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Glenbard East to leave DVC Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Glenbard East cleared the final hurdle in its quest to leave the DuPage Valley Conference for the Upstate Eight Conference. Behind Monday's 6-1 vote by the Glenbard High School District 87 School Board in Glen Ellyn, Glenbard East will sever its 30-year ties with the powerhouse athletic league in hopes of finding a more competitive situation. Glenbard East is now free to join the UEC, although the vote did not adhere to a specific timeline.
DCFS places Maine West educators on child abuse, neglect registry Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
The Department of Children and Family Services has validated several claims of abuse and neglect filed against two Maine West educators following allegations of hazing in the school’s sports program and put their names on a state list of child abusers which is accessible to employers. The department’s investigation concluded Jan. 30.
Turnaround propels Soul into MISL playoff hunt Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago Soul owner David Mokry admits he’s keeping his ambitions a little bit in check for now, but his rookie franchise is in contention for the MISL playoffs.
Bright campus crop for EclipseFeb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Eclipse Select is sending an impressive array of girls soccer talent to compete at the collegiate level.
Second fired Maine West coach in hazing case files appeal Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Fired Maine West High School freshman soccer coach Emilio Rodriguez has requested a hearing to appeal his dismissal over allegations of hazing among team members, Maine Township High School District 207 spokesman Dave Beery said Thursday. Rodriguez, a tenured teacher in the applied arts and technology department, was the second Maine West coach to be fired over the hazing scandal. His dismissal in late January came more than a month after the school board fired head boys varsity soccer coach Michael Divincenzo after accusations surfaced that senior members of the soccer team hazed freshman teammates.
Suspect in match fixing on wanted listFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Revelations that a Singapore-based crime syndicate has been involved in fixing soccer matches around the world has put extra pressure on authorities in the Southeast Asian city-state to take action against the alleged ringleader.
Honduras rallies to beat US 2-1 in WCup qualifier Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Jerry Bengston took advantage of a defensive mix-up to score the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute, and Honduras rallied to beat the United States 2-1 Wednesday in the opener of the final qualifying round for next year's World Cup.
Partnership benefits local soccer players Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The relationship between club sports and high school athletic programs does not have to be adversarial.
Red Stars add 3 players to NWSL roster Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Red Stars have added three more free agents for the upcoming NWSL season. Former Olympic team captain Lori Chalupny, Taryn Hemmings, and Ella Masar will join the women's pro soccer club, which signed Olympic veteran Leslie Osborne last week.
Chandler commits to playing for U.S. Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Nearly two years after playing his first game for the U.S. national team, defender Timmy Chandler is set to commit his future to the Americans rather than leave open the possibility of playing for Germany. With regular right back Steve Cherundolo sidelined by a knee injury, Chandler appears likely to start Wednesday when the U.S. opens the final round of World Cup qualifying at Honduras. "It's a huge opportunity for Timmy," U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann said Monday after announcing his 24-man roster.
Fire has ‘valuable asset’ in Rogers Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Maybe the Fire will sign free-agent midfielder Robbie Rogers. Maybe they will ship the occasional U.S. national team member off to another MLS team. For now, though, the MLS rights to Rogers, acquired in the Dominic Oduro-for-Dilly Duka trade, are "a valuable asset," said Fire coach Frank Klopas.
Fire to trade Oduro for Duka, rights to Rogers Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Like the best trades, the deal the Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew will announce Monday works for both teams. The Fire will ship speedy forward Dominic Oduro to Ohio in exchange for 23-year-old Dilly Duka, a promising midfielder without much of a pro resume yet. But one of the hidden features of the deal, sources said, is that the Fire also acquires the MLS rights to midfielder Robbie Rogers, 25, should he decide to return from Europe.
Red Stars add U.S. veteran Osborne to NWSL rosterFeb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Red Stars have added former U.S. National Team veteran Leslie Osborne to their roster for the 2013 National Women’s Soccer League season. Osborne, a Brookfield, Wis., native, earned 59 caps with the U.S. Women’s Soccer team and most recently played with the Boston Breakers in the WPS and WPSL-Elite leagues, where she served as team captain.
Chicago Fire roster spot fit for King Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
After seven years away pursuing a soccer career, Naperville native Brendan King is coming home.The Chicago Fire announced Thursday it signed the 22-year-old midfielder, ending his stay in Europe that included stops in Ireland and Norway.
Soul nets important win Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Soul (9-12) held off the Wichita Wings (6-13) to grab an 8-6 victory at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates on Thursday night. Led by Bato Radoncic’s pair of goals, the Soul (9-12) solidified fourth place in Major Indoor Soccer League standings and remain in the hunt for a playoff position.
Fire falls 2-1 in preseason soccer clash Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Fire fell 2-1 to the Columbus Crew at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., on Wednesday. Yazid Atouba, a second-round pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, scored his first goal in a Fire jersey in the 89th minute of the match.
Now retired, McBride still gets his kicks from soccer Jan 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Brian McBride walks briskly into a local Starbucks, fresh from a workout, his familiar broad smile beaming. Retirement seems to agree with him. The former U.S. soccer star still keeps his hand in the game, as Orrin Schwarz details in this report on the Arlington Heights native.
Fire giving McKenzie a second look Jan 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Rauwshan McKenzie will get a second look with the Chicago Fire, coach Frank Klopas said Tuesday.
Memorial soccer match to honor Lombard’s Urso Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Klopas not saying what Pause’s role will be Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM