“Our membership is excited about rekindling old rivalries and establishing new ones.” Southern Conference Commissioner John Iamarino, announcing the return of East Tennessee State and VMI to the SoCon, along with newcomer Mercer University. (the timesnews.com)
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“We do not know how to play football. We just boot the ball up the pitch and it gets us nowhere…In international football you cannot just hit and hope because you give the ball away[show_disconnected][show_to accesslevel=’Subscriber’].” Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp laments the state of English soccer after England went three-and-out at the U-12 European Championships. (SkySports)
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“Zac’s absolutely, 100 percent still the starter. No question about that.” Philadelphia Union coach John Hackworth after signing 39-year-old Macedonia international goalkeeper Oka Nikolov, who spent nearly 20 years with German club Eintracht Frankfurt. (Soccer America)
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“It’s been brutal. It’s been brutal for the staff, the players. It’s been brutal for the organization. It’s been brutal for our fans.” D.C. United coach Ben Olsen describing the 105-day winless streak of 13 games that was broken with a 1-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. (soccerwire.com)
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“We are excited about a roster for the Gold Cup that really has a shot of winning it.” U.S. MNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann speaking of the team that includes veteran Landon Donovan. (ussoccer.com)
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“I’m disppointed with the result, and I’m disappointed that we gave up nine goals in three games. You certinly can’t move on in a World Cup giving up nine goals in three games. We knew we were in a group with three very good teams. I think we competed, but it just wasn’t enough” U.S. Under-20 MNT coach Tab Ramos commenting on his team’s three-and-out appearance in the 2013 FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup. (MLSsoccer.com)
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“We do not know how to play football. We just boot the ball up the pitch and it gets us nowhere…In international football you cannot just hit and hope because you give the ball away[show_disconnected][show_to accesslevel=’Subscriber’].” Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp laments the state of English soccer after England went three-and-out at the U-12 European Championships. (SkySports)
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“Zac’s absolutely, 100 percent still the starter. No question about that.” Philadelphia Union coach John Hackworth after signing 39-year-old Macedonia international goalkeeper Oka Nikolov, who spent nearly 20 years with German club Eintracht Frankfurt. (Soccer America)
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“It’s been brutal. It’s been brutal for the staff, the players. It’s been brutal for the organization. It’s been brutal for our fans.” D.C. United coach Ben Olsen describing the 105-day winless streak of 13 games that was broken with a 1-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. (soccerwire.com)
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“We are excited about a roster for the Gold Cup that really has a shot of winning it.” U.S. MNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann speaking of the team that includes veteran Landon Donovan. (ussoccer.com)
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“I’m disppointed with the result, and I’m disappointed that we gave up nine goals in three games. You certinly can’t move on in a World Cup giving up nine goals in three games. We knew we were in a group with three very good teams. I think we competed, but it just wasn’t enough” U.S. Under-20 MNT coach Tab Ramos commenting on his team’s three-and-out appearance in the 2013 FIFA U-20 Men’s World Cup. (MLSsoccer.com)
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