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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
 

   Metros get down to business of playoffs

   Coach, players react to pending move to Va.

   Metros' move to Virginia final

   New Mariners soccer team coming to Beach's Sportsplex

   Men's Professional Soccer Returns To Hampton Roads

   Men's pro soccer set to return to beach

   'Caps wear down the Battery

   Vancouver beats Charleston 3-0 in A-League soccer action

   Capsule preview: Charlotte Eagles at Seattle Sounders

   Rhinos still off stride

   Groom's shot hits bachelor party windfall

   PORTLAND 3, CHARLOTTE 3 Timbers let two-goal leads slip away

   Hounds lose to Riverhawks, 1-0

   Hounds fading after 1-0 loss

   Metros gunning for first playoff berth since 1998

   Minnesota Scene: Thunder to play hot El Paso

   Lowery suddenly back up on top

   El Paso Patriots At Minnesota Thunder

   Whitecaps blank Battery

   Montreal Impact tie Long Island to solidify hold on playoff berth

   Toronto Lynx lose another close match to arch-rival Rochester, 2-1

   Schedule favors Riverhounds

   Bernal answers call for Rampage

   Game Preview: Rampage vs. Patriots

   Rhinos win, but their games are boring at best

   PORTLAND 2, MINNESOTA 1 - Clarke helps end Timbers' slide

   Minnesota Scene: Portland beats Thunder in overtime

   Inside Soccer

   Vancouver's Kindel tops A-League

   Timbers find their way home

   Sounders lose fourth in row

   Depleted Seattle gets pounded by Thunder

   Minnesota scene: Thunder wins

   Thunder win, "bubble head' next

   Power surge - Conway's 2 goals boost Battery past Silverbacks

   Capsule preview: Minnesota Thunder at Seattle Sounders

   Rhinos cry foul in loss to Impact

   Metros get step closer to playoffs

   Thunder solid in 5-1 victory over Liberian national team

   Battery, Atlanta in Central duel tonight

   Thunder stymie Liberians, Weah

   Power outage forces Battery postponement

   Whitecaps win streak broken in extra-time loss

   Flash gets satisfaction of beating its nemesis

   Metros close to playoff spot after back-to-back victories

   Metros close to playoff spot after back-to-back victories

   Thunder beats Liberian national team 5-1

   Late start dooms Rampage

   Manganello picks up Wolves

   Eagles strengthen postseason hopes

   Star's profile Weah up there

   Wildcats turn back the clock

   Kickers draw a blank despite solid outing

   Ready to save the season...

   The Timbers: A Tale of Woe?

   It took more than a flash, but Farias happy he's back

   Pittsburgh edges Rhinos

   'Hounds stay alive with 1-0 win

   Playoff-driving Hounds shut out Rochester, 1-0

   Metros win game in first 10 minutes

   Riders Lose 3rd Straight

   Patriots miss chance to move into playoff contention

   Eagles extend unbeaten streak

   Charleston hosts potent Atlanta

   Patriots begin stretch with division-leading Vancouver

   Charlotte Eagles At Richmond Kickers

   Hounds' improving offense sparks late-season resurgence

   Metros pay key visit to Cincinnati

   Rampage goes Digital for victory

   Preview: Rampage vs. Wolves

   Metros in must-win scenario in weekend games

   Life's a 'doddle' for Beardsley

   Sounders finish 0-3 road trip

   Impact hits Seattle 2-1 in OT victory

   Second half lapses cost Metros

   Wildcats card a win

   Overtime goal gives Montreal win

   'Caps have someone special

   Capsule preview: Sounders at Montreal Impact

   Sounders fall behind Raging Rhinos, can't recover in 2-1 loss

   Mladenov sparks streaking Rhinos

   MISL concerns Rhinos players

   Riverhounds still in playoff hunt

   Thunder's streak ends at 4

   Rampage gets a winning buzz

   Patriots lose lead, settle for tie

   Timbers score, just not enough

   Hounds look to gain ground on Connecticut

   Patriot channels grief into soccer

   Big Win In OT

   Flash needs the cash for 2002

   A Legg kick sends the Flash on its way

   Preview: Rampage vs. Metros

   Soccer's rising star

   'Caps encouraged to stay focused

   Spotlight shift: Ex-goalie Dolan finally gets chance

   Striker left out in cold -- for now

   Battery takes on Northern's Lynx

   Metros road warriors again

   'Cats trying to put ship back on course

   Whitecaps wary of Timbers

   Biello scores twice to beat Rhinos

   Capsule preview: Sounders vs. Milwaukee Rampage

   Montreal to test Rhinos' defense

   Impact beat Rhinos

   Rampage's offense heats up; Team burns Seattle with second-half goals

   Timbers add defender Burciaga to final roster

   Haaskivi trying to solidify Hounds' roster

   Timbers borrow defender for Rochester game

   Newcomer finds home

   Charleston snaps Metros' four-game streak

   Capsule preview: Sounders vs. El Paso Patriots

   Rhinos won't overlook expansion Timbers

   Despite win, Kickers not satisfied, Kickers Notables

   Riverhounds end road jinx with 4-1 win

   Battery shuts out Nashville

   TORONTO 3, PORTLAND 0 - Timbers leave Napoleon

   'Caps find some of that old 86er magic

   SOCCER NOTEBOOK: Lewis' journey finally

   Metros continue push for second

   Metros win

   Beardsley wants to play 90 minutes in exhibition game

   Lyall expects big challenge tonight

   Metros trio honored

   Mladenov foots bill for Rhinos

   Hounds' drought on road extended

   Lynx claw out victory

   Battery brings aboard MLS vet Anderson

   Lynx extend winning streak

   MetroStars top Rhinos

   Miller signs with Hershey

   Riverhounds release two players

   'Caps give coach high marks

   South African signs to play for Sounders

   Rhinos want to survive MetroStars, tough week

   Riverhounds cut 2; loaners stay

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