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US soccer coach bristles at Obama promise
By David Beard, Globe Staff President Obama put the pressure on US national soccer coach Bob Bradley -- and Bradley isn't happy about it. In...
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Breakers vs. Chicago Red Stars
When: Tonight, 6 Where: Harvard Stadium Breakers (5-6-3, 18 points): Jennie Nobis is making the most of her starts this season. Last week, in her second start, she collected her second goal of the year in a 2-1 loss against Sky Blue FC. The goal came in stoppage time and wasn’t enough to get by pesky Sky Blue, which captured ... (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
Revolution vs. Chicago Fire
When: Tonight, 7 TV/Radio: Telefutura, Comcast SportsNet/WEEI Where: Gillette Stadium Revolution: (4-5-5, 17 points): The team has not scored in its last two matches, losing, 1-0, against the LA Galaxy and tying Kansas City, 0-0 . . . The Revolution could credit the point against Kansas City to goalkeeper Matt Reis, who had a career-high 11 saves . . . ... (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
Revolution’s Joseph makes pitch to get on field tonight
Shalrie Joseph has been talking in Revolution coach Steve Nicol’s ear the last couple of days like a song stuck on repeat. (Globe Staff, 12 a.m.)
FIFA tries to squeeze out unlicensed agents
FIFA plans to clamp down on international transfers through closer monitoring of clubs and players rather than relying on the regulation of non-member agents, soccer's world governing body said on Tuesday. (Reuters, 7/14/09)
Beckham back in L.A., says Donovan row over
David Beckham returned to training with the L.A. Galaxy Monday and said his conflict with team mate Landon Donovan was water under the bridge. (Reuters, 7/13/09)
US takes advantage of golden opportunity, ties Haiti
FOXBOROUGH - Many of the players representing the United States last night at Gillette Stadium weren’t in South Africa for the Confederations Cup final two weeks ago. They weren’t there when the US took a stunning 2-0 lead in the first half against Brazil, or when the 2-0 lead disappeared after three second-half goals. (Globe Staff, 7/12/09)
Reis saves day as Revolution tie KC
FOXBOROUGH - By the time Michael Videira had to leave the game with hamstring cramping early in the second half, the Revolution could least afford it. They needed his experience almost desperately, even if he has only two years of it in Major League Soccer. (Globe Correspondent, 7/12/09)
Breakers’ Smith gives women’s soccer a healthy kick
Borrowing on his college coaching experience, Boston Breakers president and general manager Joe Cummings recruited Kelly Smith over dinner in London. Before the two-time finalist for FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year would commit to the Breakers, she needed to know more about the city, the team, and the new Women’s Professional Soccer league. (Globe Staff, 7/12/09)
Parkhurst getting kicks out of homecoming
FOXBOROUGH - After four seasons with the Revolution, defender Michael Parkhurst was back at Gillette Stadium yesterday, but this time he was part of the US national team. (Globe Staff, 7/12/09)
Sounders hit a high note
Defender Patrick Ianni scored on a bicycle kick during the first minute of the second half, and the Sounders rallied for a 2-1 win over MLS-leading Houston Dynamo yesterday in Seattle. (Associated Press, 7/12/09)