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World Cup Stadium Horn Blue 29 inches


World Cup Stadium Horn Blue 29 inches


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A very loud stadium horn
No batteries necessary
Use by blowing into small mouthpiece and makes very loud noise
Measures 29½” long x 4½” wide and compacts down to 15¾” long!
The horn of choice for soccer fans in the stadiums in South Africa…

Finger Flick Football Game


Finger Flick Football Game


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Sports Party Favors for all your Guests! Complete any sports party or banquet with the perfect sports party favors. The Finger Flick Football Game makes a great end of the year gift for any football player. Game includes two goal posts, two footballs and two suction cups to stabilize the goal posts. Plastic goal posts. Suction cups attach to any smooth surface. Football favors and gifts are a grea…

Live Wire XLR(F)-TRS(F) Adapter (Standard)


Live Wire XLR(F)-TRS(F) Adapter (Standard)


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Balanced 1/4″ female to XLR female adapter works with balanced or unbalanced cables…..

FC Football Club Soccer Manchester United Heraldry Red T-shirt Tee


FC Football Club Soccer Manchester United Heraldry Red T-shirt Tee



Football Club red t-shirt. Manchester United Heraldry t-shirt. 100% cotton. Officially Licensed. Slim Fit. Runs Small…


Step2 All Star Sports Climber


Step2 All Star Sports Climber


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The Step2 All-Star Sports Climber is designed to keep children active with shooting, passing, climbing and kicking play in one unit. Activities featured include basketball hoop, rock wall, football toss, soccer goal and slide. Kids can keep score with the built-in scorekeeper under the basketball hoop and a junior-sized inflatable football, soccer ball and basketball are included. Rock wall provid…

SKLZ Reaction Ball


SKLZ Reaction Ball


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Gaining the winning edge in sports is often a matter of mastering the basics: quick feet, rapid change of direction, and sharp hand-eye coordination. The reaction ball is a multi-sport tool aimed at developing these basics while also presenting a fun challenge. Pair the reaction ball with agility cones to work on peripheral vision and position awareness. Volley the Reaction ball between two athlet…

Mega Bloks Play 'n Go Table


Mega Bloks Play ‘n Go Table


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With the MEGA Bloks Build’n Go Table, your child will spend hours building unlimited combinations of structures. There is storage for MEGA Bloks inside the table and it folds into a convenient, portable case. Recommended for children over the age of one, the MEGA Bloks Build’n Go Table handy three-in-one feature is the ultimate in convenience for parents. Play ‘N Go Table Ages: 1+ Pieces: …

The Sims 2: FreeTime Expansion Pack


The Sims 2: FreeTime Expansion Pack


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The Sims 2: FreeTime PC…

Backyard Hockey


Backyard Hockey


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Play with the Pros as Kids….Enjoy Real SportsAction!Product InformationNow it’s hockey with a cool new twist!Lace up your skates strap on your helmet and grab your hockey stick becausethe Backyard Kids are teaming up with kid versions of your favorite NationalHockey League stars in Backyard Hockey! Customize your uniform set your lineupsand get ready for three periods of non-stop hockey action! …



 1990s In Ireland


1990s In Ireland


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 1995 in Ireland, 1992 in Ireland, 1997 in Ireland, 1990 in Ireland, 1994 in Ireland, 1999 in Ireland, 1996 in Ireland, 1998 in Ireland, 1991 in Ireland, 1993 in Ireland. Excerpt: Events Arts and literature Sport Gaelic Games The hurling team wins the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship to complete a double for the county.Golf Soccer Group Stage Republic of Ireland 1-1 England Republic of Ireland 0-0 Egypt Republic of Ireland 1-1 Netherlands Republic of Ireland qualify for the knock out stage Knockout stage Republic of Ireland 0-0 (AET 5-4 PEN) Romania Republic of Ireland qualify for the quarter final stage Republic of Ireland 0-1 Italy Republic of Ireland are knocked out at the quarter final stage Births begin{sloppypar item 29 May – Maeve O’Do…

 1996 in the United States: Twa Flight 800


1996 in the United States: Twa Flight 800


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Twa Flight 800, List of American Films of 1996, 1996 Indianapolis 500, United States at the 1996 Summer Olympics, April 1996 Tornado Outbreak Sequence, United States at the 1996 Summer Paralympics, Hurricane Edouard, Valujet Flight 592, Tropical Storm Josephine, North American Blizzard of 1996, Miss Teen Usa 1996, Hurricane Fran, Miss Usa 1996, 1996 Kansas City Wiz Season, Miss Universe 1996, 1996 in the United States, 1996 Concacaf Gold Cup, Hurricane Bertha, 1996 Major League Soccer Season, Weyauwega, Wisconsin Derailment, 1996 U.s. Cup, Late-October 1996 Tornado Outbreak, 50th Tony Awards, 1996 Oakfield Tornado, 1996 United States Figure Skating Championships, Tropical Storm Arthur, San Diego State University Shooting, St. Petersburg, Florida Riot of 1996, Liu Chaoying, Aberdeen Scandal, 1996 Newsweek Champions Cup and the State Farm Evert Cup, Mv Bright Field, 1996 Western North-America Summer Blackouts, United Express Flight 5925, 1996 Lipton Championships, 54th World Science Fiction Convention, Eastwind Airlines Flight 517, 1996 U.s. Open Golf Championship, May 1996 Kentucky Tornado Outbreak, Hetzel Union Building Shooting, 1996 Great American Insurance Atp Championships, Dome Fire, 1996 Mls Cup, China Aerospace International Holdings, Ltd. Hong Kong, Miss America 1997, the Man Who Knew Too Much. Excerpt: The 1996 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the third edition of the Gold Cup , the football (soccer) championship of North America , Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF ).The tournament went back to the United States and California ; the games were hosted by Los Angeles , San Diego , and Anaheim . The format of the tournament changed from 1993: it was expanded to nine teams, separated into three groups of three. The top team in each group, plus the best

 1997 In Ireland


1997 In Ireland


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Eurovision Song Contest 1997, Irish General Election, 1997, Moriarty Tribunal, Irish Presidential Election, 1997, 1997 in Ireland, Seventeenth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland, Number-One Singles of 1997, South African Women’s Cricket Team in Ireland in 1997. Excerpt: Events Arts and literature Sport Gaelic games Golf Snooker Soccer [topsep=0pt, partopsep=0pt, itemsep=0pt, p…

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2003 in South America: 2003 Elections in South America, 2003 in Bolivia, 2003 in Brazil, 2003 in Chile, 2003 in Colombia, 2003 in Ecuador


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 2003 Elections in South America, 2003 in Bolivia, 2003 in Brazil, 2003 in Chile, 2003 in Colombia, 2003 in Ecuador, 2003 in Guyana, 2003 in Paraguay, 2003 in Peru, 2003 in Suriname, 2003 in Uruguay, 2003 Vuelta a Colombia, 2003 in Brazilian Football, 2003 Vuelta Ciclista de Chile, 2003 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, 2003 Brazilian Grand Prix, Brazil at the 2003 Pan American Games, 2003 Clásico Rcn, Copa Mustang I 2003, Peru Cup 2003, Colombia at the 2003 Pan American Games, 2003 in Paraguayan Football, Campeonato Descentralizado 2003, Opération 14 Juillet, 2003 Beach Volleyball World Championships, Beach Soccer World Cup 2003, 2003 Rio de Janeiro Motorcycle Grand Prix, Bush-aznar Memo, Uruguay at the 2003 Pan American Games, 2003 in Ecuadorian Football, Chile at the 2003 Pan American Games, Ecuador at the 2003 Pan American Games, 2003 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol Serie A, Bolivia National Football Team 2003, Miss Perú 2003, Paraguay at the 2003 Pan American Games, Miss Colombia 2003, Peru at the 2003 Pan American Games, 2003 Alcântara Vls Accident, 2003 Copa Sudamericana Finals, 2003 El Nogal Club Bombing, Argentine Legislative Election, 2003, Brazilian Films of 2003, Miss Brasil 2003, 2003 Copa América de Ciclismo, Guyana at the 2003 Pan American Games, 2003 Men’s South American Volleyball Championship, Bolivia at the 2003 Pan American Games, Chile – United States Free Trade Agreement, Reina Sudamericana 2003, Suriname at the 2003 Pan American Games, 2003 Movistar Open, 2003 Brasil Open, Paraguayan General Election, 2003. Excerpt: The 53rd edition of the Vuelta a Colombia was held form June 16 to June 30, 2003. The cycling race took place over fifteen stages (including a prologue) and 2,200 kilometres. Last year’s

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2004 Domestic Football (Soccer) Leagues: 2004 J. League, 2004 Major League Soccer Season, 2004 Allsvenskan, 2004 Campeonato Brasileiro S rie A


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 2004 J. League, 2004 Major League Soccer Season, 2004 Allsvenskan, 2004 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Belarusian Premier League 2004, 2004-05 Primera División, 2004 in Paraguayan Football, 2004 K-League, Campeonato Descentralizado 2004, Russian Premier League 2004, 2004 in Armenian Football, Canadian Professional Soccer League 2004 Season, Copa Mustang Ii 2004, 2004 Campeonato Ecuatoriano de Fútbol Serie A, 2004 Lff Lyga, Chinese Super League 2004, 2004 Meistriliiga, Pakistan Premier League 2004, 2004 Norwegian Premier League, Premier League Malaysia 2004, Toppserien 2004, 2004 Esiliiga, Segunda División Peruana 2004, 2004 Super League Malaysia, Armenian Premier League 2004, Latvian Higher League 2004, 1. Deild Karla 2004, 2004-05 Achaia Fca, Liga Indonesia 2004, Veikkausliiga 2004, 1. Deild 2004, Kyrgyzstan League 2004, S. League 2004, Brunei Premier League 2004. Excerpt: The J. League 2004 season was the 12th season of the J. League. The league fixture began on March 13, 2004 and ended on December 11, 2004. The Suntory Championship 2004 took place on December 5 and December 11, 2004. The first ever J. League Promotion/Relegation Series took place on December 4 and December 12, 2004. none Following sixteen clubs participated in J. League Division 1 during 2004 season. Of these clubs, Albirex Nigata and Sanfrecce Hiroshima were newly promoted from Division 2. In the 2004 season, the league was conducted split-season format, 1st Stage and 2nd Stage. In each stage, sixteen clubs played in a single round-robin format, a total of 15 games per club (per stage). A club received 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss. The club were ranked by points, and tie breakers are, in the following order: A draw would be conducted,

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2005 in Brazil: 2005 Campeonato Brasileiro S rie C, Brazilian Firearms and Ammunition Referendum, 2005, Mensal o Scandal


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, Brazilian Firearms and Ammunition Referendum, 2005, Mensalão Scandal, 2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, 2005 Campeonato Catarinense, 2005 Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup, 2005 Volleyball America’s Cup, 2005 in Brazilian Football, 2005 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, Brazilian Football Match-Fixing Scandal, 2005 Brazilian Grand Prix, Banco Central Burglary at Fortaleza, 81st Saint Silvester Marathon, 2005 Men’s South American Volleyball Championship, 2005 Copa América de Ciclismo, 2005 Grand Prix de Futsal, 2005 Brasil Open, Brazilian Films of 2005, Desafio Internacional Das Estrelas 2005. Excerpt: In 2005, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C was composed of five rounds. In the first one, the 64 teams were divided in 16 groups of 4 teams each. Teams in each group played against each other in home and away games. The two best ranked teams of each group advanced to the second round, where they were paired 2-by-2 and played home and away games. The 32 teams played such rounds until there were just four teams left. The four eventual finalists were put in a single group, and played against each other in home and away games. América (RN) and Remo (PA) were promoted to the Série B, beating Novo Hamburgo (RS) and Ipatinga (MG). The participating teams are sorted by state: Acre Alagoas Amapá Amazonas Bahia Ceará Distrito Federal Espírito Santo Goiás Maranhão Mato Grosso Mato Grosso do Sul Minas Gerais Pará Paraíba Paraná Pernambuco Piauí Rio de Janeiro Rio Grande do Norte Rio Grande do Sul Rondônia Roraima Santa Catarina São Paulo Sergipe Tocantins In bold, the clubs qualified to the next stage.’ In bold, the clubs

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2006 in South Africa: Indian Cricket Team in South Africa in 2006-07, Pakistani Cricket Team in South Africa in 2006-07


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Indian Cricket Team in South Africa in 2006-07, Pakistani Cricket Team in South Africa in 2006-07, New Zealand Cricket Team in South Africa in 2005-06, Australian Cricket Team in South Africa in 2005-06, 2006 in South African Sport, Zimbabwean Cricket Team in South Africa in 2006-07, South African Municipal Election, 2006, South Africa at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, 2006 Table Mountain Fire, 2006 in South Africa, South Africa at the 2006 Winter Olympics, 16th World Economic Forum on Africa, Premier Soccer League 2005-06, Premier Soccer League 2006-07, Bunny Chow, 2006 Cape Town Truck-Train Collision, South Africa at the 2006 Winter Paralympics. Excerpt: The 16th World Economic Forum on Africa: Going for Growth was a World Economic Forum economic summit meeting held in Cape Town , South Africa , from May 31 to June 2, 2006. The summit was attended by some 650 political and business leaders from 39 countries, focusing particularly on rapidly increasing African commodity prices. It also examined issues relating to the promotion of investment , improving world opinion, combating hunger , sustainable development , and offer specific initiatives to address these and other economic issues facing part of or the entire continent. Notable participants Among the prominent participants were: Initiatives In addition to examining the impact of the expanding Chinese and Indian economies on the rise of commodity prices in Africa, the summit addressed several specific economic , developmental , and financial initiatives: See also (online edition) References (URLs online) item 1. From Rhetoric to Action: The African Inv…

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2007 In Canada


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: February 2007 North America Winter Storm, 2007 Fifa U-20 World Cup, 2007 Toronto International Film Festival, Robert Dziekanski Taser Incident, 2007 Canadian Grand Prix, 2007 Tim Hortons Brier, 2007 Reasons of the Supreme Court of Canada, 2007 World Junior a Challenge, January 2007 North American Ice Storm, 95th Grey Cup, 2007 Women’s World Ice Hockey Championships, 2007 Memorial Cup, 2008 World U-17 Hockey Challenge, Juno Awards of 2007, Great Coastal Gale of 2007, 2007 Cfl Season, 2007-2008 Nazko Earthquakes, Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America, Discoveries of Human Feet on British Columbia Beaches, 2007-2009, C. W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute, Canada at the 2007 Pan American Games, Canadian National Challenge Cup 2007, 27th Genie Awards, 2007 Fina Women’s Water Polo World League, 2007 Canada Games, 2007 Western North American Heat Wave, Seven Wonders of Canada, Charkaoui V. Canada, Dutch Cricket Team in Canada in 2007, 2007 Women’s Norceca Volleyball Championship, United Soccer Leagues 2007, 2007 in Canadian Music, Veterans’ Bill of Rights, 2007 Governor General’s Awards, Canada at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics, R. V. Bryan, 2007 Polaris Music Prize, 2007 Pan Am Badminton Championships, Toronto Film Critics Association Awards 2007, Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards 2007, 2007 Open Canada Cup, Canada V. Hislop. Excerpt: Maximum snowfall or ice accretion The February 2007 North America Winter Storm (otherwise referred to as the Valentine’s Day Blizzard or Valentine’s Day Storm) was a massive winter storm that affected most of the eastern half of North America, starting on February 12, 2007 and peaking on Valentine’s Day, February 14. The storm produced heavy snowfalls across the midwestern United States f… More:

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2008 Asian Beach Games


$21.51


Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Beach Volleyball at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Surfing at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Bodybuilding at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Sailing at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Paragliding at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Woodball at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Beach Sepaktakraw at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Beach Handball at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Beach Wrestling at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Pencak Silat at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Dragon Boat at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Beach Kabaddi at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Marathon Swimming at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Beach Soccer at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, 3-On-3 Basketball at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Triathlon at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Jet Ski at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Beach Water Polo at the 2008 Asian Beach Games. Excerpt: Beach basketball at the 2008 Asian Beach Games were held from 2426 October 2008 in Bali , Indonesia .Medal summary Medal table Medalists Results Men Preliminaries Group A Group B begin{sloppypar …

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2008 Major League Soccer Season


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 2008 Toronto Fc Season, 2008 Kansas City Wizards Season, 2008 Houston Dynamo Season, 2008 New York Red Bulls Season, 2008 Chicago Fire Season, Mls All-Star 2008, 2008 Mls Expansion Draft, 2008 Mls Superdraft, 2008 Mls Supplemental Draft, Mls Reserve Division 2008, 2008 Mls Cup. Excerpt: The 2008 MLS season was the second season in Toronto FC’s existence. The club’s season began on March 29, 2008 in an away game against Columbus Crew, which resulted in a 2-0 loss. The club’s first goal of the season was scored by Maurice Edu on April 5, 2008 in a 4-1 loss against D.C. United. Source: BMO Field article on April 9, 2008 As of October 26, 2008. Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Competitive matches only. Numbers in brackets indicate number of games started.Updated to games played October 26, 2008. Player is no longer with teamLeft club at start of the season but later rejoined under a new contractGA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; CS = Clean sheets Updated to games played October 26, 2008. Carolina Challenge Cup Last updated: October 30, 2008Source: 2008 Major League Soccer seasonPld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference…

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2008 in Multi-Sport Events: Uaap Season 71


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Uaap Season 71, Uaap Season 70, 2008 Summer Paralympics, Ncaa Season 84, 2008 Asian Beach Games, Ncaa Season 83, Winter X Games Xii, 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games, 2008 World Interuniversity Games, 2008 Asean Paragames, Indonesia at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, Thailand at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, 2008 Arctic Winter Games, Philippines at the 2008 Asian Beach Games, 2008 Thailand National Games, Singapore at the 2008 Asian Beach Games. Excerpt: Approximately 2,000 athletes, coaches, team staff and officials participated in the 2008 Arctic Winter Games in Yellowknife , Northwest Territories in Canada , celebrating the 20th event. The 2008 games took place from March 9 through March 15. Events were held in and around the city of Yellowknife. This was the fourth time Yellowknife had hosted the games, and the fifth time overall in the Northwest Territories.Participants The 2010 Games will be held in Grande Prairie, Alberta .Events Competition was held in alpine skiing , badminton , basketball , biathlon , cross-country skiing , curling , Dene games (see Dene ), dog mushing , figure skating , gymnastics , ice hockey , indoor soccer , Inuit Games (see Inuit ), short track speed skating , snowboarding , snowshoe biathlon, snowshoeing (see Snowshoe ), speed skating , table tennis , volleyball , and wrestling .Medal tally (Unofficially listed with number of gold medals taking priority followed by silvers.)Websites (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at The 4th ASEAN ParaGames is a biannual multi-sport event held after every Southeast Asian Games for athletes with physical disabilities from the ASEAN member nations, which include Thailand , Brunei , Cambodia , Indonesia , Laos , Malaysia , Myanmar , the Philippines , Singapore , Timor Leste and Vietnam . The

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2009 In The United Arab Emirates


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 2009 Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup, 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2009-10 Uae Premier League, 2009 Fifa Club World Cup, 2009-10 Abu Dhabi 1st Gp2 Asia Round, 2009 Asian Men’s Club Volleyball Championship, 2009 Dubai Sevens, 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens, 2009 Fifa Beach Soccer World Cup Qualification, Australian Cricket Team Against Pakistan in Uae in 2009, 2008-09 Etisalat Emirates Cup, Uae Premier League 2008-09, 2009 Concacaf Beach Soccer Championship, 2009 Conmebol Beach Soccer Championship, 2009-10 Etisalat Emirates Cup, New Zealand Cricket Team Against Pakistan in Uae in 2009-10, Azza Transport Flight 2241, England Cricket Team Against Pakistan in Uae in 2009-10, United Arab Emirates at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics, United Arab Emirates at the 2009 Asian Indoor Games. Excerpt: The 2009 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship was a qualifying tournament held during June 17 21, 2009 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico that determined which two participants will represent the CONCACAF region at the 2009 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. . It was originally scheduled to be between April 29 and May 3, 2009, however, Shortly before the tournament started, it was announced that it would be postponed indefinitely due to the growing concerns of the 2009 swine flu outbreak in the country. Participating Teams North American Zone :Central American Zone :Caribbean Zone :Format The six nation tournament consisted of two three-team groups. The teams played each other once in their group during the group stage, meaning each team played two games during the group stage. The top two teams in each group advanced to the semifinals. The semifinal winners qualified for the 2009 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and contest the CONCACAF title .Group Stage Group A Team: Pld: W:

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Acclaim Entertainment Games


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, Mortal Kombat Ii, Mortal Kombat, Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, Shadow Man, Fur Fighters, World Championship Rugby, Time Commando, Wwf Attitude, Juiced, Wwf Raw, D, Turok: Rage Wars, the Simpsons: Bart Vs. the Space Mutants, Turok: Evolution, Burnout, Wwf War Zone, Demolition Man, Aggressive Inline, Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage, Spider-Man/x-Men: Arcade’s Revenge, Vexx, Burnout 2: Point of Impact, Scooby-Doo Mystery, Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion, Virtual Bart, Bmx Xxx, Legends of Wrestling Ii, Showdown: Legends of Wrestling, All-Star Baseball, Re-Volt, Venom/spider-Man: Separation Anxiety, Nfl Quarterback Club ’98, Rc Revenge, No One Can Stop Mr. Domino!, Spider-Man: Return of the Sinister Six, Atv Quad Power Racing, Legends of Wrestling, Mary-Kate and Ashley: Sweet 16, 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker, Nba Jam 2000, Machines, the Simpsons: Bart Vs. the Juggernauts, Alias, Knight Rider, Wwf in Your House, the Simpsons: Bart Vs. the World, Dragon: the Bruce Lee Story, Trickstyle, Spider-Man: the Animated Series, Constructor, Champions World Class Soccer, Legends of Wrestling, Bart Simpson’s Escape From Camp Deadly, Sx Superstar, Space Jam, Frank Thomas’ Big Hurt Baseball, Porky Pig’s Haunted Holiday, Iggy’s Reckin’ Balls, Turok: Battle of the Bionosaurs, Nba Jam Extreme, Nhl Breakaway ’98, Itchy

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Acorn Archimedes Games


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Quake, Wolfenstein 3d, Lemmings, Simcity, Populous, Zool, Simon the Sorcerer, Descent, Simcity 2000, Elite, the Crystal Maze, Repton, the Last Ninja, Cannon Fodder, Descent Ii, Flashback, Lemmings 2: the Tribes, Sensible Soccer, Lotus, Speedball, the Last Ninja, Zarch, 3d Construction Kit, Chuck Rock, Xenon 2 Megablast, Battle Chess, Pipe Mania, Star Fighter, Abuse, Paradroid, Nebulus, Gods, Twinworld, Syndicate, the Chaos Engine, Hostages, Pac-Mania, Xor, James Pond, E-Type, Magic Pockets, Oh No! More Lemmings, the Pawn, Provocator, the Guild of Thieves, Ravenskull, Diggers, Corruption, Jinxter, Wonderland, Spheres of Chaos, Super Foul Egg, Fish!, Apocalypse, Top Banana, Ankh: the Tales of Mystery. Excerpt: 3D Construction Kit 3D Construction Kit (US , Canada

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Albany Capitals Players: Paul Mariner, John Harkes, Chico Borja, Elvis Comrie, Scoop Stanisic, Arnie Mausser, Jimmy McGeough, JR.


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Paul Mariner, John Harkes, Chico Borja, Elvis Comrie, Scoop Stanisic, Arnie Mausser, Jimmy Mcgeough, Jr., Pedro Debrito, Ted Gillen, Brian Bliss, John Diffley, Sadri Gjonbalaj, Mike Windischmann, Mike Masters, Scott Cannon, John Garvey, Lee Tschantret, Carl Rees, Jorge Acosta, Zoran Savic, Dave Smyth, Bobby Cumming, Shaun Elliott, Ross Irwin. Excerpt: Arnie Mausser Arnold “Arnie” Mausser (born February 28, 1954 in Brooklyn , New York ) is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who played with 8 different NASL teams from 1975-1984. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame . Mausser may be considered one of the finest goalkeepers the United States has ever produced. He is known as the trailblazer for future US goalkeepers such as Kasey Keller , Tim Howard , and Brad Friedel . He was a big man (standing 6′ 5″) who threw with his right hand, but kicked with his left foot. Early life Growing up in Brooklyn , New York , with two younger brothers, he played numerous sports, his favorite being basketball . However, in the eighth grade, he began playing goalkeeper because of his size. As he got older, he trained with numerous local teams, eventually catching the eye of the coach of the Rhode Island Oceaneers of the American Soccer League (ASL). He signed with the team in 1974 and played a single season before moving to the NASL. Club career In 1975, Mausser joined the Hartford Bicentennials of the North American Soccer League (NASL). He remained with the team for only a single season before moving to the Tampa Bay Rowdies (1975 1993) for the 1976 season. His excellent play with the Rowdies (6 shutouts and 28 goals scored against him in 24 games) led to his selection as a first team NASL All Star. Despite his success with the Rowdies, the Tampa Bay coach Eddie Firmani

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American Football Venues in Colorado: Invesco Field at Mile High, Folsom Field, Brooks Field, Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Invesco Field at Mile High, Folsom Field, Brooks Field, Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium, Colorado Field, Nottingham Field, Washburn Field. Excerpt: Invesco Field at Mile High – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Many fans opposed a corporate name and wished to retain the previous venue’s name, “Mile High Stadium.” The Denver Post initially refused to use the Invesco label and referred to it as Mile High for several years before changing their policy and adding INVESCO to articles. Invesco Field at Mile High is used primarily for football games. It is the home field for Denver’s National Football League team, the Denver Broncos. The stadium also hosts the city’s Major League Lacrosse team, the Denver Outlaws. In college football it has hosted the rivalry game between the Colorado State University Rams and the University of Colorado at Boulder Buffaloes. It is also used for the CHSAA class 4A and 5A Colorado high school football state championship games, and has been used for the CBMA Marching Band Finals. Invesco Field at Mile High is also used for concerts and other events. It was the former home of the city’s Major League Soccer franchise, the Colorado Rapids. Invesco Field at Mile High marks the completion of a sixyear sporting venue upgrade program in Denver, including Coors Field and the Pepsi Center. As with the other venues, the stadium was constructed to be easily accessible. It sits along Interstate 25 near the Colfax Avenue and 17th Avenue exits. It is also bordered by Federal Boulevard, a major Denver thoroughfare, on the west side. A dedicated light rail station also serves the stadium. The stadium is located in the Sun Valley neighborhood. The field at Invesco Field at Mile High.A home game tradition (carried over from the ori… More:

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American Indoor Soccer League


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: American Indoor Soccer League Coaches, American Indoor Soccer League Players, American Indoor Soccer League Teams, Cincinnati Excite Players, Rockford Thunder Players, Aleksey Korol, Connally Edozien, Rockford Rampage, Terry Nicholl, Massachusetts Twisters, Jim Adams, Waukegan Lightning, New York Hampton Surf, Tulsa Revolution, Memphis Mojo, New Mexico Storm, Academica Fc, 2007-08 Aisl Season, Northern Illinois Rebels. Excerpt: The 2007/2008 American Indoor Soccer League is the fifth season for the league. The season kick-offed on November 3, 2007 with the Rockford Rampage traveling to taking on the Cincinnati Excite , and the Massachusetts Twisters traveling to Waukegan, Illinois to face the expansion Northern Illinois Rebels . The league ended on March 15, 2008 with the AISL Championship.All teams will played fourteen games (with two separate weeks off. This is excluding the Tulsa Revolution who will only played four home and four away games (which kept them out of eligibility for the AISL playoffs).The league folded after this season.Current standings Place: Team: Record: Points Final Stats Stat: Single Player Websites (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at American Indoor Soccer League The American Indoor Soccer League was a semi-professional indoor soccer league founded in 2003 and for now folded in 2008.History Founded in 2002, the AISL’s headquarters are based in West Springfield, Massachusetts , but the media relations office is based out of Cleveland , Ohio . The league currently has five teams actively playing. The 2005-06 season started with promise, starting with 6 teams, but the New Mexico Storm and Detroit-Windsor Border Stars decided not to play in the AISL just before the season got under way. In 2006, the league

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Anaheim Splash Players: Jim Gabarra, Sean Bowers, Bernie Lilavois, Dale Ervine, Denis Hamlett, Ralph Black, Terry Rowe, Thor Lee, Rich Ryerson


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Jim Gabarra, Sean Bowers, Bernie Lilavois, Dale Ervine, Denis Hamlett, Ralph Black, Terry Rowe, Thor Lee, Rich Ryerson, Sam George, Anthony Farace, Ken Hesse, Andy Strouse, John O’brien. Excerpt: Senior club appearances and goalscounted for the domestic league only.* Appearances (Goals) Jim Gabarra is a retired American soccer forward who currently coaches the Washington Freedom women’s soccer team. He played professionally in the American Soccer League, United Soccer League, American Indoor Soccer Association and Major Indoor Soccer League and Western Soccer Alliance. A native of Key West, Florida, Gabarra attended Connecticut College where he played soccer from 1978 to 1981. In 1989, Connecticut College inducted Gabarra into its Athletic Hall of Fame. After finishing college in the spring of 1982, Gabarra was signed by the Detroit Express of the American Soccer League (ASL). The Express won the ASL championship that season, defeating the Oklahoma City Slickers two games to one to take the title. However, both the Express and the ASL barely made it through the 1983 season before they both folded. Gabarra spent most of his time with the Express on the substitutes bench. In 1984, the United Soccer League (USL) attempted to replace the ASL as the de-facto U.S. second division. Gabarra moved to the USL where he joined the New York Nationals. The USL fared little better than the ASL and the Nationals folded at the end of the season. The league itself collapsed during its second season, but by that time Gabarra was establishing himself as an indoor star. In 1984, the Louisville Thunder of the newly established American Indoor Soccer Association (AISA) signed Gabarra. With the move to indoor soccer, Gabarra found his niche. That year he led the… More:

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Argentine Canadians: Mauro Biello, Hector Leonardo Marinaro, Pablo Rodr guez, Sergio Marchi, Victor Gallo, Alex House, Federico Hidalgo


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Mauro Biello, Hector Leonardo Marinaro, Pablo Rodríguez, Sergio Marchi, Victor Gallo, Alex House, Federico Hidalgo, Dan Biocchi. Excerpt: Appearances (Goals). National team caps and goals correct as of 13 May 2009Mauro Biello (born August 8, 1972 in Montreal, Quebec) is a retired Canadian soccer player. He spent the majority of his soccer career in the Canadian and American lower division, playing for teams such as Montreal Supra and the Rochester Raging Rhinos; he spent a total of 16 seasons with Montreal Impact, for whom he is the all-time statistical leader in goals and appearances, with over 80 goals and over 300 games for the team. Biello also played several seasons of professional indoor soccer, and was capped four times by the Canada men’s national soccer team, prior to his retirement. Biello announced his retirement from competitive soccer on November 19, 2009. Biello attended St. Monica’s Elementary School and Marymount Academy, and played college soccer at Vanier College and Concordia University. Biello began his professional soccer career in 1992 when he was drafted by the Montreal Supra. A year later, the team folded and Biello signed with the newly formed expansion team, the Montreal Impact of the American Professional Soccer League. Biello helped the Impact capture the League Championship for the first time in 1994, but Biello played a small part in capturing the Championship. In 1997, Biello helped the Impact win the regular-season title by scoring 8 goals and recording 10 assists. He was awarded the Giuseppe-Saputo Trophy as the Impact’s Team MVP. In addition to playing for Montreal during the outdoor season, Biello also spent two seasons, 19951997, with the Buffalo Blizzard in the National Professional Soccer League. In 19… More:

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Association Football Equipment


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Football, Kit, Goal, Nike Mercurial Vapor, Adidas Predator, Association Football Ball, Football Boot, Adidas Teamgeist, Goal-Line Technology, Adidas F50, Association Football Headgear, Atlanta Agreement, Desso Grassmaster, Adidas Samba, Shin Guard, Adidas Jabulani, Adidas Finale, Mitre Revolve, Adidas Questra, Fifa Approved, Nike Total 90, Adidas Telstar, Concave Football Boot, Adidas Roteiro, Adidas Fevernova, Adidas Copa Mundial, Adidas Tango, Chip-Enabled Soccer Ball, Adidas Pelias, Adidas Tricolore, Nike Tiempo, Adidas Etrusco Unico, Adidas Azteca, Adidas Tango España. Excerpt: Adidas Azteca Azteca Mexico by Adidas was the official match ball of 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. It was also the first fully synthetic FIFA World Cup ball. The elaborately decorated design was inspired by the hosting nation s native Aztec architecture and murals. Websites (URLs online) Preceded by Tango España : Official World Cup Ball 1986: Succeeded by Etrusco Unico A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at The Copa Mundial (Spanish for World Cup ) soccer shoe was released in 1979, but designed for the 1982 FIFA World Cup games. Going through very slight changes since then, the Copa is made of a 100 % kangaroo leather upper for maximum ball control. The thin leather also forms to the foot and is easy to break in. In 2007, Adidas put out a 25th anniversary package for the Copa. This limited-edition package included a specialized box along with wooden shoe trees , leather polish, a key chain, and a special cloth. The boot was also slightly varied with the “Copa Mundial” written on the side of it in a gold letters. With the release of the 25th anniversary package Copa Mundial jackets, shirts and other apparel were also released. Variations to the boot include the Adidas

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Atlanta Beat (Wps) Players: Allison Whitworth, Brett Maron, Sara Larsson, Amanda Cinalli, Sharolta Nonen, Leigh Ann Robinson, Noelle Keselica


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Allison Whitworth, Brett Maron, Sara Larsson, Amanda Cinalli, Sharolta Nonen, Leigh Ann Robinson, Noelle Keselica, Ramona Bachmann, Shelley Thompson, Katie Larkin. Excerpt: Appearances (Goals). National team caps and goals correct as of 05:09, 30 October 2009 (UTC)Allison Leigh Whitworth (born 11 December 1985, in Birmingham, Alabama) is an American football goalkeeper who currently plays for Atlanta Beat of Women’s Professional Soccer. Whitworth played the 2009 Women’s Professional Soccer season with FC Gold Pride after being drafted in the 8th round of the 2009 WPS Draft. She was second string to United States Women’s National Team player Nicole Barnhart, but did manage to appear in 4 games (all starts). She allowed 5 goals and kept one clean sheet. Whitworth was traded to Atlanta Beat on 29 October 2009 for draft picks. She was the first person to be traded in FC Gold Pride’s history. … More: http://booksllc.net/?id=23223645

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Australian Expatriates in the Netherlands: Brett Emerton, Jason Culina, Aurelio Vidmar, Alex Brosque, Joey Didulica, Brett Holman


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Brett Emerton, Jason Culina, Aurelio Vidmar, Alex Brosque, Joey Didulica, Brett Holman, David Mitchell, Zenon Caravella, Don Hany, Mike Petersen. Excerpt: Alex Brosque (born 12 October 1983 in Sydney , Australia ) is an Australian football (soccer) player who currently plays for Sydney FC in the A-League competition. Club career In 2001 Brosque, aged 18, began his career playing for Marconi Stallions in the now defunct National Soccer League . In three seasons at the club he made over 50 appearances and was considered one of Australia’s best prospects having been voted NSL Under-21 Player of the Year for consecutive seasons in 2003 and 2004. His form at club and international level attracted international attention, and after the conclusion of the 04-05 NSL season Brosque signed for Dutch club Feyenoord Rotterdam . He was immediately loaned out to Belgian club Westerlo where he struggled due to an ankle injury, making only sixteen appearances and scoring two goals. Queensland Roar With the creation of the new A-League Brosque returned to Australia, signing for Queensland Roar . Brosque, along with his team, struggled in front of goal for much of the 05-06 season (at one point Queensland led the league in total shots but was second last in goals scored ) before scoring four times in the last three games of the season to nearly take his team to the A-League semi finals . Brosque won the inaugural Reebok Golden Boot along with Stewart Petrie , Archie Thompson and Bobby Despotovski with 8 goals. Sydney FC Alex Brosque playing for Sydney FC On 11 February 2006 Alex Brosque announced his move to then champions Sydney FC . He joined the club for the A-League 2006-07 season on a three year contract. Brosque played his first game for Sydney against his former club Queensland

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Australians of Macedonian Descent: Macedonian Australian, Robert Stambolziev, Mile Sterjovski, Sa a Ognenovski, Ben Kantarovski, Billy Celeski


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Macedonian Australian, Robert Stambolziev, Mile Sterjovski, Saša Ognenovski, Ben Kantarovski, Billy Celeski, Sasho Petrovski, Žarko Odžakov, Nick Malceski, Spase Dilevski, Len Pascoe, Daniel Vasilevski, John Markovski, Ivan Necevski, Vlado Bozinovski, Steven Bozinovski, Jason Naidovski, Bobi Andonov, Naum Sekulovski, Goran Lozanovski, Bill Neskovski, Toni MatiÄ?evski, Peter Cvetanovski, Chris Joannou, David Micevski, Tony Naumovski, Alex Marcou, Robbie Mileski, Zoran Petrevski, Sash Becvinovski. Excerpt: Personal information St Kilda (1987-88) Total – 158 Games, 165 Goals item ¹ Statistics to end of 1988 season item Career highlights item Alex Marcou (born 6 July 1958) is a former Australian rules footballer and is of ethnic Macedonian origin . Alex played with Carlton and St Kilda in the VFL during the 1980s . He is a member of the Carlton Hall of Fame and represented Victoria at interstate football on three occasions. Marcou made his VFL debut for Carlton at the age of 19 in 1979, kicking 34 goals and finishing the year a premiership player. He was a rover and played in premiership winning sides again in 1981 and 1982. In 1987 he transferred to St Kilda and played there for two years before retiring. References (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Ben Kantarovski (Macedonian : ) (born 20 January 1992 in Newcastle , Australia ) is an Australian football (soccer) player currently playing for the Newcastle Jets . Club career Kantarovski was signed to a four year contract by the Newcastle Jets in January 2008 while attending Lambton High School at only 15 years of age, making him the youngest player in A-League history to sign a full-time A-League contract, and one of the youngest players in world football

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Australians of Slovene Descent: Aurelio Vidmar, Damian Mori, Tony Vidmar, Tanya Plibersek, Slovene Australian, Brad Eve, Mark Oman


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Aurelio Vidmar, Damian Mori, Tony Vidmar, Tanya Plibersek, Slovene Australian, Brad Eve, Mark Oman, Robert JakofÄ?iÄ?. Excerpt: Appearances (Goals). National team caps and goals correct as of 17:30, 20 January 2010 (UTC)Aurelio Vidmar (born 3 February 1967 in Adelaide) is an Australian football (soccer) player and former captain of the Australian national team. He currently coaches A-league club Adelaide United. He is the older brother of Tony Vidmar, also an Adelaide coach. Aurelio started his professional career with local Adelaide team Adelaide City before moving to Europe in the mid 1990′s to Belgium, where he was the league’s top scorer in the 1994-95 season. He also played in Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands and in Japan before returning to Australia in 1999 to rejoin City. Vidmar signed with Adelaide United when they took Adelaide City’s spot in the National Soccer League and was awarded the captaincy by then coach John Kosmina. Despite plans to play in the inaugural A-League season he retired in 2005 bringing an end to a 20 year playing career in which time he played 517 games scoring 127 goals. Vidmar was a member of the Socceroos team for 12 years and was a member of three unsuccessful FIFA World Cup qualification campaigns. He played and scored against Diego Maradona’s Argentina in Australia’s final qualifying ties in 1993, he played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against Iran in 1997 when a 2-0 lead slipped from Australia’s grasp. Aurelio sometimes captained the national team between 1995 and 2001 when he retired for international competition accumulating 44 caps and scoring 17 goals. After his retirement in 2005 he took up a role of assistant coach working under Kosmina, he was appointed as head coach on May 2, 2007. The 2007-20… More:

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Bakersfield Brigade Players: Eric Wynalda


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Senior club appearances and goalscounted for the domestic league only.* Appearances (Goals) Eric Boswell Wynalda (born June 9, 1969 in Fullerton, California) is a retired American soccer player and current sports broadcaster. He is the co-host of Fox Football Fone-In on Fox Soccer Channel. Wynalda scored the first goal ever in Major League Soccer in 1996 and was the all-time leading goalscorer for the United States national team until 2008. He was elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2004. Wynalda, of Dutch ancestry, grew up in Westlake Village, California. As a child his team (the Westlake Wolves, with Eric’s father Dave as the head coach) won the state championship in AYSO soccer as Wynalda scored more goals than the entire division his team played in, combined (56 goals in 16 games). He later attended Westlake High School and was a three time All State selection with the school’s boys soccer team and a youth club team mate of fellow national team player Cobi Jones. He attended San Diego State University from 1987 to 1989 where he played for the Aztecs men’s soccer team, scoring 34 goals and assisting on 25 others during his three seasons. His freshman year, SDSU went to the NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship game where it lost to the Bruce Murray led Clemson Tigers. While at SDSU, he also played two seasons with the local semi-pro San Diego Nomads of the Western Soccer Alliance. In 1988, he played a single game and in 1989, he played 5 games with the Nomads. Leading up to the 1990 FIFA World Cup, Wynalda signed a contract with the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF). After the World Cup, Wynalda signed as an on loan player from USSF with the San Francisco Bay Blackhawks of the American Professional Soccer League. During his nearly three s… More:

