Live soccer games on US TV for December 30

FOX Soccer: FOX Soccer kicks off your weekend with what should be a close and entertaining contest. Liverpool host Newcastle this coming Friday, and that match begins at 2:30 pm. This is the only live soccer game scheduled to air on Friday.

Live soccer games on US TV for December 31

FOX Soccer: Start your Soccer Saturday bright and early with an A-League contest. Newcastle Jets host Perth Glory, and coverage of that contest starts at midnight. Tune into FOX Soccer at 9:30 am Saturday morning for the "Match Day" 30-minute pregame show. Aston Villa at Chelsea then follows at 10:00 am. Two matches shown via tape delay, Swansea vs. Tottenham and Norwich vs. Fulham, immediately follow the one live contest.

FOX Soccer Plus: FOX Soccer Plus joins the fun with an early morning Npower Championship match. Leicester City play against Portsmouth, and that contest starts at about 7:10 am. The channel's second and final live game of the day, Arsenal vs. Queens Park Rangers, kicks off at 9:53 am.

ESPN2: The ESPN2 Premier League match of the week features a true title contender. Manchester United host Blackburn Rovers, and a pregame show for that contest starts at 7:30 am.

Live soccer games on US TV for January 1

FOX Soccer: FOX Soccer kicks off the new year with a single live game. Manchester City travel to Sunderland, and that game begins at 10:00 am.

FOX Soccer Plus: FSP, like FOX Soccer, gives you one live game this coming Sunday. West Brom host Everton, and that game is scheduled to kick off at approximately 7:23 am.

As always, check your local listings for channel availability, scheduling conflicts and for a list of game replays scheduled to air throughout the weekend. Enjoy your second consecutive holiday weekend.

Note: The schedules located on the FOX Soccer websites were malfunctioning as of the posting of this piece. The information posted above comes from local TV schedules.

For more: Check FOX Soccer schedule, FSP schedule, ESPN schedule

11:16 AM

World Futbol Tour Season III    Winter 6V6 Tournaments

WFT 6v6 Tour Launches in Charleston and Hilton Head             On January 14, the World Futbol Tour will launch its 2nd small sided tour, theWFT 6v6 Tour, in Charleston, SC. The Copa Charleston IV tournament will be held over (2) weekends: Jan 14-15 and Jan 28-29. TheHilton Head 6v6 By the Seatournament will be held on Saturday, Jan 21 (1-day event). The tour will be run separately from the WFT 3v3 Tour for youth players (entering its 3rd season), however, many of the events will include both tours.       The 6v6 Tour Basics: Local Qualifiers (1-day tourneys) State 6v6 Champions Cups WFT World Cup III (July 28-29, 2012) 6v6 Tour Rankings Partner/Affiliate Progams for 6v6 leagues and tourneys The World Futbol Tour welcomes adult futbollers from across the country to join our tour. Game on!

10:29 AM

Icebreakers Soccer Tournament
Cobb County, Georgia
2/19/2011
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Welcome to the Icebreaker Tournament! This tournament is for teams looking for a great weekend filled with some highly competitive matches! Open to teams U-9 to U-14 both boys and girls. To view more information about the tournament and to register, please visit the tournament website by clicking here.

Tournament

10:27 AM

ArseneWenger has reportedly made up his mind and will indeed offer Arsenal legend Thierry Henry the chance to re-join the Gunners in a stunning January loan move.

It looked like the 34-year-old's career at the highest level and in the spotlight was at an end when he retired from international duty with France in the summer of 2010 and moved to MLS, joining the New York Red Bulls from Barcelona. 

Now, a temporary marriage of convenience could boost the morale of Arsenal fans with a dream return, while also solving a problem for Wenger, who is already short on quality backup players and will lose squad members to the African Cup of Nations.

You know you’re already a club legend when there is a statue of you outside the stadium and Henry is one of the Premier League’s greats after scoring 226 in eight stunning years with Arsenal.

If Henry does elect to return to the club where he enjoyed so many past glories, he would not be the first big-name player to make such a comeback.
Chris Myson 

2:22 PM

PARIS, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Italian Carlo Ancelotti was spotted at a Paris hospital on Thursday amid press reports he could sign as coach of Paris St Germain in the coming hours.

A Reuters photographer saw the former AC Milan and Chelsea coach spend an hour at the Pitie Salpetriere hospital, which is used by PSG for staff medicals.

PSG are top of the French league but reports have persisted that their big-spending Qatari owners want a higher-profile coach than Antoine Kombouare, in place before May’s takeover.

