January, 2010 PUBLISHED ARTICLES
Los Angeles Sol folds after one season

Los Angeles Sol folds after one season

The Los Angeles Sol of Women’s Professional Soccer announced Thursday that it is ceasing operations after one season.

The Sol was one of the league’s seven teams in the inaugural WPS season in 2009 but was underfunded and did not attract the crowds it expected to the Home Depot Center in Carson.

Soccer Takes a New Look at Replay

Soccer Takes a New Look at Replay

After the ‘Hand of Henry’ Debacle, FIFA Considers Goal-Line Video; a Debate Set for March.

Algerian goalkeeper headbutts referee

Algerian goalkeeper headbutts referee

The headbutt from Algeria’s keeper alone will bring up the name Zinedine Zidane once again, but here’s the great irony: Yahoo had a story on the same day as this game reporting that Zidane is functioning in an advisory role for Algeria.

Knowledge Is Good. But Is Technology?

Knowledge Is Good. But Is Technology?

After opposing new technologies in soccer, Sepp Blatter has apparently had a change of heart.

Is “Fair Play” a thing of the past?

Is “Fair Play” a thing of the past?

When David Beckham gets booked in the first five minutes, you just know there’s going to be trouble.

Refs Are Gunning for Tall Guys

Refs Are Gunning for Tall Guys

Scientists assert tall people get the short end of the stick in situations when a referee calls a foul.

David Beckham Sexually Violated by Reporter

David Beckham Sexually Violated by Reporter

David Beckham grabbed headlines in Milan after a woman from an Italian prank show grabbed his crotch — carrying out a full-on sexual assault for what she thought would be a funny TV segment.

As judge & jury, should refs consider rep?

As judge & jury, should refs consider rep?

Standard Liege’s Alex Witsel faces a two-game suspension for a red card against local rivals Anderlecht.

Worst violence in decades erupts during Irish Cup match

Worst violence in decades erupts during Irish Cup match

The PSNI is to look at evidence from an Irish Cup tie that was abandoned after a mass brawl.

Punches and kicks were traded between players and coaching staff as the match between Newry City and Larne exploded into a pitch battle.

US referees kick it up a notch (Part 3)

US referees kick it up a notch (Part 3)

The pay for MLS referees is low, and though the job is the same, WPS referees are paid less.




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