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Bay Area Sports Drive Magazine April-May 2008 issue

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Brazilian Dreams Come True

BASD - April 26, 2009:  With the fold of the Women’s United Soccer Association (WUSA) after the 2003 season, many women soccer players through out the world lost the opportunity to play.....MORE


FC Gold Pride Suffer First Loss to LA Sol

SANTA CLARA, CA – Sunday, April 19, 2009 – FC Gold Pride suffered the team’s first-ever loss and was shut out for the first time in franchise history by Marta and the Los Angeles Sol on Sunday afternoon on the road at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif....MORE


FC Gold Pride Face Marta & LA Sol

BASD (April 16): So far in this short inaugural WPS season Brazilian sensation Marta and her Los Angeles Sol team is a perfect 2-0.....MORE


FC Gold Pride Ties Sky Blue FC

SOMERSET, NJ (April 11, 2009)- The Jersey skies cleared over TD Bank Ballpark before the 7:45 p.m. ET start of FC Gold Pride’s second match of the season and first-ever road game against Sky Blue FC.  The teams battled to a 1-1 tie in front of a crowd of 2,735 on Saturday night.....MORE


Pride Edge Breakers in Home Opener

SANTA CLARA, CA (April 5, 2009) –  For the FC Gold Pride you couldn't of asked for a better season opener.  It was a beautiful sunny day with a crowd of 6,459 on hand at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, CA witnessing their beloved FC Gold Pride taking on the Boston Breakers....MORE


 

Pride Shut out Bay Area All Stars

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 21, 2009) – FC Gold Pride earned a 3-0 victory over the Bay Area Select All-Stars in the team’s final public match before the....MORE


 

Pride Sign Erica & Sinclair

SANTA CLARA, CA- FEBRUARY 26, 2009- FC Gold Pride, Bay Area franchise of Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) announced today, the signing of Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) women’s all-time leading goal scorer, Christine Sinclair and Brazil’s young talent, Erika...... MORE


Pride Sign Osborne & Barnhart

SANTA CLARA, CA (February 26, 2009) – FC Gold Pride continues to solidify its roster, adding two U.S. National Team players today with the announcement that Nicole Barnhart and Leslie Osborne have agreed to terms. ......MORE


 

Pride Sign Formiga

 

SANTA CLARA, CA- January 4, 2009- FC Gold Pride, the Bay Area franchise of Women's Professional Soccer announced today the signing of Brazilian Soccer standout Formiga, to a one-year contract......READ


 

Bay Area WPS Team Goes Brazilian Twice

The Bay Area team of the new Women’s Professional Soccer league doesn’t currently have a name or place to call their home field, but what they do have are committed owners, two outstanding coaches and a roster that looks to do some damage once they start play come April 2009......>MORE 


 

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"Live The Dream"

It takes more than just having a dream to reach a high level of success in life.  Hard work, dedication, sacrifice and even a bit of luck are all key components that can help you reach the highest MORE>

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Sissi - The Queen of Soccer

Many of the greatest soccer players in the world have worn the jersey number 10.  In the history of soccer,  names like Diego Maradona, Pele, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldinho are known worldwide as some of the finest players with a ball at their feet.  Another player...MORE>


MARTA OF BRAZIL :     Marta of BrBrazil's forward Marta is taken down by Sweden's goalkeeper Sofia Lundgrenazil is just pure joy to watch.  Watch her amazing goal against the US in the Women's World Cup:  Photo: AP/PTI ...........CLICK HERE-->YouTube - Brazil Marta Amazing Goal vs USA (World Cup China)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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"Brazilian Soccer Dreams Come True"

 

PHOTOS

Daniel Alves scored late to give Brazil a 1-0 win over South Africa and a place in the Confederations Cup final.

TRECKER: U.S. fans should be disgusted after watching their team capitulate so miserably to the Brazilians.

Clint Dempsey is hoping his Premier League experience will pay dividends in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier.

Despite recent injury struggles, Ronaldinho and Kaka were called up for Brazil's upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Brazil coach Dunga says he will summon new Corinthians star Ronaldo if the striker returns to top form.

Cristiano Ronaldo is confident Manchester United will see off Inter Milan when they meet again in the Champions League.

