Articles filed under Soccer
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Brazil's Fred says it was a 'clear penalty' on himJun 13, 2014 1:00 am - TERESOPOLIS, Brazil — Brazil striker Fred has defended his actions that led to the controversial penalty in the World Cup opener against Croatia, saying he was clearly f...
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Netherlands thrashes Spain 5-1 in World Cup stunnerJun 13, 2014 1:00 am - SALVADOR, Brazil — The Netherlands thrashed Spain 5-1 Friday, toying with the defending champions in the second half and gaining a measure of revenge for its 2010 loss i...
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St. Edward's Ramirez defied the oddsJun 12, 2014 1:01 am - There was a time not so long ago when Monica Ramirez let being small get into her head. No more. At 5 feet, 1 inch tall and barely 100 pounds, Ramirez became one of the ...
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Girls soccer all-area team / NorthwestJun 12, 2014 1:01 am - Elli Ackermann BarringtonAfter injuries cut short both her sophomore and junior seasons, this four-year veteran came into her own to become a lethal weapon alongside...
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Images: Daily Herald All-Area Spring Honorary Team CaptainsJun 12, 2014 1:01 am - ...
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Girls soccer all-area team / DuPage CountyJun 12, 2014 1:01 am - Fiona Baezinger, Naperville North One of the key questions for the two-time defending Class 3A champions was rebuilding their back line. The Huskies fell short of a thi...
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Great effort set Lake Zurich's Gelinas apartJun 12, 2014 1:01 am - If opponents were going to outrun Meaghan Gelinas, tire her out on the soccer field, they were likely going to lose. Hands on hips, hunched over, out of breath. And if f...
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Waubonsie Valley's Dodson was born to score goalsJun 12, 2014 1:01 am - Soccer is in her blood. It really shouldn't come as a surprise that Waubonsie Valley senior Kristen Dodson led the Warriors to third place in Class 3A this spring. Afte...
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Images: World Cup BeginsJun 12, 2014 1:01 am - ...
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Girls soccer all-area team / Fox ValleyJun 12, 2014 1:01 am - Cali Andrew Burlington CentralA repeat all-area selection, this senior always had a nose for the net and was always a threat for an opposing team. It showed in a Cl...