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Baltimore Bays (Nasl) Players


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Senior club appearances and goalscounted for the domestic league only.* Appearances (Goals) Gordon Bradley (November 23, 1933 April 29, 2008) was an English-American football (soccer) midfielder born and raised on Wearside who played several seasons with lower division English clubs before moving to play in Canada at the age of 30. During the Canadian off-season, he played and coached in the U.S. based German American Soccer League. In 1971, he became a player and head coach for the New York Cosmos. In addition to coaching the Cosmos, he has coached the U.S. national team and at the collegiate and high school levels. Bradley also earned one cap with the U.S. national team in 1973. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. He spent his last years out of the public eye, suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and spending his last month in a full-care facility in Manassas, Va. Bradley grew up in Sunderland, England where he turned professional with the local Sunderland club at age sixteen. However, his career nearly ended just as it was beginning. During a training session, he shattered his right kneecap kicking a ball and it took over two years before he was fit to play again. In 1950, English conscription laws forced Bradley to choose between working in the government coal mines or entering the military when he turned nineteen. Bradley chose to work in the coal mines at Easington Colliery. In addition to working in the mine, Bradley continued to play football. While he began his career as a forward with Sunderland, the injury slowed Bradley and he moved into defense. Bradley signed with Bradford Park Avenue in 1955 then in 1957, he moved to Carlisle United where he eventually played 130 games, scoring 3 goals. In 1963, Bradley receive… More:

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Baltimore Bays (Usisl) Players: Billy Ronson, Scoop Stanisic, Mark Mettrick, Troy Snyder, Jim Cherneski, Todd Hicks, Denison Cabral


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: William “Billy” Ronson (born 22 January, 1957 in Fleetwood, Lancashire) is a retired English footballer who spent twelve seasons in the English leagues, one in the North American Soccer League, six in the Major Indoor Soccer League and another seven years in a variety of lower division indoor and outdoor leagues in the United States. He also coached at the collegiate and professional levels. Ronson, the son of Fleetwood stalwart Percy Ronson, began his career at Blackpool, making his debut in March 1975 against Nottingham Forest. He originally struggled to break into the side but eventually managed to establish himself in the first team. In 1978, he went on loan to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League. He was unable to prevent the club’s relegation during the 197778 season and spent one more year at the club before joining Cardiff City for a fee of £130,000, a club record at the time. He missed very few games in his two years at Ninian Park before growing disenchanted with the club’s lack of progress and leaving to join Wrexham. His only season at Wrexham ended in relegation, and he left to join Barnsley. He became popular at the Yorkshire club before falling out with manager Allan Clarke and being loaned to Birmingham City before being released and returning to Blackpool on non-contract terms. He moved to America in 1986 to join the Baltimore Blast of the Major Indoor Soccer League. He remained with the Blast for six seasons. The Blast collapsed at the end of the 1991-1992 season. In February 2009, the reconstituted Blast inducted Ronson into the team’s Hall of Fame. In June 1992, he signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the American Professional Soccer League. In 1994, he joined the Baltimore Bays of the USISL. … More:

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Basketball Players in Cyprus by Club: Ael Bc Players, Apoel Bc Players, Aleksandar Radojevi , Bruno undov, K stutis e tokas, Anthony Grundy


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Ael Bc Players, Apoel Bc Players, Aleksandar RadojeviÄ?, Bruno Šundov, KÄ™stutis Šeštokas, Anthony Grundy, Mike Jones, Loren Stokes, Dušan JeliÄ?, Frankie King, Ryan Humphrey, ŽydrÅ?nas Urbonas, Milutin AleksiÄ?, Simon Petrov, Jeron Roberts, Cyrille Makanda, Tyson Wheeler, Ejike Ugboaja, Marcus Webb, Ali Bouziane, Andreas Tsiatinis, Balša RadunoviÄ?, Earl Harrison, Remon Van de Hare, Aleksandr Dedushkin. Excerpt: Position: Center Aleksandar Radojevi (pronounced /r d . v t / ) (born August 8, 1976) is a professional basketball player.Early life Radojevi was born in either Herceg Novi , or Bijela , Montenegro , or Trebinje , in Bosnia and Herzegovina , all in the now former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia . He only started playing basketball at age 16 after playing soccer and water polo as a youngster. Career He started his career with Cetinje outfit KK Lov en where he spent the 1995-96 season. For the next 1996-97 season he moved to Budu nost Podgorica where he sporadically played a certain amount of games.A 7 ft 3 in center , he signed a national letter of intent to play for Ohio State University ‘s prestigious Buckeyes in the early part of 1997. Radojevic never played for Ohio State because the NCAA declared him ineligible for accepting around $9,000 (or $13,000 ) to play for Budu nost in 1996. He thus ended up at a much less glamorous basketball programme of Barton County Community College where he spent the next two seasons.After a successful college year at Barton County CC where he averaged over 4 blocks per game, he had reportedly been given several thousand dollars to move to Ohio State University after his freshman season which resulted in coach Jim O’Brien getting

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Boston Breakers (Wusa): Boston Breakers (Wusa) Players, Kate Markgraf, Kristine Lilly, Angela Hucles, Mary-Frances Monroe, Karina Leblanc


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Boston Breakers (Wusa) Players, Kate Markgraf, Kristine Lilly, Angela Hucles, Mary-Frances Monroe, Karina Leblanc, Ragnhild Gulbrandsen, Dagny Mellgren. Excerpt: Appearances (Goals). National team caps and goals correct as of 23 May 2010Kristine Marie Lilly Heavey (born Kristine Marie Lilly on 22 July 1971, in New York City, New York) is an American soccer forward/midfielder currently playing for Boston Breakers of Women’s Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women’s national soccer team. She is the most capped men’s or women’s soccer player in the history of the sport. Lilly attended Wilton High School. While still attending high school, Lilly became a member of the United States Women’s National Team. She was recruited by, and eventually chose to attend, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Lilly competed as a student-athlete, playing for the university’s North Carolina Tar Heels women’s soccer team from 1989 to 1992. During her time there, she won the NCAA Women’s Soccer Championship every year she played (4 total). She won the Hermann Trophy as a junior in 1991. To honor her time with the school, North Carolina retired her #15 jersey in 1994. Lilly began her career with Tyresö FF of Sweden in 1994. She spent one season with the club before coming back to the United States. On 20 August 1995, Lilly joined Washington Warthogs of the now-defunct Continental Indoor Soccer League. She was the only woman in the all-male professional indoor league, following in the footsteps of Collette Cunningham and Shannon Presley who had played in the league sparingly at best in 1994. Lilly joined W-League side Delaware Genies in 1998. With the club, she appeared in 4 games, scoring 5 goals and 2 assists. February 2001 saw t… More:

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Brooklyn St. Mary’s Celtic Players: Jack Hynes, Rudy Kuntner, Ed Czerkiewicz, James Mcguire, John Nanoski, Joe Martinelli, John Mcewan


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Senior club appearances and goalscounted for the domestic league only andcorrect as of 17:47, 24 February 2007 (UTC). National team caps and goals correctas of 7 December 2006.* Appearances (Goals) John Jack or Jackie Hynes is a former U.S.-Scottish soccer forward. He spent over twenty years in the American Soccer League, twice earning league MVP recognition. In 1949, he earned four caps with the U.S. national team. In addition to playing professional soccer, Hynes was a New York City fireman from 1947 to 1975 and served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Hynes emigrated to the United States from Scotland when he was thirteen years old. When he arrived in the U.S., he entered Curtis High School on Staten Island, New York. He played on the Curtis soccer team, spending two seasons as the team captain. However, he did not confine himself to high school soccer, but also played for the professional Brooklyn St. Mary’s Celtic of the American Soccer League (ASL). In 1938, Brooklyn went to the U.S. Open Cup where the team lost the home and away series to Chicago Sparta, 8-0 on aggregate. Hynes came on as a substitute in the game in Chicago. After the Open Cup, Hynes moved to Swedish F.C. which played in the National Soccer League of New York. In 1940, Swedish F.C. won both the league and cup titles. They repeated the cup title in 1941, the same year that Hynes moved back to the ASL where he joined the New York Americans. While Hynes began his career as an amateur, he received a nominal payment for games and in 1939 the president of USSF declared Hynes and fellow Swedish F.C. player, Gene Olaff, to be professionals. Hynes spent only two years with the Americans before joining the U.S. Army’s 80th D… More:

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California Cougars Players: Ronnie Ekelund, Gordon Chin, Anthony Maher, Kupono Low, Brian Rowland, Ian Weinberg, Gary Brooks, Bill Sedgewick


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Ronnie Ekelund, Gordon Chin, Anthony Maher, Kupono Low, Brian Rowland, Ian Weinberg, Gary Brooks, Bill Sedgewick, Matt Mcdougall, Dominik Jakubek, Ednaldo Da Conceição, Elvir Kafedzic. Excerpt: Anthony Maher Anthony Maher (born March 18, 1979 in Cape May, New Jersey , United States ) is a forward with the American Philadelphia KiXX of the National Indoor Soccer League (NISL). Maher is also a member of the United States National Futsal team and a National Team ‘pool player’ that took part in the 2007 Pan-American Games in Brazil. Amateur He started playing soccer in Cape May County New Jersey as a member of the Cape Express Soccer Club. He played High School Soccer at Middle Township High School in New Jersey. College Anthony Maher attended Mercyhurst College on an athletic scholarship. He was a 2001 NSCAA First Team All-American. He was additionally, a four time All-GLIAC selection including Time Conference Player of the Year and All Time Goal Scorer in college history. He was captain of the team and led Mercyhurst to two Division II NSCAA Final Fours. While in college was a member of the USL Premier Development League (PDL) with the West Michigan Edge and set franchise records for goals (14) and points (34 points) and was named to the 2001 All PDL team. Maher was then 1 of 2 Division II players asked to take part in the UMBRO Senior Classic MLS Combine. Professional career Anthony Maher started his professional soccer career with the Wilmington Hammerheads of the USL Second Division in 2002. He was the Hammerhead’s team MVP and an All League selection his rookie season, leading the team to the National Championship Game. That fall, Maher joined the Cleveland Force of Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL). He was the ‘Team Rookie of the Year’ and to the

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Canadian Futsal Players


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Senior club appearances and goalscounted for the domestic league only.* Appearances (Goals) Alexander ‘Alex’ Bunbury (born June 18, 1967 in Plaisance, Guyana) is a former Canadian professional footballer, who played as a striker. Bunbury started playing professionally with the Hamilton Steelers in Canada, also having one-year spells in the Canadian Soccer League with the Toronto Blizzard and Montreal Supra. In 1993, after an unassuming season for West Ham United (only six appearances overall), he moved to Portugal’s C.S. Marítimo, going on to become the Madeira club’s all-time leading goalscorer in the first division, with 59 goals in 165 games. In his second season, he won the Foreign Player of the Year award. His final season proved to be the most prolific, when he scored 15 league goals. In early 1999, after requesting a move to play closer to his hometown of Montreal, Bunbury returned to North America, and retired after two seasons with the Kansas City Wizards of the Major League Soccer. Subsequently, he took up coaching, first with Bangu FC, then at the Minnesota Thunder Academy (MTA). Bunbury was inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame in April 2006. Bunbury played in all three of Canada’s games at the 1985 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Soviet Union. He made his senior debut in an August 1986 Merlion Cup match against Singapore, and went on to earn 64 caps, scoring 16 goals. Bunbury ranked third in the all-time scorer’s list, and fifth in caps (June 17, 2008). He represented Canada in 28 World Cup qualifiers and played at the inaugural 1989 FIFA Futsal World Championship. His final international was a November 1997 World Cup qualification match against Costa Rica, a game after which Paul Dolan, Geoff Aunger, Frank Yallop… More:

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Canadian Professional Soccer League (1998-2005) Players: Charles Gbeke, Elvis Thomas, Dave Simpson, Atiba Hutchinson, Tom Kouzmanis


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Charles Gbeke, Elvis Thomas, Dave Simpson, Atiba Hutchinson, Tom Kouzmanis, Eddy Berdusco, Hubert Busby, Jr., Kurt Ramsey, Robin Hart, Aaron Steele, Marko Bedenikovic, Nikola BudaliÄ?, Abraham Francois, Wojtek Zarzycki, Jamie Fairweather, Aleksandar BraletiÄ?, Arthur Zaslavski, Lucio Ianiero, David Fronimadis, Darren Tilley, Blerim Rrustemi, Paul Munster, Jeremy Shepherd, Cameron Medwin, Darren Baxter, Edmilson de Carvalho, Ian Bennett, Karim Ben Sari, Kevin Nelson, Matthew O’connor, Felix Gelt, Mark JankoviÄ?, Gus Kouzmanis. Excerpt: Appearances (Goals). National team caps and goals correct as of 2 January 2010Charles Gbeke (born March 15, 1978 in Abidjan) is an Ivorian-born Canadian soccer player, currently playing for Guangzhou F.C.. Gbeke began his career with brief stints with Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps, where he was deployed as a defender and failed to establish himself as a starter. It was in the Canadian Professional Soccer League during his stint with the Ottawa Wizards he made the transition to a striker that rose him to prominence. His achievements at Ottawa where winning a league title and a Open Canada Cup. He returned to the USL First Division on loan to the Toronto Lynx, where he proved to be a consistent striker capable of performing in the First Division. Following a brief stint in Europe, he was acquired by the Montreal Impact in a trade deadline move after tallying two goals in six games. Gbeke led the defending champions in scoring in the postseason tallying all three goals, but were knocked out 4-3 on aggregate by the eventual champion Seattle Sounders. The following year he was transferred to the Rochester Rhinos only to have a disappointing season. Gbeke found success again since his return to Montreal as … More:

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Canadian Reserve Soccer Teams: Vancouver Whitecaps Residency, Trois-Rivi res Attak, Tfc Academy, Whitecaps Fc Prospects


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Vancouver Whitecaps Residency, Trois-Rivières Attak, Tfc Academy, Whitecaps Fc Prospects, Calgary Storm Prospects, Shooting Stars Soccer Academy. Excerpt: Vancouver Whitecaps Residency, formerly known as Whitecaps FC Reserves, is a Canadian soccer team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 2005 as part of the development system for the Vancouver Whitecaps USL First Division franchise, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference. The team plays its home games at Terry Fox Field on the campus of Simon Fraser University in nearby Burnaby, British Columbia, where they have played since 2008. The team’s colors are blue and white. Vancouver Whitecaps Residency began their competitive life as Whitecaps FC Reserves in the Pacific Coast Soccer League in 2005, and were immediately competitive. As the official development team of the Vancouver Whitecaps USL First Division club, they had the pick of the local youth soccer talent, and this translated to results on the field. They won the North Division title in their freshman season with a 10-2-4 record, finishing three points clear of second place Hibernian

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Canadian Soccer Clubs


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Toronto Fc, Montreal Impact, List of Soccer Clubs in Canada, Vancouver Whitecaps Fc, Toronto Lynx, Thunder Bay Chill, Toronto Croatia, Ottawa Fury, Abbotsford Mariners, Ngef Rock, Serbian White Eagles Fc, Vancouver Whitecaps Residency, Trois-Rivières Attak, North York Astros, Forest City London, St. Catharines Wolves, Italia Shooters, Brampton Lions, Hamilton Croatia, Orangeville Athletic Fc, Celtics United, London City, Victoria United, Columbus Clan F.c., Tfc Academy, Vancouver Mls 2011, Portugal Fc, Victoria Highlanders, Okanagan Challenge, Vancouver Thunderbirds, Fraser Valley Action, Avondale Islanders, Whitecaps Fc Academy, Border Stars, Khalsa Sporting Club, Edmonton Scottish, Gordon Head Soccer Association, St. Lawrence Laurentians, Surrey United, Kamloops Excel, Fredericton Picaroons Reds, Ottawa St. Anthony Italia, Sons of Italy Lions Sc, Moncton Codiac First Touch, Calgary Callies, Lasalle-Lakeshore United, Penticton Pinnacles, Athletic Club of Bc, Lakers Du Lac Saint-Louis, Winnipeg Lucania Fc, Fc Quebec, African Icons, Peace Arch Sc, Celtix Du Haut-Richelieu, Ottawa Wizards, Oshawa Turul, le Tricolore de Montréal, Marystown United, Westminster Royals, Quesnel Strikers, Calgary Foothills Sc, Strathcona Terriers Fc, Lethbridge United. Excerpt: Abbotsford Mariners is a Canadian soccer team based in Abbotsford, British Columbia , Canada . Founded in 2003, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid , in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games at Bateman Park , where they have played since 2004. The team’s colors are black, white and red.Until 2007 the team was known as the Abbotsford Rangers , but changed their name prior to the 2008 season to

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Carolina Railhawks


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Cary Clarets was an American soccer team based in Cary, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 2002, the team played in the USL Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, after which the franchise folded and the team left the league. During their final season the team played its home games at Middle Creek Park. The team’s colors wers claret and white. Raleigh CASL Elite entered the PDL for the first time in 2002, and was run by the Raleigh-based Capital Area Soccer League (CASL). They finished their first competitive campaign second in the Mid-Atlantic Division behind Williamsburg Legacy with an 11-7-0 record, and into the playoffs at the first attempt. They overcame Northeast Division champions Vermont Voltage 1-0 in the Conference Semifinals before falling to Cape Cod Crusaders in the Eastern Conference final, but it was still a promising debut for the new franchise. Raleigh even enjoyed a brief foray into the US Open Cup thanks to their positive early season form, unexpectedly knocking out D3 Pro League side Carolina Dynamo 5-2 in the first round before losing 3-0 to A-League stalwarts Richmond Kickers in the second. Elite finished third in the Mid Atlantic Division in 2003, with an 8-8-2 record, 17 points behind divisional champions Richmond Kickers Future. The team began the season strongly, enjoying 3-0 victory over West Virginia Chaos on the road and a 1-0 win at home over Chesapeake Dragons in their opening two fixtures of the year; later, in mid-June, Elite rattled off three straight wins over West Virginia, Williamsburg Legacy and Greenville Lions which kept them in the hunt for the playoffs. Their early season form took them to the US Open Cup for the second straight year, whe… More:

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Charlotte Gold Players: Dave D’errico, Santiago Formoso, Pat Fidelia, Tony Suarez, Ken Lolla, Ron Atanasio, Rich Reice, Franklin Lawson


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Senior club appearances and goalscounted for the domestic league only.* Appearances (Goals) Dave D’Errico (born June 3, 1952, in Newark, New Jersey) is a retired American soccer player. He spent six seasons in the North American Soccer League (NASL), five in Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) and one in the United Soccer League (USL). He won three MISL championships and earned nineteen caps with the United States national team between 1974 and 1977. D’Errico grew up playing soccer in Harrison, New Jersey with his three older brothers. Throughout his youth, he played for the local Kearny Scots. D’Errico graduated from New Jerseys Harrison High School in 1969. In 1999, he was named by The Star-Ledger as one of the top ten New Jersey high school soccer players of the 1940s-1960s. In 1972, he entered Hartwick College where he played on the men’s soccer team for the 1972 and 1973 seasons. He was a First-Team All-American in 1973, the year that Hartwick went to the NCAA tournament quarterfinals before losing to Brown University in double overtime. D’Errico graduated from Hartwick in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in history having played twenty-seven games, scored six goals and assisted on six others. In 1974, the expansion Seattle Sounders selected D’Errico with the first overall pick in the NASL College Draft. In the 1974-1975 NASL offseason, the Sounders loaned D’Errico to League of Ireland First Division club, Dundalk for a month. After spending three seasons in Seattle, D’Errico broke his fibulaand tore ligaments during practice. At the time, he and Mike England were competing for the starting position. The injury led to the Sounders going with England on the front line. After a contract dispute D’Errico asked to be traded to the Minnesota Kic… More:

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Club Olimpia


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Club Olimpia is a traditional Paraguayan sports club based in Asunción, best known for its football (soccer) team. Founded in 1902, it is the oldest Paraguayan football club having won 38 1st division titles, the Copa Libertadores in 1979, 1990, and 2002; and the Intercontinental Cup in 1980. It is considered a classic football club by FIFA. Club Olimpia is the oldest football (soccer) team in Paraguay. It was founded July 25, 1902 by Dutchman William Paats, along with Paraguayans Sila Godoy, Fernando S. Pascual, José E. Torres, Gustavo M. Crovatto, Héctor Cabañas, Juan Rodi, Antonio Pedraza, Luis Marecos, Juan Mara and Genaro Gutiérrez Yegros. The act of foundation was written in the Rodi’s family home, located in the streets of Azara and Independencia Nacional in downtown Asunción, Paraguay. That evening, three names for the club were suggested: Paraguay, Esparta and Olimpia. The final decision came to William Paats who chose Club Olimpia as the team official name, in honor of the Greek city of Olympia where the Olympic Games were born. The original kit was composed of a black shirt with the word OLIMPIA written in white across the chest and white shorts. Later, white and black were adopted as the colours for the team, with a white shirt with a horizontal black stripe. The alternate jersey is black with a white stripe, though in 2008 the stripe is vertical. The first national championship in Paraguay was played in 1906, after the foundation of the Paraguayan Football Association (APF). It wasn’t until 1912 that Olimpia won a championship, facing Club Sol de América in the final. In that same year, Olimpia’s biggest rival, Cerro Porteño, was founded. After a few championships won during the 1910s, Olimpia’s next big

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Columbus Crew


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Lamar Hunt, Columbus Crew, Columbus Crew Stadium, Trillium Cup, 2008 Mls Cup, Lamar Hunt Pioneer Cup, Jamey Rootes. Excerpt: The 2008 MLS Cup was the championship match of the 2008 Major League Soccer season, the 13th season of the league. The final was played at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California on 23 November 2008.The match was contested by Eastern Conference champion Columbus Crew and Western Conference champion New York Red Bulls . Columbus won the game 31 with Guillermo Barros Schelotto assisting on all three Crew goals, leading him to be named the game’s MVP.Both the participants entered the CONCACAF Champions League , with winners the Columbus Crew being seeded directly into the group stage and runners-up the New York Red Bulls entering at the preliminary round.Match details A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer team based in Columbus , Ohio that participates in Major League Soccer . The club was owned by the legendary Lamar Hunt , who also owned the Kansas City Chiefs and FC Dallas until his 2006 death. Upon his death, his son Clark Hunt took over his sports properties. The Crew currently plays their home games at Columbus Crew Stadium , the first soccer-specific stadium ever built by an MLS franchise, with a seating capacity of 20,455 – as of the 2008 Season. From 1996 to 1998, the Crew played their home games at Ohio Stadium on the campus of the Ohio State University . The nickname “the Crew ” is the result of a local fan contest. The team colors are black and gold. The team mascot is Crew Cat.The Crew has won five major trophies: MLS Cup 2008, the 2004, 2008 and 2009 Supporters’ Shields, and the 2002 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The Crew won the 2002 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup by defeating the

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Companies Based in Stockport: Umbro, Sykes Bleaching Company, Warthog Games, Smile, Robinson’s Brewery, Vernon Building Society, H. G. Stephenson


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Not illustrated. Excerpt: Umbro is a British sportswear and equipment supplier based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, England. The company is now part of Nike. Umbro designs, sources, and markets sport-related apparel, footwear, and equipment. Its products are sold in over 90 countries worldwide. Umbro are the current suppliers of sports apparel to the England national football team as well as Republic of Ireland national football team, Northern Ireland national football team, Rangers F. C., The Football Association, and the FA Cup. The company was founded in 1910 in Wilmslow, Cheshire as Humphreys Brothers Clothing. In 1924, the company changed its name to Umbro, a portmanteau of its previous name, Humphrey Brothers. Until the mid 1980s, the company manufactured only sports clothing, in particular football jerseys, shorts, and socks, but had no footware range. Eventually, in 1985 Umbro decided to introduce its first football boot into the Brazilian market. This design, cheaper than the products of existing boot brands such as Adidas, proved popular and went into mass production internationally two years later. Umbro also manufactured a popular style of shorts that reached its peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s. They were made of nylon, had a drawstring waistband, and often came in bright colors. With the growth of youth football (soccer) leagues in the United States in the 1980s, many youths, teens, and young adults began wearing them as everyday clothing. Like football itself, they were equally popular among both genders. At the height of the fashion, other brands of football shorts, such as Adidas, Diadora, Hummel, Lotto and Mitre, also became popular. In the 1990s, the company relocated from its central Manchester facility to new, state-of-the… More:

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Defunct Basketball Venues


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Maple Leaf Gardens, Lakewood Church Central Campus, Raimundo Saporta Pavilion, Curtis Hixon Hall, Olympiahalle, Met Center, Palau Dels Esports de Barcelona, Sam Houston Coliseum, Palasharp, Palaruffini, Max-Schmeling-Halle, Palazzetto Dello Sport, Bayfront Arena, Dynamo Sports Palace, Palasport Di San Siro, Coconut Grove Convention Center. Excerpt: Coordinates : 27°4559N 82°3755W / 27.76639°N 82.63194°W / 27.76639; -82.63194The Bayfront Center was an indoor arena in St. Petersburg, Florida that hosted many concerts, sports, and other events, holding up to 7,500 people. It was built in 1965 and demolished in 2004.The venue hosted the ABA ‘s The Floridians when the team played in St. Petersburg. Prior to the Floridians the Bayfront Center Arena was home ice for the Suncoast Suns of the Eastern Hockey League and then Southern Hockey League from 1971-73. The Tampa Bay Rowdies played their indoor soccer games there throughout their existence. The arena also hosted many wrestling and boxing cards, among them the WCW SuperBrawl in 1991 and 1996 and Slamboree in 1995. The vice-presidential candidate debate was host at the Bayfront Center in 1996.From the 1960s to the 1990s, the Bayfront Center was as the location for Ringling Brothers

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Defunct Indoor Soccer Venues In The United States


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Spectrum, Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, Reunion Arena, Chicago Stadium, St. Louis Arena, Omni Coliseum, Capital Centre, Lakewood Church Central Campus, Coliseum at Richfield, Kansas Coliseum, Market Square Arena, Mcnichols Sports Arena, Bayfront Arena. Excerpt: Coordinates : 27°45 59 N 82°37 55 W / 27.76639°N 82.63194°W / 27.76639; -82.63194 The Bayfront Center was an indoor arena in St. Petersburg, Florida that hosted many concerts, sports, and other events, holding up to 7,500 people. It was built in 1965 and demolished in 2004. The venue hosted the ABA ‘s The Floridians when the team played in St. Petersburg. Prior to the Floridians the Bayfront Center Arena was home ice for the Suncoast Suns of the Eastern Hockey League and then Southern Hockey League from 1971-73. The Tampa Bay Rowdies played their indoor soccer games there throughout their existence. The arena also hosted many wrestling and boxing cards, among them the WCW SuperBrawl in 1991 and 1996 and Slamboree in 1995. The vice-presidential candidate debate was host at the Bayfront Center in 1996. From the 1960s to the 1990s, the Bayfront Center was as the location for Ringling Brothers

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Defunct International Club Football (Soccer) Competitions: Defunct Afc Competitions for Clubs, Defunct Concacaf Club Competitions


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Defunct Afc Competitions for Clubs, Defunct Concacaf Club Competitions, Defunct International Club Football (Soccer) Competitions in Africa, Defunct International Club Football (Soccer) Competitions in Europe, Defunct International Club Football (Soccer) Competitions in South America, Mitropa Cup, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, Anglo-Italian Cup, Copa Rio, Balkans Cup, Copa Interamericana, Tournament of Paris, Coupe Des Nations 1930, Anglo-Italian League Cup, Asian Cup Winners Cup, Latin Cup, African Cup Winners’ Cup, Concacaf Giants Cup, French West African Cup, Coppa Ottorino Barassi, Tennent Caledonian Cup, Torneio Mercosul, Coppa Delle Alpi, Copa Aldao, Afro-Asian Club Championship, Futsal European Clubs Championship, Copa Merconorte, Sir Thomas Lipton Trophy, Anglo-Scottish Cup, Asian Super Cup, Arab Cup Winners’ Cup, Torneo Internazionale Stampa Sportiva, Makita International Tournament, Texaco Cup, North African Champions Cup, Arab Super Cup, Concacaf Cup Winners Cup, Pequeña Copa Del Mundo de Clubes, Copa Iberoamericana, Maghreb Champions Cup, North African Cup, Maghreb Cup Winners Cup, Glasgow International Exhibition Cup. Excerpt: The Inter-Cities Fairs Cup was a European football competition played between 1955 and 1971. The competition was the idea of Swiss pools supremo Ernst Thommen, Ottorino Barassi from Italy, and the English Football Association general secretary Stanley Rous, all of whom later became senior officials at FIFA. As the name suggests, the competition was set up to promote international trade fairs. Friendly games were regularly held between teams from cities holding trade fairs and it was from these games that the competition evolved. The competition was initially only open to teams from cities that hosted trade fair… More:

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Defunct Philadelphia Sports Teams: Philadelphian Cricket Team


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Philadelphian Cricket Team, Philadelphia Stars, Frankford Yellow Jackets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Hilldale Club, Blazers/cowboys, Philadelphia Athletics, Union Quakers of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia/baltimore Stars, Philadelphia Athletics, Philadelphia Ramblers, Philadelphia Atoms, Philadelphia Athletics, Philadelphia Firebirds, Philadelphia Fury, Philadelphia Bell, Philadelphia Rockets, Philadelphia Ramblers, Philadelphia Arrows, Philadelphia Charge, Philadelphia Fever, Philadelphia Freedom, Philadelphia Fusion, Centennial F.c.. Excerpt: The Blazers/Cowboys were an ice hockey franchise in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 19721977. Originally in 1972, the franchise was to be based out of Miami, Florida , called the Miami Screaming Eagles . But due to money problems and a lack of a suitable arena, they never played a game in Miami. Instead, they moved to Philadelphia , Pennsylvania and debuted as the Philadelphia Blazers the same year. After only one season in Philadelphia, the team relocated to Vancouver , British Columbia and became the Vancouver Blazers in 197374, then two years later relocated to Calgary , Alberta as the Calgary Cowboys in 197576. Two years later, the franchise folded.Main article: Miami Screaming Eagles Main article: Philadelphia Blazers Main article: Vancouver Blazers Main article: Calgary Cowboys Season-by-season record Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes See also (online edition) References (URLs online) Websites (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Centennial F.C. , also known as Philadelphia Centennials , was an early twentieth century amateur U.S. soccer team

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Defunct Sports Clubs


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Philadelphia Soul, San Salvador F.c., Miami Fusion F.c., Tampa Bay Mutiny, Adet, Sandy Bay Fc, Quequeisque, Rapid Fc, Pops Cb, Northwest Athletic Clubs. Excerpt: The Philadelphia Soul were a professional arena football team in the Arena Football League. They began play in 2004 as an expansion team. The team played in the Eastern Division of the National Conference. They won their first ArenaBowl in 2008, defeating the San Jose SaberCats 59-56 in ArenaBowl XXII. The Soul won 13 games and lost 3 in the 2008 regular season, as well as winning three playoff games, including ArenaBowl XXII, and are the final AFL champions. They were coached by Bret Munsey. The team folded along with the league in 2009. They are expected to return for the 2011 AFL season. The team was owned by co-majority owners Jon Bon Jovi, Craig Spencer and Sean Hannan along with minority owners Richie Sambora, Ron “Jaws” Jaworski (former QB of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles) and Leo Carlin, Jr. The Soul began play in February of 2004, and played its home games at the Wachovia Center, home of the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League and the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association. When there was a scheduling conflict with the NBA or NHL, games were played at the now-closed Wachovia Spectrumthe former home of the Flyers, 76ers, Philadelphia Phantoms AHL hockey team and the Philadelphia KiXX MISL soccer franchise. The Soul played in the Eastern Division of the National Conference of the AFL. The name “Soul” referred to the Philadelphia soul music genre, as the team was owned in part by musician Jon Bon Jovi. The official mascot of the Soul was the Blues Brother-like “Soul Man”. In 2005, the Soul began the season by beating the Austin Wranglers 66-35…. More:

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Detroit Lightning Players: Flemming Lund


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Senior club appearances and goalscounted for the domestic league only.* Appearances (Goals) Flemming Lund (born October 6, 1952) is a former Danish professional football (soccer) player in the midfielder position, who played both in Europe and the United States. He played for Royal Antwerp in Belgium and German teams Rot-Weiss Essen and Fortuna Düsseldorf, winning the 1979 DFB-Pokal trophy with Düsseldorf. Lund played 20 games and scored two goals for the Denmark national football team from 1972 to 1979. He moved to the United States in 1979 and played for a number of American teams in the North American Soccer League and the Major Indoor Soccer League. He is the father of international equestrian Tina Lund. He has won the Zealand championship in badminton with world champion Lene Køppen as his mixed-double partner. Born in Copenhagen, Lund started his career with local top-flight club B 1903. He was called up for the Danish national under-19 team in September 1969, and went on to play seven games and score one goal for the under-19 national team until June 1971. He played six games for the Danish national under-21 team between June 1972 and May 1974. Simultaneously, he debuted for the senior Denmark national team in June 1972 and went on to play 20 games and score two goals for his country until May 1979. In the summer of 1972, Lund moved abroad to play professionally with Belgian club Royal Antwerp. He made his Antwerp debut in August 1972, and went on to play 124 games and score 20 goals for Antwerp in the Belgian First Division. After four seasons with Antwerp, Lund went to Rot-Weiss Essen in the German Bundesliga championship in 1976. Lund played 34 games and scored two goals for Essen in the 197677 Bundesliga season, but could not pr… More:

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Edmonton Drillers (Npsl) Players: Pat Onstad, Jeff Clarke, Lars Hirschfeld, Domenic Mobilio, Carmine Isacco, Martin Dugas, Kevin Holness


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Appearances (Goals). National team caps and goals correct as of March 13, 2009 Pat Onstad with Houston Dynamo teammate Wade BarrettPatrick Stewart “Pat” Onstad (born January 13, 1968 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a Canadian soccer player for the Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer, and for the Canadian national team. Currently, he is the oldest active player in MLS. Onstad began his lengthy soccer career with the West Point Grey, Marpole United, and Coquitlam Metro-Ford youth soccer clubs. He then went on to tend goal at the University of British Columbia, who he led to three CIAU National Championships. He was also a two-time Academic All-Canadian, and holds degrees in Human Kinetics and Education. After graduating, Onstad joined the Vancouver 86ers of the Canadian Soccer League in 1987. From 1988-89, he played for the Winnipeg Fury, also of the CSL. He moved to a third CSL team, the Toronto Blizzard, for 1990 and 1991. Onstad returned to the Fury in 1992, winning both the CSL Championship and the CSL Goalkeeper of the Year Award. Onstad moved to the APSL in 1994, playing for the Toronto Rockets. After a season with the Rockets, he moved to the Montreal Impact for 1995. In 1996, he played indoor soccer for the Edmonton Drillers of the NPSL. He returned to outdoor soccer in 1997, playing for the Toronto Lynx, again of the A-League. In 1998, Onstad moved to his first American team, the Rochester Raging Rhinos, with whom he won the A-League title, and was also named the league’s Goalkeeper of the Year after allowing only 13 goals in 26 regular season games. Onstad remained with Rochester for 1999, was named All-League second team, and helped the Rhinos become the only minor league team to win the U.S. Open Cup since the foundation of M… More:

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Estonia National Football Team Results


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Estonia National Football Team 1993, Estonia National Football Team 1995, Estonia National Football Team 1996, Estonia National Football Team 1997, Estonia National Football Team 1994, Estonia National Football Team 1999, Estonia National Football Team 2004, Estonia National Football Team 2008, Estonia National Football Team 2003, Estonia National Football Team 2007, Estonia National Football Team 1992, Estonia National Football Team 2001, Estonia National Football Team 1998, Estonia National Football Team 2005, Estonia National Football Team 2000, Estonia National Football Team 2002, Estonia National Football Team 2006, Estonia National Football Team 1991. Excerpt: The 1991 season was the 71st season of competitive football (soccer) in Estonia . After gaining independence from the Soviet Union in August the Estonia national football team gathered under the guidance of manager Uno Piir. In November the team competed at the reinstated Baltic Cup against the two other Baltic nations, Latvia and Lithuania. The FIFA didn’t recognize the macthes at the tournament as official games. Lithuania vs Estonia 1991-11-15: Lithuania : 4 1: Estonia : algiris Stadium , Klaip da Attendance: 200 Referee: Lajuks (LAT ) Pos: Name: Min: Rem Latvia vs Estonia Baltic Cup 16 November 1991: Latvia : 2 0: Estonia : algiris Stadium , Klaip da Attendance: 200 Referee: Dilda (LTU ) Pos: Name: Min: Rem References (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at The 1992 season was the 72nd season of competitive football (soccer) in Estonia , and the first one in the Baltic country as an independent nation. The Estonia national football team under the guidance of manager Uno Piir played its first FIFA -recognized match

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Fifa Video Game Series: Fifa, Fifa 06, Fifa 09, Fifa 10, Fifa 07, Fifa 08, 2006 Fifa World Cup, Fifa Football 2005, Fifa Football 2004


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Fifa, Fifa 06, Fifa 09, Fifa 10, Fifa 07, Fifa 08, 2006 Fifa World Cup, Fifa Football 2005, Fifa Football 2004, Fifa Manager 09, Uefa Euro 2008, Fifa Football 2003, World Cup 98, Fifa Manager 10, Fifa World Cup Video Games, Fifa: Road to World Cup 98, Fifa ’97, Fifa Street 2, 2010 Fifa World Cup, Fifa Manager, Fifa Street 3, Fifa Street, 2002 Fifa World Cup, Jax Money Crew, Fifa Soccer Manager, Fifa Soccer 96, Fifa 11, Fifa Manager 08, Fifa 06 Road to Fifa World Cup, Fifa Manager 06, Fifa Manager 07. Excerpt: 2002 FIFA World Cup 2002 FIFA World Cup is the official World Cup game published by EA Sports . An amalgamation between the game engines of FIFA 2002 and FIFA 2003 , the game still incorporates the power bar for shots and crosses but with a steeper learning curve and higher chances of being penalized by the match referee . The national team kits are accurate along with player likeness and the stadia of the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Unlike the previous games in the FIFA series, the game had an original soundtrack performed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra . It was released for Windows , PS1 , PlayStation 2 , GameCube , and Xbox . Teams Main article: 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification #Qualified teams The game features every team that qualified for the 2002 World Cup: Korea Republic Japan Argentina Brazil Ecuador Paraguay Uruguay Mexico United States Costa Rica Saudi Arabia China PR Cameroon Nigeria Senegal South Africa Tunisia Belgium Croatia Denmark England France Germany Italy Portugal Poland Republic of Ireland Russia Slovenia Spain Sweden Turkey As well as nine others who did not: Australia Austria Czech Republic Finland Greece Israel Norway Scotland Switzerland Reception 2002 FIFA World Cup received fairly positive reviews. Gamespot gave the

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Football (Soccer) Clubs 1999-2000 Season: Hibernian F.c. Season 1999-2000, Fc O elul Gala i Season 1999-2000


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Hibernian F.c. Season 1999-2000, Fc Oţelul Galaţi Season 1999-2000, Dundee United F.c. Season 1999-2000, Rangers F.c. Season 1999-2000, Real Madrid C.f. Season 1999-2000, Ue Lleida Season 1999-00. Excerpt: The 19992000 season was the 91st year of football played by Dundee United , and covers the period from 1999-07-01 to 2000-06-30. United finished in eighth place, an improvement on last year’s ninth-place finish, despite accumulating fewer points in this campaign.United were knocked out of both domestic cup competitions by Aberdeen – in the League Cup semi-finals and the Scottish Cup quarter-finals, both by a score of 10.Review and events United sold top scorer Billy Dodds to Rangers at the start of December and immediately the club’s fortunes changed. Sitting third in the league, the club would win only one of the next fourteen league games and three in total for the rest of the season. In fact, United lost 11 of the last 13 matches, consigning them to eighth place. Such was Dodds’ impact that he finished top scorer, despite only playing the first four months of the season with the club.Match results Dundee United played a total of 44 competitive matches during the 19992000 season. The team finished eighth in the Scottish Premier League .In the cup competitions, United were knocked out of the Scottish Cup at the quarter-finals stage, losing 10 to Aberdeen . The same team knocked United out of the CIS Insurance Cup , this time at the semi-final stage. Both matches finished 10.Legend All results are written with Dundee United’s score first.Bank of Scotland Premierleague begin{sloppypar item Date: Opponent: Venue: Result: Attendance: Scorers item 31 July 1999: Dundee : H: 21: 11,693: Sköldmark , Ferraz item 7 August

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Football (Soccer) Competition Introduction