Pride Celebrate 10th Anniversary of 1999 World Cup Championship

SANTA CLARA, CA *(June 11, 2009) - FC Gold Pride announced today....MORE

St. Louis Selected To Host 2009 All-Star Game

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 25, 2009) – Women’s Professional Soccer today announced that The Anheuser-Busch Soccer Park in Fenton...MORE

Sissi Added to Roster

SANTA CLARA, CA *(June 11, 2009) - FC Gold Pride announced today the addition of Brazilian soccer legend Sisleide Lima Do Amor, most commonly known as Sissi, to the team’s roster....MORE

PRIDE ADDS TWO GAMES TO BROADCAST SCHEDULE

*SANTA CLARA*, CA (May 26, 2009)– In addition to the previously announced, nationally televised WPS Sunday Matches, FC Gold Pride and the Chicago Red Stars announce the addition of two games to the teams’ 2009 broadcasting schedule....MORE

Wilson Out For The Season

SANTA CLARA, CA (MAY 27, 2009)- FC Gold Pride confirmed today that defender Kandace Wilson will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2009 season with a hip injury sustained in Sunday's match against the Los Angeles Sol.......MORE

FC Gold Pride Fall to Sol

SANTA CLARA, CA* (MAY 24, 2009)- A sell-out crowd of 6,280 packed Buck Shaw Stadium on Sunday afternoon to see FC Gold Pride take on the Los Angeles Sol.  The Sol emerged victorious putting away two goals and blanking the Pride.  This was the first time the Pride has been shut out at home.........MORE - Photo Gallery#1   &   Photo Gallery #2

WPS Weekly News

ClickFor the eighth weekend in a row, the Los Angeles Sol maintained their stranglehold on first place in the WPS standings, taking a 1-0 decision over Sky Blue FC on ====>  MORE

FC Gold Pride Game Notes

PHILADELPHIA, PA, (May 18, 2009)  Philadelphia Women's Professional Soccer,(Philadelphia Women's Pro Soccer LLC),  is proud to announce the officialteam name, Philadelphia Independence...MORE

 

FC GOLD PRIDE EARNS FIRST ROAD WIN

May 16,2009- *FC Gold Pride earned the team’s first road win of the season,a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Red Stars on Saturday night at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, IL.....MORE............Game Stats

FC Gold Pride Game Notes

Click Here to see FC Gold Pride Game Notes ====>  NOTES

 


Today's Soccer Updated News

Friday June 26, 2009

Womens Professional Soccer, Earthquakes, MLS & College

Los Angeles Sol's Marta nominated for ESPY Award

Sol edge Athletica, 2-1

Boston Breakers down Washington Freedom, 1-0

Remembering ’99- Nikki Krzysik

Rejuvenated Sanchez back on the field with the Sol

Cox Adds New Chapter to Soccer Career

Kick'n it with the Sol Skills Clinic, June 28th

WPS player Sarah Huffman to host Girls Elite Camp

England striker Eniola Aluko fires Saint Louis above Kelly Smith's Boston

U.S. Olympic gold-medal winner Lindsay Tarpley grateful for support

Women's Soccer League Meets Early Goals

Earthquakes waive Denton and Gray

Quakes to take it easy in bye week

Quakes hold season ticket holder event

Weekly Update- Quakes have bye

Elias Sports Bureau 'Insider's Edge'- June 24

Showdown in Chinatown a rousing win

US sets CONCACAF Gold Cup roster

United's Pontius shining in rookie role

McDonald settling into new role

Galaxy face familiar foe Sunday

Crew dealing with roster changes

Dynamo depth ready for Sunday test

US upset tops list of ESPY nominees

Mexico dazzles in Gold Cup tune-up

Red Bulls have rough time in Canada

 

FIFA and International News

Brazil's Alves makes most of semifinal chance

Late free kick is heartbreak for Bafana Bafana

U.S. gets another shot at Brazil

City leading race for Utd's Tevez

Spain plays down Confed Cup loss to the USA

Real, Man City keen on Inter defender Maicon

Bradley- MLS vital to USMNT's recent success

Chelsea gets mixed news on potential signings

Galliani- Milan turned down 'huge' bid for Pato

Madrid agrees a deal to sign Valencia's Albiol

U.S. to rely on 'backups' for Gold Cup defense

Ousted Spanish stars focused on vacation time

FIFA- Iran must clarify 'players punished' report

Brazilian accuses Lopez of racial slur in Copa

U.S. far from ready for World Cup

Brazil struggles but reaches final

Argentina to move World Cup games-

PHOTOS- Confed Cup semifinals


Friday June 18, 2009

Womens Professional Soccer, Earthquakes, MLS & College

Atlanta Beat Announced as Ninth Team in Women’s Professional Soccer

Rosana's goal lifts Sky Blue FC to victory over the visiting Chicago Red Stars

Breakers, FC Gold Pride tie, 1-1

Atlanta Women’s Professional Soccer Team Names Shawn McGee General Manager

Q&A with the Saint Louis Athletica's Kendall Fletcher

Bleacher Report- WPS Power Rankings - Week 12

Eniola Aluko selected Week 12 WPS Player of the Week

WPS Weekly- June 16, 2009

De Rosario's hat-trick lifts TFC

Spirits high as Chivas head to SuperLiga

NY hosts Seattle in First Kick rematch

Jankauskas tries to catch on with Revs

US needs 'miracle' to advance

Dynamo's Cameron finding the groove

New-look Crew taking shape

Quakes challenged to plug holes

California Clasico resumes in Oakland

Riding high, Crew visit FC Dallas

Surging Dynamo host Real Salt Lake

 

FIFA and International News

U.S. far from ready for World Cup

U.S. falls to defeat against Brazil

Brazil tightens defense in victory

PHOTOS- Confed Cup, Group B

Italian experimentation backfires against Egypt

Man U legend Charlton- Ronaldo's deal 'vulgar'

Reds 'keeper would swap clean sheets for title

Madrid ready to step up hunt for France winger

Brazil thumps U.S. to put semifinals within view

Chelsea target reportedly seeking huge wages

Spain looks for field improvement

Diego Maradona may sue River Plate president

Brazil tightens defense in win

Liverpool manager interested in Nacional star-

Three for one- Bayern offers trio for Blues star

Ex-Brazil star Juninho departs Lyon for Qatar

Agent- Milan's Gattusso to stay at the San Siro

Reds defender flattered by link to Real Madrid

CSL- Gremio gets semifinal spot

 


Saturday June 12, 2009

Womens Professional Soccer, Earthquakes, MLS & College

Breakers, Athletica fighting for third

Sky Blue FC, Los Angeles Sol play to 0-0 tie

Freedom tie Red Stars, 0-0, at RFK Stadium

WPS and U.S. Soccer Federation to Recognize 10th Anniversary of 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup™

The French Connection

WPS Weekly- June 9, 2009

Camille Abily named WPS Player of the Week

Lauletta's League Lowdown- Sol Add Veteran Sanchez to Backline

Weaver scores twice as Dynamo roll

United take first place from Fire

Red Bulls seek three points in Toronto

Rapids working hard during bye week

Flores helping out Chivas defense

Crew's Warzycha ready to battle Preki

History on RSL's side for Saturday

East meets West in Crew-Chivas match

The Commissioner Speaks- June 12

Seattle eager for home cookin'

Dynamo, FCD both put streaks on line

Gros returning to MLS with Union

Fire aim to tighten grip on first place

Five-a-side- Preki's pre-match routine

Confidence building for Earthquakes

FC Dallas ready for El Capitan battle

United prepared for tough challenge

 

FIFA and International News

Portugal coach backs Ronaldo's switch to Real

Superstar urges Hughes to bring Tevez to City

Roma striker shrugs off rumors of United move

City's Elano sets sights on transfer deal to Italy

Alves- City's Robinho a perfect fit for Barcelona

Glazers- SAF will decide how to spend windfall

Celtic, WBA agree compensation for Mowbray

Spain's Fabregas uncertain of Confed Cup start

Emergency repair for Confed Cup opener pitch

Brazil players eager to impress in Confed Cup

Inter manager wants reunion with Blues' Deco

Bafana preparing for clash with unfamiliar Iraq

Spain eyes unbeaten record

Fans put South Africa under pressure

Lyon director expects striker Benzema to stay

Thousands turn out for Brazil practice

Brazilians eager to impress coach

Brazil taking Confeds Cup seriously

PHOTOS- CONMEBOL WCQ, Jun. 6


Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Womens Professional Soccer, Earthquakes, MLS & College

Shannon Boxx selected Week 10 WPS Player of the Week

Vote for May WPS Player of the Month

WPS Weekly- June 2, 2009

WPS Camps going to Oregon

Lauletta's League Lowdown- Introducing Kelly Lindsey

Sol host Red Stars in first WPS midweek match

Ball from first WPS goal goes on display

Sky Blue FC tops the Boston Breakers, 2-1

Washington Freedom defeat FC Gold Pride, 3-1

Weekly Update- Taste of Texas

Glen gives Quakes added value

Victory tastes sweet for Quakes

Chivas USA getting back to work

United's Wallace not revealing loyalties

Ricketts solidifying Galaxy defense

Fire look to defensive depth

Versatility key for Crew

Schwarzenegger joins World Cup Bid team

Davis, Waibel shine with charity efforts

MLS Fantasy Tips- Week 12

Smalls uses soccer to make big impact

 

