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American Exports: Everton draw despite Howard's gaffe
AMSTERDAM — It was a rather trying Saturday for several American exports, with Tim Howard's major blushes saved by Everton bagging a late 1-1 equalizer at Wigan.
With Landon Donovan contributing a decent shift in midfield, the Toffees were able to extend their unbeaten streak against the nearby rival Latics to seven when substitute Victor Anichebe applied the hammerhead to a corner kick seven minutes from time.
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Convey in strange spots in Sporting's preseason opener
TUCSON, Ariz. – For Bobby Convey, Saturday was a doubly odd experience during Sporting Kansas City’s first preseason game at the Kino Sports Complex.
For one, he occupied the spot on the left side of his new team’s three-man front line typically occupied by C.J. Sapong. Secondly, he was lining up against the San Jose Earthquakes, the team with whom he spent the last three seasons.
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Wondolowski already benefiting from Quakes' new faces
TUCSON, Ariz. – The San Jose Earthquakes gave Chris Wondolowski an extra week off from preseason training after his time with the US national team. If there were any worries that his time off would make it harder for him to get used to his new-look team, they were obliterated on Saturday.
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No. 1 draft pick Wenger trains for first time with Impact
MONTREAL – Fans are still unsure as to how their Impact will look on the field during their inaugural season in MLS, but they’ve made one thing clear: They want to see Andrew Wenger.
Around 100 fans made the journey to Centre Sportif Marie-Victorin, in the northern part of the Montreal island, to see the Impact’s No. 1 SuperDraft pick train for the first time with his new teammates on Saturday.
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Wenger suggests he may look to extend Henry's loan
Thierry Henry is making it hard to say goodbye.
After the on-loan striker scored a stoppage-time goal in Arsenal’s 7-1 rout of Blackburn at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, manager Arsène Wenger admitted he may try to extend the Gunners icon’s time back in North London.
Henry is due to return to the New York Red Bulls following Arsenal’s Feb. 15 date at AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League, but Wenger suggested he’ll speak to the MLS club like to keep his fellow Frenchman longer.
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Anibaba knows Chicago will lean on him hard in 2012
Jalil Anibaba never felt uncomfortable during his rookie year with the Chicago Fire.
It didn’t bother him that he started at right back for most of last season, a position that he hadn’t played during four years of college. It didn’t worry him that he found the bench during a game in early August, or that he had to compete with three other center backs before he finally gained a starting nod at his natural position.
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Galaxy crisp in first preseason match, rout LA Blues
CARSON, Calif. — Results don’t mean a whole lot in the preseason, but from the very first moment of their very first game on Friday, the LA Galaxy looked sharp.
The defending MLS Cup champs played the first of their somewhat busy preseason slate and walked away with a rather effortless 7-2 win over local USL Pro side LA Blues at the Home Depot Center.
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Goat Notes: Chivas sparkle in first preseason victory
CARSON, Calif. – Chivas USA bagged their first win of the preseason on Friday morning, defeating local National Premier Soccer League side FC Hasental, 5-0 at the Home Depot Center.
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Sporting helping Collin, three others seek green cards
By the middle of this season, Sporting Kansas City’s unofficial motto could be “International on the pitch, domestic on paper.”
The search for a Designated Player might be off for this transfer window, but the club is taking steps to make sure manager Peter Vermes has international player slots available when the summer window opens.
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Davidson destined to bring balance to 'Caps midfield
Jun Marques Davidson isn’t your typical Major League Soccer defensive midfielder.
While many teams opt for a destroyer, a player who relies on athleticism and power to shut down opponents, Davidson should offer something a little more cultured for the Vancouver Whitecaps.
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