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USMNT – Jurgen Klinsmann has named 24 players for friendlies USA vs Costa Rica and Belgium vs USA – UPDATE > Chris Pontius and Jonathan Spector IN for Loyd and Pearce OUT

UPDATE CHICAGO (Aug. 29, 2011) — U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has added Chris Pontius and Jonathan Spector to the roster for the match against Costa Rica on Sept. 2 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. FC Dallas defender Zach Loyd and Chivas USA defender Heath Pearce have withdrawn due to injury. Additionally, Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey will remain in London to receive treatment for back spasms. Dempsey will join the team in Brussels on Sunday in advance of the match against Belgium on Sept. 6 at King Badouin Stadium.

UEFA Europa League – Group Stage Draw

The UEFA Europa League group stage draw threw up several intriguing match-ups with 2010 winners Club Atlético de Madrid taking on Udinese Calcio and Stade Rennais FC in Group I, and Tottenham Hotspur FC meeting FC Rubin Kazan and surprise package Shamrock Rovers FC in Group A.
Draw which took place in Monaco, split 48 teams into 12 groups with other highlights including the pairing of Paris Saint-Germain FC and Athletic Club, and 2011 runners-up SC Braga facing Club Brugge KV, English second-tier club Birmingham City FC and NK Maribor.

UEFA Champions League – Group Stage DRAW

Holders FC Barcelona will meet AC Milan, FC BATE Borisov and FC Viktoria Plzeň in the UEFA Champions League group stage following the draw in Monaco. The top seeds in Group H, Josep Guardiola’s side are looking to become the first team to win the competition in successive seasons since Milan in 1989 and 1990, while FC Bayern München are targeting a place in the final at their home stadium, the Fußball Arena München, on Saturday 19 May 2012. If they are to reach the knockout phase, they must finish in the top two in Group A, which also features Villarreal CF, Manchester City FC and SSC Napoli.

USMNT – Jozy Altidore signed four-year deal with Dutch club AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar have confirmed the signing of USA striker Jozy Altidore from Villarreal. The 21-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Eredivisie side, who become the sixth club of his career.
“For me it’s about the environment,” Altidore told the Boston Herald. “It’s really essential. I think I’m at the age where I have a lot of experience now, I’ve played in a lot of places, I’ve played against top competition around the world.

2011 FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP – USA vs Japan in The Final, Sweden will play France for 3rd place

USA advanced into the semi-finals of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup by edging past fellow heavyweights Brazil on penalties in a drama-charged encounter in Dresden.
Sweden became the first group winners to qualify for the semi-finals of Germany 2011 to set up a clash with Japan in Frankfurt after defeating Australia 3-1.

UEFA Europa League 2011/2012 edition 1st Round Complete and 2nd Scheduled

The 2011/12 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round is completed, and second qualifying round all ties already set and scheduled.
Fulham FC’s progress to the second qualifying round and a meeting with Crusaders FC was serene enough, but in Kazakhstan there was real cause for celebration as the opening UEFA Europa League ties concluded.

FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011 – Draw and Venues

The build-up to the FIFA U-17 World Cup Mexico 2011 quickened to a fever pitch on Tuesday evening as the Official Draw put teams in their venues and mouth-watering match-ups into the tournament schedule. Held at the famous Sala Nezahualcóyotl concert hall in the heart of Mexico City, the draw ended a nervous wait for the 24 finalists as they discovered the identity of their rivals in the group phase, which kicks off with hosts Mexico taking on Korea DPR in Morelia on 18 June.

UEFA European Under-17 Championship – Dutch coach Albert Stuivenberg: Netherlands outplayed England

Having led the Netherlands into their third UEFA European Under-17 Championship final with a 1-0 defeat of holders England in Novi Sad, Albert Stuivenberg said his side could have won by more, but believes having to hang on to the end will also benefit his players. While the Netherlands return here on Sunday, John Peacock’s England next travel to the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico and the manager praised his players for their efforts throughout the season while saluting the Netherlands, who meet Germany on Sunday.

Portland Timbers vs AJAX Amesterdam on May 25 – TICKETS ON SALE NOW

PORTLAND, Ore. – Tickets for the Portland Timbers’ exhibition match against Dutch club AFC Ajax are now on sale. The two clubs square off on Wednesday, May 25 at JELD-WEN Field at 7 p.m.
Tickets, starting at $9, are available for purchase through the JELD-WEN Field box office, local Ticketmaster outlets, online at BUY TICKETS or by phone at (800) 745-3000. For 2011 season ticket and package holders, the Ajax friendly is included in full-season packages as Exhibition A, as well as half-season plan B and five-game pack F. Based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Ajax is one of the most storied clubs in European soccer, winning five European championships in its history along with 29 titles in the Netherlands’ Eredivisie (first division). TICKETS ON SALE NOW

D.C. United to host AFC Ajax Amsterdam in international friendly on May 22 – TICKETS ON SALE

Washington, D.C. (March 14, 2011) – D.C. United announced today plans for the club will play an international friendly against legendary Dutch Eredivisie side AFC Ajax on Sunday, May 22 at RFK Stadium. Though Ajax played a 1-1 draw against the U.S. Men’s National Team at RFK Stadium on May 12, 1990, this will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs. Kick-off is set for 5:00 p.m. ET. DETAILS ABOUT TICKETS

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