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News from Around the A-League
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News bits dug up or provided by:    Allison Andrews, Aaron Propes, John Zukas, & Dan Barnes

Previous News from Around the A-League
2002
 Jan  |  Feb  |  Mar  |  Apr  |  May  |  Jun  |  Jul  |  Aug  |  Sep  |  Oct  |  Nov  |  Dec
2001
 Jan  |  Feb  |  Mar  |  Apr  |  May  |  Jun  |  Jul  |  Aug  |  Sep  |  Oct  |  Nov  |  Dec
2000
 Jan  |  Feb  |  Mar  |  Apr  |  May  |  Jun  |  Jul  |  Aug  |  Sep  |  Oct  |  Nov  |  Dec
1999
 Dec
 

   Thunder brace for Rhinos' fans

   Rhinos find a successful formula

   A-League talks realignment

   Thunder take show on road

   Gentile is key to Thunder plan

   Demmin gives Rhinos his all

   From internetsoccer.com:
A-League Milwaukee plan new stadium

   Mladenov has blossomed with Thunder

   Late father's kindness inspires Sedgewick

   Menyongar bypassed for rookie of the year

   From internetsoccer.com:
Tennessee's Cohen suspended six games

   Revs name Todd Smith General Manager - Former Hershey Wildcats GM takes over in New England

   Kickers' Cannon picks up award

   Kickers receive honors

   GM looks to 2001

   For 3rd year, Thunder face Rhinos for title

   Thunder, Rhinos to play for A-League title

   Bring on the Thunder

   Title game is back in town

   Ex-Cavs show United front as MLS mates

   Rhinos advance to A-League final

   Rhinos find friendship at Frontier

   Thunderous play topples Rampage

   Thunder crush Milwaukee, reach A-League final again

   Zeba, Thunder gain title game

   Thunder hopes to close out the Rampage

   Bad feeling continues into Thunder's rematch

   Rhinos homeward bound

   Rhinos 'D' yields 3 stars

   86ers' MacDonald says he's retiring

   Lynx travel to Rochester on equal terms

   Suspended Dusosky apologizes for his rampage

   Rhinos tie Lynx in conference final

   Rhinos dominate A-League all-star team

   Tough defender hangs 'em up

   Lynx stand in way of Frontier final

   Officials Rhinos' motive to open in Toronto

   Mariners plan for starless night with D.C. United

   Team loses game, temper

   Benches-clearing brawl follows Thunder victory

   Rochester, Toronto share little love

   Short road trip delights Lynx

   Lagos tries to get Thunder ready for Milwaukee

   Thunder seeking an easier route

   Giving it all for his teams

   Rampage renews playoff rivalry

   A-League awards final to Thunder with conditions

   USL Associate Director of Public Relations Scott Creighton discusses the new A-League aggregate playoff system. Check out his column at www.unitedsoccerleagues.com.

   Silverbacks sack head coach Nuno Piteira!

