) Midfielder Lauren Holiday is the U.S. women's player of the year.



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 06:26PM

Chelsea loses; Ronaldo breaks hat-trick record

Chelsea lost for the first time in 22 matches this season, a 2-1 defeat at Newcastle on Saturday, and the Blues' English Premier League lead was trimmed to three points by Manchester City.



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MLS Update December 06, 2014 at 01:10PM

Women's World Cup: US, Canada react to World Cup draw on social media

The women’s national teams from the United States and Canada both got their first glimpse at the challenge ahead during the Women’s World Cup next summer in Canada, and players and fans from both countries took to Twitter to voice their reactions on Saturday.

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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 05:48PM

Chelsea finally loses, Ronaldo breaks treble mark

Chelsea lost for the first time in 22 matches this season and its lead in the English Premier League was trimmed to three points by Manchester City in a twist to the title race on Saturday.



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 05:25PM

Roma rally late to earn point vs. Sassuolo with Ljajic's equalizer

Roma rallied from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw against Sassuolo with a stoppage-time equalizer from Adem Ljajic but missed the opportunity to close the gap on Serie A leader Juventus on Saturday.



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MLS Update December 06, 2014 at 12:58PM

Armchair Analyst: Tactical preview of LA Galaxy vs. New England Revolution in MLS Cup

This will be a game of opposites. The LA Galaxy and New England Revolution are vastly dissimilar teams, and that usually makes for interesting games. I'm guessing that's what this year's MLS Cup (Sunday, 3 pm ET; ESPN | ESPN Deportes | UniMas | Univision Deportes | TSN1 | RDS2 | WatchESPN) will be.

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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 05:09PM

Chelsea finally loses, Bayern remains unbeaten

Chelsea lost for the first time in 22 matches this season and its lead in the English Premier League was trimmed to three points by Manchester City in a twist to the title race on Saturday.



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 04:18PM

Aguero to miss Man City's Champions League match vs. Roma

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini confirmed Sergio Aguero will miss the Champions League match with Roma, but does not know the extent of the injury.



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 12:20PM

Spurs hang on to draw 0-0 at home to Palace

LONDON (AP) Tottenham was forced to hang on to draw 0-0 against Crystal Palace on Saturday, continuing its poor home form in the Premier League.



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 12:18PM

Liverpool held by Sunderland at Anfield

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) �?Brendan Rodgers' decision to rest Steven Gerrard failed to pay dividends as even the Liverpool captain's emergence off the bench failed to inspire his side to break down a resolute Sunderland with their Premier League match finishing 0-0 Saturday.



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 12:07PM

10-man QPR beats Burnley 2-0 in Premier League

LONDON (AP) Charlie Austin set up a goal, scored another and was sent off against his former club as Queens Park Rangers beat Burnley 2-0 Saturday in a Premier League relegation zone fight.



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 12:02PM

Chelsea slumps to 1st defeat of season

MANCHESTER, England (AP) Chelsea's 14-match unbeaten start to the Premier League season ended in a 2-1 loss at Newcastle, while a dreadful first half consigned Arsenal to a familiar defeat at Stoke on Saturday.



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MLS Update December 06, 2014 at 07:15AM

10 minutes with MLS Cup referee Mark Geiger on MLS Cup, the World Cup and his style of officiating

Want to hear from some of the notable names around the league? MLSsoccer.com contributing editor Alicia Rodriguez spends 10 minutes talking to some of the big names in North American soccer.

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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 12:00PM

Atletico wins 2-0 at Elche to go 2nd in Spain

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Atletico Madrid churned out a 2-0 win at Elche to provisionally move second in the Spanish league on Saturday.



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 11:45AM

Wolfsburg close gap at top with win at Hannover, Schalke dominate Stuttgart

VfL Wolfsburg close the gap at the top of the Bundesliga to just four points when they picked up an important 3-1 away win at Hannover 96.



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 08:58AM

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich host third-placed Leverkusen

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich host third-placed Leverkusen



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 08:56AM

Manchester City host Everton bidding to keep pressure on Chelsea

Manchester City host Everton bidding to keep pressure on Chelsea



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MLS Update December 06, 2014 at 06:52AM

Mindblower: How Gyasi Zardes put down the mic and grew into MLS's top young striker

Editor's Note: This article originally ran on MLSsoccer.com on Oct. 23.

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CARSON, Calif. – Gyasi Zardes made quite the first impression on MLS.

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MLS Update December 06, 2014 at 06:41AM

WATCH: USMNT midfielder Alejandro Bedoya scores golazo for Nantes at Paris Saint-Germain

Alejandro Bedoya is on the best run of his career. And he put an exclamation mark on it on Saturday.