The club said last week that “serene discussions” were taking place with Kombouare but stopped short of saying he had been removed. (Reporting by Benoit Tessier; Writing by Mark Meadows

12:32 PM

Celtic climbed to the summit of the Scottish Premier League as a second half goal from Joe Ledley saw it clinch a 1-0 Old Firm victory and move above Rangers.

After being 15 points behind its Glasgow rivals at one point this season the Parkhead side now goes into 2012 with the advantage at the top of the table. 

Celtic started the game at breakneck speed, with Garry Hooper having two chances in the first two minutes, firstly from a Charlie Mulgrew free kick, then as a result of a long throw in from Adam Matthews, but both times the Englishman failed to find the target.

The visitors should have gone ahead with only six minutes on the clock, as Sone Aluko crossed from the right wing to find Lee Wallace at the back post, but the former Hearts full back was denied as Fraser Forster clawed the effort away.

Neil Lennon’s side had the ball in the net with just over a quarter of an hour gone as Allan McGregor failed to properly deal with a Hooper shot from the edge of the area, but as Georgios Samaras tapped in the rebound he was called offside.

Halfway through the first half Rangers had a great chance as Aluko whipped a corner from the left onto the head of Nikica Jelavic, who directed the ball towards goal and Carlos Bocanegra got onto the ball, but could only put it by the post.

Rangers shot stopper McGregor once again failed to deal with a Hooper strike from the edge of the area, as the Celtic frontman turned his marker and powered the ball towards goal, but luckily for the 'keeper, his defense was there to clear.

Both sides continued to play out the remainder of the half at ultra-fast speed, but with both sides having to deal with the elements of hurricane style winds and driving rain, neither team could find the opening to lead going into the halftime break. 


Heads Up | Samaras beats Bocanegra but couldn't make the breakthrough in the first half 
Samaras had the first chance of the second half five minutes in, picking up the ball on the left hand side and racing forward, but his cross was cleared by Bocanegra away from danger.

Then, a minute later, the home side took the lead after McGregor had put a James Forrest shot over for a corner, which Mulgrew swung in from the left, with Ledley rising above the Rangers defense to power the ball into the back of the net.

Celtic continued to dominate possession, with Samaras going down the left wing, beating two Rangers defenders before crossing into the box, but none of his teammates could get on the end of the pass in order to double the lead for the Parkhead side.

The Parkhead side suffered agony with just over a quarter of an hour left in the game as midfield playmaker Beram Kayal was forced off on a stretcher after a clash with Lee McCulloch, which meant Lennon was forced to bring on South Korean midfielder Ki Sung-Yeung.

The visitors seemed to be losing their discipline late on, as firstly substitute David Healy brought down Forrest, then Kyle Lafferty fouled Matthews, and on both occasions referee Willie Collum produced a yellow card for the offenders.

Rangers tried for the reminder of the game to get forward and find the equalizer that would keep them at the top of the league, but the Celtic defense stood firm in order to claim the victory and put Lennon’s side to the top of the league.  

7:44 PM

Race City Classic

Mazeppa Road Park, Mooresville, NC
March 3rd and 4th, 2012
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Lake Norman Soccer Club in conjunction with the Mooresville Convention and Visitors' Bureau is pleased to invite you to the inaugural Race City Classic. The tournament is for U9-U18 boys and girls at all levels of competition: academy, challenge, classic and premier. For 21 years, soccer teams have come to the Lake Norman area in Mooresville, NC for our Fall Classic.  We are expanding our tournament series to include a similar spring tournament.  The scenic area around Lake Norman is a perfect back drop for a weekend of great competition and fun!  The Race City Classic will also have showcase brackets for U16 and U17 girls.  The Race City Classic is committed to providing an enjoyable weekend of exciting soccer and believes it is achieved through: Competitive Play, Quality Fields, Top Referees and a Responsive Organization.  To find out more information regarding our tournament or to register, please click on the following link:
clicking here.

There will be a Showcase Bracket for U16 Girls and U17 Girls!

Tournament

5:51 PM

Admittedly he's not the first footballer to do it, but Stoke City midfielder Jermaine Pennant has truly mastered the art of automotive subtlety by getting his Aston Martin DBS resprayed in chrome. Defacing a $200,000 car in this manner isn't cheap, but it's certainly a more convenient way of attracting attention than shouting "LOOK AT ME!" at everyone you drive past.

The extra-dark window tinting also is a good idea. Not only can the Stoke footballer easily hide his next model girlfriend from his current one, but he can live in his own filth with impunity — this is the front seat of his old Ferrari.

