All Even In KC
Fighting for favorable positioning in the Eastern Conference standings, the Chicago Fire and Kansas City Wizards went at it on Sunday afternoon, managing only a 1-1 draw. Wizards defender Michael Harrington gave the Fire a PK in the first half and then scored a goal of his own in the second.
Nino, Nino...Again
An incredible, furious second-half comeback from Liverpool, courtesy of
a brace from Spanish superstar Fernando Torres and a late winner from
Dirk Kuyt, saw ten-man Manchester City relinquish a two-goal lead at
the City of Manchester Stadium and fall 3-2.
Down to Nine
Roma's nightmare start to the season continued with a 1-0 defeat away
to Siena, in which they were reduced to nine men following red cards to
defenders Philippe Mexes and Christian Panucci. Elsewhere in Italy,
Gilardino scored yet again as Fiorentina took all the points at Chievo.
Unstoppable Gladiators
Superlider San Luis came back from a two goal deficit to consolidate their lead at the top of the Torneo Apertura 2008. Also, Tecos reclaimed the first spot of Group Two and the “Clásico de la Pasión” between Pumas and América failed to live up to expectations.
M'gladbach Fires Manager
A little over a month after he joined the German side Borussia Monchengladbach, US International midfielder Michael Bradley is already going through his first coaching change. M'gladbach decided to fire Jos Luhukay on Sunday after losing six of their first seven matches.
Chivas Humble Sorry DC
Continuing their surge up the Western Conference standings, Chivas USA dominated a DC United team that have been struggled through some dark days of late. Coming away with a 3-0 win at RFK stadium, Chivas find themselves only one point behind Houston, who have a game in hand.
Gotta Represent
US international and AS Monaco striker Freddy Adu has admitted the
expectations are high for him -- and the other American in Ligue 1 --
to represent American soccer well. He has also said the French
championship is the fourth best in the world.