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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 11:33AM

Schalke beats Stuttgart 4-0, Wolfsburg also wins

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored a hat trick as Schalke sent Stuttgart to the bottom of the Bundesliga table with a 4-0 victory on Saturday.



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 08:38AM

Roma aim to move to within a point of Juve in Sassuolo test

Roma aim to move to within a point of Juve in Sassuolo test



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 11:23AM

England impresses in upset victory over Australia

BHUBANESWAR, India (AP) England was the most impressive team on the opening day of the Champions Trophy as it beat five-time defending champion Australia 3-1 on Saturday.



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 10:30AM

Charlie Davies relishes MLS Cup chance after life-altering accident

New England Revolution forward Charlie Davies found his path toward the top of the game interrupted by a severe car accident. His long road back to full fitness has provided him with a second chance to relish the opportunities afforded to him.



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MLS Update December 06, 2014 at 06:15AM

New York City FC's David Villa takes in "pleasurable period" before MLS experience kicks off in earnest

NEW YORK – David Villa has spent his entire career prior to this fall in Spain, living in Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid.

Now, the Spanish legend and New York City FC Designated Player calls New York City home and he loves every minute of it.

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MLS Update December 06, 2014 at 06:12AM

LA Galaxy don't plan on deviating from attacking plan: "We are not concerned about their players"

CARSON, Calif. – The LA Galaxy are certainly wary of what the New England Revolution's dynamic attack can do, but don’t expect them to switch things up and suddenly go on the defensive now that a trophy sits just 90 minutes away.

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Jose Mourinho accuses Newcastle of wasting time as Chelsea's unbeaten start to season ends in 2-1 loss (ESPN)

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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 09:28AM

Chelsea's unbeaten run ended by Cisse-inspired Newcastle

Papiss Cisse scored twice as Newcastle ended Chelsea's unbeaten start to the season.



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 08:28AM

Latest scores and updates from today's Premier League matches

Latest scores and updates from today's Premier League matches



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 08:24AM

Arsenal look to keep momentum going in grudge match at Stoke City

Arsenal look to keep momentum going in grudge match at Stoke City



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 08:06AM

La Liga champions Atletico Madrid make trip to lowly Elche

La Liga champions Atletico Madrid make trip to lowly Elche



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 07:46AM

Schalke, Wolfsburg, Augsburg all in Bundesliga action

Schalke, Wolfsburg, Augsburg all in Bundesliga action



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 08:07AM

Soccer fans storm Cairo stadium ahead of match

CAIRO (AP) Egypt's Ministry of Interior says some 2,000 soccer fans stormed Cairo's main stadium ahead of a rare match that supporters are allowed to attend.



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 07:11AM

Hart close to signing new deal with Manchester City, says Pellegrini

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is close to signing a new contract, manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed.



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 06:53AM

Premier League leaders Chelsea travel to Newcastle United

Premier League leaders Chelsea travel to Newcastle United



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 05:41AM

Perth wins for 7th time in 9 A-League matches

SYDNEY (AP) The first-place Perth Glory won for the seventh time in nine matches - their best start to an A-League season - although they're having trouble making gains on the Melbourne Victory.



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Fox Soccer Update December 06, 2014 at 04:11AM

Gamba captures 2nd J-League title despite 0-0 draw

NARUTO, Japan (AP) Gamba Osaka won the J-League championship on Saturday after earning a point in a 0-0 draw with relegated Tokushima Vortis.



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Milky Way over Moon Valley

Our Milky Way Galaxy arcs over a desolate landscape in this fantastic panoramic night skyview. The otherworldly scene looks across the arid, eroded terrain of the Valle de la Luna in the Chilean Atacama desert. Just along the horizon are lights from San Pedro, Chile, as well as the small villages of Socaire and Toconao, and a tortuous road from the city of Calama to San Pedro. Taken on October 18th, the five panel mosaic also features the four galaxies easily visible from our fair planet's dark sky regions. At the far left, satellite galaxies known as the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds are framed by their terrestrial namesakes. Much fainter and at the right, beyond the Milky Way's central bulge, is the Andromeda Galaxy. The most distant in view, Andromeda lies some 2.5 million light-years away. via NASA http://ift.tt/1vSBMqV

Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 10:28PM

FIFA's Women's World Cup Canada 2015: Group Stage Draw

FIFA's Women's World Cup Canada 2015: Group Stage Draw



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 10:37PM

Al Shamrani banned for 8 matches for spitting

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) Al Hilal forward Nasser Al Shamrani has been suspended for eight matches for spitting at an opponent during the second leg of the Asian Champions League final.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 10:28PM

FIFA's Women's World Cup Canada 2015: Group Stage Draw

FIFA's Women's World Cup Canada 2015: Group Stage Draw



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 08:10PM

Top ten things to watch in the soccer world: Dec. 5-8

Trying to figure out what should be on your TV screen? Don't worry, that's why we're here. Let us help by providing you the best matches this weekend.



