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Filed under: European Soccer, US Soccer, La Liga (Spain) Criticized for not having as much success in Europe as he was able to find in MLS play, celebrated American striker Jozy Altidore could be on the brink of turning things around overseas. The 20-year-old Altidore scored the game-tying goal Sunday in a friendly between his Spanish squad Villareal, and Turkish club Besiktas. Watch video of the goal below.   Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments Fanhouse Soccer

Filed under: MLS, Los Angeles Galaxy Clint Mathis retired from professional soccer Saturday night, at the stadium where his pro career began. The 33-year-old Mathis was honored before his final match, a friendly at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. between the L.A. Galaxy and European super-club Real Madrid. Mathis’ wife and children joined him at center pitch before the match, and he was presented with a trophy of a soccer boot and a framed Galaxy jersey. The trophy had the inscription “Clint, vielen dank fuer die memories. -adidas”, which means “Clint, thanks very much for the memories” in German.… Read More »

Filed under: Horse Racing The brilliant Zenyatta ran her record to 18-for-18 on Saturday with a victory in the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar in California. The 6-year-old mare took her customary position toward the back of the pack, next to last in the Hirsch, and made her patented stretch run to the lead to maintain her perfect career mark. At the finish, it was Zenyatta ahead of Rinterval in in the 1 1-16-mile race at the track north of San Diego. Under Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, Zenyatta the distance in 1:45.03 as the overwhelming favorite… Read More »

CFL wide receiver Dave Stala of the Hamilton Wild Cats just might have become the first football player to play actual football on the gridiron. Confused? Then watch the impressive clip below. Stala scores a touchdown off a quick route over the middle and then celebrates by paying homage to the sport the rest of the world refers to as “football”.   Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments Fanhouse Soccer

Filed under: MLS, Chivas USA, Columbus Crew, D.C. United, Los Angeles Galaxy, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls, Real Salt Lake, Seattle Sounders FC, Toronto FC Already held up as the model franchises in MLS thanks to their urban stadiums, colorful fan bases and branding that doesn’t induce cringing, Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders gave the rest of the league an on-field lesson on Tuesday night by securing draws in Central America and progressing to the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League. Toronto earned a 2-2 tie at CD Motagua of Tegucigalpa and advanced thanks to their… Read More »