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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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2000
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1999
 Dec
 

   'CATS/Hershey clinches series

   Nothing so-so about Soso's performance

   Late goal thwarts Flash

   Rhinos fight back

   Rhinos switch to Vallow in goal

   Timbers out of playoffs

   Hounds eliminated from playoffs

   Emotional win gives Whitecaps momentum going into soccer semifinals

   Sulentic scores two goals as Whitecaps beat Flash 4-1 and win series

   Preview: Rampage vs. Kickers

   Mitchell ponders line-up changes

   Rhinos confident despite deficit

   Rhinos maintain defensive priority

   Timbers in a tough two-goal hole

   Hounds can make history

   Throw-in fools Rampage once again

   Turf battle ends as stadium board approves FieldTurf

   Hershey digs a hole for Timbers

   Caps looking to twist fairytale

   Flash won't sit on 2-0 lead it has on 'Caps

   Kickers Soccer Notes

   Reserves play big for Flash

   Soccer site shot down

   Rampage vs. Kickers Preview

   Russell making his mark

   PGE Park group may sell firm

   Portland teams in trouble

   Portland-Hershey playoff matchup is a keeper

   Loss puts Whitecaps behind playoff eight ball

   FieldTurf offers public greatest variety of options

   Rhinos stumble, fall

   Hounds come back for series lead

   Hounds, Rhinos set to begin playoff series

   Silverbacks' coach, general manager fired

   Public Stadium Authority prepares to make turf call

   Flash seeks revenge against Whitecaps in playoffs

   Rested Rhinos ready for Pittsburgh

   Rhinos, Riverhounds focus on defense

   Kickers' Knight honored

   The A-League's best is Hounds' next test

   Battery match raises $30K for relief efforts

   Whitecaps honoured by A-League

   Timbers open Hershey series at home Thursday

   Call to playoffs action is cool with Berg

   Kickers not satisfied yet - Regular-season title just a start

   Battery fires head coach Dicks

   Flash ties Atlanta, advances in playoffs

   A-League finale satisfies Metros

   FLASH 2, SILVERBACKS 2: Tie ends season for Silverbacks

   Virginia-bound Metros end season with shootout loss

   Riverhounds move on to quarterfinals

   Whitecaps Face Flash; San Diego eases past Atlanta

   Rhinos to play Pittsburgh

   PORTLAND 3, CHARLOTTE 2 Victory more than enough for Timbers

   Hounds advance with 3-1 win

   Riverhounds advance to A-League quarterfinal playoff against Raging Rhinos after 3-1 victory

   Metros season ends on penalty kick

   Rampage edges Metros with penalty kicks

   Portland ends Eagles' season

   Early goal provides momentum to push Charleston out of playoffs

   Silverbacks glad for second chance

   Mariners' VP wasn't in office when attack hit trade center

   Rhinos, Lynx kick in for charity game

   Timbers unsatisfied with two-goal lead

   Riverhounds advance with a win

   Metros must win by two or more to keep playing

   Pressure on Battery as series moves here

   Milwaukee Rampage vs. Nashville Metros

   Charlotte Faces Must Win Situation Saturday Night Against Timbers

   Depleted Timbers win Game 1

   Hounds win playoff opener

   Metros travel to Milwaukee one goal down

   Whitecaps get insurance in goal

   Everyone wins

   Hounds control series after 2-1 victory

   Riverhounds take advantage of short-handed Battery

   Flash rides luck to playoff victory

   Timbers are shorthanded for playoff opener tonight

   Dedini's goal is to stop Conway

   Playoffs start next week

   Milwaukee edges past Metros

   Flash grabs playoff advantage

   Riverhounds optimistic about playoffs

   Eagles open vs. tough opponent

   Battery aims at league title

   Rampage gets off to good playoff start

   Metros begin playoffs, face Rampage tonight

   Silverbacks re-energized to face Flash

   Pressure on Flash to prevail at home

   An early arrival - Rampage employee stays on roof in ticket promotion

   A match to raise money and hope

   Attacks shake up Rampage coach

   Lynx and Rhinos Team Up

   Rhinos doing their part

   Metros playoff opener Wednesday

   Storm exhibition cancelled

   Timbers shift playoff opener to next week

   Rhinos change date

   Vancouver Whitecaps match against Calgary Storm postponed indefinitely

   Whitecaps match against Storm postponed

   Rescheduled Play-Offs - Whitecaps scheduled to play on 26th

   Rampage playoff opener changed

   Metros, several area events all postponed

   Saputo Group to return as Impact owner?

   A-League playoffs postponed

   Rampage playoff schedule revised

   League delays start of A-League playoffs

   Short-handed Timbers seek loan for playoffs

   First Round Postponed - Terrorist attack grounds play-offs

   A-League postpones first round of playoffs

   Timbers wait for review

   Riverhounds to host first playoff game

   Metros face Milwaukee in first-round matchup

   Caps Split Seattle Series - Lose first place but avoid Rampage

   Out With A Whimper - Lynx lose final game to lowly Riders

   Impact's season is over

   Joey Saputo hopes to have a plan in place by October

   Metros face Rampage in A-League playoffs

   Bonus point gives title to Wildcats

   Sounders get win, still miss playoffs

   Rhinos earn playoff bye with victory

   Steenkamp nixes chance at MLS

   PORTLAND 3, EL PASO 1 Five-point win clinches playoff spot

   'Hounds play Charleston in first round

   Metros end regular season with loss

   Wolves go out quiet

   Eagles power their way to big win

   Hershey sets itself up for tonight's finale

   Eagles clinched playoffs Friday

   Toronto Lynx close out season with 1-0 loss to Long Island

   Vancouver Whitecaps beat Seattle Sounders 2-1 in A-League soccer action

   Montreal Impact lose to Pittsburgh, miss A-League soccer playoffs

   Toronto Lynx close out season with 1-0 loss to Long Island

   Sounders face must-win

   Capsule preview: Vancouver Whitecaps at Seattle Sounders

   Loss pushes Sounders to playoff brink

   Flash defeat Timbers to end season

   Flash corners Timbers for sixth straight victory

   Atlanta helps Rhinos in playoffs

   SAN DIEGO 2, PORTLAND 1 Timbers miss penalty kick, lose to Flash

   'Hounds win, earn playoff berth

   Hounds get win, playoff berth

   Montreal Impact lose to Pittsburgh, miss A-League soccer playoffs

   Lynx lose Varsity Stadium swansong

   Patriots end their season tonight

   Battery hosts Metros in regular-season finale

   Capsule preview: Seattle Sounders at Vancouver Whitecaps

   Timbers' boiling point also their turning point

   Two wins would simplify playoff picture

   'Hounds must win, need help to reach postseason

   Wildcats' compass pointing to North

   Metros to re-charge Batteries for playoffs

   Miller's return perks up 'Cats

   Felix gives Cats the boot

   Silverbacks shut out Battery

   Atlanta charges step closer to playoffs

   Owners say Nashville to have team next year

   Mayor wants to explore soccer stadium proposal

   Rampage clinches playoff berth

   New soccer team at Sportsplex gets council's OK

   'Cap captain set in ideas

   Steenkamp honored

   Storm prep for 'A' debut

   "The playoffs start Friday"

   Thunder write off season as aberration

   Rampage defender Cooks is adroit at filling a void

   Sliding S'backs try to get back in gear

   'Hounds pick up crucial point

   Hounds 3-1 win, bonus point sets stage for Friday

   Metros likely to go West for playoffs

   Caps Clinch Conference

   Impact holds on to 3rd place, but...

   Gluttons For Punishment

   Metros face Charleston in season finale

   Thunder ends season with loss to Vancouver

   Flash clinches playoff berth in A-League

   Rhinos regain first by trouncing Wolves

   Fans can't agree on stadium site

   Vancouver At Minnesota

   Thunder roster could see infusion of new faces

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