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 2009 Concacaf Gold Cup Squads, 2007 Concacaf Gold Cup Squads, 2009 Canadian Championship, 2007-08 Libyan Premier League, 2007 Caf Champions League, 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Qualification, 1971 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, 2010 Concacaf Under-20 Women’s Championship, 2008-09 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1, Copa Perú, Algerian Championnat National, 2006 Caf Confederation Cup, 2009-10 Mtn Elite One, 2008-09 Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 2, Peruvian Segunda División, 1983 Copa América, 1983 Copa Libertadores, Shell Caribbean Cup 1997, Segunda División Peruana 2008, 2005 Caf Confederation Cup, Belize Premier Football League, 1968 African Cup of Nations, 2010 Chinese Super League, 1970 African Cup of Nations, 2008 Pan-Pacific Championship, Cosmopolitan Soccer League, 2010 Copa Sudamericana, 2010 Afc Women’s Asian Cup, 1976 African Cup of Nations, French West African Cup, 2009 Caf Super Cup, 1990 African Cup of Nations, 1984 African Cup of Nations, Côte D’ivoire Premier Division, 2007 Fifa Women’s World Cup Officials, Amílcar Cabral Cup, 2008 North African Cup of Champions, 2008 Caf Super Cup, 1999 Caf Super Cup, Uefa Euro 1968 Final, Linafoot, Queensland State League, 2007 Indian Ocean Games, 2006-07 Libyan Premier League, 2009 Dallas Cup, Aruban Division Di Honor, Afro-Asian Club Championship, 2007 Uefa-Caf Meridian Cup, Uefa Euro 2000 Final, Uefa Euro 1996 Final, Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20, Uefa Euro 1988 Final, Primera División Uruguaya 2005, Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 3, 2005 Amílcar Cabral Cup, 2010 Canadian Championship, Antigua and Barbuda Premier Division, Gnf 2 2006-07, Gnf 2 2005-06, Uefa Euro 1984 Final, 2005 Recopa Sudamericana, Saint Kitts Premier Division, 2007 African Under-17 Championship

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Football (Soccer) in Samoa: Football at the 2007 South Pacific Games, Samoa National Football Team, Football at the 1983 South Pacific Games


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Football at the 2007 South Pacific Games, Samoa National Football Team, Football at the 1983 South Pacific Games, Samoa Football Federation, Samoa Women’s National Football Team. Excerpt: The 2007 South Pacific Games Football was held at the Toleafoa J.S. Blatter Complex in Apia, Samoa in from 25 August to 7 September 2007. The Men’s tournament formed the first stage of the Oceania Football Confederation’s (OFC) qualification tournament for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the qualification tournament for the 2008 OFC Nations Cup, while the Women’s tournament formed the first stage of the OFC’s qualification tournament for the 2008 Olympic Games. Both competitions had groups drawn on 12 June 2007 in Auckland, New Zealand. The Men’s draw was undertaken by Tim Cahill, while the women’s was assisted by Brandi Chastain. New Caledonia’s captain, Pierre Wajoka scored a ninth minute penalty against Tahiti in the opening fixture of the games, earning him the distinction of being the scorer of the first goal of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification process. Solomon Islands team mate Commins Menapi completed the tournament’s first hat-trick, on his way to a double brace in the game against American Samoa. Later in the day at the same venue, Osea Vakatalesau of Fiji scored the 2010 World Cup’s first double hat-trick as his side defeated Tuvalu 160. The final accredited athlete list at the SPG website shows 10 entered sides. Papua New Guinea, although listed by FIFA as having applied for the 2010 World Cup, did not enter. Tuvalu did enter (although they were not eligible for the World Cup). Notes: The three medallists, New Caledonia, Fiji, and Vanuatu, advanced to the 2008 OFC Nations Cup (together with automatic qualifier New Zealand). There remained some … More:

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Football Competitions In Algeria


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: International Football (Soccer) Competitions Hosted by Algeria, Algerian Championnat National, 2009 African Under-17 Championship, Football at the 2007 All-Africa Games, 1990 African Cup of Nations, Algerian Cup, Algerian Championnat National 2, Algerian Super Cup. Excerpt: The Algerian Championnat National (often referred to as Championnat d’Algérie de football, or the Nedjma Championnat d’Algérie for sponsorship reasons) is an Algerian professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Algerian football league system, it is the country’s primary football competition. Contested by 18 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation. It was created in 1962, when Algeria became an independent nation. Until 1950, only regional leagues (Algiers, Constantine, Oran) were contested. Some ‘national’ playoffs were played in the first decade of the 20th century, first in 1904. Between 1920 and 1956 the winners played off for the North African Championship, together with league winners from Morocco and Tunisia. Between 1957 and 1962 a North African Championship without participation from Morocco and Tunisia (who had gained independence) was organised as “Algerian championship”. Last updated: 4 May 2010Source: (C)= 2008/09 Champions, (Cu)= Algeria Cup Winners, Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; ± = Goal difference; Pts = PointsSource: FIFA.com … More: http://booksllc.net/?id=7475896

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Football Competitions In Indonesia


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: International Football (Soccer) Competitions Hosted by Indonesia, Liga Indonesia, 2007 Afc Asian Cup, 2009-10 Liga Indonesia, 2008 Aff Suzuki Cup, Liga Indonesia 2008-09, 2002 Tiger Cup, 2002 Afc Futsal Championship, Aff U20 Youth Championship 2005, Indonesia Super League, Liga Indonesia Premier Division, Liga Indonesia 2007, Liga Indonesia 1996-97, Liga Indonesia 1995-96, Liga Indonesia 1998-99, Afc Youth Championship 1994, Liga Indonesia 1994-95, Football at the 1962 Asian Games, Liga Indonesia 2001, Afc Youth Championship 1990, Liga Indonesia 2006, Liga Indonesia 1999-2000, Liga Indonesia 2005, List of Indonesian Union League Champions, Liga Indonesia 2002, Liga Indonesia 1997-98, Indonesian Futsal League, Liga Indonesia 2003, Liga Indonesia 2004, Piala Indonesia, Liga Indonesia First Division, Liga Indonesia Second Division, Liga Indonesia Third Division. Excerpt: The Asian Football Confederation’s 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals were held from July 7 to July 29, 2007. For the first time in its history, the competition was co-hosted by four nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. The tournament was won by first-time champions Iraq, who defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the final. As the winner, Iraq represented the AFC at the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. The Asian Cup had previously been held every 4 years from 1956 onwards, the last cup being held in China in 2004. However, with the Summer Olympic Games and the European Football Championship also held in the same year as the Asian Cup (2004, 2008, 2012 etc.), the AFC decided to change their tradition and hold the tournament in 2007, and every four years henceforth from that date. This was the first major AFC tournament in which Australia participated as a member. Match between Indone… More:

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Football Competitions in Denmark: Danish Superliga


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Danish Superliga, Danish 1st Division, Danish Cup, Danish 2nd Division, Danish 2nd Division East, Danish 2nd Division West, Elitedivisionen, Dana Cup, Denmark Series. Excerpt: The Dana Cup , one of the world’s largest football tournaments, takes place every year in the North Jutland town of Hjørring in Denmark at the end of July. In 2008 there were over 25,000 participants (players, coaches and referees) from all around the world. It is advertised by the organisers as “the world’s most international youth soccer tournament” since over the years, they claim it has had the largest number of participating countries of any international football tournament. First held in 1982, the tournament celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2006.Tournament Format The tournament caters to boys and girls teams, organised into age groups ranging from U12 to U19. In the first phase of play, games are played in a round robin format with groups of 4 or 5 teams. Based on their results in this first phase, teams advance into either the ‘A’ or ‘B’ finals brackets where games are played in a knockout format.References (URLs online) Websites (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at The 1st Division (officially named Viasat Divisionen after main sponsor Viasat ) has been the name of the second highest football league in Denmark since 1991. From 1945 to 1991 the 1st Division was the name of the highest level of football in Denmark . With the formation of the Danish Superliga , the second tier of Danish football became the 1st Division.The top ranking teams each year win promotion to the Superliga, while the bottom finishers get relegated to the Danish 2nd Divisions .TV 2 Sport broadcasts one match per week from the league.History Main article: Danish football champions Faxe

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Football In Finland


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Sápmi Football Team, Finnish Footballer of the Year, Finnish Football League System, Football Association of Finland, Finland National Under-17 Football Team. Excerpt: The Sápmi national football team is a national football (soccer) team representing the Sámi people, who inhabit northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. The team is not a member of UEFA or FIFA, and therefore do not participate in their competitions. The goal of the Sámi Football Association, which controls the team, is to gain official status. Since 2003 they have been a member of NF-Board, which organizes matches for non-official national teams. Sápmi footballers who have resisted the call to play for the national side, instead preferring to play for traditional Scandinavian teams, include Morten Gamst Pedersen and Sigurd Rushfeldt. Steffen Nystrøm, of Moss FK has played for the Norway under-21 team, and made his Sápmi debut in the VIVA World Cup. They participated in the KTFF 50th Anniversary Cup in 2005 in Northern Cyprus. They lost both matches against Northern Cyprus and Kosovo, finishing third. Some Sapmi players have played for both Sapmi and their own nation. For example, Tom Høgli played for the Norway U-21 team and played for the Norwegian senior team on August 20, 2008 against Ireland. In November 2006, Sápmi took part in – and won – the inaugural VIVA World Cup in Occitania, organised by the NF-Board. Although the competition was hit by withdrawals of many of the major players in non-FIFA football, the Sápmi overcame both the host nation and Monaco to win the trophy, scoring an impressive 42 goals in 3 games. This was the Sápmi squad picked for the VIVA World Cup in July 2008. Caps and goals are as of 27

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Football at the Island Games: Football at the 2009 Island Games, Football at the 1999 Island Games, Football at the 2001 Island Games


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Football at the 2009 Island Games, Football at the 1999 Island Games, Football at the 2001 Island Games, Football at the 2007 Island Games, Football at the 2005 Island Games, Football at the 2003 Island Games, Football at the 1993 Island Games, Football at the 1995 Island Games, Football at the 1997 Island Games, Football at the 1991 Island Games, Football at the 1989 Island Games. Excerpt: The 1989 Island Games in Faroe Islands was the 1st edition in which a football (soccer) tournament was played. It was only contested by 5 teams and played in a single group stage. The Faroe Islands was the only FIFA associated team that played the competition, after their registry in the entety in 1988. Faroe Islands won that tournament, and became for the first time Island Games champion. Rank: Team: Pld: W: D: L: GF: GA: GD: Pts A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at The 1991 Island Games in Åland Islands was the 2nd edition in which a football (soccer) tournament was played in the Island Games . It was contested by 8 teams and played for the first time in two stages, the first one on a group basis and the second one in a knockout system. Faroe Islands the only FIFA associated team represented won that tournament, and became for the second time Island Games champion. Participants Competition Group 1 Position: Team: Pld: W: D: L: F: A: GD: Pts Group 2 Position: Team: Pld: W: D: L: F: A: GD: Pts 7th Place Match Isle of Wight 3 – 1 Greenland 5th Place Match Shetland Islands 2 – 1 Guernsey 3rd Place Match Jersey 2 – 0 Åland Final Faroe Islands 2 – 0 Ynys Môn A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at The 1993 Island Games on the Isle of Wight was the time

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Football in Cuba: Cuba International Footballers, Cuba National Football Team, Cuban Football Clubs, Cuban Footballers


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Cuba International Footballers, Cuba National Football Team, Cuban Football Clubs, Cuban Footballers, Football Competitions in Cuba, Football Venues in Cuba, International Football Competitions Hosted by Cuba, Eduardo Sebrango, Campeonato Nacional de Fútbol de Cuba, Osvaldo Alonso, Football at the 1991 Pan American Games, Reinier Alcántara, Nafc Championship 1947, Rey Ángel Martínez, Dany Luis Quintero, Pedro Faife, Maykel Galindo, Alberto Delgado, Lester Moré, Samon Reider Rodríguez, Ciudad de La Habana, Yordany Alvarez, 1960 Cccf Championship, Yendry Diaz, Loanny Cartaya, Fc Pinar Del Río, Jaime Colomé, Mario Inchausti, Asociación de Fútbol de Cuba, Samuel Armenteros, Juan Tuñas, Ariel Martínez, Fc Industriales, Estadio Pedro Marrero, Fc La Habana, Roberto Linares, Fc Cienfuegos, Fc Villa Clara, Fc Ciego de Ávila, Fc Isla de La Juventud, Fc Holguín, Fc Camagüey, Fc Sancti Spíritus, Jacinto Barquín, Fc Santiago de Cuba, Cf Granma, Estadio Panamericano, Fc Guantánamo, Fc Matanzas, Héctor Socorro, Carlos Oliveira, Benito Carvajales, Juan Alonzo, Pedro Ferrer, Juan Ayra, José Antonio Rodríguez, Tomás Fernández, Manuel Chorens, Joaquín Arias, Pedro Berges, Mario Sosa, Fc Las Tunas. Excerpt: Alberto Delgado Alberto Delgado y Pérez (born March 11, 1978 in Havana , Cuba ) is a Cuban soccer player, who, as of 2005, plays forward for Sevilla FC Puerto Rico of the Puerto Rico Soccer League .Defection to the United States Delgado defected from Cuba during the 2002 Gold Cup, together with cousin and future Colorado Rapids teammate Rey Ángel Martínez . He and Martínez ran away from their

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Frankford Yellow Jackets


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The Frankford Yellow Jackets were a professional American football team, part of the National Football League from 1924 to 1931, though its origin dates back to as early as 1899 with the Frankford Athletic Association. The Yellow Jackets won the NFL championship in 1926. The team played its home games from 1923 in Frankford Stadium (also called Yellow Jacket Field) in Frankford, a section in the northeastern part of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, noted for the subway-elevated transit line that terminates there. The Frankford Athletic Association was organized in May 1899 in the parlor of the Suburban Club. The cost of purchasing a share in the association, was $10. However there were also contributing memberships, ranging from $1 to $2.50, made available to the general public. The Association was a community-based non-profit organization of local residents and businesses. In keeping with its charter, which stated that “all profits shall be donated to charity”. All of the team’s excess income was donated to local charitable institutions. The beneficiaries of this generosity included Frankford Hospital, the Frankford Day Nursery, the local Boy Scouts and the local American Legion Post 211. The officers of the Association never received a salary nor compensation for their work on behalf of the team. The association’s clubhouse was originally located at the current site of Frankford High School. The field at this site, known as Wistar Field, became the first official home of the Yellow Jackets. Several years later, when the construction of the current high school was proposed, the team moved to Brown’s Field. The Association initially fielded a baseball team, however soccer and football clubs also formed. The Association’s football team, played seve… More:

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Future sporting events: 2010 FIFA World Cup, 2010 Formula One season, 2010 IIHF World Championship


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 2010 Fifa World Cup, 2010 Formula One Season, 2012 Summer Olympics, 2010 Nhl Entry Draft, 2010 Summer Youth Olympics, 2014 Winter Olympics, 2011 Cricket World Cup, 2010 Commonwealth Games, 2014 Commonwealth Games, Uefa Euro 2012, 2020 Summer Olympics, 2010 Afc Cup, Wrestlemania Xxvi, 2014 Fifa World Cup, 2011 Fifa Women’s World Cup, 2010 Fiba World Championship, 2010 World Snooker Championship, Uefa Euro 2016, 2010 Norwegian Premier League, 2018 Winter Olympics, 2010 China Open, 2010 Winter Paralympics, 2010 Iihf World Championship, 2010 Iihf World Championship Division I, 2010 Iihf World Championship Division Ii, Uefa Euro 2020, 2009-10 A1 Grand Prix Season, 2016 Summer Olympics, 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games, 2010-11 Uefa Europa League, 2011-12 Uefa Europa League, Fis Nordic World Ski Championships 2011, 2022 Winter Olympics, 2010 Iaaf Diamond League, 2010 Asian Games, 2015 Pan American Games, 2010 Ford World Women’s Curling Championship, 2010 Tour de France, Fivb World League 2010, 2010 Fifa Club World Cup, 2010 Asian Para Games, 2010 Fivb Women’s World Championship, 2010 Iaaf World Indoor Championships, 2010 Ncaa Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament, World Chess Championship 2011, 2011-12 Uefa Champions League, 2010 Women’s Professional Soccer Season, 2010-11 Uefa Champions League, 2010 Grand Slam of Darts, 2010 American le Mans Series Season, 2011 Afc Asian Cup, 2010 Iihf World Championship Division Iii, 2024 Summer Olympics, 2010 Bnp Paribas Open, 2010 Open Championship, 2011 Pan American Games, 2014 Summer Youth Olympics, 2028 Summer Olympics, 2012 Winter Youth Olympics, Fis Nordic World Ski Championships 2013, 2013 Mediterranean Games, 2010 Norwegian First Division, 2010 Icf Canoe Sprint World Championships, 2011 Fifa … More:

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German Football Defender, 1940s Birth Introduction: Klaus-Dieter Sieloff, Hans Meyer, Peter Nogly, Jupp Kapellmann, Hans-Georg Schwarzenbeck


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Klaus-Dieter Sieloff, Hans Meyer, Peter Nogly, Jupp Kapellmann, Hans-Georg Schwarzenbeck, Helmut Kremers, Friedel Rausch, Wolfgang Fahrian, Bernd Patzke, Jürgen Kurbjuhn, Klaus Fichtel, Manfred Zapf, Willi Neuberger, Wolfgang Weber, Fritz Fuchs, Karl-Heinz Thielen, Wilfried Gröbner, Siegmar Wätzlich, Manfred Ritschel, Wolfgang Paul, Michael Lameck, Hans Arnold, Uwe Kliemann, Klaus Ackermann, Willi Entenmann, Wolfgang Abraham, Herwart Koppenhöfer, Ludwig Müller, Detlef Pirsig, Gerd Zimmermann, Karl-Heinz Kamp, Hans-Jürgen Wittkamp, Dieter Kurrat, Dieter Renner, Lothar Schämer, Hans Reich, Dieter Zembski, Theodor Redder, Dietmar Schwager, Karl-Heinz Wirth, Fritz Popp, Hartmut Heidemann, Karl-Heinz Ferschl, Gerd Schneider, Bernd Schmidt, Wolfgang Grzyb, Ernst Diehl, Horst Leupold, Wolfgang Matz, Hartwig Bleidick, Erwin Spinnler, Peter Kupferschmidt, Helmut Sandmann, Heinz Wittmann, Hans-Jürgen Ripp, Reinhold Zech, Heiner Baltes, Manfred Weidmann, Gerd Peehs, Hans Eisele, Egon Milder, Theodor Hoffmann, Reinhard Meier, Peter Kaack, Franz Merkhoffer. Excerpt: Klaus-Dieter Sieloff (born 27 February 1942 in East Prussia, Germany) (now in Russia) is a former German football (soccer) player. He spent 11 seasons in the Bundesliga with VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Mönchengladbach. He played in two World Cup Qualifying matches in 1966. During his youth in Kiel, Sieloff aimed to become a boxer, having stood in the ring 25 times by the age of 14. When his family moved to Rottweil near Stuttgart and after visiting football games of VfB Stuttgart at Neckarstadion, Sieloff’s interest however shifted from boxing to football. In October 1960, he played his first game for VfB Stuttgart in the Oberliga Süd. There he soon became a fixture in the

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Hawaii County, Hawaii


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Hawaii, William Herbert Shipman, Ironman World Championship, Elias Bond, Ultraman, Discovery Land Company, Thomas Jaggar, Kohala, Hawaii, Merrie Monarch Festival, David Malo, Pohakuloa Training Area, Puna, Hawaii, When Time Ran Out, Kona District, Hawaii, Herb Kawainui Kane, Big Island Interscholastic Federation, Waiakea, Knuq, Hamakua, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation, Dumand Project, Kmwb, Parker Ranch, Kau, Hawaii, Hawaii Tribune-Herald, Billings Volcanoes, My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii, Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo, West Hawaii Today, Hele-On Bus, Hawaii County Office of Liquor Control. Excerpt: The Big Island Interscholastic Federation or BIIF Consists of 21 high schools that sponsor a number of athletic sports, including football, basketball, volleyball and soccer. All schools are located on the Island of Hawaii , which is governed by the County of Hawaii .Member institutions References (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at The Billings Volcanoes were an American basketball team based in Billings, Montana that was a member of the Continental Basketball Association . From 1979-80, they were called the Hawaii Volcanoes .Hawaii Volcanoes The Hawaii Volcanoes were an American basketball team based in Honolulu, Hawaii and Hilo, Hawaii that was a member of the Continental Basketball Association. The franchise played at several venues in Hawaii, including the Neal Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, the Conroy Bowl at Schofield Barracks, the gymnasium at Kaimuki High School , and two games at the Hilo Civic Auditorium.The franchise did make the playoffs, but because of the tremendous travel costs between Honolulu and Anchorage (the Volcanoes’ opponent), the Volcanoes agreed to play all the playoff games for that series in Anchorage , where they

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History of Italian Football (Soccer): 2006 Italian Football Scandal, Nazio-Juve, Blocco-Juve, Turone’s Goal


