Soccer Notebook: New Voice Gives Red Bulls Playoff Hope
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Ever since Juan Pablo Ãngel joined the Red Bulls this season on a free transfer from Aston Villa of the English Premier League, he has been a goal-scoring machine.
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Jozy Altidore, a forward for the Red Bulls of M.L.S., scored in each half yesterday in Ottawa to help the United States to a 2-1 victory over Brazil in the Under-20 World Cup. The United States finished atop Group D with 7 points. That left Brazil, the four-time champion, with only 3 points, trying to secure one of four berths given to third-place teams.
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Revolution coach Steve Nicol has not abandoned his belief in the passing game. But the newest defender, Rob Valentino, selected in the first round of the MLS draft this month, could change the dynamic of the team's back line in terms of size and skill.
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Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri believes he can recreate another &quot;miracle&quot; if he is given the vacant post at Manchester City.
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The Chicago Bulls were sure this was their season to challenge for the Eastern Conference championship. If they do, it'll be with a new coach.
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FOXBOROUGH -- Pat Noonan broke a personal and team scoring drought last night. But the Revolution's hoped-for flood of goals did not occur after Noonan's eighth-minute score provided the difference in a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls.
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DAVID COULTHARD&#39;S hopes of getting a drive with F1 team Red Bull Racing received a boost last night. Managing director David Pitchforth confirmed reports coming out of Austria regarding the Scot, saying: &quot;He&#39;s
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Ruud van Nistelrooy&#39;s foursome against Sparta Prague in the Champions League has left Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson hungry for more.
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The Revolution again followed a soccer formula for success last night, earning an away tie with the New York Red Bulls. But after squandering advantages provided by Taylor Twellman goals in the 22d and 70th minutes, the Revolution felt the result was unjust, caused by their own errors and miscommunication.
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Peter Nowak has played in two MLS Cups &#151; he liked the first a lot better &#151; and gets another crack at the championship this year. The rookie coach will guide D.C. United in Sunday's title game against Kansas City.
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Revolution midfielder Shalrie Joseph will attract a strong following when the team visits the New York Red Bulls tomorrow night.
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The Revolution could not have been expected to have a breakthrough performance without its 2005 most valuable player, Shalrie Joseph. But that's what happened in a 2-0 Revolution win over the New York Red Bulls at Giants Stadium Wednesday night.
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The Reds dealt Chicago&#39;s playoff hopes a blow Tuesday night by using the Cubs&#39; formula for winning: good starting pitching and home runs.
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He arrived in July on a mission to inject new life into U.S. soccer.
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Schalke has a lot of room to improve, according to its coach. That could be a scary thought for the rest of the Bundesliga. While Wolfsburg and Stuttgart battle for the lead, red-hot
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Andres Nocioni stayed with the Chicago Bulls and Joe Smith became the newest addition Wednesday for a team looking to go deeper in the NBA playoffs next season.
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The Revolution overcame odds and the absence of 2005 most valuable player Shalrie Joseph last night, rallying for a 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls.