September 5, 2010 MLS ROUNDUP Geovanni lifts Quakes
HOUSTON—Khari Stephenson and designated player Geovanni scored their first MLS goals as the San Jose Earthquakes (9-7-5, 32 pts) edged the Houston Dynamo 2-1 Sunday at Robertson Stadium.
September 5, 2010 WPS ROUNDUP Fourth place still in play; Gold Pride beats Boston
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill.—If the Chicago Red Stars had played all season the way they have over the past five days, they’d be in the playoffs themselves instead of playing spoiler for the likes of Philadelphia and the Washington Freedom.
September 5, 2010 BANJO BEATS 'EM Hawks fall to Towson 3-2
Towson’s Kay Banjo scored in the 78th minute to give the Tigers a 3-2 win over St. Joseph’s at Finnesey Filed on Sunday. The Hawks fall to 0-2.
September 5, 2010 MAKING IT COUNT Blue Hens frosh scored on only shot--in OT
VESTAL, N.Y. – Freshman Shannon Kearny played the part of the hero, finding the back of the net to give in overtime to give the University of Delaware women its second consecutive victory, with a 1-0 win over Bingahmton on Sunday afternoon.
September 5, 2010 SEEING SPOTS Owls fall to Leopards on PK
EASTON, Pa. – A penalty kick midway through the first half gave Lafayette (3-0-0) a 1-0 win over Temple (0-1-1) in the final game of the Puma Classic, Sunday afternoon at Oaks Stadium.
September 5, 2010 HERTZOG A HERO Second game winner give Lions the Classic
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Junior forward Corey Hertzog scored in the 88th minute to propel Penn State to a 1-0 victory over the College of Charleston (0-2) on Sunday afternoon on the final day of the Wolstein Classic. With the win, the Nittany Lions capture the 2010 Wolstein Classic title and earn their first 2-0 start since the 2000 season.
September 5, 2010 SCARLET SCOURGE Rutgers routs Bison with three goal rally
LEWISBURG, Pa. –Rutgers broke open a scoreless match with three goals in the final 25 minutes to beat Bucknell 3-0 at Emmitt Field on Sunday afternoon. Ashley Jones scored the game-winner in the 66th minute to help the Scarlet Knights improve to 4-1, while the Bison fell to 1-4 against a tough early season schedule.
September 5, 2010 WASHINGTON LEADS THEM LaSalle gets past CCSU 2-1 in OT
WEST HARTFORD, CT - La Salle freshman forward Renee Washington netted a pair of goals for the Explorers including the game-winning tally with less than four minutes left in the second extra session to register a 2-1 double overtime victory over Central Connecticut State Sunday afternoon at Alumni Stadium and with it, won the Hartford Tournament.
September 5, 2010 LIONS FALL IN OT Huskies top Penn State 3-2
STORRS, Conn. – UConn forward Jessica Shufelt scored her second straight overtime game-winner with her left foot in the 93rd minute to propel the Huskies to a 3-2 win over the Penn State Nittanly Lions on Sunday. It was UConn’s fifth overtime game this season.
September 4, 2010 MLS ROUNDUP Supporters shield race tightens up
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill.—The Chicago Fire did everything they could to give the LA Galaxy a win on Saturday afternoon, but the league leaders could do no better than a 1-1 draw with their shorthanded opponents in front of 21,068 at Toyota Park.
September 4, 2010 WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN Union let a win slip away
CHESTER, Pa.---This is the one that could have been. It could have been the Philadelphia Union’s second straight MLS win and third overall, it could have been the team’s first regular season shutout. Instead, it was a solidly played 1-1 tie with the Kansas City Wizards.
September 4, 2010 STRONG WORDS Nowak critical of Seitz
CHESTER, Pa---Union goalkeeper Chris Seitz has had his share of flubs and faux pas this season, and while the media and some fans have been critical, the Union coaching staff and players have largely stuck behind the 23-year-old, who was a backup with Real Salt Lake last year.
September 4, 2010 WPS THIS WEEK – Part 2 A look at Sunday’s games
The Washington Freedom can clinch the fourth and final WPS playoff spot in Saturday, but they’ll need some help from Sky Blue FC to do it.
September 4, 2010 ONE THAT GOT AWAY Union settle for 1-1 draw with Wizards
CHESTER, Pa.—After a slow start, the Philadelphia Union put together one of the most solid performances of their first MLS season on Saturday, but had to settle for a 1-1 draw with the Kansas City Wizards Saturday in front of 17,182 at PPL Park.