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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
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1999
 Dec
 

   Kickers Soccer Notes

   Blast have one of best scoring threats in Costa

   A loss to San Diego drops Hershey into a tie for first place

   New Impact coach finds winning touch

   'Caps get job done in OT

   Fenger's three goals spark Metros to win

   Kickers fall to Seattle

   Metros blow out Cincy

   Rampage knocks off young stars

   Veterans push Flash past Hershey

   'Immense' win snaps

   Hounds come up empty against Rhinos

   Gary DePalma: I love playing at home

   Rookie feels right at home sitting, learning on bench

   With an angel on his shoulder, Farrell scores two for dad

   Three forward steps lead Flash to victory

   Weary Rhinos win OT thriller in Pittsburgh

   Hounds clipped in OT, 4-3

   Wolves falter in chance to regain first

   Thunder's Menyongar really knows pressure

   Timbers hold off stumbling Rampage

   All-Canadian soccer league has reached planning stage

   Sounders vs. Richmond Kickers

   Rhinos' rally earns tie

   Mladenov off to hot start for Rhinos

   Hounds settle for tie with Rhinos

   Fenger helps Metros gain playoff ground

   Mora the same for Patriots as when a prep star

   Cozier Helps Lift Battery Past Hawks

   SOCCER: Silverbacks at home

   Trade winds calm

   Rampage vs. Portland Timbers

   Metros dig in to defend home territory

   Despite near-perfect effort, Hounds fall to Fire

   Rhinos not sharp but still win

   Rhinos get a boost for their defense

   'Cats would make honors with latest report card

   Soccer in Montreal

   Raging Rhinos defeat Impact

   Rampage ends the drought

   Hounds fall in OT to Fire

   Killer combo: No offense, no money

   United finds relief against Kickers

   Impact uses bond to finish out season

   Rampage vs. U.S. Pro 40

   Sports Focus: Quest For The U.S. Open Cup

   Dougherty uses small size to his advantage

   Rampage struggling to find winning ways

   Sebrango nails winning goal

   Richmond stays on a roll

   Metros rally to claim win over Connecticut

   Timbers' struggle to find offense continues

   Hounds stay alive with win over Montreal

   Hounds lure Dougherty out of retirement

   Riverhounds elevate play when playing elite

   Offense AWOL, S'backs sputter to scoreless tie

   Caps' pest de la resistance

   Sounders chop Timbers

   Thunder slowly returning to form

   Wolves tie, 0-0

   Eagles get winner at last moment

   Riverhounds pound Montreal, 5-2

   The drought goes on for reeling Rampage

   Flash dodge disaster

   Timbers play Seattle today at PGE Park

   Metros rally in second half for 2-1 victory

   After surgeries, Tomlinson quickly gets up to speed

   Flash's whirlwind rally nets tie with El Paso

   Rhinos ice Long Island

   Prolonged injury ends Onstad's year

   Riverhounds seeking Open-minded play

   Lynx rough up Long Island

   Rampage vs. Thunder

   Patriots give away edge, tie Flash

   Battery breaks through with shutout over Hawks

   Owners of Impact file for bankruptcy

   Timbers ride success on the field, at the gate

   Soccer

   Metros face do-or-die situation

   Gibson elicits 'size' of relief

   Ukrop spurs Kickers

   Kickers Notables

   Battery seeks end to three-game slide

   Metros take on Wolves

   Metros official responds to report of relocaton

   Sources: Metros will be sold, moved to Virginia

   Metros' move to Virginia appears one step closer

   Wolves settle for tie

   Riverhounds to face Fire in suburban Chicago setting

   Ex-Mariners owners given more time for soccer deal

   Mosen relieved to get winning OT points

   Metros collapse in second half

   Wildcats 2, Montreal 0

   Tired Rampage gets flattened

   Whitecaps close in on top guns in West

   Blast begin to show maturity in victory

   Playing 5 games has been scheduling nightmare

   Wildcats defeat Impact

   First-place Timbers travel to Vancouver

   Mixed reviews for Hounds at midseason

   Riverhounds blanked by Wolves

   The Terlecky File

   Head shot saves Rhinos

   Rhinos have final say if Buffalo wants team

   Hounds shut out by Wolves

   Patriots flatten Whitecaps

   Arango helps avenge earlier defeat

   First-place Timbers satisfied with tie against Sounders

   Metros sneak by Eagles

