Holden, U.S. top Japan in Olympic opener
The unheralded U.S. men's Olympic soccer team certainly wasn't spectacular, but it definitely did enough to come away with a solid 1-0 win over Japan Thursday morning in their opening group match at the 2008 Olympic Games.
Fire's Pappa demonstrates star chops
Every time midfielder Marco Pappa touched the ball last Saturday against Chivas USA, Fire technical director Frank Klopas smiled. Sitting in the press box at Toyota Park, Klopas looked around to make sure others were seeing what he was seeing.
Barca firepower too much for Bulls
With Ronaldinho at AC Milan and Lionel Messi with Argentina in the Beijing Olympics, Barcelona stepped on the field against the New York Red Bulls Wednesday night without two of the world's greatest attacking players.
Red Bulls value experience gained
The game was ugly at times and the score was lopsided. But how will a 6-2 shellacking affect the Red Bulls' mentality with a pivotal league game on tap on Sunday against D.C. United?
TFC may get Dichio back Saturday
Toronto FC striker Danny Dichio will travel to Colorado with the rest of the Reds squad as he continues his recovery from concussion.
