Soccer

No Luck for Irish as Horrific Blown Call Ends Cup Hopes

If you aren't aware, the World Cup is a big deal pretty much everywhere but the United States. So for a soccer-crazed nation like Ireland (remember, a survey last year found that 70 percent of fans in one European country said they preferred soccer to sex) not to qualify, it would resemble a national disaster of sorts -- like canceling Christmas.

Soccer

Revolution Eliminated From Playoffs by Chicago Fire

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — John Thorrington and Cuauhtemoc Blanco scored as the Chicago Fire advanced to the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference final with a 2-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night.

Soccer

Revolution Beat Fire in Playoff Series Opener

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Shalrie Joseph scored in the 75th minute to lift the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Sunday in the opening game of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

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Revolution Beat Crew in Finale to Earn Playoff Spot

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Jeff Larentowicz scored in the 79th minute to secure a playoff spot for the New England Revolution with a 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew on Sunday night.

The victory in the final game of the MLS regular season gave New England (11-10-9) 42 points and a playoff berth at the expense of the Colorado Rapids, who fell from the ranks of the eight teams to qualify.

Soccer

Fenway Considering Hosting English Premier League Soccer Match

Fenway Park is proving to be a lot more versatile than a simple baseball field these days. This past summer alone, the iconic stadium has hosted multiple concerts and a even wedding. Now that baseball is done there until next April, it's preparing to host a few hockey games come January.

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Fenway Sports Group Partners With Fulham Football Club

Fenway Sports Group has entered into a partnership with the English Premier League's Fulham Football Club to become its North American agency. Fulham, founded in 1879, is the oldest professional football team in London (though for most folks who are familiar with FSG, Fulham is the oldest soccer team).

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Late Header Gives U.S. 2-2 Draw in Final World Cup Qualifier

WASHINGTON -- Jonathan Bornstein headed in a corner kick in the fifth minute of stoppage time, giving the United States a 2-2 tie against Costa Rica on Wednesday night that put Honduras in next year's World Cup.

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