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BuffloSoldier
22 Nov 2006, 08:46 AM
We're off until Monday--be safe, and on this most American of holidays, gain a few pounds. Then work out.

U.S. falls out of top 30 in FIFA rankings--AP (http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/sow/SIG=12b26jv3g/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/sow/news?slug=ap-fifarankings&prov=ap&type=lgns)

Davies quits BC to pursue professional dream--Soccer New England (http://www.soccernewengland.com)

Davies turning pro--The Union Leader (NH) (http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Davies+turning+pro&articleId=00369527-8d05-4ee5-ad8a-ca631eb01a93)

Hahnemann starts talks over new Royals deal--Reading Evening Post (http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/readingfc/2005/2005536/hahnemann_starts_talks_over_new_royals_deal)

Buzz in the air over Toronto FC soccer club--CTV.ca (http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20061121/toronto_fc_soccer_061121/20061121?hub=TorontoHome)

Doubts raised over Adu move--BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6169400.stm)

As per usual, if you got 'em, add 'em.
BuffloSoldier
22 Nov 2006, 12:06 PM
Fast Eddie would be just the job says Marcus--Reading Evening Post (UK) (http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/readingfc/2005/2005558/fast_eddie_would_be_just_the_job_says_marcus)
Colin Grabow
22 Nov 2006, 12:53 PM
Who Knew? The U.S. Women's Soccer Team Is Much Less Heralded Than Its Predecessor, but It's Been No Less Successful on the Field -- The Washington Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/21/AR2006112101737.html)
Stan Collins
22 Nov 2006, 04:36 PM
That last article, by the way, took up most of the front page of the sports section in the Post and a good chunk of the second. There were nice graphics that went with it showing a player-by-player breakdown. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/graphic/2006/11/22/GR2006112200097.html)

This is probably the first time since the WUSA folded that the women's game got that kind of treatment. Nice to see.
Geneva
22 Nov 2006, 05:30 PM
Adu and Manchester United: Jury's still out on tryout--LA Times (http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-spw-adu23nov23,1,5512983.story?coll=la-headlines-sports)

I only wish the LA Times did as well as the Washington Post today on the women, especially since the game is here. This story was in the on-line edition only:
World Cup bids at stake at Home Depot--LA Times (http://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-spw-ussoccer22nov22,1,1851392.story?coll=la-headlines-sports) :(
Nitrain00
26 Nov 2006, 02:24 PM
One thing I have wondered after reading some articles involving Charlie Davies is where does the salary figure come from? One of the articles mentions a particular number, like 300,000USD or something for a minimum salary for foreign-born players in Europe, but I know an American that plays in Europe and isn't making nearly that much, so I was wondering if anyone knew more about this issue. Thanks.
Stan Collins
26 Nov 2006, 02:29 PM
One thing I have wondered after reading some articles involving Charlie Davies is where does the salary figure come from? One of the articles mentions a particular number, like 300,000USD or something for a minimum salary for foreign-born players in Europe, but I know an American that plays in Europe and isn't making nearly that much, so I was wondering if anyone knew more about this issue. Thanks. I think the article was a little mistaken. I think that's the minimum as as a foreigner on the first team of a first division club in Holland. In other countries or lower divisions, you can certainly make less than that.