September 2, 2010 SAVE OF THE WEEK
UCLA’s Sandiford stops Wildcats
A pair of back to back stops by UCLA goalkeeper Chante’ Sandiford have earned the LA Soccer News Save of the Week for the week ending August 29.
September 1, 2010 CUP CRASH OUT
Chivas falls to Sounders 3-1
TUKWILA, Wash.---The third time did not turn out to be the charm for Chivas USA, who fell to the Seattle Sounders FC 3-1 at the Starfire Sports Complex Wednesday night. Nate Jaqua scored two goals and Steve Zakuani had two assists for Seattle. Jesus Padila had the Chivas goal.
September 1, 2010 GOLDEN ROADRUNNERS
96th minute goal tops UCSB Gauchos
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – After battling through 96 scoreless minutes, Cal State Bakersfield (1-0-0) scored a golden goal in overtime to defeat visiting UC Santa Barbara (0-1-0) in both team’s 2010 season opener on Wednesday at the Roadrunners’ Main Soccer Field.
September 1, 2010 WPS ROUNDUP
Breakers move into second, Philly backs into playoffs
PISCATAWAY, NJ—Sky Blue FC almost became the only team in Women’s Professional Soccer to beat Marta and FC Gold Pride twice, but had to settle for a 1-1 draw Wednesday night at Yurcak Field.
September 1, 2010 COMEBACK LIONS
LMU rallies for 2-1 win over San Diego St.
LMU rallied from a goal down with two goals in the final four minutes for a 2-1 victory over San Diego State in the season opener for both teams at Sullivan Field. After falling behind 1-0, the Lions (1-0-0) equalized in the 87th minute through junior Roger Downes before junior Artur Jozkowicz won it a minute into the first overtime period.
September 1, 2010 GOAL OF THE WEEK
Braun lifts Chivas USA
Justin Braun’s goal in the first half of Chivas USA’s 1-0 win over DC United has been selected the LA Soccer News Goal of the Week for the week ending August 29.
September 1, 2010 PAC 10 MEN’S NOTEBOOK
Season kicks off this week
The Pac-10 kicks off the 2010 season with all six teams playing around the country, from Vermont to California
September 1, 2010 PAC-10 WOMEN’S NOTEBOOK
Noyola named player of the week
Pac-10 squads enter this holiday weekend with a full slate of non-conference matchups across the country. No. 2-ranked Stanford will have the weekend off after two full weekends of competition, but No. 11 UCLA will look to get back to winning ways when it hosts Cal State Northridge on Sunday, Sept. 5. Arizona State, who is 2-0 on the season, will travel east to play Charlotte on Friday and South Carolina on Sunday.
September 1, 2010 SOCCER BUSINESS
Bid committee lands two sponsors
The USA Bid Committee has lined up two sponsors in support of the organization’s efforts to bring either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup to the United States. AT&T has been named an official sponsor of the organization, while American Airlines is an official partner.
August 31, 2010 WPS THIS WEEK – PART 1
A look at Wednesday’s games
Sky Blue FC can’t lock up a spot in the playoffs on Wednesday, but they can do themselves a lot of good with a win over first-place FC Gold Pride.
August 31, 2010 CUP QUEST
Chivas USA travel to Seattle in Open Cup semi
Fresh off a 1-0 victory over D.C. United in league play, Chivas USA will travel to face Seattle Sounders FC in a crucial U.S. Open Cup semifinal matchup this Wednesday, Sept. 1. The match will take place at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash., and will kick off at 7:30 p.m. PT.
August 31, 2010 HOSTING THE COLLEGE CUP
KSU Stadium gets 2010 women’s final
KENNESAW, Ga.---KSU Soccer Stadium will host the 2011 NCAA Women’s College Cup, the NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Committee announced.
The $16 million soccer stadium is shared by Kennesaw State University and the Atlanta Beat of Women’s Professional Soccer.
August 31, 2010 PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sandoval makes her comeback
USC forward Ashli Sandoval, who scored goals in back to back games has been named the LA Soccer News Player of the Week for the week ending August 29.
August 31, 2010 MEXICAN LEAGUE APERTURA
Match Day 6 roundup
Jaime Lozano scored in the 89th minute to lift Morelia into a 1-1 road draw with Tecos Friday at Estadio 3 de Marzo.
August 31, 2010 ANOTHER TERM
Bradley gets chance to continue building on success
U.S. Soccer has put aside the possibility that things might get stale by keeping the same coach in place for eight years, as well as the disappointing end to the 2010 World Cup, by rehiring Bob Bradley as the U.S. National team coach for the next four years.
