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Canada advances to Gold Cup quarter-finals
Canada booked a place in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-finals and finished top of Group A after a 2-2 draw against Costa Rica Friday. (Reuters, 2:19 a.m.)
Revolution vs. Wizards
When: Today, 4 p.m. Where: Gillette Stadium Revolution coach: Steve Nicol Revolution (4-5-4, 16 points): This is the third meeting against the Wizards since June 13, with Kansas City winning, 3-1, at home, and the teams playing to a 1-1 draw in a SuperLiga match in Foxborough . . . The Revolution haven’t won an MLS match since June 7 ... (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)
BC’s Davies moving in right direction
Charlie Davies woke up yesterday to a string of congratulatory text messages and well wishes. Davies was slightly confused. Apparently, everyone but the New Hampshire native knew that his Swedish club, Hammarby IF, agreed to sell him to FC Sochaux in France. (Globe Staff, 12 a.m.)
Revolution are revolving on the fly
The Revolution should consider changing their team logo from a soccer ball-infused American flag to a revolving door. (Globe Staff, 12 a.m.)
Quincy man scores job as coach of Scottish soccer team
Independence Day is an official kickoff to summer, and for many, a taste of relaxation. But for the first American to coach soccer abroad on a club level, these days are busier than ever. (Globe Correspondent, 7/9/09)
The John Murphy file: From North Quincy High to Scottish Football League
The Murphy file: ►Graduated from North Quincy High in 1985 and Massasoit Community College in 1987 (Boston Globe, 7/9/09)
Excited fans greet Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo received a rapturous welcome from 80,000 Real Madrid fans yesterday, an outpouring so exuberant the soccer star had to be hustled away when spectators leaped barriers and took the field. (Associated Press, 7/7/09)
Galaxy slip past Revolution
Alecko Eskandarian, making his debut three days after being obtained from Chivas USA, scored the game’s only goal as the Los Angeles Galaxy got past the New England Revolution, 1-0, last night in Carson, Calif. (From Staff And Wire Reports, 7/5/09)
U.S. make winning start in Gold Cup
The United States made a winning start to their defense of the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Grenada while Group B rivals Honduras beat Haiti 1-0. (Reuters, 7/5/09)
Breakers vs. Sky Blue FC
When: Today, 4 p.m. Where: Yurcak Field, Piscataway, N.J. Breakers coach: Tony DiCicco Breakers (5-4-3, 18 points): The Breakers moved into second place with a 1-0 win over the Washington Freedom June 24, ending a stretch of four games in 11 days . . . The Breakers lost to the Sky Blue, 2-1, May 31, ending a three-match unbeaten streak. ... (Boston Globe, 7/4/09)