FIFA rejects Ireland's bid for rematch
Associated Press
LONDON - FIFA rejected Ireland's request to replay its World Cup qualifier against France, while Thierry Henry said a rematch would be "the fairest solution" to resolve the furor over his extra-time hand ball that set up the deciding goal.
Judge in state soccer title game
Gavin Whalen came off the Father Judge bench in the second overtime period and scored the game-winning goal, giving the Crusaders a dramatic 2-1 victory over Unionville last night in the semifinals of the PIAA state Class AAA boys' soccer tournament at Harriton.
Double loss for Kixx to open season as goalie Pappas retires
When the Kixx took the field last night for their season opener against Monterrey in Mexico, they did so without longtime goalkeeper Peter Pappas.
Kixx drop opener in Mexico
By the Inquirer Staff
Byron Alvarez scored the game-winner in the third quarter as La Raza beat the Kixx, 15-13, last night in a Major Indoor Soccer League opener at Arena Monterrey in Mexico.
Philadelphia Union unveil uniform
By Jeff Gammage, Inquirer Staff Writer
The Philadelphia Union soccer team will wear a dark blue jersey with gold stripes on the shoulders and a big, vertical gold bar down the chest.
Union unveils jersey rich with symbolism
The vivid imagination of Philadelphia Union supporters regarding the look of their team's uniform was put to rest yesterday as the team unveiled its home jersey.
Philadelphia Union unveils home jersey
By Jonathan Tannenwald
Soft Pretzel Logic: The Union's home jersey is navy blue with a sand-colored stripe down the middle. It's structured in a way that resembles the jersey of famed Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam.
Union's new assistant embraces development role
By Pat Leonard, For The Inquirer
Three days after being hired as the Philadelphia Union's top assistant coach and youth development coordinator, John Hackworth arrived at the MLS expansion franchise's office in Chester yesterday and acted as if he had been there for months.
Kixx set for season-opener in Mexico
A lot of new things are in store for a Kixx team returning many familiar faces.
The 2009-10 season opens Sunday in Monterrey, Mexico, the start of a six-game road swing before the team's inaugural home opener at Temple's Liacouras Center against the Rockford (Ill.) Rampage on Jan. 9.
Sports in Brief: Tyson detained in L.A. incident
Mike Tyson allegedly hit a photographer yesterday at Los Angeles International Airport and was detained on suspicion of battery.
The paparazzo told police that Tyson struck him once, an airport police spokesman said. The photographer fell to the floor and was treated for a cut to his forehead at a hospital.
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