FIFA and International News

Ferdinand out of England's World Cup qualifier

Villa's midfield star Barry signs with Man City

Real chief 'unaware' of CR deal

Donovan warns U.S. about Ticos

Reds captain eyes new blood

Milan superstar Kaka insists he's happy at club

Gunners stopper Toure calls for squad stability

Villarreal sign up Valverde to replace Pellegrini

Schwarzenegger joins U.S. WC bid committee

One more year- Ballack sticking with Chelsea

Real Madrid presents its new coach Pellegrini

U.S. defender takes action over alleged racism

Liverpool ace Benayoun reveals transfer offers

Changes up for FIFA Congress in the Bahamas

Sweden striker says he's in the form of his life


Monday, May 25, 2009

Womens Professional Soccer, Earthquakes, MLS & College

Goalkeeper Loyden holds Chicago scoreless as Athletica downs Red Stars, 2-0

WPS- Abily, Duan lead Sol over FC Gold Pride

WPS- Sky Blue suspends coach after infighting

WPS- Chicago shut out for third straight game

Washington Freedom defeat Sky Blue FC, 2-1

Line-up changes headline California rematch

Lohman suspension upheld

Seattle will be creative for Open Cup

Davis impresses Kinnear in win

Yallop, Quakes still looking for answers

Crew ready for big week

Fire arrive in LA for big Chivas clash

Rapids try to follow up on Seattle effort

Davis- Red cards abound

Week in Review- Still unbeaten

TFC's Guevara earns Player of the Week

 Iran says U.S. wants to play friendly in Tehran

 

FIFA and International News

Star trio sweating over their fitness for CL final

Benitez counts on Reds duo

Neville gets surprise England recall for qualifier

Wenger set on keeping stars

Mourinho extends Inter Milan contract to 2012

Man U striker Tevez concentrating on CL final

Ex-Blues boss to decide future by the weekend

Barcelona's star duo train ahead of the CL final

Hiddink- Blues need more depth to beat United

Utd star hits back at critics

Les Bleus' Malouda earns recall

Burnley wins playoff final to reach Premiership

Protestant mob kills Catholic man in N. Ireland

FIFA to pick Brazil's cities for 2014 World Cup

Shakhtar UEFA Cup triumph is made in Braz

 


Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Womens Professional Soccer, Earthquakes, MLS & College

Christine Sinclair selected Week 8 WPS Player of the Week

Bleacher Report- WPS Power Rankings - Week 8

Latham, Lohman receive suspensions; DiCicco fined

Breakers vs. Sol August 9th match up to be shown on national television

Interview with Heather Mitts

Megan Rapinoe provides Chicago Red Stars with personality

Injuries mounting for Sounders FC

Hamstring injury sidelines Franklin

United earn 2009 U.S. Open Cup berth

Quakes eager to get back on pitch

Warzycha not planning lineup changes

Real Salt Lake in a goalkeeper crisis

First XI- Badges of honor

Elias Sports Bureau 'Insider's Edge'- May 20

MLS Alums- Can Bradley be a hero-

Bench depth provides spark for Houston

Colaluca happy to be close to home

Injuries test Dallas in draw with Seattle

West notes- FC Dallas transform

East notes- DC works another miracle

Sounders FC leading All-Star voting

 

FIFA and International News

Shakhtar UEFA Cup triumph is made in Brazil

Arsenal's manager dismisses Real Madrid talk

Man U star given CL warning

Real's sports director resigns ahead of election

Man City denies making bid for Barcelona star

Rafa wary of transfer mistakes

Gunners ace set for talks

ITA- Reggina relegated after loss against Lazio

Spurs target Muntari rules out Inter Milan exit

Pompey, England GK insists surgery was vital

Man U star- Achieving double would be special

Kiwi star Nelsen to miss Confederations Cup

Mediocre Monaco leads coach to quit the club

Gunners hitman Eduardo goes under the knife

PL trio won't sue Utd over Hull match selection


Sunday, May 17, 2009

Womens Professional Soccer, Earthquakes, MLS & College

WPS- Bay Area edges Chicago to take victory

Marta's goal lifts Sol over Sky Blue FC, 1-0

Defense is the name of the game

Wambach, McNeill to miss next WPS game

LePeilbet back in form with Breakers

Tiffeny Weimer- It won't happen again

Red Stars CEO Peter Wilt- Twitter

SOL shines bright on a cloudy day

ESUHSD's "Save Our Sports" Fundraiser

Osborne's Jersey Donated to The Soccer Legacy Project

Karen Bardsley- Airplane Entertainment

Late heroics give DC road draw

Chivas ready to regroup after draw

RSL fail to play their game against KC

Wizards control tempo against RSL

Wondolowski nets MLS's 7,000th goal

Revs happy to earn point

Sounders FC let one slip away

Red Bulls enjoy little bit of late luck

United rally for draw with Chivas USA

A tale of two halves for FCD

Dynamo disappointed with draw

Rapids run out of time against Revs

 

FIFA and International News

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Tevez future to be resolved soon

Benitez keen to bolster Reds

Man Utd chief insists star midfielder staying put

Gunners' boss determined to challenge for title

Gerrard confident of Reds' title glory

Barca title celebrations marred by fan violence

Drogba set for Blues future talks

Man City's boss assured of future at Eastlands

SPL- Celtic's draw boosts Rangers' title hopes

Man Utd crowned Prem champions

Inter claims Serie A crown

Real defeat hands Barcelona the La Liga trophy

Struggling Bielefeld sacks coach after big loss

Second half blitz helps Chicago defeat Toronto

 


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