Haydon's Soccer and Sports Pitch Archive: December 2011

Top ten moments in soccer in 2011

The top ten moments in soccer in 2011 Published December 28 2011
D.C. United defender Devon McTavish retires at 27

D.C. United defender Devon McTavish is retiring from professional soccer. The 27-year-old did not make any first-team appearances this year mostly due to a concussion suffered in the a preseason. Published December 22 2011
Klinsmann calls Galaxy duo: Gonzalez and DeLaGarza, into U.S. camp

American team coach Jurgen Klinsmann will finally will get a good look at two of America's up-and-coming talented defenders: A.J. DeLaGarza, 24, and Omar Gonzalez, 23. Published December 22 2011
Slideshow: Abby Wambach named 2011 Female Athlete of the Year

Former Washington Freedom star Abby Wambach has won the 2011 Female Athlete of the Year, selected by members of The Associated Press. She is the first individual soccer player - man or woman - to win the annual sports awards, which began in 1931. Published December 20 2011
Arsenal drawn with A.C. Milan in last 16 of Champions League

The highlight of today's draw for the last 16 of the Champions League was the impeding clash between Arsenal and seven-time champion A.C. Milan. Arsenal eliminated the Italian club at the same stage in 2008 but it will be a tough challenge this time for the Gunners. Published December 16 2011
Landon Donovan set to return to play for Everton

Los Angeles Galaxy forward Landon Donovan will play for Everton on a two-month loan if a deal pending between the two clubs is finalized. Published December 15 2011
Barcelona striker David Villa suffers broken leg in Club World Cup

Barcelona striker David Villa will could be out of action for up to four months after he suffered a broken left leg in his club's 4-0 win over Qatari side Al Sadd in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final in Yokohama, Japan. Published December 15 2011
Women's Professional Soccer survives another day

The U.S. Soccer Federation has approved Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) as a first division professional soccer league for the 2012 season despite the league only having five teams. Published December 14 2011
Simms to Revolution; Burch to Seattle in MLS re-entry draft

D.C. United veteran players Clyde Simms and Marc Burch found news clubs in Major League Soccer's re-entry draft on Monday. Published December 12 2011
Freddy Adu called into U.S. U-23 team pre-Olympic qualifying camp

Former D.C. United star Freddy Adu and current United goalie Bill Hamid have been called into the U.S. Under-23 men's national team camp by coach Caleb Porter. Published December 8 2011
College stars invited to MLS Combine

College players hoping to break into American professional soccer will get a chance to show off their skills in Florida next month. Published December 7 2011
U.S. team plays Canada, Cuba and El Salvador in Olympic qualifiers

The U.S. under 23 men's soccer team will play Canada, Cuba and El Salvador from March 22-26 in Group A in the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament, while Honduras, Mexico, Panama and Trinidad & Tobago make up Group B. Published December 6 2011
U.S. team plays Canada, Cuba and El Salvador in Olympic qualifiers

The U.S. under 23 men's soccer team will play Canada, Cuba and El Salvador from March 22-26 in Group A in the CONCACAF Olympic qualifying tournament, while Honduras, Mexico, Panama and Trinidad & Tobago make up Group B. Published December 6 2011
Clint Dempsey: American legend in the Premier League

American striker Clint Dempsey set a new record when he struck the 85th-minute game-winner for Fulham in the 1-0 win over Liverpool on Monday night. The Texan has now scored 37 goals in the Premier League more than any other American. Published December 5 2011
Ronaldo, Messi, Xavi finalists for FIFA player of the year

Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Xavi Hernandez will do battle with Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo for the FIFA world player of the year award. Published December 5 2011
Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Portugal in "Group of Death"

The Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and Portugal were drawn in Group B at the Euro 2012 draw today, and the group was immediately dubbed the "Group Of Death." Published December 2 2011
U.S. set to play Venezuela and Panama in January

In preparation for crucial World Cup qualifying games later in the year, the U.S. team will play exhibition games against Venezuela at Glendale, Ariz. & Panama. Published December 1 2011

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