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Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson to Battle Chicago Fire, Heat

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As the world famous Manchester United F.C. arrived in Chicago for an international friendly soccer match, they realized that they're not just battling the MLS Chicago Fire, but also Chicago's oppressive heat. "We came from a nice cool atmosphere in Seattle to a furnace, so it'll be a test for the players- both sides," said Sir Alex Ferguson during Thursday's media … [Read more...] about Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson to Battle Chicago Fire, Heat

Manchester United Midfielder Darren Fletcher: Health Update

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Two days before Manchester United takes on the Chicago Fire in an international friendly, United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson gave the media an update on the health of central midfielder and 2010 vice-captain Darren Fletcher, who missed a large chunk of last season and suffered substantial weight loss after contracting a bad virus in late February. The illness forced him to … [Read more...] about Manchester United Midfielder Darren Fletcher: Health Update

Copa America: Uruguay defeats Peru, moves to final game

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In the waning moments of the South American biannual soccer tournament it was clear that with a 2-0 win over Peru Uruguay, often called a giant-killer or surprise, announced themselves as one of the premier soccer clubs in the world. Both goals in the game were scored by Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez. His first came in the 52 minute, and the next only five minutes later, in … [Read more...] about Copa America: Uruguay defeats Peru, moves to final game

Copa America: Brazil, Chile out. Venezuela, Paraguay in.

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In South America's bi-annual soccer contest, Brazil, a perennial favorite, and Chile, many's expected winner, have lost their respective games Sunday. Uruguay will play Peru in the semifinals on Tuesday. Paraguay faces Venezuela Wednesday. This is the first time that Venezuela has advanced to the semifinals in the history of the Copa America. … [Read more...] about Copa America: Brazil, Chile out. Venezuela, Paraguay in.

Copa America: Uruguay upsets favorites Argentina on penality kicks, 5-4

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Argentina is out of the Copa America after losing to Uruguay Saturday, 5-4 on penalty kicks. The regular game saw a 1-1 tie, with several penalties throughout. Carlos Tevez, a forward for Argentina, was the only player to miss a penalty kick in the final moments of the game. His shot was low and to the left of the goal, but was blocked by Fernando Muslera, Uruguay's … [Read more...] about Copa America: Uruguay upsets favorites Argentina on penality kicks, 5-4

Fire tie TFC, another disappointing 2-2 performance

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By Alex Simon It was an ugly performance by both teams’ backlines Saturday night.  However, a late inexcusable mistake by a Fire substitute let the visiting TFC (Toronto FC) side off the hook.  Thus, the Fire played to a 2-2 tie against Toronto. While Chicago’s playmaker Cuauhtémoc Blanco was sidelined with a strained hamstring, TFC’s star player, DeRo (Dwayne De … [Read more...] about Fire tie TFC, another disappointing 2-2 performance

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