Americans Abroad
Russell provides assist as Rosenborg claims Norwegian crown.

(Sunday, October 31, 2004) -- American defender Robbie Russell played the entire game and assisted on a goal, helping Rosenborg clinch the Norwegian first-division Tippeligaen championship with an easy 4-1 triumph today over FC Lyn Oslo.    Full story

Americans Abroad
Beasley sparks PSV with pair of relief appearances.

(Wednesday, October 27, 2004) -- United States midfielder DaMarcus Beasley came off the bench for a pair of valuable reserve performances for PSV of the Netherlands the past week.   Full story

A-League
Teams in Syracuse, Calgary and Edmonton cease operations; MISL folds Monterrey.

Laurie Calloway: Job-hunting.

TAMPA, Fla. (Wednesday, October 27, 2004) - The A-League, the second division of United States professional men's soccer, announced that three of its 16 teams have folded. Teams from Syracuse, N.Y., and the Canadian cities of Edmonton and Calgary will not compete in 2005. Five days ago, the Major Indoor Soccer League shut down the Monterrey Fury.   Full story

NCAA men
No. 1 UNC-Greensboro needs overtime to survive High Point 3-2.

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Wednesday, October 28, 2004) -- No one said being No. 1 was going to be easy. North Carolina-Greensboro, top-ranked for the first time since the men's program joined NCAA Division I in 1991, seemed to face an easy match tonight, but struggling High Point gave the Spartans all they could handle. UNCG prevailed 3-2 on sophomore midfielder Scott Jones' tally in the fifth minute of sudden death.   Full story

Americans Abroad
Howard returns to United lineup and blanks Crewe 3-0 in Carling Cup.

(Tuesday, October 26, 2004) -- United States goalkeeper Tim Howard was back in action for the Manchester United for the first time in more than a month, posting a shutout in the Red Devils' 3-0 decision over host Crewe Alexandra in the third round of England's Carling Cup. The last time Howard played was September 15.   Full story

Americans Abroad
Cherundolo scores first Bundesliga goal in Hannover 96 win.

Steve Cherundolo: Bad headache.

(Monday, October 25, 2004) -- United States defender Steve Cherundolo scored his first-ever goal in Germany's 1Bundesliga Saturday, helping Hannover 96 win for the fourth time in five games by defeating host Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0. Early in the second half, Cherundolo was knocked unconscious in an inadvertent collision.   Full story

NCAA men
With Klotz scoring, Cal.-Irvine stuns No. 2 UCSB 1-0.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (Thursday, October 21, 2004) - California-Irvine is suffering through a disappointing season, but the Anteaters gained a measure of solace tonight, stunning No. 2 California-Santa Barbara in a Big West match.   Full story

Americans Abroad
Cleary accomplishes first, his hat trick gives Worksop Town an FA Cup victory.

Chris Cleary: American first.

(Wednesday, October 20, 2004) -- There are many Americans toiling in England's top soccer leagues, but none have accomplished what Chris Cleary did Saturday. The 25-year-old Boston native became the first player from the United States to score three goals in an FA Cup match. Cleary's hat trick led Worksop Town to a 3-2 triumph over Droylsden in a meeting of sixth-division Nationwide Conference North clubs.   Full story

Americans Abroad
Enochs goal is ruled best in Germany for September.

(Wednesday, October 20, 2004) -- Osnabrück's American midfielder Joe Enochs was voted as having scored the ARD Sportschau "Goal of the Month" by German soccer fans. His highlight-reel goal was scored from 24 yards past a diving Bayern Munich goalkeeper to give Osnabrück a 1-1 tie in a German Cup match.   Full story

Americans Abroad
Reyna could be out 3-4 more weeks with groin injury.

(Monday, October 18, 2004) -- United States midfielder Claudio Reyna's has not responded to treatment for a right groin strain and will miss several more weeks of action for Manchester City in England's Premier League.   Full story

Mad Brit Diary
Despite sitting, Owen should have a great future in Madrid.

(Friday, October 15, 2004) -- Michael Owen's career at Real Madrid night have gotten to a bad start, but the England international has too much talent not to make an impact.   Full story

U.S. men
Overpowering effort sends U.S. to final round of qualifying

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, October 14, 2004) -- The United States men advanced to the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying with an overpowering 6-0 win over Panama at RFK Stadium tonight. The U.S. clinched first place in Group 1 with a 3-0-2 record and 11 points with one game remaining.   Full story

U.S. men
Donovan, Johnson power Americans past Panama 6-0, to qualifying finals.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, October 13, 2004) -- Midfielder Landon Donovan scored two key goals, then striker Ed Johnson came off the bench to add three more, leading the United States men past Panama 6-0. The U.S. won Group 1 of CONCACAF semifinal qualifying and advanced to the six-nation final round robin.   Full story

Analysis
By dominating El Salvador, U.S. nears qualifying finals.

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (Sunday, October 10, 2004) -- It wasn't a perfect effort by far, but the United States men improved on previous road efforts and defeated El Salvador 2-0 yesterday, putting the Americans in an excellent position to advance to the final round of CONCACAF qualifying.   Full story

U.S. men
McBride, Johnson score goals to defeat El Salvador 2-0 in qualifier.

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (Saturday, October 9, 2004) -- Striker Brian McBride scored in the first half and reserve forward Ed Johnson added a late goal to send the United States men to a 2-0 decision over El Salvador and close to advancing from CONCACAF semifinal qualifying.   Full story

Americans Abroad
Thomas goal propels Lübeck to 2-0 victory over Hamburg.

(Thursday, October 7, 2004) -- American striker Jacob Thomas scored the decisive tally, helping visiting VfB Lübeck to a 2-0 victory, snapping the three-game winning streak of the "young talents" of Hamburger SV in Germany's third-division Regionalliga Nord. American defender Ian Joy played the first 65 minutes for Hamburg.   Full story

Americans Abroad
> With Mathis absent, Cherundolo helps Hannover 96 defeat Hansa Rostock 3-1.

(Thursday, October 7, 2004) -- Hannover 96 had only half of its American contingent when it soundly defeated host Hansa Rostock 3-1 Saturday removing, for the time being some of the heat off the club, players and coach Ewald Lienen.   Full story

Americans Abroad
Beasley scores in return to PSV starting lineup.

(Tuesday, October 5, 2004) -- United States midfielder DaMarcus Beasley was back in the starting lineup and gave PSV Eindhoven an outstanding performance, scoring a goal in a 3-0 victory Saturday over FC Groningen 3-0 in the Netherlands' Ededivisie. Beasley had not started the previous three matches.   Full story

U.S. women
Hamm scores pair, Lilly her historic 100th to rout New Zealand 5-0.

Kristine Lilly: Joins exclusive club.

PORTLAND, Ore. (October 3, 2004) -- Mia Hamm struck for the first two goals, setting the stage for midfielder Kristine Lilly to record her 100th career goal in the United States women's 5-0 romp over New Zealand. Lilly became the fifth player to reach 100 international goals, joining a club led by Hamm who has 156 after tonight.   Full story

Mad Brit Diary
Hopes of Britain ride on Rooney.

(Friday, October 1, 2004) -- Teen-sensation Wayne Rooney, who cost Manchester United $49 million in a summer trade, made a stunning debut with his new club in Tuesday's Champions League game, scoring a hat trick in a 6-2 rout of visiting Fenerbache of Turkey. His hot start is heady stuff with England fans aching for a major international title.   Full story

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