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MLS Update December 05, 2014 at 05:12PM

New England Revolution's Jay Heaps on mentor relationship with Bruce Arena: "There's no one I respect more"

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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 10:10PM

Florida St tops Stanford in women's soccer semi

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) Cheyna Williams scored two goals and Florida State beat Stanford 2-0 Friday to reach the championship game of the Women's College Cup.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 08:10PM

Top golazos! James Rodriguez, RvP among finalists for goal of the year

Ireland’s Stephanie Roche joins James Rodriguez and Robin van Persie as finalists for FIFA’s Puskas Award. Which of these amazing goals was the best of 2014?



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Launch of Orion | NA

Launch of Orion | NASA

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MLS Update December 05, 2014 at 04:07PM

Follow along as players take over the MLS social media accounts ahead of MLS Cup

The LA Galaxy and New England Revolution players aren’t the only ones having fun during MLS Cup week.

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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 08:48PM

It's here, folks! The first official trailer for 'Messi'

It's here, folks! The first official trailer for 'Messi'



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MLS Update December 05, 2014 at 03:54PM

New York City FC's Claudio Reyna to travel to Manchester to discuss Frank Lampard's arrival date

NEW YORK - New York City FC sporting director Claudio Reyna will travel to England next week to meet with the staff at Manchester City about Frank Lampard, and to find out of if the prized Designated Player will arrive on time in New York next month.

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MLS Update December 05, 2014 at 03:10PM

Former Bolton manager Owen Coyle meeting with Houston Dynamo over head coaching job

HOUSTON – Owen Coyle has landed.

But according to the former Bolton and Burnley manager, who arrived in Houston on Friday to continue discussions with the Dynamo over their vacant head coaching position, there’s still some talking to do before a final decision is made.

“There's still some dialogue, talking to be done,” Coyle told the media upon his arrival. “Hopefully, fingers crossed, they feel I’m the right guy for the job.”

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MLS Update December 05, 2014 at 02:31PM

Sowing the seeds: New England Revolution's Jay Heaps learned from best as basketball player at Duke

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Somewhere on Duke men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski’s coaching tree is a rogue branch, set off from all the former pupils of the legendary basketball coach who have gone on to become hoop mentors themselves.

Surprisingly, that branch is in the world of soccer – not basketball. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it has bore fruit.

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MLS Update December 05, 2014 at 01:30PM

Leaving a legacy: With end near, LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan admits "I don't want it to end"

CARSON, Calif. – The end has come for Landon Donovan.

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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 05:58PM

Berbatov's double help Monaco continues revival after win vs. Toulouse

Two goals from Dimitar Berbatov earned Monaco a 2-0 Ligue 1 victory over Toulouse on Friday night to ensure the principality club's recent revival continued.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 05:29PM

FIFA's Valcke plays down Women's World Cup turf dispute as 'nonsense'

FIFA's Secretary General J is standing firm on the decision to play the 2015 Women's World Cup on artificial turf, dismissing claims by a group of players who say that's gender discrimination.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 05:30PM

AC Milan hopeful of moving to new stadium by 2020

MILAN (AP) AC Milan vice president Barbara Berlusconi is hopeful the Italian giant will have its own stadium by 2020.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 04:58PM

Turf issue looms over approaching World Cup draw

A top official for soccer's international governing body is standing firm on the decision to play the 2015 Women's World Cup on artificial turf, dismissing claims by a group of players who say that's gender discrimination.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 04:53PM

Defending champs Juve settle for uninspiring point at Fiorentina

Juventus' march to a fourth successive title was halted on Friday as it was held to a goalless draw at fierce rival Fiorentina in Serie A.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 12:27PM

Dutch rivalry adds spice to Southampton-United

MANCHESTER, England (AP) It was always going to be a fascinating subplot of the Premier League season: A highly regarded Dutchman taking his first coaching job in English football at a team in need of an overhaul.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 11:57AM

England arrange international friendly against Italy in Turin

England will face Italy in a friendly match on March 31 in Turin, the Football Association has announced.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 11:46AM

Briton returns to face World Cup scalping charges

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) An executive of FIFA's hospitality and ticketing partner who was charged in an alleged World Cup ticket-scalping scheme has returned to Brazil to face a possible trial.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 11:38AM

Real Madrid agree deal to sign teenage winger on six-year contract

Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sign highly-rated teenage winger Marco Asensio from Real Mallorca.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 10:30AM

MLS Cup Preview: Galaxy, Revolution meet again as Landon Donovan says farewell

The familiar foes will meet in MLS Cup for the third time. Can the Galaxy send Donovan off with a record sixth title or will the Revolution finally win MLS Cup?