   Kickers beaten at own game

   Kaloustian hired as Waves president

   86ers unable to convert 3-0 lead into win over Thunder

   Thunder to face Rampage

   Sounders bow out in A-League playoffs

   Loftin's goal adds up to victory

   Rampage can't afford to sleep in Seattle

   Thunder 4, Vancouver 0

   Zeba caps dramatic Thunder comeback

   Sixers deep-sixed

   Rhinos put out Battery

   Rhinos charge into East finals

   Disputed defensive style pays dividends

   A-League playoffs: 'Meaningless' goal could be important

   86ers need to fill big hole at midfield

   Questionable call lifts Lynx

   A-League playoffs: Seattle loses 2-1, but could still advance

   Advantage Rhinos

   Swift start drains Battery

   Thunder must score early and often against Vancouver

   Thunder preview

   Tim Leighton's soccer report

   Margin for error is much smaller

   Toronto wins opener in A-League semifinal

   86ers wary of Thunder - Despite three-goal lead, Sixers won't sit in shell

   Two-game series format suits Seattle's aggressive, high-scoring playing style

   Seattle Sounders-Milwaukee Rampage preview

   Rhinos season comes down to 2 games

   Rhinos set to charge Battery

   Rampage continues to thrive in the Digital Age

   Job safe, Clarke to retool Flash

   Sixers up three goals

   Vancouver wins first leg of series

   Loss puts Thunder in deep hole

   Stebbins fits Rhinos' talent

   MLS officials give Rhinos their due

   Kickers' defender delivered on penalty kick

   Thunder arrive without leading scorer

   Defender sounds charge

   Lynx playoff success will only add to debt

   Minnesota Thunder at Vancouver 86ers

   Mariners face D.C. United at Sportsplex on Sept. 23

   Sixers seek home win

   Tilley fears 'keeper as playoff with Thunder nears

   Olympic call may beckon Thunder star

   Battery gears up for Raging Rhinos

   Rampage is out to rain goals on Seattle

   Rhinos charged to play Battery

   Sounders win playoff opener

   Nguyen sparks Seattle to playoff win

   Ukrop, Kickers stay alive after sudden death

   KICKERS NOTABLES

   Wildcats end season

   Flash falls in OT in playoff opener

   Vancouver advances in playoffs

   Sounders begin postseason today

   Rhinos rejoice after rally

   Tilley flourishes out west

   Thunder beat Indiana 7-0 in A-League playoffs

   Thunder storm past Blast, extend reign

   Takawira keeps Rampage alive - His 94th-minute goal puts away El Paso

   Patriots ousted from playoffs

   Revved Battery bumps Raleigh

   Team USA has Flash ready for playoffs

   Confident Express to face Battery

   U.S. should contend for medal, Lagos says

   Sports Focus: Richmond Kickers

   Rhinos feel they can play at peak level

   Rhinos won't wait to attack Wildcats

   Confident Express to face Battery

   Thunder deals with injury heading into playoffs

   Thunder preview - Indiana Blast at Minnesota Thunder

   Deflating Evening For Riders Toronto ousts them from the playoffs

   Blast open playoffs tonight

   Patriots to enter enemy territory for playoffs

   Battery battling Raleigh, history

   Lynx advance to semis in A-League playoffs

   Bernal shifts to drive for Rampage

   Valente produced, now it's team's turn

   Home, James: quittin' time

   Nash gives Rhinos a light touch

   Luxury suites sold out at PaeTec Park

   Battery's Conway honored

   Blitzz on Verge of Moving to A League

   Flash star wary of 86ers

   'Peaking at the right time'

   Rhinos' Vallow league's top goalie

   Richmond unable to provide a strong finishing kick

   Impact will return for 2001 season

   Rampage hopes rest with Popik

   Sounders legend James to retire

   Bernie James to retire

   Mariners' playoffs start Saturday at Richmond

   In brief: Patriots begin playoffs Saturday

   Silverbacks' failure will bring changes

   Battery hosts Raleigh in first

   SOCCER: Silverbacks squander last chance

   Hershey upends Hounds, 3-2, to end disappointing season

   Brazilian soccer fans get taste of home cooking

   Five for Sixers

   86ers thrash Sounders to head into post-season on a high

   86ers crush Sounders

   Rhinos' Lowe injured while with Jamaica

   Express makes playoffs

   Battery captures division

   SOCCER: Silverbacks get one last chance

   Vancouver 86ers end A-League regular season with 5-0 rout of Seattle Sounders

   Toronto ends regular season with win over Atlanta

   Rampage rides home edge

   86ers' D'Onofrio regains form in time for playoffs

   86ers just looking for a tune-up

   Seattle Sounders vs. Vancouver 86ers

   Allnutt ignites Rhinos victory

   Bonus points cost Rhinos title

   Kickers fall flat in finale

   KICKERS NOTABLES

   Battery looking to build momentum

   Hounds' hopes wane in 1-1 tie

   Seattle slips by Seals, 2-1

   Rhinos hoping to open at home

   Backup keeps the faith / Backup knows time will come

   Thunder loses 1-0 to U.S. Pro-40

   Thunder don't score or panic

   Blast score OT victory to close regular season

   Patriots win in the clutch, make it to playoffs

   Wolves fall short in finale

   Pro-40 players paying dues

   Hounds cling to slender playoff hopes

   Montreal ends season with win over Hershey

   Regular season ends on a down note

   A-League Soccer: Seattle Sounders vs. Bay Area Seals

   Rhinos gag on home cooking

   Express does its part

   Thunder defender Menk says he will retire after season

   Thunder preview

   Rampage vs. Blast

   Takawira three goals fuel Rampage past Rhythm, 5-2

   Battery falls in home finale

   Long Island clinches title by beating T.O.

   Tattered 86ers limping home

   Rhythm coach looking to next season and better record

   Waves beaten by Boston, 3-0

   Rampage at Rhythm

   Bulldogs halt skid with victory over Waves

   White's play leads Seals to playoffs

Many Thanks to News Digger John Zukas who scours up the vast majority of the news links during the year.