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Red Bull New York signed Icelandic midfielder Victor Palsson on Friday.

Modified: 02/10/12 10:51:46 AM

Redknapp flattered by England coach consideration

Harry Redknapp said Friday his focus remains on Tottenham's pursuit of Champions League qualification - until an approach is made for the vacant England coaching job.

Modified: 02/10/12 10:06:40 AM

Capello: No plans to coach in Italy

Fabio Capello plans to relax rather than return to coaching in Italy after blaming a "misunderstanding" for his exit from England job.

Modified: 02/10/12 11:01:35 AM

RSL re-signs four, including Espindola, Grabavoy

Real Salt Lake re-signed four players Thursday, including forward Fabian Espindola and midfielder Ned Grabavoy.

Modified: 02/09/12 05:53:35 PM

Column: Capello gives England excuse to fail again

Their colonial history notwithstanding, the English often like to think of themselves as being good at doing the right thing.

Modified: 02/09/12 03:13:34 PM

Houston acquires Kandji from Colorado

The Houston Dynamo have acquired forward Macoumba Kandji from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for a conditional draft pick.

Modified: 02/09/12 02:58:21 PM

San Jose signs Wondolowski to new contract

The San Jose Earthquakes signed two-time MLS leading scorer Chris Wondolowski to a new deal Thursday, although per league and team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Modified: 02/09/12 02:38:18 PM

World TeamTennis relocates S. California franchise

The Southern California franchise in the World TeamTennis Pro League is getting a new name and home court for the upcoming season.

Modified: 02/09/12 12:48:20 PM

Soccer's Richest Clubs List

The 20 richest soccer clubs based on revenue for the year ending June 30, 2011, as listed by accountancy firm Deloitte in its annual report released Thursday (2010 positions in parentheses):

Modified: 02/08/12 07:33:24 PM

Real Madrid, Barcelona top soccer's rich list

Real Madrid and Barcelona are soccer's biggest moneymakers for the third straight year and look set to top their rivals for the foreseeable future.

Modified: 02/08/12 07:33:26 PM

FA won't rush to replace Capello before Euro 2012

The head of the English Football Association says he will not rush to hire Fabio Capello's successor ahead of this year's European Championship.

Modified: 02/09/12 09:18:23 AM

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Triangle high school athletes honored

Connor Roach of Carrboro and Nick Alan Williams of Sanderson have been selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Boys High School Scholar All-America team.

Modified: 12/20/11 05:41:58 AM

Leesville Road, Ravenscroft athletes earn soccer honors

Crusaders repeat as champs

Green Hope captures 4A title

Turcios' golden goal carries Hornets

RailHawks More

New RailHawks chief knows winning, works on building

There isn't much in Colin Clarke's office besides a coat of beige paint on the cinderblocks. A calendar hangs on the wall; a laptop sits on his desk; a space heater warms the room.

Modified: 01/29/12 10:00:05 PM

RailHawks post 2012 schedule, tourneys

2 more RailHawks join MLS Whitecaps

Duke's Wenger No. 1 pick in MLS SuperDraft

RailHawks' new coach knows them

Clubs More

CASL awarded Top-10 national rankings

For the first time, the Capital Area Soccer League's boys' and girls' programs are both ranked among Soccer America magazine's top 10 youth clubs in the nation.

Modified: 12/23/11 04:03:47 AM

Area girls bring home state titles

Area teams win titles

Triangle teams play near and far over holiday

CASL joins national coaches association

Colleges More

Duke soccer standout making way to Montreal

Anyone worried about former Duke soccer player Andrew Wenger adapting to his new life in Montreal after growing up in a small town just a long free kick from Pennsylvania Dutch country shouldn't be concerned.

Modified: 02/02/12 11:31:18 PM

Tar Heels' Urso selected by Crew

UNC's Speas signs with Columbus

Duke's Church picks up another award

Duke's Wenger No. 1 pick in MLS SuperDraft

Union signs Colombian forward Pajoy

The Philadelphia Union announced on Wednesday that the club has signed Colombian forward Lionard Pajoy.

Modified: 02/08/12 12:04:21 PM

Tottenham manager Redknapp cleared of tax evasion

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was cleared of tax evasion on Wednesday, a 12-0 victory via a British jury that removes a key barrier to his becoming the next coach of England's national team.

Modified: 02/08/12 02:19:33 PM

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Sochi Olympics downhill course gets high marks

Didier Cuche called it "magnificent." Bode Miller was highly critical. Aksel Lund Svindal said the course for the 2014 Sochi Olympics was "what downhill is all about."

Modified: 02/08/12 10:39:51 AM

Juninho, Leonardo return to Galaxy

The Los Angeles Galaxy announced Tuesday that Brazilian duo Juninho and Leonardo will return to the club from Brasileiro side Sao Paulo, as Juninho rejoins the club on a season-long loan and Leonardo signs on a free transfer. Per league and club policy, terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

Modified: 02/07/12 02:24:12 PM

Union: Soccer clubs not paying in Eastern Europe

Meara signs with the Red Bulls

D.C. United signs midfielder Saragosa

Euro Rdp: Man U rallies to tie Chelsea in EPL

Mali, Ghana advance to African Cup semifinals