   Metros sneak by Eagles

   Sounders, Timbers end 0-0

   'Cats don't quite measure up to D.C. United

   Soccer Notebook: Timbers play 7 of 8 on road

   Win would put Hounds in Cup semis

   U.S. Open Cup: United downs a pesky Wildcats side 3-0

   Struggling Metros look to end scoreless streak

   Capsule preview: Portland at Seattle

   Rhinos not interested in bringing Miller back

   Richmond Kickers At Charleston Battery

   Open Cup competition brings out best in Riverhounds

   Atlanta Silverbacks At Minnesota Thunder

   Chivas Tapatio ready minus veteran players

   Rampage vs. Chivas Tapatio

   Torres, Revolution handle Charleston

   Butler returns for exhibition

   Jeffrey again on the money for Richmond - Free-kick goal edges Connecticut

   United's Cup runneth over

   Good to the last stop - Rampage loses to San Jose on penalty kicks

   Patriots miss out on trip to Elite 8

   Metros face possible move to Va. Beach

   Kickers Soccer Notes

   United, 'Cats familiar foes

   Kvello rallies Hershey

   Rhinos sign forward

   Expect Haaskivi to shuffle again

   Haaskivi says Hounds' focus on league games not Cup

   Earthquakes to rumble

   Coach's Change of Attire Can't Turn Riders' Luck

   Patriots face revenge-minded Pittsburgh

   Timbers in first place after beating Rampage

   Timbers in first place after beating Rampage

   Notebook: O'Brien tempers anger and converts it to goals

   Portland moves ahead of Rampage

   O'Brien sparks Sounders victory

   Rampage seeks fault in Quakes' strategy

   O'Brien sparks Sounders victory

   Flash dominates in win over Riverhounds

   Timbers play first-place Rampage

   Metros face possible move to Va. Beach

   Impact dropped - Wasted second-half chances are costly

   Wildcats 3, Toronto 0

   Whitecaps becoming road warriors

   On a rampage, O'Brien scores 2

   Rhinos slump reaches three

   Jeffrey's foot hands Richmond a victory

   Rampage feeling cheated after loss

   Riders Shut Out as Skid Hits 4

   Rookie remains hot as 'Caps route Lynx

   Suazo helps Flash tame Riverhounds

   Lackluster performances disappointing Hounds' coach

   Wolves bite back

   Rhinos still seek patience and goals

   Kickers Soccer Notes

   'Hounds player has eye on capturing Open Cup championship

   Professional soccer may return to Sportsplex

   Metros shut out again

   Game Preview: Rampage vs. Sounders

   Lynx drowned by Whitecaps

   Richmond game has playoff implications

   Lynx outplayed by Vancouver

   Silverbacks seek rebound

   Home schedule favors Metros

   Rhinos playing tonight

   Lynx hurting as Whitecaps fly in

   Biello powers Impact

   Rochester deserved better Open Cup fate

   Sounders Notebook: Keeper in Select company

   United part of doubleheader

   Patriots celebrate 4th with win

   Howes leads offense for Timbers

   Rally by Flash falls goal short

   Dedini's resurgence boosts Riverhounds

   Key stretch for Timbers begins at home tonight

   Metros' loss to Blast may lead to changes

   Hershey defeats nemesis

   Rhinos' run for Cup halted by Hershey

   Hungrier Hershey ends famine at Frontier Field

   Rampage's Hayes makes most of his shot

   Andre maintains Pioneers' course

   Hattrup's goal lifts Sounders on road

   Apple and Karn spark Riverhounds

   Impact poor host - Wins own tourney by topping Italy's Cosenza

   Wildcats suffer double defeat

   Whitecaps regain form

   Sounders catch up to Thunder, 2-1

   Rhinos resume quest for Open Cup title

   Apple's goal lifts Hounds to 1-0 win

   Thunder's confidence hits bottom after loss

   Patriots turn over reins to Mexican League champion coach

   Capsule preview: Sounders at Minnesota Thunder

   Three Sounders ejected in defeat

   Vallow answers call

   Home-field edge for Rhinos in Cup play remains up in air

   Ukrop helps Kickers cart off with OT win, Kickers Notables

   Timbers display rust in return from long layoff

   Hounds must play Long Island without three pivotal players

   Victory over Colorado especially gratifying

   Riverhounds plan no roster moves

   Thunder preview: Seattle Sounders at Minnesota Thunder

   Wolves can't avoid letdown

   Gomez scores first goal in Eagles' win

   Conway confounds Cincy in overtime

   Kickers sink Silverbacks with double-overtime goal

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