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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
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2001
 Jan  |  Feb  |  Mar  |  Apr  |  May  |  Jun  |  Jul  |  Aug  |  Sep  |  Oct  |  Nov  |  Dec
2000
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1999
 Dec
 

   Ex- 'Cat Mitchell stirs pot

   Time to settle scores

   Rampage claim berth in Open Cup, after all

   Rampage earns U.S. Open Cup berth

   Kickers Soccer Notes

   Big, bad Wolves spoil it for kids

   Lynx ravaged by Wolves

   Thunder, Rampage now know the math for Open Cup berth

   Wildcats 2, Pittsburgh 0

   Hounds fall to Hershey

   Greenville holds key to Metros' Hunt Cup hopes

   Thunder to Rampage: He who celebrates last, celebrates best

   Patriots bury Fireballs

   A low Impact workout

   Sounders hand Aces scoreless defeat

   Raging Rhinos escape with a slim victory

   Tired Rhinos top Toronto

   Impact end scoreless drought but not losing streak

   Lynx speared by Rhinos

   Impact gets devoured by Wolves

   Rampage storms into U.S. Open Cup

   Blitzz, Sounders play to draw

   Alumni come back to beat Flash

   Conway powers Battery past Metros

   Old Flash friends feel right at home

   Young Rhinos lead victory

   Rhinos 'B' team embraces opportunity

   Richmond glad Jeffrey has set goals, Kickers Notables

   Baena's three goals help defeat his former team

   Riverhounds welcome different kind of opponent

   Hounds won't follow tradition

   German team brings new challenge

   Charleston beats Metros 5-2

   Zeba's two goals carry Thunder

   Thunder still have a shot in the dark

   Preview: Rampage vs. Riverhawks

   Soccer stadium planned near I-510, Chef

   Pioneers will rely on reserves

   Timbers play first-place Flash in San Diego

   Impact loses 2-0 in Pittsburgh

   Rampage ties Blast

   Kindel says it's time to settle down

   Tilley's wisdom of ages

   Bettinger is back, and so is his love for soccer

   Dugan proving nice guys don't always finish last

   Riverhounds host Montreal

   Denmark’s Fenger provides maturity

   Defender regrets ejection

   Pioneers to face Raging Rhinos

   Lowe's contract bought by MLS

   Timbers score early, then hold off Patriots

   Preview: Rampage vs. Blast

   Yale's Tompkins remains bullish on local pipeline

   Soccer Notes

   Howes scores points with the new team

   Ultras boost Lynx to their first win

   'Cats, R'hounds wage war

   Lynx Down Impact

   Free kick boots Rampage

   Metros win, take lead in A-League

   For 51 minutes the Boston Bulldogs pushed, kicked and grabbed the Connecticut Wolves