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 11:28AM

UEFA extends probes of 7 clubs for overspending

NYON, Switzerland (AP) UEFA has extended investigations into Liverpool, Monaco, Roma and four other clubs for overspending on transfer and wages, and opened cases against six others.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 11:16AM

Liverpool striker Balotelli charged with posting anti-semitic comment

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has been charged by the Football Association following allegedly racist and anti-semitic comments on social media.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 11:04AM

Russia bans Rostov player for three games for reacting to racism

The Russian Football Union banned a club player for three matches on Friday for showing an offensive gesture to fans who racially abused him.



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English FA charges Mario Balotelli with breach of rules over allegedly racist Instagram post (ESPN)

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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 11:12AM

Balotelli charged over Twitter message

LONDON (AP) The English Football Association has charged Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli for posting a message on a social media site that was criticized for being racist and anti-Semitic.



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MLS Update December 05, 2014 at 05:55AM

American Exports: Ventura Alvarado stars for Club America in Liga MX semis vs. Monterrey

GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Phoenix, Ariz. native Ventura Alvarado started in the biggest match of his career on Thursday as Club América took a huge leap towards the Liga MX final by defeating Monterrey 3-0 in the Estadio Tecnológico in the first leg of the semifinal series.



The 22-year-old stepped in to replace injured Mexico international Paul Aguilar at right back and completed the full 90 minutes.



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MLS Update December 05, 2014 at 05:47AM

MLS Cup Showdown: How do matchups break down as LA Galaxy seek fifth title vs. New England Revolution?

Ahead of Sunday's MLS Cup final between the LA Galaxy and New England Revolution (3 pm ET, ESPN, UniMas, UDN in US, TSN1, RDS2 in Canada), MLSsoccer.com's Alicia Rodriguez breaks down the game position by position, picking who has the edge in every spot.

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MLS Update December 05, 2014 at 05:45AM

Houston Dynamo "getting closer" to naming head coach as reports link Owen Coyle with vacancy

The Houston Dynamo’s search for a head coach looks to be heading into its final stretch, with former Burnley, Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic manager Owen Coyle reportedly a top candidate for the position.

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MLS Update December 05, 2014 at 05:30AM

Kick Off: MLS Cup champion to be crowned on Sunday: Will it be the LA Galaxy or New England Revolution?

Here are the top 15 stories everyone's talking about this morning:

1. REVOLUTION OUT TO RUIN LANDON’S PARTY

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MLS Update December 05, 2014 at 05:00AM

LA Galaxy, New England Revolution to discuss MLS Cup Final, streamed live on MLSsoccer.com at 2 pm ET

Major League Soccer will hold a press conference with MLS Cup finalists LA Galaxy and New England Revolution on Friday at 2:30 pm ET from StubHub Center in Carson, California.

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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 09:38AM

Arsenal has burnout fears over standout Sanchez

LONDON (AP) Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says striker Alexis Sanchez is in danger of burnout.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 09:22AM

Togo Football Federation president arrested

LOME, Togo (AP) An official with the Togo Football Federation says its president Gabriel Ameyi has been arrested.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 09:17AM

Sampdoria coach Mihajlovic suspended for 2 matches

MILAN (AP) Sampdoria coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has been suspended for two matches following his actions at the end of an Italian Cup game.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 08:24AM

Russia bans black player for reacting to racism

MOSCOW (AP) The Russian Football Union banned a club player for three matches on Friday for showing an offensive gesture to fans who racially abused him.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 08:23AM

Italy to play England in friendly game in Turin

LONDON (AP) Italy will play England in an international friendly on March 31.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 07:50AM

Messi wins appeal against yellow card brandished for time-wasting

Lionel Messi's yellow card shown for time-wasting after he was hit on the head by an object thrown from the crowd in Sunday's La Liga game at Valencia has been rescinded.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 07:42AM

Former Bayern defender Breno out of prison early

MUNICH (AP) Former Bayern Munich defender Breno will be released from prison before Christmas.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 07:41AM

FIFA: No sign football linked to Russian doping

ZURICH (AP) FIFA says it has ''no indications'' that football is implicated in alleged widespread doping and corruption in Russian sports.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 07:18AM

England launches 'DNA' programme to boost performances

The Football Association has unveiled new proposals designed to boost England's prospects which have been inspired by models from Germany and Belgium.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 06:50AM

Wenger plays down Shawcross comments that Stoke fans hate Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is confident his side can cope with whatever awaits them at Stoke, but could do without "exaggerated" pre-match comments aimed at turning up the heat.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 05:59AM

Infantino reveals UEFA tired of controversies surrounding FIFA

UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino says his organisation is fed up with the constant controversies surrounding FIFA.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 05:39AM

Norwegian wonderkid Odegaard spends time training with Liverpool

Norwegian prodigy Martin Odegaard spent some time at Liverpool's Melwood training ground on Thursday as part of his visit to the club as he weighs up his next move.



