http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer Coverage of soccer in Philadelphia, Major League Soccer and international soccer from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News and Philly.com. en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 2009-11-23T08:01:00Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=71316832&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091123_MLS_.html SEATTLE - Robbie Russell scored in the seventh round of penalty kicks as underdog Real Salt Lake beat the star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy, 5-4, on penalty kicks last night to earn its first Major League Soccer championship. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT a9378ab495bfbec910d43f32a39977b5 2009-11-23T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=71316957&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091123_MLS_Union_set_to_start_player_selection.html The Union will take their first major step toward assembling a roster for 2010 by selecting 10 players Wednesday in Major League Soccer's expansion draft. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 6a72fc7fc78b444ba91578e043a7c683 2009-11-23T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=71318262&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091123_Gonzaga_leads_Blast_over_Kixx.html BALTIMORE - Lucio Gonzaga scored three goals to help lead the Baltimore Blast to a 19-8 win over the Kixx in a Major Indoor Soccer League game Saturday night at 1st Mariner Arena. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT f6f6a0a7c0a530dae763674c28d271f9 2009-11-23T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=70734517&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091122_Blast_finish_strong_to_top_Kixx__19-8.html BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Blast lived up to their nickname, routing the Kixx, 19-8, in a Major Indoor Soccer League game last night. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 53558a7eac391f9b3d4a898b5b6cd044 2009-11-22T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=70687342&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091121_FIFA_rejects_Ireland_s_bid_for_rematch.html 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. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:24:30 GMT ecbafa3c2d55690cdf165c7ebc50eff8 2009-11-21T13:24:30Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=70350637&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091118_Judge_in_state_soccer_title_game.html 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. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 06959099fa4343487b6707ece40a2841 2009-11-18T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=70169922&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091116_Double_loss_for_Kixx_to_open_season_as_goalie_Pappas_retires.html When the Kixx took the field last night for their season opener against Monterrey in Mexico, they did so without longtime goalkeeper Peter Pappas. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 8b9b3292a0a93d314c63967839acea76 2009-11-16T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=70169462&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091116_Kixx_drop_opener_in_Mexico.html 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. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT e492a58842c6ddb0cd6a8b69aa819aa2 2009-11-16T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=70092632&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091114_Philadelphia_Union_unveil_uniform.html 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. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:31:43 GMT 73f453ae343b23b7cd6194922bd96f74 2009-11-14T14:31:43Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=70092947&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091114_Union_unveils_jersey_rich_with_symbolism.html 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. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 097a10e93e17000dff36ff27b9ecdd01 2009-11-14T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=69944332&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091113_Union_s_new_assistant_embraces_development_role.html 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. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:29:18 GMT f396d15e0087d90f98577f4356ad41ac 2009-11-13T14:29:18Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=69944877&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091113_Kixx_set_for_season-opener_in_Mexico.html 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. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 0f76ad8aa87b6e7515d8dd25e9f1e503 2009-11-13T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=69832452&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091112_Sports_in_Brief__Tyson_detained_in_L_A__incident.html 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. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 62854f11d302ef766c8e4c54e5db94fc 2009-11-12T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=69635997&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091110_A_bit_of_a_reunion_for_new_Union_assistant_Hackworth.html The Philadelphia Union announced yesterday that John Hackworth is the newest addition to its coaching staff. Hackworth will serve as the team's primary assistant coach, in addition to its youth development coordinator. The Union is scheduled to formally introduce Hackworth Thursday at the Wharf at Rivertown on Chester's waterfront. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 46676bf4eb622bcbb90f63ced79e382b 2009-11-10T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=69635632&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091110_Union_hire_assistant_coach.html The Philadelphia Union, the expansion Major League Soccer club set to begin play next year, has hired John Hackworth as coach and youth development coordinator. Hackworth comes to the Union from the United States Men's National Team that recently qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals in South Africa. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT f2eeca83de628caeb156752baa36866c 2009-11-10T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=69354892&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091106_Defender_Morris_staying_with_Kixx.html The Kixx announced a deal to retain veteran defender Pat Morris, who won his second Defender of the Year award last season. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT c3d007d6721ca449b0323762d112690c 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=69354967&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091106_Judge__Wood__K-K_win_soccer_championships.html Nick Morris scored in the 74th minute and gave Father Judge the District 12 Class AAA championship with a 1-0 victory over Washington at Northeast. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 230c627543de34af8f866063f442a6e1 2009-11-06T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=69053137&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091104_Judge_kicks_Ryan_in_title_game.html Nick Morris scored twice and Eric Goldbloom added another score as Father Judge earned the Catholic League boys' soccer championship with a 3-0 win at Archbishop Ryan last night. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT c11cf073eb697e2c5e341e123f31158f 2009-11-04T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=68830457&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091103_Sports_in_Brief__Soccer_star_shot_in_head.html Fernando Cáceres, a player from Argentina's 1994 World Cup team, is near death in Buenos Aires with a bullet in his head after resisting a carjacking. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT f781b5dc88e791ef4f3cfae986321610 2009-11-03T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=317852&44=64889517&32=3796&7=318067&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fsoccer%2F20091020_Lloyd__Olympic_soccer_hero__to_play_in_N_J_.html Carli Lloyd, the Olympic soccer hero and former two-time Inquirer South Jersey player of the year from Delran, is coming home. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:01:00 GMT 69471443253e198d439a07ca16a9cce6 2009-10-20T07:01:00Z