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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
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2000
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1999
 Dec
 

   Watson lifts Flash at end

   Timbers rusty after layoff

   Metros shut out by Indiana Blast

   Impact in championship game

   Rampage keeps distractions at bay

   Metros out to break winless streak at Kuntz

   Rampage to host next match against San Jose

   Lewis set for his Timbers debut

   Riverhounds jump Rapids

   Keeper Busch adds to honors

   Mobilio no closer to joining Whitecaps

   Metros visit Indiana tonight

   Andracki knows role with Rhinos

   Patriots seek respect, improved defense

   Colorado out of Cup contention

   Metros absorb defeat at the hands of Battery

   Kickers hand Rage roadful of trouble

   Blitzz Play Tough But Fall to Rampage

   MLS Galaxy shuts out Metros

   Seattle can't find magic vs. Wizards

   Hounds defeat Rapids

   Impact wins chippy game

   Thunder get exhibition victory

   Rampage show worth the wait

   Fire keeps smoking

   Patriots return to Open's 3rd round

   Reaching out to my inner soccer child

   Battery mows down MetroStars - March through Open Cup continues

   Metros on Comcast tonight

   Kolic puts Impact into Montreal Cup final

   San Pasqual grad hopes to return to MLS

   Blitzz vs. Rampage

   Metros challenge Galaxy

   Kickers Soccer Notes, Kickers Notables

   Riverhounds face MLS team in U.S. Open Cup

   MLS team visits Riverhounds for U.S. Cup match

   MLS' Fire taps Magee, Bankov

   Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Preview

   Wolves knock off MLS' Mutiny

   Patriots aim for tradition, recognition in Open Cup

   Metros dominate Blast in 3-0 shutout win

   Sounders take on ex-teammates in Open Cup match

   Milwaukee investors pursuing MLS franchise

   A double dose of Open Cup action

   Battery eyes MLS upset in Open Cup

   Bettinger's three goals spark Sounders

   'Hounds play to draw

   This team has 'Cap-sized

   Valencia's goals help silence Blast

   Bettinger hat trick gets Sounders a win

   Maurer goal takes Thunder out of Minnesota in Flash road win

   Hounds struggle to 1-1 tie

   Flash make fast start, leave Thunder winded

   Red cards put Patriots in a hole

   CT must put down Mutiny

   Composure gives Rampage an edge

   Olsen can't provide punch

   Mom will miss Olsen playing for 'Cats

   Flash gets tapped in Milwaukee

   Riverhounds beat Toronto to get much needed win

   Metros hope to find spark against Blast

   Top goalie leaving streaking S'backs

   Sandhu keeping Whitecaps alive

   Flash forward with Nomads or another owner?

   Nothing but zeroes - Chances are many but no goals scored as Rhinos tie Montreal

   Rhinos, USL vow to fight

   Hounds discover health, shutting out Toronto, 2-0

   Lynx lose fourth in a row

   Thunder grab quick lead but can't kick bad habits

   Rampage uses only 10 to score four

   Blast blow 2-goal lead for another OT defeat

   Thunder defeat the Patriots

   Battery needs to achieve on the road to keep conference lead

   Riverhounds players near suspensions

   'Cats seeing bigger crowds

   U.S. National regular to test mended ankle tomorrow in Hershey

   It's back to the future with Jordan

   Injury sidelines top Metros defender

   Henderson's return to pitch pays dividends

   Rhinos prepared for Impact

   Kickers Soccer Notes

   New stadium still in Hounds' plans, despite declining attendance

   Thunder-El Paso preview

   Rampage loses keeper

   Preview: Rampage vs. San Diego Football Club

   Wildcats 1, Long Island 0 (OT)

