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Nacogdoches' Clint Dempsey Scores Two – Sets Club Record

Danny Merrell — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:08:39 +0000

The Dempsey scoring spree 'across the pond' continues.

The East Texas native who plays European club soccer for Fulham, scored two goals last night leading his team to a 3-0 victory.

US Soccer Team Advances to Finals of the Women's World Cup [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:47:33 +0000

Abby Wambach scored the go-ahead goal, and the United States woman's soccer team defeated France on Wednesday, 3-1, clinching a spot in the finals of the Woman's World Cup.

After the US took an early 1-0 lead, France began dominating the game's possession, finally scoring an equalizer in the 55th minute. But Les Blues weren't able to further capitalize on what ended up being a 25-11 shots-on-goal advantage.

David Beckham Captures Crazy Fan Who Storms Soccer Field [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:36:27 +0000

Earlier this week, soccer star David Beckham pulled double-duty as a security guard and helped to apprehend a fan who had run onto the field at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.

Beckham was lining up for a corner kick when the fan, who looked to be quite young, invaded the pitch and began circling about.

This Week in Trick Plays: Setting Up for an Easy Goal [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 18 May 2011 12:30:17 +0000

Two videos featuring unusual trick plays have been making the Internet rounds this week. In the first, a high school soccer team in Arkansas fools their opponents by having two players feign a collision, then using that distraction to set up an easy goal. In the second, two forwards on the University of Maryland lacrosse [...]