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The 2006 Italian football scandal (Italian: Calciopoli, Farsopoli or Moggiopoli , sometimes referred to as Calciocaos) involved Italy’s top professional football leagues, Serie A and Serie B. The scandal was uncovered in May 2006 by Italian police, implicating league champions Juventus, and other major teams including, Internazionale Milan, Milan, Fiorentina, Lazio, and Reggina when a number of telephone interceptions showed a thick network of relations between team managers and referee organisations. Juventus were the champions of Serie A at the time. The teams have been accused of rigging games by selecting favourable referees. The scandal first came to light as a consequence of investigations of Naples prosecutors on the Italian football agency GEA World. Transcripts of recorded telephone conversations published in Italian newspapers suggested that during the 2004-05 season, Juventus general manager Luciano Moggi had conversations with several officials of Italian football to influence referee appointment. The name Calciopoli is a pun on Tangentopoli, , a corruption-based attitude starting in the early 80s and ending with the Mani Pulite investigation in the early 90s. Another very common name for Calciopoli is Moggiopoli after the name of Luciano Moggi. Also Calciogate, a pun on Watergate, is used. “Calcio” means football in Italian. On 4 July 2006, the Italian Football Federation’s prosecutor, Stefano Palazzi, called for all four clubs at the centre of the match-fixing scandal to be thrown out of Serie A. Palazzi called for Juventus to drop to at least Serie C1 (his statement read that Juventus should be sent “lower than Serie B”, without a specific division stated) and for Fiorentina and Lazio to at least Serie B. He also asked for poi… More:

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Independiente Medell N


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Corporación Deportiva Independiente Medellín is a professional Colombian football (soccer) team competing in Fútbol Profesional Colombiano, the Colombian first division. The club is based in the city of Medellín and founded in 1913. It has won the league’s national tournament known as Copa Mustang five times: in 1955, 1957, 2002-II, 2004-I and 2009-II. Its best performance at international level was in 2003, when the team achieved the third place in the Copa Libertadores de América. Medellín’s greatest rival is with the city’s other major club Atlético Nacional, with whom they share the home stadium Atanasio Girardot. The team is dubbed “El Poderoso de la Montaña” or the powerful of the mountain due to Medellín’s geographical location high in the Andean mountains. The rivalry is especially strong due to each team’s main support club, Rexixtenxia Norte for Medellín and Los Del Sur for Atlético Nacional. The two clubs are named with the location that they occupy in the stadium where Rexixtenxia occupies the section behind the northern goal and Los Del Sur occupy the section behind the southern goal. In 2004 Medellín and Nacional classified to the final of the Mustang Cup; in Antioquia everybody was very excited because this was the first “Paisa” final of the history of the short tournaments. This system requires 2 games to be the champion, in the first game, Medellín won 2-1 with a goal of Rafael Castillo in the 87 minute after the goals of Jorge Serna (DIM) and Carlos “Chumi” Alvarez in the first half. The final game was in the 27 of June, and it ended 0-0 and Medellín became the champion of the Colombian National League. Medellín won its third league title after 45 years

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International Club Football (Soccer) Competitions in North America: Concacaf Club Competitions, Copa Merconorte


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Concacaf Club Competitions, Copa Merconorte, International Club Football (Soccer) Competitions Hosted by Canada, International Club Football (Soccer) Competitions Hosted by the United States, North American Superliga, Pan-Pacific Championship, 2001 Copa Merconorte, Concacaf Champions League, 2009 North American Superliga, North American Superliga 2008, United Soccer Association, World Football Challenge, International Soccer League, Dallas Cup, Cfu Club Championship, Srbijada, 2009 Pan-Pacific Championship, 2008 Pan-Pacific Championship, Copa Panamericana 2007, 2000 Copa Merconorte, Interliga, 1998 Copa Interamericana, World Series of Soccer, Reebok Cup 1997, Copa Independencia, Marlboro Cup, Chicago Trophy, Edmonton Cup, Usa Cup, 1926 International Soccer League. Excerpt: The Copa Merconorte 2001 was an association football tournament in 2001 and the last Copa Merconorte to be held. Millonarios of Colombia beat Emelec of Ecuador in the final. Each team played the other teams in the group twice during the group stage. The first place team advanced to the second round. The semifinals consisted of two games between the Necaxa (winner of Group A) and Millonarios (winner of Group B), and two games between the Santos Laguna (winner of Group C) and Emelec (winner of Group D). Both series were decided in penalty kicks because the net of both games was a draw. After tying both matches, Millonarios defeated Emelec in penalty kicks. … More: http://booksllc.net/?id=6126967

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International Football (Soccer) Competitions By Continent


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: International Football (Soccer) Competitions in Africa, International Football (Soccer) Competitions in Asia, International Football (Soccer) Competitions in Europe, International Football (Soccer) Competitions in Oceania, International Football (Soccer) Competitions in South America, Football at the Bolivarian Games, Football at the Southeast Asian Games, Cecafa Cup, Football at the Asian Games, West Asian Football Federation Championship, Algarve Cup, Arab Nations Cup, Football at the 2005 West Asian Games, Wantok Cup, Nordic Football Championship, Saff Championship, Eco Cup, Football at the All-Africa Games, Udeac Championship, Baltic Cup, Victory Shield, South East Asia Youth Soccer Cup, Football at the East Asian Games, Alma Tv Cup, Cemac Cup, Indian Ocean Games, Malta International Football Tournament 2008, Swaziland Four Nations Tournament 2008, Cyprus Four Nations Football Tournament 2008, Indian Ocean Games Triangulaire, the Four Nations Tournament, African Military Cup, Colombo Cup, Myanmar Grand Royal Challenge Cup, Legends Cup, Uniffac Cup. Excerpt: Football at the Bolivarian Games has been played since 1938. The first edition was the only one in which full national teams played for all countries. U-17 teams have been fielded recently in this quadrennial competition. A women’s tournament played by full national teams was added in 2005. (Bogotá, 1938) This was the only edition in which full national teams participated for every country. (Lima, 1947-48) There was a tie for second place and two silver medals were awarded. Only Bolivia and Venezuela fielded full national teams. (Caracas, 1951) (Barranquilla, 1961) (Quito/Guayaquil, 1965) (Maracaibo, 1970) (Panama City, 1973) There was a tie for third place and two bronze medals were… More:

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International Futsal Competitions


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Copa América – Fifa Futsal, Fifa Futsal World Cup, Futsal at the Asian Indoor Games, Uefa Futsal Championship, Futsal Mundialito, Asean Futsal Championship, Oceanian Futsal Championship, Concacaf Futsal Championship, 2009 West Asian Futsal Federation Championship, Arab Futsal Championship, Four Nations Futsal Cup, 2009 North African Futsal Cup, Sulta Shaab Cup, El-Fatih International Futsal Championship, Four Nations Futsal Tournament (Maputo, Mozambique), 2005 North African Futsal Cup, Uefa Futsal Under-21 Championship, West Asian Futsal Championship, Futsal in Odesur Games, North African Futsal Cup, 2008 West Asian Women’s Futsal Federation Championship, Al-Fateh Confederations Futsal Cup, World Police Indoor Soccer Tournament, Futsal at the Pan American Games, 2007 West Asian Futsal Federation Championship. Excerpt: The 2005 North African Futsal Cup is the 1st Championship and it took place in Tripoli , Libya from September 19 – September 26, 2005.Group stage Matches Honors See also (online edition) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at West Asian Championship (Men) 2007 (Iran)All matches in AMOL.Final Table All matches in AMOL .See also (online edition) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at 1st WAFF Futsal Championship For Women- Jordan Schedule Results A NumberDate

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International Soccer Competitions Hosted By The United States


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 1994 Fifa World Cup, 2005 Concacaf Gold Cup, 2008 Concacaf Men’s Pre-Olympic Tournament, Football at the 1996 Summer Olympics, 2009 Concacaf Gold Cup, 1999 Fifa Women’s World Cup, 2007 Concacaf Gold Cup, 2003 Fifa Women’s World Cup, Football at the 1984 Summer Olympics, 2002 Concacaf Gold Cup, 2003 Concacaf Gold Cup, 2000 Concacaf Gold Cup, 2006 Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup, 1991 Concacaf Gold Cup, 1998 Concacaf Gold Cup, 1993 Concacaf Gold Cup, 1996 Concacaf Gold Cup, 2002 Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup, 2005 Concacaf U-20 Tournament, 2000 Concacaf Women’s Gold Cup, Football at the 1987 Pan American Games, 2003 Concacaf U-20 Tournament, Football at the 1904 Summer Olympics, World Series of Soccer, 2001 Concacaf U-17 Tournament, Joe Robbie Cup, 1976 U.s.a. Bicentennial Cup Tournament, Football at the 1959 Pan American Games, North American Nations Cup 1991, I World Cup of Masters, U.s. Cup, Marlboro Cup. Excerpt: The Bicentennial Cup Tournament was an international football (soccer) competition, which took place in May 1976 in the USA . The tournament featured several World Cup stars both past and future.The tournament – which celebrated the 200th anniversary of the USA’s Declaration of Independence – came about after England and Italy failed to qualify for the 1976 European Championship tournament. These two teams joined Brazil and Team America , a side composed of stars playing in the North American Soccer League , in a hugely entertaining tournament.The U.S.A. team of the time was not developed enough to compete against sides as powerful as Brazil , Italy and England , and hence Team America, consisting of players of various nationalities drawn from North American Soccer League clubs, carried the U.S.A. banner in the tournament. Team America included players who had performed

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Iranian Armenians


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Persian Armenians, Gegard Mousasi, Vartan Gregorian, George Deukmejian, Iranian Armenians, Bogdan Saltanov, Andranik Madadian, Andranik Teymourian, Arthur T. Gregorian, Hrach Gregorian, Alecko Eskandarian, Loris Tjeknavorian, Nubar Gulbenkian, Armen Ohanian, Antoin Sevruguin, Joseph Emin, List of Iranian Armenians, Ivan Galamian, Apcar Family, Tony Petrossian, Gayk Bzhishkyan, Marco Khan, Vigen Derderian, Sarmad, Caro Lucas, Ken Davitian, Edmond Bezik, Gevork Vartanian, Yeprem Khan, Ardeshir Ovanessian, Sarkis Acopian, Andranik Eskandarian, Armik, Vahe Aghabegians, Haik Hovsepian Mehr, Biurakn Hakhverdian, Mesrovb Jacob Seth, Marcos Grigorian, Samuel Khachikian, Mirza Malkam Khan, Alfred Yaghobzadeh, Oshin Sahakian, Emmanuel Agassi, Mahaya Petrosian, Aren Davoudi, Robert Mehrabian, Robert Markosi, Nikol Galanderian, Zoya Pirzad, Shirin, Armen Haghnazarian, Eliz Sanasarian, Emil Vartazarian, Harutyun Shmavonyan, Bob Yousefian, Nikol Faridani, Patrick Baboumian, Serjik Teymourian, Armen Ra, Marcara Avanchintz, Varoujan Hakhbandian, Sarkies Brothers, Garabed Pashayan Khan, Ervand Abrahamian, Mushegh Sarvarian, Henry D. Sahakian, Sebo Shahbazian, George Manook, Jean Althen, Ovanes Ohanian, Levon Davidian, Hrant Markarian, Khachik Babayan, Arsen Minasian. Excerpt: Alecko Eskandarian (born July 9, 1982 in Montvale, New Jersey ) is an American soccer player.Career High School and College While at Bergen Catholic High School Eskandarian won the 1999-00 Gatorade National High School Athlete of the Year Award. He was also named a NSCAA/adidas All-American and New Jersey State Player of the Year after leading the state of New Jersey in scoring with 66 goals and 15 assists through 25 games during his senior year. He finished his high school career with 154 career goals, the second

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Irish Sport Television Programmes: Special 1 Tv, Apr s Match, Use It or Lose It, Monday Night Soccer, Premier Soccer Saturday, Con Murphy


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Special 1 Tv, Après Match, Use It or Lose It, Monday Night Soccer, Premier Soccer Saturday, Con Murphy, Eircom League Weekly, Sports Tonight, Cois Farraige, Know Your Sport. Excerpt: Special 1 TV (formerly known as I’m on Setanta Sports) is a satirical football television programme, produced by Blue Elf Productions and Caboom Entertainment. The stars of the show are puppet caricatures of various football personalities; José Mourinho, Sven-Göran Eriksson, Wayne Rooney and Fabio Capello have been portrayed along with Mourinho. All of the characters on the programme are voiced by Irish actor, comedian and impressionist Mario Rosenstock.. Typical episodes were recorded on the day before transmission in Dublin and ran for up to six minutes length, airing weekly during coverage of Saturday evening Premier League games on Setanta Sports 1 in the UK and Ireland. Nearly all episodes appear in full on YouTube, and sections were repeated on the channel’s Monday Night show, Football Matters. On 20 August 2009, EPLTalk reported that no new episodes would be produced after Setanta’s UK operations ceased trading on 23 June 2009. The show is set to return in June 2010 for a special series on BBC Three to tie in with the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The new series will also be made available to watch on the BBC Three website. The show was originally known as I’m on Setanta Sports (a parody of rival Sky Sports’ You’re on Sky Sports phone-in programme), and featured heavy Setanta Sports branding. The final episode under the IOSS format was aired on 10 January following Setanta’s live coverage of Stoke City v Liverpool. On 17 January 2009, however, a special transition episode aired, with various characters begging the José puppet to reverse his decision to quit the …

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Korean American Sportspeople: Michelle Wie, James Yun, Hines Ward, Sonya Thomas, Richard Park, Jane Park, Anthony Kim, Christina Kim


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Michelle Wie, James Yun, Hines Ward, Sonya Thomas, Richard Park, Jane Park, Anthony Kim, Christina Kim, Ann Patrice Mcdonough, Naomi Nari Nam, Jeanette Lee, Anthony Kang, Kevin Na, Lily Lyoonjung Lee, Alex Yi, Tabitha Yim, Pilar Bosley, Toby Dawson, Terrmel Sledge, Sammy Lee, Eric Kimble, Tiffany Joh, John Lee, Wendell Kim, Daewon Song, Simon Cho, Eugene Chung. Excerpt: Alex Yi Alexander “Alex” Yi (born February 27, 1982 in Alexandria , Virginia ) is a retired American soccer defender who last played for FC Dallas of Major League Soccer . He is currently an NCAA coach at the University of Dayton . Playing career As a teenager, Yi was a member of Under-17 national team , and as such was part of the inaugural class of the USSF ‘s Bradenton Academy , along with other players such as Landon Donovan , DaMarcus Beasley , and Oguchi Onyewu . Upon graduating, he matriculated to UCLA , where he played college soccer in 2000 and 2001, where he started in 41 games and was named a third team All-American as a sophomore. He was named PAC-10 Player of the Year. Following his sophomore year Yi left UCLA to pursue a professional career in Europe; he signed with Royal Antwerp of the Belgian Jupiler League , a feeder club of Manchester United , before the start of the 2002-3 season. Yi disappointingly only appeared in four matches for Antwerp in the 2002-3 season, and, after appearing in only seven for the struggling club in the subsequent season, was released from his contract to pursue opportunities in America. Yi was coveted by several teams upon his return to the United States, most notably his hometown D.C. United , but was eventually allocated to F.C. Dallas through a weighted lottery on January 12, 2005. Yi has played for the U-17, U-20, and U-23 United States youth national

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Los Angeles Rams Stadiums: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Coliseum is now primarily the home of the USC Trojan football team. During the recent stretch of its success in football, most of USC’s regular home games, especially the alternating games with rivals UCLA and Notre Dame, attract a capacity 92,000 person crowd, although they regularly drew far less during the 1990s. The current official capacity of the Coliseum is 93,607. The Coliseum Commission also rents the Coliseum to various events, including international soccer games, musical concerts and other large outdoor events. Celebrating their 50th anniversary in Los Angeles, the Dodgers and Boston Red Sox played an exhibition game here on March 29, 2008; a Los Angeles and MLB record for attendance was broken, where 115,300 people attended the game. On June 17, 2009, the Coliseum played host to the 2009 NBA World Champion Los Angeles Lakers as the end point of the championship parade. Player and coach speeches were given at the Coliseum following a procession that began at the Staples Center. The Olympic Cauldron (also known as the Olympic Torch) was built for the stadium’s two Olympic games. It is still lit during the fourth quarter of USC football games, and other special occasions (e.g., when the Olympics are being held in another city). At the Los Angeles Dodgers Fiftieth Anniversary Game on March 29, 2008, the torch was lit for the ThinkCure! charity ceremony, while Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” was played and the majority of the attendees turned on their complimentary souvenir keychain flashlights. In 2004, the cauldron was lit non-stop for seven days in tribute to President Ronald Reagan, who had died; and it was lit again in April 2005 following the death of Pope John… More:

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Louisville Cardinals Men’s Soccer Players: Frank Jonke, Adrian Cann, Tim Velten, Shawn Faria, Jonny Walker, Marco Terminesi, Aaron Clapham


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Not illustrated. Excerpt: Frank Jonke (born January 30, 1985 in Pickering, Ontario) is a Canadian soccer player and who currently plays with AC Oulu in Finland. Jonke was a product of the Toronto Lynx academy, playing for the U19 Toronto Lynx in the Dallas Cup. In his high school years he attended St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School. Was team captain his junior and senior seasons, leading the team in goals both seasons. Jonke earned a scholarship to attend Notre Dame College, finishing the season as top scorer in the American Mideast Conference with 25 goals. Earning NAIA Honorable Mention All-America Honors, being named to the All-American Mideast Conference first team, also named to the All-Region IX team. And was awarded the Newcomer of the Year by his teammates. Jonke was transferred to the University of Louisville in 2005, during his junior year he started in 15 matches, led the team with seven goals on the season, and earned second team All-Big East honors. In his sophomore season he started in 17 games for the Cardinals, and led the team in goals scored with six goals. On February 28, 2007 Jonke was signed by the Toronto Lynx for the 2007 PDL season, along with other Toronto Lynx academy graduates. He made his Lynx debut on May 12, 2007 against the West Michigan Edge in a 3-0 defeat at home. Unfortunately for Jonke, he was largely confined to the bench for most of the season, only appearing in 2 matches. He helped the Lynx finished the season with a 6-6-4 record, which placed the team in fourth place in the Great Lakes Division, and only missing a playoff berth by six points. The following year Jonke transferred to the Italia Shooters for the 2008 CSL season. He made his debut on May 19, 2008 in a two goal draw against the Serbian White Eagl… More:

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Maryland Terrapins Soccer Players: Taylor Twellman, Russell Payne, Danny Califf, Olivier Lacoste-Lebuis, Desmond Armstrong, Carmine Isacco


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Taylor Twellman, Russell Payne, Danny Califf, Olivier Lacoste-Lebuis, Desmond Armstrong, Carmine Isacco, Stephen King, Maurice Edu, Domenic Mediate, Steve Armas, Robbie Rogers, John Garvey, Seth Stammler, Clarence Goodson, Eric Brunner, Scott Buete, Michael Dello-Russo, Marc Burch, Jeremy Hall, Omar Gonzalez, Abe Thompson, A. J. Godbolt, Andy Kirk, Kenney Bertz, A. J. Delagarza, George Taratsides, Graham Zusi, Rodney Wallace, Jason Garey, Chris Lancos, Matt Kassel, Philip Salyer, Noah Palmer. Excerpt: A. J. DeLaGarza (born November 4, 1987 in Bryans Road, Maryland ) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer . Career Youth and College At the age of 12, DeLaGarza played for the DC United U-12 at the Danone Cup in France, under coach Dave Sarachan. He also played for Baltimore Casa Mia’s Boys, where he won 2 USYSA National Championships. In high school, DeLaGarza played at Henry E. Lackey High School in Indian Head, Maryland. DeLaGarza played college soccer at the University of Maryland, College Park . He was named College Soccer News Second Team All-Freshman after helping Maryland win the National Championship in 2005, and was named to the College Cup All-Tournament Team, was a Second Team All-ACC selection, and was his team’s Co-Most Valuable Defensive Player as he helped lead Maryland to the 2008 College Cup championship. Professional DeLaGarza was drafted in the second round (19th overall) of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft by Los Angeles Galaxy . He made his professional debut on March 22, 2009, in Galaxy’s first game of the 2009 MLS season against D.C. United . Following Sean Franklin ‘s mid-season hamstring injury, DeLaGarza played many games at the right side of Galaxy’s defence, ultimately clocking 1,754 minutes in his

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Molde Fk Managers: Hans Backe


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Hans Backe (born 14 February 1952) is a Swedish former soccer player. He is currently the head coach of New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer. He has coached clubs in several countries, and achieved his greatest successes in Denmark at FC Copenhagen and Aalborg BK. Backe had a brief playing career in the 1970s, mostly in the Swedish lower divisions, including one stint with Brommapojkarna in 19771978. Backe began his managerial career with Djurgårdens IF in his native Sweden from 1982-84, compiling a record of 38 wins, 20 draws and only 12 losses, which included a first place finish in the 1982 Division 2 Norra. Following his early success with Djurgårdens IF he went on to manage Molde FK, Hammarby IF, Östers, AIK and numerous other top Scandinavian clubs. In 1989 he led Östers to a first place finish in Division 1 Södra in which the club ended the season unbeaten in all 26 league matches and gained promotion to the Swedish Allsvenskan. He enjoyed his greatest success in Denmark, having won four Danish titles with FC Copenhagen and Aalborg BK. In his first season in Danish football Backe led Aalborg BK to the 1998-99 Danish Superliga title. He also helped guide the club to consecutive Danish Cup finals in his two years at the club. During the 2001 season Backe returned to Denmark to lead top side FC Copenhagen. During his time at the club the Danish side would enjoy one of the clubs most successful spells. During this period Backe led Copenhagen to three Danish Superliga titles, one Danish Cup title, and two Danish Super Cup titles, which included a treble winning season during the 2003-04 campaign. Backe was the manager of Panathinaikos in Athens until 14 September 2006, but was fired after just three games due to the team’s poor perfor…

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Montreal Impact (A-League) Players: Mauro Biello, Nevio Pizzolitto, Paul Dougherty, Steve Trittschuh, Onandi Lowe, Nick de Santis, Pat Onstad


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Mauro Biello, Nevio Pizzolitto, Paul Dougherty, Steve Trittschuh, Onandi Lowe, Nick de Santis, Pat Onstad, Jason de Vos, Tom Kouzmanis, Eddy Berdusco, Paulinho Criciúma, Hubert Busby, Jr., John Limniatis, Lyndon Hooper, Niall Thompson, Carl Fletcher, Kevin Holness, Dino Lopez, Rudy Doliscat, Lloyd Barker, Pat Harrington, Grant Needham, Patrick Diotte. Excerpt: Carl Fletcher Carl Tadeus Fletcher (born 26 December 1971) is a former professional Canadian soccer defender. Club career Fletcher played early in his career for the Toronto Blizzard of the Canadian Soccer League . He played for the Toronto Rockets in 1994, which was the club’s sole season of existence. He later signed for Hampton Roads Mariners of the USL First Division and played two years with the team 1999-2000. Fletcher then signed with the Montreal Impact in April 2001, after playing one season with the Impact signed with the Rochester Raging Rhinos in August 2001. In 2002 Fletcher was transferred to the Atlanta Silverbacks . In 2004 Fletcher took a season off to pursue a broadcast career with TSN. A year after Fletcher decided to return to soccer and signed with his hometown club the Toronto Lynx . After just playing a half a season with the Lynx, Fletcher was released from the club. International career Fletcher’s made his first steps on the international scene at the 1987 FIFA U-16 World Championship which were held in Canada. He played in all three games there. He made his senior debut for Canada in a July 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup match against Jamaica and for a couple of years was the first choice defender for the Canadian national team. He went on to earn 40 caps, scoring twice. He represented Canada in 7 World Cup qualifiers . His last international game was on 1 June 2003 against Germany .

