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Revolution extend East lead after sinking Galaxy 2-1
Adam Cristman scored two goals in a 4-minute span to give the New England Revolution a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy ... <a href="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?a=auJB1s"><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?i=auJB1s" border="0"></img></a><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories/~4/327159475" height="1" width="1"/>

Real Salt Lake, Dynamo play to a scoreless draw
Nick Rimando stopped Brian Mullan's shot from inside the penalty box in the 84th minute, preserving Real Salt Lake's 0-0 tie ... <a href="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?a=nYlImf"><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?i=nYlImf" border="0"></img></a><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories/~4/326361927" height="1" width="1"/>

U.S. women beat Norway in pre-Olympic exhibition
Midfielder Lindsay Tarpley scored an early goal, and the United States beat Norway 4-0 on Wednesday in tuneup for the Olympic ... <a href="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?a=AyCsoz"><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?i=AyCsoz" border="0"></img></a><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories/~4/325480052" height="1" width="1"/>

Spain leaps to top of FIFA rankings, USA 30th
Spain jumped to the top of FIFA's monthly rankings for the first time following its triumph at the European Championship, with ... <a href="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?a=h0pzZK"><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?i=h0pzZK" border="0"></img></a><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories/~4/324911124" height="1" width="1"/>

In MLS, Revolution remains strong despite upheaval
Hampered by injuries and lineup turnover, New England Revolution players say they haven't lived up to their potential this season. ... <a href="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?a=JN0s3y"><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?i=JN0s3y" border="0"></img></a><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories/~4/324520162" height="1" width="1"/>

Spain's early goal is enough to top Germany, win UEFA title
Germany captain Michael Ballack shook off a calf injury to take his place in the starting lineup for the European Championship ... <a href="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?a=aij3JI"><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?i=aij3JI" border="0"></img></a><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories/~4/322723163" height="1" width="1"/>

D.C. United take down Beckham, L.A. Galaxy
Once again, D.C. United stole the spotlight from the Los Angeles Galaxy. Last year in RFK Stadium, United held on for a 1-0 win ... <a href="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?a=z7oXHD"><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?i=z7oXHD" border="0"></img></a><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories/~4/322716124" height="1" width="1"/>

FIFA president: Backup plan exists for 2010 World Cup
FIFA president Sepp Blatter confirmed for the first time a contingency plan exists to move the 2010 World Cup from South Africa ... <a href="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?a=7ZeR1u"><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?i=7ZeR1u" border="0"></img></a><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories/~4/322666971" height="1" width="1"/>

Own goal by Real Salt Lake snaps Wizards' winless streak
Real Salt Lake defender Tony Beltran accidentally headed a free kick into his own net in the 89th minute, giving Kansas City ... <a href="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?a=Tf6ltW"><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?i=Tf6ltW" border="0"></img></a><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories/~4/322413441" height="1" width="1"/>

Germany captain Ballack could miss Euro 2008 final
Germany captain Michael Ballack missed his team's last practice Saturday because of a calf injury, putting him in doubt for Sunday's ... <a href="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?a=6DW3ko"><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?i=6DW3ko" border="0"></img></a><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories/~4/322267152" height="1" width="1"/>

MLS in the national spotlight
Like an up-and-coming band opening for the Rolling Stones, Major League Soccer has a rare opportunity Sunday, paired with the ... <a href="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?a=ItOScA"><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?i=ItOScA" border="0"></img></a><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories/~4/320957233" height="1" width="1"/>

ESPN soccer pundit far from home
Without a job for Euro 2008, Europe's soccer championship tournament, Andy Gray did the next best thing. <a href="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?a=OSwFeo"><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?i=OSwFeo" border="0"></img></a><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories/~4/320871780" height="1" width="1"/>

Spain earns a shot at Euro glory, beats Russia 3-0
Spain scored three second-half goals Thursday to beat Russia 3-0 and reach the European Championship final, giving the team a ... <a href="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?a=b0cF2R"><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?i=b0cF2R" border="0"></img></a><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories/~4/320795159" height="1" width="1"/>

Italy lets Donadoni go after quarterfinal loss
Roberto Donadoni was removed as Italy's coach Thursday. Donadoni signed a two-year contract extension before Euro 2008, but the ... <a href="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?a=zXV3Hr"><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?i=zXV3Hr" border="0"></img></a><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories/~4/320574919" height="1" width="1"/>

Germany scores last in late flurry to reach Euro final
Philipp Lahm ended Turkey's storybook run in the European Championship on Wednesday with the late header in a 3-2 semifinal victory ... <a href="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?a=nQDgbQ"><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~a/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories?i=nQDgbQ" border="0"></img></a><img src="http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomSoccer-TopStories/~4/319985249" height="1" width="1"/>