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Fox Soccer Update December 05, 2014 at 04:46AM

European giants want to sign Hazard in January transfer window

Eden Hazard is wanted by Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in the upcoming January window, but Chelsea are ready with a new contract offer.



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Plato and the Lunar Alps

The dark-floored, 95 kilometer wide crater Plato and sunlit peaks of the lunar Alps (Montes Alpes) are highlighted in this sharp digital snapshot of the Moon's surface. While the Alps of planet Earth were uplifted over millions of years as continental plates slowly collided, the lunar Alps were likely formed by a sudden collision that created the giant impact basin known as the Mare Imbrium or Sea of Rains. The mare's generally smooth, lava-flooded floor is seen below the boardering mountain range. The prominent straight feature cutting through the mountains is the lunar Alpine Valley (Vallis Alpes). Joining the Mare Imbrium and northern Mare Frigoris (Sea of Cold) the valley extends toward the upper right, about 160 kilometers long and up to 10 kilometers wide. Of course, the large, bright alpine mountain below and right of the valley is named Mont Blanc. The tallest of the lunar Alps, it reaches over 3 kilometers above the surface. Lacking an atmosphere, not to mention snow, the lunar Alps are probably not an ideal location for a winter vacation. Still, a 150 pound skier would weigh a mere 25 pounds on the Moon. via NASA http://ift.tt/15PRs5W

MLS Update December 04, 2014 at 02:33PM

Uncommon bond: LA Galaxy find "real happiness" as a group through baby boom, rallying from tragedy

CARSON, Calif. – The LA Galaxy have had a close-knit locker room since Bruce Arena arrived near the end of the 2008 campaign, but this year's group might be the tightest yet, forged by a baby boom and heartbreaking tragedy.

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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 08:04PM

Santos signs lifetime contract with Pele

SAO PAULO (AP) Brazilian football club Santos says it has signed a lifetime contract to use the image of former player Pele.



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MLS Update December 04, 2014 at 02:48PM

PFA says Brad Friedel never attempted to block Tim Howard's move to Manchester United in 2003

The Professional Footballers’ Association said in a release Thursday that veteran Premier League and former US national team goalkeeper Brad Friedel did not attempt to block Tim Howard’s move from MetroStars to Manchester United in 2003.

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MLS Update December 04, 2014 at 02:33PM

Uncommon bond: LA Galaxy find "real happiness" as a group through baby boom, rallying from tragedy

CARSON, Calif. – The LA Galaxy have had a close-knit locker room since Bruce Arena arrived near the end of the 2008 campaign, but this year's group might be the tightest yet, forged by a baby boom and heartbreaking tragedy.

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MLS Update December 04, 2014 at 02:04PM

Houston Dynamo working on landing forward, center back after Spain, South America scouting trips

HOUSTON – It has been a busy first month on the job for Houston Dynamo general manager Matt Jordan, having already been to Spain and South America on scouting trips.

The fruits of his labor are showing, as the club has identified two targets, a forward and a center back, as potential international signings.

“We’ve identified targets that we feel can be positive contributors to the team and we’re working through the process on each of those situations,” Jordan confirmed to MLSsoccer.com on Thursday.

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MLS Update December 04, 2014 at 01:55PM

Seattle Sounders announce multi-year contract for head coach Sigi Schmid

The Seattle Sounders may still be looking to nab that elusive MLS Cup, but one of the architects of the team's success in MLS is not going anywhere.

During a press conference to conclude the Sounders' 2014 season on Thursday, team co-owner and general manager Adrian Hanauer announced that head coach Sigi Schmid had signed a multiyear contract to remain with the club.

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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 06:51PM

Harry Redknapp puts kibosh on Christmas festivities for QPR players

Harry Redknapp puts kibosh on Christmas festivities for QPR players



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 06:33PM

'England DNA' inspired by Germany, Belgium issued

LONDON (AP) The English Football Association released proposals on Thursday designed to enhance England's prospects which have been inspired by models from Germany and Belgium.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 06:14PM

Valencia rally to edge Rayo Vallecano; Villarreal secure win vs. Cadiz

Valencia rallied to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in a first-leg match of the last of 16 in the Copa del Rey on Thursday.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 06:00PM

Lacazette's winner shoots Lyon back to third place in Ligue 1

Lyon moved back into third place in the French league after Alexandre Lacazette scored the winning goal in a 2-1 defeat of Reims on Thursday.



