D.C. United news and notes
Eddie Johnson was hospitalized late last week with dehydration and high blood pressure, relegating him to a reserve role vs. Red Bulls.
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The FBI is reportedly ‘stepping up’ an investigation into FIFA corruption
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The U.S. law enforcement agency plans to work with chief FIFA investigator Michael Garcia in the probe that could result in charges against FIFA executives, CNN found out.
Does the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations need to take place in Africa? Qatar doesn’t think so
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The Middle Eastern country, which is slated to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, offered to host the tournament after Morocco loses the tournament.
FIFA clears Russia, Qatar bids
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Soccer’s governing body says any World Cup improprieties found were “of very limited scope,” but the investigator in the case disagrees.
Study shows Seattle fans are drinking watered-down beer at Seahawks and Sounders games
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Lesson: Get your brew out of a can or a bottle.
Ex-Bundesliga star Tim Wiese eyes a pro wrestling career ahead of official WWE appearance in Frankfurt
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Once a stealth goalkeeper for Germany’s 2010 World Cup team, Wiese is barely recognizable now with his beefed up physique.
D.C. United news and notes
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Eddie Johnson was hospitalized late last week with dehydration and high blood pressure, relegating him to a reserve role vs. Red Bulls.
Amnesty International says Qatar is ‘still failing’ when it comes to migrant workers and the 2022 FIFA World Cup
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Just a day after Qatar’s sports minister proclaimed the country is doing all it can to reform its labor laws, a leading human rights organization says it’s not good enough.
Viewing guide for Euro and African qualifiers, plus friendlies
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TV and live streams for 51 matches over the next week, including U.S. friendlies against Colombia and Ireland.
Qatar’s sports minister on 2022 FIFA World Cup: ‘God help the country that will host the World Cup after us.’
Qatar’s reputation for luxury will outweigh criticism over how it treats its migrant workers to set a new standard of excellence that will be “almost impossible to beat,” the official said.
Morocco will not host Africa Cup of Nations finals because of Ebola fears
Country’s request to postpone tournament was denied.
MLS playoff power rankings
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Mapping the road to MLS Cup with a look back at conference semifinals, a look ahead to conference finals and a readers’ poll.
Top women’s soccer players to proceed with FIFA ‘turf wars’ lawsuit after Canadian Soccer Association rejects mediation
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Abby Wambach, Nadine Angerer and others have accused FIFA and the CSA of gender discrimination for insisting the women play on artificial turf at the 2015 World Cup.
Everybody hates Neymar’s new haircut
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But is it really worse than the time he frosted his tips during the World Cup?
Is this the worst ending to a soccer match ever? It’s certainly the most confusing.
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A match between two Argentinian teams was sloppy in every way, from its timekeeping, to its go-ahead goal-scoring to the fight that required police intervention at the end.
Local college soccer roundup
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The NCAA will announce the 64-team women’s tournament pairings Monday afternoon, while the area men’s teams are in conference competition.
David Beckham’s son Brooklyn signs with Arsenal
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His brothers are likely to spurn Manchester United and Arsenal, too.
Klinsmann’s roster for Colombia and Ireland friendlies
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The Americans will wrap up the 2014 schedule with a pair of matches at European venues.
Indian Creek, Severn claim titles
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BOYS’ SOCCER | Indian Creek outlasts Mount Carmel to win its first MIAA-C title; Severn tops Gerstell in the MIAA-B final.
U.S. players abroad: roundup
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How Tim Howard, Brad Guzan, Geoff Cameron and the rest of the American foreign legion fared.
D.C. United season ends in victory and defeat
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A 2-1 victory over New York at RFK Stadium is not enough for the Eastern Conference regular season champions.
Chesapeake advances to state final
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BOYS’ SOCCER | The Cougars had luck on their side against Howard, winning despite not playing their best.
Freshmen help River Hill reach final again
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GIRLS’ SOCCER | The Hawks are back in the Maryland 3A final for a third straight year after beating Bel Air, thanks in part to their freshman class; Howard, Calvert also advance.
Eagles do it for Dom; NCS wins
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DCSAA SOCCER | Playing with heavy hearts, Gonzaga tops St. Albans in overtime; Marta Sniezek powers National Cathedral to a second straight championship.
D.C. United wins, but loses
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Because of aggregate goal format, a 2-1 victory is not enough to move into the Eastern Conference finals.
MLS playoffs: D.C. United vs. Red Bulls
United will need to overturn a two-goal deficit after the first leg to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
Whitman girls, boys sweep into 4A finals
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SOCCER | The Whitman girls got past gritting Eleanor Roosevelt and the Vikings boys blanked Bladensburg to advance to their respective state title games.
Can United come back?
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Ahead of its return MLS playoff leg against New York, D.C. can look abroad for recent examples of overcoming two-goal deficits.
Friday kickaround
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Fabian Johnson and Tim Howard in Europa League. Americans abroad. MLS referee assignments. D.C. United call-up. NCAA soccer.
Editor's Choice
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A veteran works through the grind
With more than 1,100 games under Ryan Zimmerman’s big league belt, how does the Nationals star prepare for 162 games in 182 days?
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