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Montreal Impact Coaches: Nick de Santis


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Senior club appearances and goalscounted for the domestic league only andcorrect as of 13 November 2009. National team caps and goals correctas of 13 November 2009.* Appearances (Goals) Nicolas De Santis (born November 11, 1967) is a former professional soccer player and the former head coach of the Montreal Impact of the USL First Division. He is currently the manager and Director of Soccer of Montreal Impact. After beginning his pro career in 1987 with the Montreal Supra of the Canadian Soccer League, He signed for the Montreal Impact in 1993 where he helped the Impact win the league championship in 1994. He earned titles in 1995, 1996 and 1997. He retired as a player following the 2003 season, was second in Impact history for games played (219), as well as fourth for goals scored (21). He also had short spells in the USA and Italy. De Santis made his senior debut for Canada in a March 1988 friendly match against Peru, in which he immediately scored his first (and only) goal. He went on to earn 9 caps. His final international was an October 1997 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Mexico. He also participated in the inaugural 1989 Futsal World Cup in the Netherlands. Scores and results list Canada’s goal tally first. 1994 1994 1995, 1996, 1997 2002, 2003 Last Update: June 22, 2009 After his retirement he succeeded Bob Lilley as a the new head coach of the Montreal Impact. In his first season as head coach he won the Montreals second League Championship beating Seattle Sounders 2-0. In his second season as coach he led the team to a record of 18-3-7 and to its fourth regular-season championship, he established a new league record by going undefeated in 15 consecutive games (10-0-5). Montreal also went undefeated for nine straight ga… More:

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N-Gage Games


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Puzzle Bobble, Civilization, Red Faction, Tomb Raider, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Call of Duty, Spider-Man 2, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, Fifa Football 2005, Pandemonium, X-Men Legends, Colin Mcrae Rally, List of N-Gage Games, Driv3r, X-Men Legends Ii: Rise of Apocalypse, Sonic Advance, Worms World Party, Puyo Puyo, the Elder Scrolls Travels, Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc, Super Monkey Ball, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Tiger Woods Pga Tour, Virtua Tennis, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Jungle Storm, Asphalt Urban Gt, the Sims Bustin’ Out, Sega Rally Championship, Virtua Cop, Rifts: Promise of Power, Mile High Pinball, Asphalt 4: Elite Racing, Snakes, Asphalt: Urban Gt 2, System Rush, Xanadu Next, Pocket Kingdom: Own the World, Operation Shadow, Ncaa Football 2004, Pathway to Glory, Ashen, Wwe Aftershock, One, Glimmerati, Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death, Marcel Desailly Pro Soccer. Excerpt: Ashen Ashen is a supernatural horror-themed FPS developed exclusively for the N-Gage platform by Torus Games and published by Nokia on May 25, 2004. Story When Seven River City is plunged into chaos, stricken by storms and overcome with supernatural phenomena, Jacob Ward is filled with dread and despair, like most others. Yet Ward knows more about this catastrophe than most, and as its citizens flee, he must return to Seven River City and work to save it. Somewhere in that half-ruined darkness is his sister, a woman Ward believes is responsible for this disaster; a woman who warned him this would happenFeatures References (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Asphalt Urban GT 2 Asphalt: Urban GT 2 is racing game developed and published by Gameloft for the Nintendo DS , N-Gage and Playstation Portable . A 2.5D Java ME version

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NPOV disputes: Neoliberalism, Reagan Doctrine, Polymath, History of IBM, Scientology in Germany, Telangana, Anti-communism, Montreal Impact


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Neoliberalism, Reagan Doctrine, Polymath, History of Ibm, Scientology in Germany, Telangana, Anti-Communism, George Thomas Coker, Montreal Impact, Worldnetdaily, Minnesota Thunder, Vancouver Whitecaps Fc, Crystal Palace Baltimore, Zakir Naik, Allan Rock, the Black Jacobins, Criticism of Vladimir Putin, Midd-West School District, Noynoy Aquino, John Marco Allegro, Carolina Railhawks Fc, Clarion-Limestone Area School District, Oberon Zell-Ravenheart, Benton Area School District, North American Soccer League, Lawson Software, Friendster, Mifflinburg Area School District, Rochester Rhinos, Millville Area School District, Ac St. Louis, Criticism of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Miami Fc, Robert Kennedy in Palestine, Guayana Esequiba, Watts up With That, Nokia N97, Atlanta Silverbacks, Battle of Chawinda, Karaikkal Ammeiyar, Fc Tampa Bay Rowdies, Rudy Marconi, Religion in Afghanistan, Nsc Minnesota Stars, St. Louis Soccer United, Adaptive Modeler, Tim Ashe, Fc Edmonton, Phoenix Foundation, Aphrodite Jones, Maida Heatter, Mishmi, Decision Earth, Kipling. Excerpt: Athletic Club of St. Louis , commonly referred to as AC St. Louis , is an American professional soccer team based in St. Louis, Missouri , United States . Founded in 2009, the team plays in the NASL Conference of the USSF D2 Pro League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid .The USSF-D2 is a temporary professional soccer league created by the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) in 2010 to last just one season, as a compromise between the feuding United Soccer Leagues (USL) and the North American Soccer League (NASL).St. Louis plays its home games at the Anheuser-Busch Soccer Park in nearby Fenton, Missouri . The team’s colors are green, white and yellow. The team is coached by Claude Anelka , the older brother

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National Sports Teams of Iran: Iran National Football Team, Iran National Freestyle Wrestling Athletes, Iran National Under-23 Football Team


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Iran National Football Team, Iran National Freestyle Wrestling Athletes, Iran National Under-23 Football Team, Iran National Basketball Team, Iran National Greco-Roman Wrestling Athletes, Iran National Futsal Team, Iran Men’s National Volleyball Team, Iran National Under-17 Football Team, Tabriz Petrochemical Cycling Team, Iran National Beach Soccer Team, Iran Men’s National Under-19 Basketball Team, Iran National Rugby Union Team, Iran National Handball Team, Iran Men’s National Water Polo Team, Iran Women’s National Football Team, Iran Women’s National Futsal Team, Iran National Cricket Team, Iran National Field Hockey Team, Iran Davis Cup Team, Iran Men’s National Under-19 Volleyball Team, Iran Women’s National Handball Team, Iran Women’s National Volleyball Team, Iran National Amateur Boxing Athletes, Iran Men’s National Under-21 Volleyball Team, Iran Fed Cup Team. Excerpt: The national football team of Iran (Persian: ) represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran. The national football team of Iran, known as the Team Melli, ranks 4th in Asia and 60th in the world according to the current FIFA World Rankings. The very first match that the Team Melli played was on January 1, 1941 away at Afghanistan. Iran has won the Asian Cup three consecutive times (1968, 1972, 1976), a championship record to which the team has not been able to add since, although they have finished third four times. In 1978, Iran made its first appearance in the World Cup after defeating Australia in Tehran to qualify. Iran lost two of their three group stage games against the Netherlands and Peru. However, they managed to create a surprise by drawing 1-1 against Scotland with a late Iraj D… More:

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New York Apollo Players


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Fernando Clavijo, Jimmy Mcgeough, Paul Kitson, Alain Maca, Andy Papoulias, Narciso Horacio Doval, Len Renery, Kevin Mahon, Herve Guilliod, Soloman Hilton, Mike Mancini, Jamil Canal, Tony Francillo, Giancarlo Neri. Excerpt: Alain Maca Alain F. Maca is a retired Belgian-American soccer defender who is the President of the JFK International Air Terminal (Terminal 4). Maca was the first person drafted by the North American Soccer League and spent four seasons in the league. He also earned five caps with the U.S. national team between 1973 and 1975. College Maca s father Joe was a member of the U.S. team at the 1950 FIFA World Cup. Maca attended State University of New York at Brockport (SUNY Brockport) where he played on the men s soccer team from 1968 to 1971. He was a second team All American in 1969 and a third team All American in 1970 and graduated in 1972 with a bachelor s degree in sports science. The University inducted Maca into its Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000. Inducted into the Brockport Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000. Soccer career Professional On February 9, 1972, the North American Soccer League (NASL) held its first college draft. The Miami Toros drafted Maca with the first draft pick in that draft. Maca spent the 1972 NASL season in Miami, seeing time in eleven games. He moved to the Baltimore Bays of the American Soccer League (ASL) for the 1973 season. In 1974, the expansion Washington Diplomats of the NASL signed Maca. He spent three seasons with the Dips. He finished his playing career with the ASL New York Apollo in 1977 and 1978. National team Maca earned five caps with the U.S. national team . His first cap came in a 1-0 win over Bermuda on September 9, 1973. His last came in a 2-0 loss to Mexico on August 24, 1975. Aviation career KLM Maca joined KLM

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New York Centaurs Players: David Vaudreuil, Janusz Michallik, Sadri Gjonbalaj, Carlos Llamosa, Marcelo Carrera, Lee Tschantret, Jim St. Andre


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: David Vaudreuil, Janusz Michallik, Sadri Gjonbalaj, Carlos Llamosa, Marcelo Carrera, Lee Tschantret, Jim St. Andre, Dan Calichman, Bo Oshoniyi, Mirsad Huseinovic. Excerpt: Bo Oshoniyi Adegboyega “Bo” Oshoniyi (born November 3, 1971 in Boston, Massachusetts ) is an American soccer goalkeeper who last played for the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer . Career Oshoniyi played college soccer at Southern Connecticut State University , where he helped lead the team to Division II championships in 1990 and 1992. He finished his career at the school with a record of 67 wins, 8 losses, and 7 ties. After graduating, Oshoniyi joined the New York Centaurs of the USL First Division in 1995. Upon the creation of MLS, Oshoniyi was selected in the fifth round of the 1996 MLS Inaugural Player Draft by the Columbus Crew . He started 13 games with the Crew, but was beaten out for the job by Brad Friedel , who was acquired in mid-season. Oshoniyi was released by the Crew after 1996 and played the next year with the Connecticut Wolves of the First Division. He moved to the Charleston Battery in 1998, and the Atlanta Silverbacks in 1999. Oshoniyi returned to MLS in 2000, when he was selected 39th overall in the MLS SuperDraft by the New England Revolution . He played no games for New England, however, but played one game with the Kansas City Wizards , and was part of their MLS Cup -winning squad, with which he would remain until the end of the 2006 season. Until 2005, he was the backup keep for Tony Meola , but started getting more games as Meola went down with injury. He took over as the starter in 2005 and continued through the 2006 season, after which he was waived by the team.Bo then began to coach, and train at East Lake Arsenal.He was Assistant Coach for the BigEast Champions

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New York Express: Shep Messing, Rick Davis, Chris Whyte, Mark Liveric, Oscar Albuquerque, Kazbek Tambi, Marcelo Carrera, Njego Pesa, Tom Mulroy


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Shep Messing, Rick Davis, Chris Whyte, Mark Liveric, Oscar Albuquerque, Kazbek Tambi, Marcelo Carrera, Njego Pesa, Tom Mulroy, Andranik Eskandarian, Fred Grgurev, Amr Aly, Kevin Maher. Excerpt: This article is about the former indoor soccer team. The New York Express were a soccer team based out of Uniondale, New York that played in the Major Indoor Soccer League . They played only one season, the 1985-1986 season. Their home arena was Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum . They were owned by Stan Henry.The Express were an expansion team for the 1986-87 season, owned in part by New York Cosmos goalie Shep Messing , who saw limited action for the team. The Express also featured former Cosmos star and U.S. National Team player Rick Davis and Iran National Team Star Andranik Eskandarian . The team managed only a 3-23 record and folded at the All-Star Break due to financial problems.Roster Former coaches References (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Amr Aly Amr Aly (born August 1, 1962) is a retired American soccer forward . He attended Columbia University where he won the 1984 Hermann Trophy as the college player of the year.He was a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic Soccer Team and earned a total 8 caps , scoring no goals between 1984 and 1985. He was a member of the U.S. National Soccer Team 1980-1987, including the 1981 FIFA World Youth Championship in Australia. He scored two of the U.S. team’s four goals in the 1980 China Great Wall Tournament. In 1987, he also played two games at the Pan American Games , but these are not considered full internationals.After graduating from Columbia, Amr played indoor soccer for the New York Cosmos , LA Lazers and New York Express for its single season in 1985-1986. He also played a single outdoor season in 1989

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New York Field Club Players: Robert Millar, Archie Stark, Bart Mcghee, Willie Crilley, Tommy Duggan, Willie Mcstay, Johnny Mcguire, Willie Herd


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Senior club appearances and goalscounted for the domestic league only.* Appearances (Goals) Robert “Bob” Millar (May 12, 1890 in Paisley, Scotland February 22, 1967 in Staten Island, New York) was a Scottish American soccer forward and coach of the USA team at the first FIFA World Cup. During his at times tumultuous Hall of Fame career, Millar played with over a dozen teams in at least five U.S. leagues as well as two seasons in the Scottish Football League. He finished his career as a successful professional and national team coach. In 1909, Millar began his professional career with St. Mirren of the Scottish Football League. He left Mirren in 1911 to move to the United States, joining Disston A.A. during the 1912-1913 season. In 1913, he moved to the Brooklyn Field Club of the National Association Football League (NAFBL). In January 1914, Brooklyn played Disston in an early round of the first National Challenge Cup. During the game, Millar was involved in a fight with a Disston fan on the sidelines which resulted in a brawl between fans and players from both teams. Brooklyn won the Challenge Cup over Brooklyn Celtic, with Millar assisting on the winning goal. This victory made Brooklyn the first team to win what could become known as the U.S. Open Cup. In September 1914, Millar moved to Bethlehem Steel F.C. for the 1914-1915 Allied League of Philadelphia season. That season, he scored fifty-nine goals in thirty-three league and cup games, setting a U.S. record. The season culminated with Bethlehem winning the 1915 National Challenge Cup, 3-1 over Brooklyn Celtic. Millar scored Bethlehems first goal. In early 1916, Millar signed with Babcock and Wilcox of the NAFBL, but played on loan to both Philadelphia Hibernian and Allentown. At some p… More:

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Olympic Competitors for Costa Rica: Olympic Alpine Skiers of Costa Rica, Olympic Athletes of Costa Rica


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Olympic Alpine Skiers of Costa Rica, Olympic Athletes of Costa Rica, Olympic Bronze Medalists for Costa Rica, Olympic Canoeists of Costa Rica, Olympic Cross-Country Skiers of Costa Rica, Olympic Footballers of Costa Rica, Olympic Gold Medalists for Costa Rica, Olympic Silver Medalists for Costa Rica, Olympic Swimmers of Costa Rica, Olympic Triathletes of Costa Rica, Carlos Hernández Valverde, Claudia Poll, Álvaro Saborío, Erick Scott, Júnior Díaz, Silvia Poll Ahrens, Whayne Wilson, José Luis López Ramírez, Roy Myrie, Michael Umaña, Nery Brenes, Michael Rodríguez, Arturo Kinch, Juan Cayasso, Evaristo Coronado, Enrique Díaz, Marvin Obando, Jairo Arrieta, César Hines, Pablo Brenes, Carlos Santana, Enrique Rivers, Leonidas Flores, Daniel Vallejos, Marco Antonio Rojas, Guillermo Guardia, Mario Montoya, Ricardo García, Germán Chavarría, Carlos Toppings, Omar Arroyo, Minor Alpízar, Marcela Cuesta, Luis Galagarza, Warren Granados, Carolina Mauri, Ronald Lanzoni, Natasha Aguilar, Gilda Montenegro, Montserrat Hidalgo, Neighel Drummond, Karina Fernández, Ferdinand Steinvorth, Gabriel Álvarez, Joaquin García, Roger Madrigal. Excerpt: Arturo Kinch (born 15 April 1956) is a customer service representative for United Airlines who has won fame for his inspiring performances as Costa Rica ‘s only skier in Winter Olympic Games history, most recently as a 49-year-old cross-country skier in the 2006 XX Olympic Winter Games .Born the seventh child in a family that would grow to a total of thirteen and the son of missionary parents in Costa Rica, Kinch enrolled at Rockmont College (now Colorado Christian University ) in 1974 on a soccer scholarship . There

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Oregon Ducks Baseball Players: Joe Gordon


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: As player As manager Joseph Lowell “Joe” Gordon (February 18, 1915 April 14, 1978), nicknamed “Flash” in reference to the comic-book character Flash Gordon, was an American second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians from 1938 to 1950. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009. Gordon was the outstanding player at his position during the 1940s, winning the 1942 American League MVP Award and being named to The Sporting News Major League All-Star Team in nine of his eleven seasons. Known for his acrobatic defense, he led the AL in assists four times and in double plays three times. He was the first AL second baseman to hit 20 home runs in a season, doing so seven times, and holds the league mark for career HRs at second base (246); he held the single-season record until 2001. He played a major role on the 1948 champion Indians, leading the team in homers and runs batted in. He ranked sixth in major league history in double plays (1,160) upon retiring, and was sixth in AL history in games (1,519), putouts (3,600), assists (4,706) and total chances (8,566) and seventh in fielding percentage (.970). Joe Gordon was born in Los Angeles, California, on February 18, 1915. The family moved to Oregon, where he attended Jefferson High School in the early 1930s. Gordon attended the University of Oregon, where he also competed as a halfback on the football team as well as in gymnastics, soccer and the long jump; not limiting himself to sports, he also played the violin in the school orchestra. He played baseball for the Ducks during the 1934 and 1935 seasons, helping to lead the team to a 30-14 record over the two years and winning the Pacific Coast Conference’s Northern Divisio… More:

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Oregon State Beavers Men’s Soccer Players: Robbie Findley, Ryan Johnson, Nick Webb, Jim Brazeau, Bryan Jordan, Alan Gordon, Greg Howes