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MLS Update December 04, 2014 at 01:20PM

Report: Orlando City SC linked with 20-year-old Colombian Carlos Rivas from Deportivo Cali

Orlando City SC are reportedly set to acquire 20-year-old Colombian striker Carlos Rivas.

A pair of reporters from a local radio station reported Thursday that the Deportivo Cali youngster is headed to the MLS expansion club, joining their signature signing in Brazilian star Kaka. A source confirmed to FutbolMLS.com that Cali will make the announcement later on Thursday.

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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 04:19PM

Serious action must be taken to eradicate threat of violence in Spain

Tragic events in the Spanish capital on Sunday have sent shock waves through the country's most popular sport and serious action is now needed to eliminate the problem.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 05:05PM

Lyon beats Reims 2-1 to move back into 3rd

LYON, France (AP) Alexandre Lacazette scored the winning goal as Lyon moved back into third place in the French league by defeating Reims 2-1 on Thursday.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 05:04PM

Villarreal beats Cadiz 2-1 in Spanish Copa del Rey

MADRID (AP) Goals by Gerard Moreno and Matias Nahuel secured Villarreal a 2-1 win against Cadiz in a first-leg match of the last of 16 in the Copa del Rey on Thursday.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 05:02PM

US women's soccer team to play 2 games in Europe

CHICAGO (AP) The U.S. women's national team will play France and England in February in World Cup warmup matches.



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MLS Update December 04, 2014 at 11:34AM

Seattle Sounders part ways with eight players, including veterans Marcus Hahnemann, Djimi Traore

The Seattle Sounders are letting go of eight players, the team announced Thursday, though some may still have a future with the club.

Among those on the way out include backup goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann, who announced his retirement Wednesday, and veteran defender Djimi Traore.

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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 04:27PM

U.S. women's national team to play England, France in World Cup tune ups

The U.S. women's soccer team has announced matches in Europe against France and England in February as part of the team's preparation for the 2015 World Cup.



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MLS Update December 04, 2014 at 06:02AM

New England Revolution hail Landon Donovan, but plan to crash Hollywood ending to LA star's career

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Landon Donovan going out a champion would be a perfectly scripted fairy tale.

Just don’t expect the New England Revolution to buy into that Hollywood ending for Sunday’s MLS Cup.

Although the Revs maintain that spoiling the retiring Donovan’s going-out party is the furthest thing from their minds, the goal of bringing New England their first championship would in turn sour the final chapter in the of arguably the league’s greatest player.

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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 11:31AM

UEFA bars Crimean clubs from Russian competitions

NYON, Switzerland (AP) UEFA has barred football clubs in the disputed Crimea region from playing in competitions organized by the Russian Football Union.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 11:26AM

Liverpool to begin $150 million stadium expansion at Anfield next year

Liverpool will start the $150 million expansion of Anfield early next year after plans to build a new stadium were thwarted in recent years by financial and ownership disputes.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 11:08AM

Bundesliga to introduce goalline technology from next season

The Bundesliga will introduce goal-line technology from the start of next season.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 11:06AM

Liverpool to start stadium expansion at Anfield

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) Liverpool will start the $150-million expansion of Anfield early next year after plans to build a new stadium were thwarted in recent years by financial and ownership disputes.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 10:40AM

Clubs threatened with relegation if they do not curb fan violence

The president of Spain's football league is telling clubs they must commit to eradicating violent fans groups among members or face fines and penalties.



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MLS Update December 04, 2014 at 05:45AM

Report: San Jose Earthquakes loanee Yannick Djalo headed to Russia or Turkey?

Yannick Djalo showed some tantalizing glimpses of quality with the San Jose Earthquakes in 2014, but could his days in MLS possibly be over?

A report out of Portugal on Wednesday claims the winger, on loan to the Quakes this season from Portuguese powerhouse Benfica, could be on the move once again.

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NFL: Ravens DT Haloti Ngata suspended for final 4 games of regular season for PEDs; "I made a mistake" (ESPN)

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Ravens: RB Justin Forsett confident he will be ready for Sunday vs. Dolphins after missing Wed. practice (ESPN)

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MLS Update December 04, 2014 at 05:10AM

Kick Off: Volkswagen MLS MVP award in hand, LA Galaxy's Robbie Keane turns attention to MLS Cup

Here are the top 15 stories everyone's talking about this morning:

1. A KEANE EYE

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MLS Update December 04, 2014 at 04:38AM

Central Winger: Forget goals and assists, Robbie Keane's MVP season notable for its repeatability

Goals and assists are noisy and biased. They're credited to a single person when, in actuality, they're sometimes caused by other things. Often it's an exceptional pass from a teammate, but sometimes it's a fortuitous deflection or a dreaded goalkeeping howler. And because a single season isn't a large enough sample size to glaze over extended sequences of good bounces, it's often impossible to identify the very best goalscorer or goal creator with complete certainty. That being said, it's fairly easy to narrow it down to a select few.

