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South Africa, here we come! The U.S. Men’s National team scored three unanswered goals then held on for dear life to eke out a 3-2 win at San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Saturday night and qualify for the 2010 World Cup. Landon Donovan notched a goal and an assist for the U.S., who become the first club to win at Honduras in 2010 World Cup qualifiers. The U.S. also secures its sixth straight appearance at the sport’s signature event. Click here for player ratings.
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Chivas drop Wizards to book playoff spot» A sparkling performance from Sacha Kljestan, with a goal and an assist, led Chivas USA past the Kansas City Wizards and into the playoffs, Saturday night at the Home Depot Center. The win clinches a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs for the fourth consecutive season for the Red and Whites.
WPS News
Red Stars put Cristiane on the auction block»It was a bad day to be Brazilian in WPS yesterday as teams around the league handed seven of their “Girls from Ipanema” their free-agency walking papers. The name on that list that perhaps raised the most eyebrows was the Chicago Red Stars’ Cristiane.
National Teams News
Sundhage calls 18 to camp for Germany friendly» U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Pia Sundhage has named an 18-player roster for the USA’s match against Germany on Oct. 29 at the newly constructed Impuls Arena in Augsburg.
Op-Ed
‘The Damned United’ is good fun, just don’t expect much of a story»Tom Hopper’s The Damned United is a fun British sports drama based on David Pearce’s novel of the same name. Starring Michael Sheen as Clough, the film opens in select U.S. theaters today (it already ran in the U.K. and Ireland). It tells the story of Brian Clough’s tumultuous 44 days in charge of Leeds United in 1974. Or does it?
'Over There' Feed
Ian Joy impresses in Ingolstadt debut» Former Real Salt Lake defender Ian Joy impressed his new coach in his first competitive match for FC Ingolstadt, according to a local (German language) report.
Stoppage Time
Quote of the week: Craig Waibel»“Charity is not the right word when you pit two important teams against each other.”–Houston Dynamo defender Craig Waibel on his team’s match with Mexican club CF Monterrey on Sunday night, Oct. 11.
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