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Appearances (Goals). National team caps and goals correct as of February 25, 2010Robbie Findley (born August 4, 1985 in Phoenix, Arizona) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer. Findley attended Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona, where he was named First Team All-State in 2002 and 2003 as well as Northeast Valley Player of the Year both seasons, and broke the school record for goals in a season with twenty-seven in his senior year. He led Shadow Mountain to the 5A Arizona state tournament quarterfinals in 2003. Findley played his youth soccer for the national powerhouse Sereno Golden Eagles. With Sereno, he won eight consecutive Arizona state championships, four Region IV championships, and reached the prestigious Dallas Cup finals. Sereno also competed in the USYSA National Championships in three straight years: 2002, 2003 and 2004. Findley was awarded the Golden Boot at the 2003 National Championships as Sereno took second place. At Sereno, Findley was teammates with current MLS players Michael Gavin, Brandon McDonald and Rob Valentino. Findley tallied 28 goals (10 game-winners) and 15 assists for 71 points at Oregon State. He earned All-Pacific-10 honors in all four seasons and was the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year in 2003. He was named an NSCAA All-Far West selection three times, and finished his Oregon State career as the career leader in game-winning goals and also ranking third in goals, third in points, and fourth in assists. Findley also played for Boulder Rapids Reserve in the USL Premier Development League in the summers of 2005 and 2006 along with former Oregon State teammate and Jamaica midfielder Ryan Johnson. Findley recorded sixteen goals in eighteen games in th… More:

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Organizations Established In 2003


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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 333. Not illustrated. Chapters: Canadian Baseball League, Brights Movement, Wikimedia Foundation, Talent Quest, Sense About Science, Humanitarian Accountability Partnership International, Kabir Project, Levada Center, Northwest Progressive Institute, British Universities Ice Hockey Association, Shurat Hadin, Grassroots Campaigns, Inc., the Philippine Order of Narnians, 1920 Revolution Brigade, Petarian Foundation, Zombie Squad, Finca Afghanistan, National Cricket Performance Centre, Israeli Pro Wrestling Association, Prison University Project, Rood, the Oaktree Foundation, Minus Space, Sigma Thêta Pi, Julia’s House, Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Rockridge Institute, Uganda Aids Orphan Children Foundation, Young Britons’ Foundation, Animanaturalis, Conflict Solutions International, World Genseiryū Karatedō Federation, Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, Redeem the Vote, Heidelberg Center for American Studies, Rosie’s Broadway Kids, Top Dog Theatre, Association of Chess Professionals, Ceasefire Canada, American Rights at Work, Manhattan Hungarian Network, Economic and Social Data Service, Lowy Institute for International Policy, Leadership Initiatives, Intense Football League, Comenius Foundation for Child Development, Energy Institute, the Public Catalogue Foundation, Connecticut River Transit, British Universities Karting Championship, Engineers Without Borders, Storycorps, Jazz Is Now!, Loughborough University Centre of Cricketing Excellence, European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation, Major League Soccer Players Union, Forensic Network, Microfinance Investment Support Facility for Afghanistan, Global Footprint Network, National Non-Food Crops Centre, Defence Centre of Training Support, Active Citizen Project, Eurid, Sector Skills Council for

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Pat Glover


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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Ernest Matthew “Pat” Glover (9 September 1910 – 1971) was a Welsh international footballer who played as a forward. Glover played in the Football League for Grimsby Town between 1929 and 1938, scoring 180 goals in 227 games, although he was originally with his hometown club Swansea Town. Glover is still the highest all-time Grimsby scorer. Glover also earned seven international caps for Wales, along with an additional wartime cap.Association football, commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball. It is the world”s most popular sport.

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Pbs Sports: List of Fifa World Cup Finals Broadcasters, the Way It Was, Soccer Made in Germany


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Not illustrated. Excerpt: The FIFA World Cup was first televised in 1954 and is now the most widely-viewed and followed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Olympic Games. The cumulative audience of all matches of the 2006 World Cup is estimated to be 26.29 billion. 715.1 million individuals watched the final match of this tournament (a ninth of the entire population of the planet). The 2006 World Cup draw, which decided the distribution of teams into groups, was watched by 300 million viewers. In Singapore, FIFA’s broadcast rights fees for the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals tournament have been described as “exorbitant”, with the organisation having changed prices according to what it perceived the country’s TV operators were willing to pay. When Singapore TV operators SingTel and Starhub joined together to bid for the broadcast rights in late 2009, they were reportedly charged an initial (about ). When the Singapore TV operators refused to pay the initial sum quoted by FIFA, and as time passed, Singapore was faced with the prospect of being one of the few countries not to get match broadcasts from the 2010 FIFA World Cup. With only about a month left before the tournament, FIFA finally relented and reportedly reduced the fee to (), which was then accepted by the Singapore TV operators. This reduced fee was still significantly higher than the fee that FIFA charged Starhub for the exclusive rights to broadcast the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals tournament in Germany, which was reported to be (). This increased fee for the 2010 World Cup tournament broadcast rights resulted in the Singapore TV operators passing on the cost to their subscribers, who were then charged a special fee of SGD$94 (US$68) in addition to existing contracts, to watch the to… More:

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People From Manatee County, Florida


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Maria Sharapova, Scott Kalitta, Tommie Frazier, Hal Mcrae, Erika Tymrak, Willie Taggart. Excerpt: Senior club appearances and goalscounted for the domestic league only.* Appearances (Goals) end{sloppypar Erika Tymrak is an American soccer player. She is a freshman midfielder for the University of Florida Gators soccer team . Her jersey number is #17. She is nicknamed Baby Samurai by some of her fans in Gainesville , Florida , home of the Florida Gators . She was also a member of the United States national soccer team that finished runner-up at the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in New Zealand. College career As a true freshman for the Florida Gators in the 2009 season, Erika played in all 20 regular season games and started in 18 of them. In the Gators’ second game and the first home game of the season on August 28, 2009, Erika took a 20-yard shot in the 79th minute to score her first collegiate goal, helping her team to a 3-0 win over Florida International. She also had her first collegiate assist and drew her first penalty kick for the Florida Gators, resulting her team’s both goals in the 2-1 overtime win over Kentucky on September 25, 2009. On October 30, 2009, Erika’s 2 assists in the final regular season match against South Carolina brought the Florida Gators to a decisive 3-0 win and thus the 2009 SEC regular season title. She scored 5 goals (tied 4th in team) and had 7 assists with 17 points (team’s 2nd most) in the regular season. With her 7 assists, Erika became the Gators’ top leader and second in the SEC in assists. She was one of the only two unanimous selections in the 2009 SEC All-Freshman team. She was also named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-South Region third team and the Soccer America All-Freshman second team..

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People From Marston Green: Terry Cooke, Mike le Han, Simon Black, Terry Fleming, Miles Hunt, Mohammed Amjad, Haydn Thomas


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Terence John “Terry” Cooke (born 5 August 1976 in Marston Green in Solihull) is an English footballer. He began his career with Manchester United, but struggled to break into the first team and had loan spells with Sunderland, Birmingham City and Wrexham before moving to United’s local rivals Manchester City in 1999. He also failed to make an impact at City and again went on loan to Wigan Athletic, Sheffield Wednesday and Grimsby Town. The loan to Grimsby became permanent in 2002, but he only remained there for a year before rejoining Sheffield Wednesday for a season. In 2005, Cooke’s career took him out of England for the first time as he joined Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids. In four years with the team, he made more than 100 appearances, but he was deemed to be surplus to requirements at the end of the 2009 MLS season and released from his contract. As a free agent, he was picked up by Australian side North Queensland Fury. Cooke also made four appearances for the England Under-21 side. Cooke, who was born in Birmingham and grew up as a Birmingham City supporter, came up through the youth system of Manchester United and scored the penalty that clinched the FA Youth Cup in 1995, but only appeared in eight first team matches with the club. Cooke was a part of the Old Trafford youth setup that sprouted players such as David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs in the same period. He made his debut in a Premier League match against Bolton Wanderers in September 1995, and provided the cross for a Ryan Giggs goal, and found himself being tipped for a bright future. He then scored in the second leg of United’s League Cup aggregate defeat to York City at Bootham Crescent in early October. However, he only made six more games … More:

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People From San Jos , Costa Rica: Rafael ngel Calder n Guardia, Froyl n Ledezma, Celso Borges, Rolando Fonseca, Carlos Echandi


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia, Froylán Ledezma, Celso Borges, Rolando Fonseca, Carlos Echandi, Gonzalo Morales Sáurez, Juan Rafael Mora Porras, José Luis López Ramírez, Allan Alemán, Fernando Sanchez Campos, Rafael Rojas, Mauricio Wright, Epsy Campbell Barr, Armando Alonso, Julieta Pinto, Federico Miranda, Daniel Oduber Quirós, Alonso Véner, Pacífica Fernández, Abel Guier, Bali Rodriguez, Massimo Hernández, Quince Duncan, Mario Montoya, Max Jiménez, Carlos Durán Cartín, Giannina Facio, Lorena Clare Facio, José Marín Cañas, Manuel González Zeledón, Jody Stewart, Benito Serrano Jiménez, Álvaro Rodríguez Echeverría, Claudio Gamboa Calderon, Carlos Salazar Herrera, Manuel Mora, Luis Paulino Mora Mora. Excerpt: Abel Guier Abel Guier is the bass guitarist for the Costa Rican music group Gandhi . Abel joined Gandhi in 1996, before the recording of their first album El Jardín del Corazón . He knew the rest of the band from their highschool years. He began playing bass at age 16, inspired by Steve Harris from Iron Maiden and Cliff Burton from Metallica . From the beginning he liked the bass, but mostly he wanted to write as a way of expression. He is a lyricist and songwriter, and has a dark style, but sensitive at the same time, as he grew up listening to progressive bands such as Genesis and Pink Floyd . He currently teaches bass and music privately, and when not performing or teaching, he takes care of his cattle and ranch in Alajuela . He enjoys playing and watching soccer games, reading, and listening to music. A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Allan Alemán Allan

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People from Pontypool: David Phillips Jones, James Phillips Jones, Jack Jones, Hubert Day, Sean Moore, Luke Evans, Jennifer Daniel


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Not illustrated. Excerpt: David Phillips Jones more commonly known as ‘Ponty’ Jones (10 December 1881 9 January 1936) was a Welsh international rugby union wing player who played club rugby for several teams, most notably Pontypool and London Welsh. He won a single cap for Wales in 1907. Jones was a mining surveyor by profession, and was also a classically trained harpist. A keen sportsman, he also played soccer and once had a Welsh amateur trial. During the First World War he joined the British Army and served in the South Wales Borderers. He died of pneumonia in 1936. Jones was one of four rugby playing brothers; Jack and James were capped for Wales like David, while the youngest brother Edwin played for club team, Pontypool. As the brothers had the common surname of Jones, the brothers were separated by their nicknames. James was more often known as ‘Tuan’ and David as ‘Ponty’. Jones first played rugby for his home town of Pontymoile, before being selected for first-class rugby club, Newport. He played only 11 games for the Newport senior team before joining the newly reformed Pontypool club, making his debut for the club on 7 December 1901 in a match against Ebbw Vale RFC. Jones’ career at Pontypool was extremely succussful, becoming a leading scorer over several seasons including 172 tries over his entire career. Such was Jones’ scoring record, that the left wing corner pointing to Conway Road at Pontypool’s Recreation ground, was nicknamed ‘Ponty’s Corner’. In the 1904-05 season, Jones scored 49 tries, which included six in the same game against Talywain in April 1905; a club record that stood for 98 years. Jones was made captain of Pontypool for three consecutive seasons, from 1904 to 1907; and in 1907 he was awarded his one and only internat… More:

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Portland Timbers Players


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Kasey Keller, Peter Hattrup, Jeff Clarke, Shawn Medved, Andrew Gregor, Brent Sancho, Sam Reynolds, John Bain, Mckinley Tennyson, Michael O’neill, Aaran Lines, Justin Thompson, Mark Baena, Matt Chulis, Steve Reese, Wade Webber, Jake Sagare, Rob Baarts, Dick Mccormick, Mike Randolph, Matt Taylor, Luke Kreamalmeyer, Jamil Walker, Mark Draycott, Chase Harrison, Drew Mcathy, Sean Mcauley, Noah Delgado, Garrett Smith, All-Time Portland Timbers Roster, Tim Karalexis, Arsène Oka, Daryl Green, Edwin Miranda, Jordan James, Alistair Brown, Jeff Enquist, Lawrence Olum, Ian Maclean, Paul Toomey, Steve Ancheta, Benjamin Totori, Todd Strobeck, Brian Mcmanus, Fadi Afash, Troy Ready, Robert Paterson, Bryan Little, Yuri Morales, Darin Lewis, Greg Maas, Mark Miller, Scott Bower, Kiki Lara. Excerpt: Appearances (Goals).National team caps and goals correct as of 15 February 2007 end{sloppypar Aaran Franklyn Lines (born 21 December 1976 in Lower Hutt ) is a New Zealand soccer player, who currently plays for Richmond SC in the Victorian Premier League and has represneted New Zealand at international level. He moved to Germany at age 16 to play professionally.International Lines played representative age group football for New Zealand, making ten New Zealand U17 , eight New Zealand U20 and nine New Zealand U23 appearances before making his full New Zealand debut in a 1-0 win over Tahiti on 25 September 1998. He was included in the New Zealand side for the 1999 Confederations Cup finals tournament in Mexico where he featured in all three group games, and again for the 2003 Confederations Cup finals tournament in France where he made a single appearance against Japan . Lines ended his international playing career with 31 official full international caps and 4 goals to his credit, his

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Puerto Rico Islanders


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Puerto Rico Islanders, History of Puerto Rico Islanders Fc, Puerto Rico Islanders Statistics, Ponce de Leon Cup, Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium, Houston Force, Puerto Rico Islanders Managers, Puerto Rico Mls-Usl Challenge. Excerpt: This articles details the History of the Puerto Rico Islanders .USISL In 1995, a team called the Puerto Rico Islanders joined the USISL , now the United Soccer Leagues (USL), was founded by Joe Serralta and other Puerto Rican businessmen. The team played only 7 games and then Serralta decided to move the franchise to Houston, Texas on June 1, changing its name to the Houston Force , due to problems with the Puerto Rican Football Federation and bad attendance number. The Force folded after one game in Houston. Early Years (2003-2005) Eight year after Serralta’s first attempt at professional football, he gave it another go and together with a new group of Puerto Rican businessmen officially created the current incarnation of the Puerto Rico Islanders. The team played their first A-League season, now the USL First Division , in 2004. The original squad was composed of a large number of local Puerto Rican players and a contingency of foreign players composed of Americans , Brazilians , Salvadoran and Argentines completed this first squad, the team was coached by Brazilian Vitor Hugo Barros who was replaced several games into the season by Argentine Hugo Hernán Maradona , brother of the legendary Diego Armando Maradona . The team played its first league game in April 17, 2004 against the Toronto Lynx at the Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium , the Islanders lost 1-0 in front of a reported 6,000 fans. The Islanders had their first victory on January 15, 2004 against the Charleston Battery with a score of 1-0 at the Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium .

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Republic of Ireland Football Referees: Anthony Buttimer, Dermot Gallagher, Ian Stokes, David Ashworth, Billy Behan, Damien Hancock, Rob Rogers


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Anthony Buttimer (known as the “Jersey Referee”) is an Irish FIFA-level soccer referee from Cork. An experienced League of Ireland official, he took charge of the 2008 FAI Cup Final in the RDS, Dublin. Buttimer earned his nickname after a number of colourful incidents preceding and during FAI eircom League matches involving various team kits, one incident of which led to legal threats by the kit supplier of Sligo Rovers. He is one of the most hated referees in Irish football and is widely regarded by many fans as incompetent and regularly has to be provided with additional security at games. He is currently rumoured to be under investigation by the FAI due to the number of complaints received in season 2009 from supporters,managers and the media and may be been cited as a result. Buttimer regularly referees matches in the League of Ireland where he has been accused of being “the main attraction of the night” by Sligo Rovers manager Paul Cook. In the past he has been dispatched to referee local derbies including the Connacht Derby contested between Sligo Rovers and Galway United in August 2007.. Buttimer is best known for having difficulties determining the colours of team kits and managerial suits. At Oriel Park on 23 September 2007, he almost postponed Dundalk’s league game against Shelbourne after taking issue with the colour of the goalkeeper’s jerseys. Buttimer was said to be “unsatisfied” with four colours provided by Dundalk – blue, black, yellow and grey all causing some unspecified problem or other. A Shelbourne director left the ground to search for an alternative kit in the local Lifestyle Sports, as managers John Gill and Dermot Keely told the referee they were on the verge of “going for a pint”. Buttimer suggested both goalkeepe… More:

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Rhode Island Stingrays


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Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Rhode Island Stingrays was an American soccer team based in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1995, the team played in the USL Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, until 2009, after which the franchise folded and the team left the league. The team played its home games at Robert J. Black Stadium on the campus of Rhode Island College. The team’s colors were blue, white and yellow.

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Richmond Kickers: Richmond Kickers Players, Dwayne de Rosario, Nevio Pizzolitto, Onandi Lowe, Robert Ssejjemba, Richie Williams, Tim Brown


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Richmond Kickers Players, Dwayne de Rosario, Nevio Pizzolitto, Onandi Lowe, Robert Ssejjemba, Richie Williams, Tim Brown, Steve Kinsey, Robert Ukrop, David Testo, Kevin Jeffrey, Ted Gillen, Anthony Peters, Matthew Delicâte, David Hayes, Chris Carrieri, Mike Huwiler, Brian Carroll, Steve Kindel, Caleb Norkus, Dewan Bader, Scott Cannon, Marco Ferruzzi, Richmond Kickers Future, John Diraimondo, Ben Crawley, Kenny Cutler, Todd Yeagley, Mac Cozier, Matt Bobo, David Bulow, Ross Mackenzie, Mark Jonas, All-Time Richmond Kickers Roster, Michael Burke, Ihor Dotsenko, Luke Vercollone, Joey Worthen, Adrian Bumbut, Richmond Kickers Destiny, Jeff Causey, Paul Williams, Matt Watson, Bryan Namoff, Khary Stockton, William Hesmer, John Gilkerson, Ricky Schramm, Brian Kamler, Ben Hunter, Fabian Dawkins, Clyde Simms, Scott Budnick, Trevor Mceachron, University of Richmond Stadium, Dustin Swinehart, Ian Bennett, Henry Kalungi, Ronnie Pascale, Trey Alexander, Gabe Garcia, Leigh Cowlishaw, Stanley Nyazamba, Orlando Bueso, Brian Bates, Joe Vide, Gregory Simmonds, Rumba Munthali, Ed Hayden, Mccolm Cephas, Gary Glasgow, Kelvin Jones, Sascha Görres, Evan Harding, Dirk Dittrich, David Rosenbaum, Mike Clark, Gerson Dos Santos, Clifton Waugh, Phil Wellington. Excerpt: item Current season Richmond Kickers is an American professional soccer team based in Richmond, Virginia , United States . Founded in 1993, the team plays in the USL Second Division (USL-2), the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid .The team plays its home games at the University of Richmond Stadium , where they have played since 2003. The team’s colors are red and white. Their current head coach is Englishman Leigh Cowlishaw .The Kickers currently have two developmental teams – Richmond Kickers Future and Richmond

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Robins Dry Dock Players: Robert Millar


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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Senior club appearances and goalscounted for the domestic league only.* Appearances (Goals) Robert “Bob” Millar (May 12, 1890 in Paisley, Scotland February 22, 1967 in Staten Island, New York) was a Scottish American soccer forward and coach of the USA team at the first FIFA World Cup. During his at times tumultuous Hall of Fame career, Millar played with over a dozen teams in at least five U.S. leagues as well as two seasons in the Scottish Football League. He finished his career as a successful professional and national team coach. In 1909, Millar began his professional career with St. Mirren of the Scottish Football League. He left Mirren in 1911 to move to the United States, joining Disston A.A. during the 1912-1913 season. In 1913, he moved to the Brooklyn Field Club of the National Association Football League (NAFBL). In January 1914, Brooklyn played Disston in an early round of the first National Challenge Cup. During the game, Millar was involved in a fight with a Disston fan on the sidelines which resulted in a brawl between fans and players from both teams. Brooklyn won the Challenge Cup over Brooklyn Celtic, with Millar assisting on the winning goal. This victory made Brooklyn the first team to win what could become known as the U.S. Open Cup. In September 1914, Millar moved to Bethlehem Steel F.C. for the 1914-1915 Allied League of Philadelphia season. That season, he scored fifty-nine goals in thirty-three league and cup games, setting a U.S. record. The season culminated with Bethlehem winning the 1915 National Challenge Cup, 3-1 over Brooklyn Celtic. Millar scored Bethlehems first goal. In early 1916, Millar signed with Babcock and Wilcox of the NAFBL, but played on loan to both Philadelphia Hibernian and Allentown. At some p… More:
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