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Ocean City, MD's surf is at least 5.95ft high

Maryland-Delaware, December 10, 2014 at 02:00AM



Ocean City, MD Summary

At 2:00 AM, surf min of 5.95ft. At 8:00 AM, surf min of 5.41ft. At 2:00 PM, surf min of 5.22ft. At 8:00 PM, surf min of 5.12ft.



Surf maximum: 6.96ft (2.12m)

Surf minimum: 5.95ft (1.81m)

Tide height: 0.36ft (0.11m)

Wind direction: N

Wind speed: 19.28 KTS





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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 08:50AM

Bundesliga approves goal-line technology

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) The Bundesliga clubs have approved goal-line technology that will be introduced at the start of the next season.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 08:23AM

PSG still seeking top form in French title chase

PARIS (AP) Paris Saint-Germain's fans are getting frustrated.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 08:10AM

Juventus visits old rival Fiorentina in Serie A

MILAN (AP) To say that there is no love lost between Juventus and Fiorentina is something of an understatement.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 08:09AM

Ghana coach Grant says Boateng, Muntari can return

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) New Ghana coach Avram Grant has opened the door for Kevin-Prince Boateng and Sulley Muntari to return to the national team after they were banned indefinitely for indiscipline at the World Cup.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 08:08AM

Man United on the march, Southampton on the slide

LONDON (AP) The established order is gradually being restored in the Premier League. Southampton is on the slide and Manchester United is on the march.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 07:39AM

Koeman rues costly injuries during Southampton defeat at Arsenal

Ronald Koeman felt that injuries to key players cost his Southampton at Arsenal.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 08:00AM

Dortmund, 2 other champions stuck at bottom

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) The bottom of the Bundesliga table reads like an honor roll - Stuttgart, Hamburger SV, Borussia Dortmund.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 07:39AM

La Liga president aims to eradicate violent groups

MADRID (AP) The president of Spain's football league says clubs must commit to eradicating violent fans groups among members or face fines and penalties.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 07:07AM

Barcelona star Iniesta thrilled with display on return from injury

Barcelona playmaker Andres Iniesta was delighted with his performance on his return from injury against Huesca on Wednesday.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 05:57AM

Arsenal boss Wenger salutes 'fabulous' match-winner Sanchez

Arsene Wenger had "fabulous" summer signing Alexis Sanchez to thank for Arsenal's last-minute Premier League win over Southampton.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 06:01AM

Simeone trashes speculation linking Man United with Godin bid

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has trashed reports that Manchester United are preparing a 20million euros ($24.6m) offer for Diego Godin in January.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 05:34AM

Mourinho has plan for Drogba when Chelsea striker retires

Jose Mourinho has revealed that veteran Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will be offered a role with the club when he retires from playing.



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Fox Soccer Update December 04, 2014 at 02:59AM

JFA backs Aguirre amid match-fixing reports

TOKYO (AP) The Japan Football Association is standing behind national team coach Javier Aguirre, who reportedly is being investigated for match-fixing in Spain.



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Sharpless 249 and the Jellyfish Nebula

Normally faint and elusive, the Jellyfish Nebula is caught in this alluring telescopic mosaic. The scene is anchored right and left by two bright stars, Mu and Eta Geminorum, at the foot of the celestial twin while the Jellyfish Nebula is the brighter arcing ridge of emission with dangling tentacles below and right of center. In fact, the cosmic jellyfish is part of bubble-shaped supernova remnant IC 443, the expanding debris cloud from a massive star that exploded. Light from the explosion first reached planet Earth over 30,000 years ago. Like its cousin in astrophysical waters the Crab Nebula supernova remnant, the Jellyfish Nebula is known to harbor a neutron star, the remnant of the collapsed stellar core. An emission nebula cataloged as Sharpless 249 fills the field at the upper left. The Jellyfish Nebula is about 5,000 light-years away. At that distance, this narrowband composite image would be about 300 light-years across. via NASA http://ift.tt/1BbYPSn

Orioles: Nick Markakis leaves Orioles, agrees to 4-year deal in range of $45M with Braves - Sources (ESPN)

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Orioles: Nick Markakis and Braves getting closer to deal - Sources; spent last 9 seasons with Baltimore (ESPN)

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Ravens: Team disputes Janay Rice claim that club told her to apologize for her role in Ray Rice incident (ESPN)

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Mexico: Coach Miguel Herrera says he's signed new contract that runs through 2018 World Cup in Russia (ESPN)

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MLS Update December 03, 2014 at 03:17PM

Philadelphia goalkeeper Rais Mbolhi and Algeria drawn into "Group of Death" at 2015 Africa Cup of Nations

Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Rais Mbolhi and the Algerian national team might have a hard time replicating their success from this summer’s World Cup at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

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Fox Soccer Update December 03, 2014 at 07:45PM

Kit controversy? Barca's classic home shirt could get drastic makeover in 2015

Rumor: Barca's classic home kit could receive drastic makeover in 2015.