   Rhinos' defender rough, but more disciplined

   Giant goalie finds new home in Montreal

   Hennings, at 16 and 22, find family with Rampage

   Rhinos host Open Cup vs. Hershey

   A-League alumnus tops Eagles

   Battery drawing on Calichman's MLS experience

   Connecticut player upsets Riverhounds

   Substitute scores only goal against Hershey

   Forward leads Wildcats with 4 goals

   Hot Silverbacks, host MLS' Mutiny

   Hounds insulted at home, 4-1

   Thunder win hotly disputed match

   Thunder keeping light on for forward

   Rampage left seeing red in loss

   Flash snaps four-game skid, but losses on U.S. Soccer move

   Timbers take advantage of their only opportunity

   Hounds, Wolves play to scoreless tie

   Father, son share love of soccer

   DIRECT KICK: Forward back on the field doing what he loves

   Silverbacks capture third in row

   Whitecaps: Caps sheepish

   Metros, Richmond play 1-1 tie

   Sounders fall to Flash in shutout

   Alcaraz serves one for the road

   Rhinos avenge earlier defeat

   All things being equal, Kickers upset - Richmond can't secure victory

   Hounds, Wolves tie, 0-0

   Blast too much for Battery

   Lynx besieged by Impact

   Thunder loss not for lack of effort

   Rampage vs. Thunder Preview

   Wolves play to deadlock

   Ownership hopes could be gone in a Flash

   Timbers will be without Sancho against Thunder

   Riverhounds look to get back in the win column

   Hendersonville grad happy to be home again

   Silverbacks to try out new lineup

   'Caps launch a ProWave

   Metros to play Galaxy in Fullerton

   El Paso ends streak for Sounders, 3-1

   Mitchell waits for his 1st goal

   Nashville Metros At Rickmond Kickers, Kickers Soccer Notes

   Riverhounds attempt to go on the offensive

   Lynx lose heartbreaker to Montreal

   Thunder preview: Portland Timbers at Minnesota Thunder

   Marsch's return spoils night for Rampage

   New player sparks Patriots to victory

   Watkins' goal breaks Eagles' losing streak

   Battery to have Blast before MetroStars come to town

   Child nominated to Soccer Hall of Fame

   Wildcats can't escape those Raging Rhinos

   Capsule preview: Seattle at El Paso

   Preview: Rampage vs. Fire

   Patriots Under-18 program now paying off

   Impact’s Samuel fit, set for return

   Late goal gives Timbers a tie

   A-League: Silverbacks

   Whitecaps let win slip away

   Extra time draw

   Metros to play MLS Galaxy in U.S. Cup

   Flash must dance with the Fire

   Rhinos may lose home match

   Riverhounds at home in U.S. Open Cup

   Tolstolutsky scores in 90th minute as Portland ties Vancouver 1-1

   Blitzz is on for Rampage

   Rooks won't play MLS team in first round

   Patriots advance in U.S. Open Cup

   Battery downs Kickers

   Samuel returns after collapse

   Timbers, Whitecaps renew rivalry

   Whitecaps looking for better defence

   Charleston Battery At Richmond Kickers, Kickers Notes

   Notebook: Edwards' return to Seattle gives lift to former team

   Rhinos wheeling and dealing - Team acquires a midfielder, also trades defender Restrepo

   Riverhounds qualify for shot at cup

   Riverhounds land in U.S. Open Cup

   Sagging Thunder trade last year's top scorer

   Sounders shut out Thunder on lone goal from Bettinger

   Flash earn a spot in U.S Open Cup

   Metros' contribute gifts in Charleston stalemate

   Hershey 1, Toronto 0

   IN BRIEF: Li'l A's falter in 9th; Flash cream Cruisers

   Sounders stay on hot streak with 1-0 victory

   MLS star Lalas is welcome addition

   Thunder are winless in Seattle

   An exhibition missing a lot of Fire power

   Lynx blow it against Wildcats

   Home loss ends Timbers' hopes for U.S. Open Cup

   DIRECT KICK: Garry focuses on mental aspect of game

   Blitzz Fell Timbers, Expect Open Bid

   Valencia, Bailey goals earn Nashville 2-2 tie

   Cruisers to square off with Lalas-led Flash

   Magee, Lagos ejected in another Thunder loss

   Wolves host Montreal today

   Eagles' mistakes lead to an Atlanta victory

   Sounders blank Blitzz

   Timbers seek big win against Utah

   Rhinos defeat Riverhounds

   SOUNDERS 3, BLITZZ 0: Seattle Shuts Down Utah

   Rehabbing Lalas to play for Flash tomorrow

   Rhinos get kick out of 'Hounds

   Defender Restrepo could be traded

   Rhinos edge Riverhounds, 2-1

   Growing pains don't vanish in a Flash

   Leonetti is not quite ready to retire

   Riverhounds visit rival Rhinos

   Capsule preview: Sounders vs. Utah Blitzz

   Fourth loss in a row for fickle Flash

   Rhinos say goals will come soon enough

   Timbers' cup hopes out of their hands

   Hounds to rebuild with ex-Pitt star

   Riverhounds visit rival Rhinos

   Assist leader Bailey anything but boring

   Thunder preview: Minnesota Thunder at Vancouver Whitecaps

   Reserve energizes Rampage

   Score one for big-time soccer

   'Caps plagued by injuries

   Kickers Soccer Notes

   Sounders boot Earthquakes

   Rhinos change offense in win

   Timbers' rally reverses deficit

   Timbers shoot past Thunder

   Players' return gives Lilley 'good problem'

   Sounders game day

   Timbers play Thunder tonight at PGE Park

   Thunder hits road

   Minnesota Thunder at Portland Timbers

   Rub-a-dub-dub, three teams in Western tub

   Blast tie MLS's Crew with last-minute goal

   Thunder shakes things up by reacquiring Nowak

   Portland 2, SAN JOSE 1 - Legg's second-half goal gives Timbers a big win

   Minnesota Scene

   Blast get chance to see how they compare to MLS

   Fletcher an Impact player on the Canadian squad

   Wildcats 4, Reading 0

   Timbers face Earthquakes in exhibition

   Lynx shut out Riverhounds

   Metros in Open Cup field

   Lynx trip Hounds, 1-0

   Lynx tame Riverhounds

   Hayes scores as Milwaukee sinks Vancouver

   Hayes converts his chance

   Lieb kicks Eagles to win in 2nd OT

   Caps' finish stays home

   Flash falls to 2nd

   Portland 1, SAN DIEGO 0 - Timbers pass Flash for first place

   Riverhounds head north short-handed

   DIRECT KICKS: Playing in Pittsburgh enjoyable

   Cincinnati defeats Metros 2-1

   Thunder defeats Vancouver in A-League soccer

   Ultimatum sparks Thunder

   Game Preview: Rampage vs. Whitecaps

   Riders Boost Offense With Goalkeeper

   Unbeaten no more

   Battery streaks suffer sudden death

   New market for company sponsorships: female sports fans

   Jenkins' offense lifts Sounders by San Diego, 2-1

   Roberto goal in 64th minute keeps the 'Cats unbeaten

   Sounders strike early, beat Flash

   Rhinos suffer 1st defeat of season

   Goodlett finds purpose playing defense for Kickers

   Baena's goal simple: goals

   Hounds get win, needed points

   Metros earn berth in U.S. Open; win over Greenville clinches Cup appearance

   Eagles shut out at Wilmington

   Tim Leighton's soccer report

   Vancouver Whitecaps at Minnesota Thunder

   Thunder's Gerard Lagos has recovered nicely from injury

   A-League honors Timbers' Baena

   Much-traveled goalie finds a home with Metros

   Burgman finds home in Nashville

   At last! Impact wins one, 2-0 vs Long Island

   Bad blood brewing

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