   Norkus' 2 goals lift Eagles to victory over Dynamo

   Rampage pops Caps

   Sounders-Rampage preview

   Kickers Notables

   Richmond, Long Island draw a blank

   Timbers' chances yield just one goal

   Impact loses 1-0 in Toronto

   Thunder earn tie in El Paso

   Preview: Rampage vs. Sounders

   Late charge by reserve leads Rampage to victory

   Patriots settle for a tie

   Iotov-led Battery 4-0 in qualifying

   Silverbacks present little fight in 3-1 loss

   Lynx win season opener

   Quick start helps Riverhounds win

   Blast take 3-0 lead, then hold on to win

   Cannon, Conway capitalize with goals

   'Caps set for home opener

   Sounders light up Aces in Open Cup qualifier

   Sounders ace Nevada

   Flash silences the Thunder

   Adair helps Flash top nemesis

   Young Rhinos getting a shot

   Kickers' Alvero finally achieving his goals

   Timbers hope to earn U.S. Cup points tonight

   Hounds top Northern Virginia

   Metros finally get victory vs. Atlanta

   Preview: Rampage vs. Whitecaps

   Patriots want some momentum

   Eagles soar with boost from defense

   Thunder falls

   Winless Thunder struggle to fourth consecutive loss

   Whitecaps on local radio, Ex-pros to describe action

   Man called 'Mitch' is one with mission

   Import-ant goal: Kinoshita scores

   Hounds visit Virginia

   Metros meet Atlanta tonight

   Forward Houser on a roll

   Impact alive and kicking

   Impact @ Toronto: still looking for its 1st goal

   Thunder at San Diego Flash

   Feniger excels in new role

   Battery's Jean-Baptiste earns league honor

   Silverbacks takes shots at Nashville twice

   Minnesota Scene: Thunder need a victory

   He can motor all over

   Rhinos extend Ercoli's deal

   Soccer Notes: Good Addition

   Hershey, Rage knot up

   Lynx coach optimistic about season

   White is the colour, soccer is their game

   SOCCER

   Lowe may be headed to MLS

   Chin Music

   Holness moving with rhythm of success for the Whitecaps

   Timbers add offense with Howes' arrival

   Impact falls to 0-2

   Henning sidelined

   Aggressive Eagles reverse early trend

   Houser hat trick helps Metros to victory

   Late goals lift 'Cats

   Kickers rein in Stallions

   KICKERS NOTABLES

   Lagos' goal in overtime lifts Thunder

   Nice comeback by Blast ends in tough OT loss

   Metros play Greenville to scoreless draw

   The team formerly known as San Diego F.C. falls in El Paso

   L'Impact s'incline à son premier match

   L'Impact trébuche à son premier match

   Seattle fells Timbers in 2-1 OT marathon

   Another reserve rescues Rhinos

   SEATTLE 2, Portland 1; Sounders beat Timbers late in second overtime

   DIRECT KICKS: On the defense

   Impact loses 2-0 in Charleston

   Minnesota Thunder at Indiana Blast

   Patriots turn tables on San Diego, defend home turf

   Playing against a D3 pro soccer team, the Rhode Island Stingrays, the Connecticut Wolves wanted to assert their dominance early

   Overtime Heartbreaker; Lose to South Jersey in OT 4-3

   Pioneers: Rhinos prove too much

   Houser's hat trick lifts Metros

   Timbers shut out Sounders

   Timbers crash down on Sounders

   San Diego FC beats El Paso in A-League

   Annan's goal lifts Rhinos

   Riverhounds remain undefeated

   Riverhounds receive some help from MLS

   Thunder stumble on own goal

   Patriots get San Diego double dip

   Eagles miss chances, losing streak hits 3

   Central-leading Battery braces for Impact

   Costa's 2 goals clinch Blast win

   Timbers head home, led by new midfielder

   Hounds hit the road

   Metros add veteran DeVall, hit the road

   Pioneers look for explosion

   Rochester Rhinos take the sport by the horn

   Preview: Nashville Metros at Charlotte (N.C.) Eagles

   New Timbers hope for old growth vs. Sounders

   Rhinos' choice: To win or not?

   Minnesota Thunder at Cincinnati Riverhawks

   Struggling Blast looking for first win

   Wildcats' start is encouraging

   Stathopoulos cuts off ties with Impact

   Impact kicks off season in Charleston, Charlotte

   [Atlanta] INSIDE SOCCER

   Rampage bolts past Thunder

   Thunder lose to a Soso goal

   A-League soccer: Milwaukee Rampage 1, Thunder 0

   Still Kicking; Chugger Adair, now with San Diego F.C., has seen career take some twists and turns

   Kickers Soccer Notes

   GO! FIGHT! WIN! - Spike-Heeled Gypsies

   Thunder to face rival Rampage

   Thunder-Milwaukee preview

   Rampage vs. Thunder Preview

   Toronto Lynx re-sign top scorer

   Central-leading Battery hosts Montreal Saturday

   Thunder bolster defense by bringing back Bankov

   O'Neill has two goals in Timbers' first victory

   Metros must put two close losses behind them

   Wildcats earn bonus point

   Aces stumble in home opener

   Sahuaros keep it close but falter vs. Patriots

   Rampage enjoys move to new home

   Klotz's goal provides 2-1 OT victory against Reading in Open qualifier

   Timber! Blitzz chop down Portland in OT

   Tucson pro soccer team loses to El Paso, searches for home

   Aces hope altitude an advantage against Timbers

   Lenarduzzi among 11 inducted into Canadian Hall

   Rhinos tie in opener

   Ercoli will rotate keepers

   'Caps survive red card in season opener

   Vancouver silences Sounders in opener

   Flash wins with brass visiting

   Late scoring lifts soccer club past Chico

   Timbers lose to Blitzz in overtime

   Defender hopes to see soccer grow in Pittsburgh

   Hounds miss several opportunities, but beat Rage

   Thunder shuts out Indiana

   Lagos gets a kick out of comeback

   Eagles lose 2nd straight to Charleston

   Conway goals spark Battery

   Moleka goal a winner for Silverbacks

   MLS refugee to give Riverhounds added bite

   Rampage players upstage opener - Willan released; Hayes faces big fine

   Soccer league set for launch by next year

   Sounders-Whitecaps preview

   Retooled Rhinos ready to roll - A-League power hosts the Connecticut Wolves Saturday

   Metros lose in final seconds

   Thunder at a loss to recall worse start

   Eagles on the road again against Battery

   Battery continues Charlotte rivalry

   Silverbacks say they welcome coexistence with the Beat

   'Caps goal is to finish in the 'top two'

   Metros looking for two straight over Richmond

   Metros hoping to revive glory days at Ezell Park

   Season preview: Veteran Farrell glad to be back home

   Seattle native Farrell returns from MLS stint

   Metros' existence in jeopardy over dilemma

   Cristofori goes from being a fan to being a Rhino

   A-League honors Battery's Ball

   Brian Ashton speaks out

   One goal in mind: Three's a crowd when trying to figure out the Rhinos' starter

   Kickers Soccer Notes

   Thunder out four starters for Saturday

   365 Q&A With The Seattle Sounders Brad Kimura

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