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Fox Soccer Update December 03, 2014 at 06:55PM

James Rodriguez's wife gets cosmetic surgery due to cyber bullies

Real Madrid fans spewed so much hate towards James Rodriguez's wife she elected to get cosmetic surgery.



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MLS Update December 03, 2014 at 01:51PM

American Exports: Tigres' Herculez Gomez, Jose Torres looking to get edge in Liga MX semifinal first leg vs. Toluca

GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Tigres striker Herculez Gomez believes the Liga MX semifinal against Toluca will come down to which team shows more heart.



“Everyone knows the talent is there – for some reason we are both in the playoffs – but in these moments it’s about who wants it more,” Gomez told reporters in Monterrey earlier this week in Spanish in widely published quotes.



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MLS Update December 03, 2014 at 01:30PM

LA Galaxy's most important players? Underrated Brazilians Juninho, Marcelo Sarvas make strong case

The best players on the LA Galaxy? The names roll off your tongue: newly crowned 2014 Volkswagen MLS MVP (Robbie Keane), the greatest American soccer player of all-time (Landon Donovan), a World Cup centerback (Omar Gonzalez) and the highest-scoring Homegrown player in MLS history (Gyasi Zardes).

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MLS Update December 03, 2014 at 01:27PM

American Exports: Tim Howard extends home unbeaten run, but Everton held by Hull City

AMSTERDAM – Everton netminder Tim Howard extended his unbeaten run at Goodison Park to five games without making a Wednesday night save, but the hosts were forced to settle for a 1-1 Premier League share with relegation bait Hull City.

The No. 24 shirt did manage to haul down three Tigers crosses, but was beaten on a fine individual effort by Sone Aluko just before the hour mark. The result saw Everton slip a spot to 11th place at the end of Round 14.

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Fox Soccer Update December 03, 2014 at 06:53PM

Miguel Herrera signs up for 4 more years with Mexico national team

Mexico national team coach Miguel Herrera says Wednesday that he has renewed his contract to stay in charge of the team until 2018.



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MLS Update December 03, 2014 at 01:20PM

American Exports: Josh Gatt's new rehab regimen has Molde winger hoping he can return strong as ever

AMSTERDAM – As he nears the final stages of his second recovery from major injury to his left knee, Molde FK winger Josh Gatt has two big items on his to-do list: get back to his pre-injury best, then help bring the Norwegian champs another title in 2015.

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Fox Soccer Update December 03, 2014 at 06:46PM

Iniesta, Rakitic inspire Barca to emphatic Copa del Rey win at Huesca

Barcelona looks set to progress to the next round of the Copa del Rey after Andres Iniesta and Ivan Rakitic both hit stunning goals in a 4-0 first-leg win over a spirited Huesca on Wednesday.



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MLS Update December 03, 2014 at 12:45PM

Spot The Ball, now new and improved: Can your friends beat your points total?

After three installments of "Spot The Ball" -- on Nov. 4, Nov. 12 and Nov. 25 you've probably already mastered the game.

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Fox Soccer Update December 03, 2014 at 06:33PM

Dortmund players serve fans beer after hitting rock bottom

Things aren’t going well for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, so it’s probably best to keep their fans happy with beer.



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MLS Update December 03, 2014 at 12:32PM

Fox Soccer Update December 03, 2014 at 05:31PM

PSG miss chance to surpass Marseille; St. Etienne climb to third place

Paris Saint-Germain missed the chance to leapfrog Marseille and move into first place in the French league after drawing 1-1 at struggling Lille on Wednesday.



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MLS Update December 03, 2014 at 12:05PM

LA Galaxy forward Robbie Keane voted 2014 Volkswagen MLS Most Valuable Player

On the heels of his best MLS season yet, LA Galaxy captain Robbie Keane on Wednesday was honored with the 2014 Volkswagen MLS Most Valuable Player award.

The 34-year-old Republic of Ireland international enjoyed a phenomenal 2014, registering an MLS career-high 19 goals and 14 assists over 29 appearances, directly contributing to nearly half of the Galaxy's league-leading 69 goals.

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