5:48 PM

ASG Florida Adidas Invitational
Tallahassee, FL
February 18th and 19th, 2011
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Welcome to the ASG Florida Adidas Invitational! This tournament is for U9 - U14 boys and girls teams looking a great weekend filled with some highly competitive matches! To view more information about the tournament and to register, please visit the tournament website by clicking here.

Tournament

11:57 AM

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has admitted that he would not think twice about signing Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez if he was given the chance.

The Argentine looks certain to leave the Etihad Stadium in the January transfer window following recent troubles with manager Roberto Mancini, and Serie A giant AC Milan is the striker’s most likely destination.

"I like Tevez, he's a fantastic player. I couldn't see it happening, but I'd be a liar if I said I wouldn't take him if I had the chance,” he told TalkSport. "When he plays, he's top class. Whatever you say about him, when he plays he has a real go and never plays without putting in all in."

Spurs are currently third in the Premier League table, just seven points off Manchester City and Manchester United with a game in hand, and Redknapp insists he is happy with his current squad and is not planning any moves in the transfer market unless a top player becomes available.

"I think we'll stay with what we've got. Unless you can buy a fantastic player, we aren't going to improve too much," he added. 

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp admits that he would not think twice about signing Carlos Tevez if he was given the chance.

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The Argentine looks certain to leave the Etihad Stadium in the January transfer window following the recent troubles with City manager Roberto Mancini, with Serie A giants AC Milan set to be the striker’s most likely destination.

The Spurs boss admits that it is highly unlikely a move to White Hart lane would materialise but insists if the chance arose, he would not turn down the 27-year-old striker.

"I like Tevez, he's a fantastic player. I couldn't see it happening, but I'd be a liar if I said I wouldn't take him if I had the chance,” he told TalkSport.

"When he plays, he's top class. Whatever you say about him, when he plays he has a real go and never plays without putting in all in."

Spurs are currently third in the Premier League table, just seven points off the leaders, and Redknapp insists he is happy with his current squad and is not planning any moves in the transfer market.

"I think we'll stay with what we've got. Unless you can buy a fantastic player, we aren't going to improve too much," he added.

"I'd probably give myself a headache by bringing someone else in because I've got plenty of cover in most positions."

11:48 AM

CAVA Soccer 19 and under Elite Tournament would be showcasing some top soccer teams talented young players. It will be played in May of 2012 and it will consist of some of the best 19 under teams from around the world going up against teams from around the United States. Coaches, Agents from around the world would get a chance to see the up coming future soccer players. 

Fluminese FC & CA Paranaense Coaching and Players Camps and Clinics March 2012April 2012Tryouts is open for age 18 and up. Players need to know this so that it would allow them to know where there skill level is. These tryouts will take place doing the 19 under Elite Tournament.The clinics are for ages 10 and up this would allow the players to learn one of the world best style of play. And not to mention one of the best teams in the world. THESE TRYOUT ARE LIMITED SO YOU MUST HAVE EVERYTHING IN ADVANCE IN!

The CAVA Soccer have invited the top teams from countries across the globe to take part in our tournament. All rules will indeed recognize and apply FIFA rules and regulations for this sporting event.The tournament along with its camps and clinics will bring tremendous excitement, serious professional international soccer competition, cultural diversity, and extreme family fun to global and local communities. Professional soccer is recognized as the top sport around the world.Our goal at CAVA Soccer is to delivers a method to continue to underscore the universal appeal and excitement surrounding of international soccer.The CAVA Soccer 19 under Elite Tournament will bring together world class international youth soccer teams that have serious rivalries within the sport. These globally recognized teams and athletes have a following that continually increases with each game and tournament.
http://www.cavasoccer.com

Tournament

11:30 AM

U.S. national team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann called in 20 players to the training camp roster that will run Jan. 3-26 in the United States and Panama. The USA will host Venezuela on Jan. 21 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Four days later, it faces Panama at the Estadio Rommel Fernandez in Panama City.

The squad includes Omar Gonzalez, who was voted the 2011 MLS Defender of the Year, and fellow defender A.J. DeLaGarza from the MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy and Geoff Cameron from the runner-up Houston Dynamo.

Also called up was 2011 MLS Best XI pick Brek Shea from FC Dallas and 2011 MLS Rookie of the Year C.J. Sapong from Sporting KC.

A pair of 2010 FIFA World Cup veterans return to team: unsettled Ricardo Clark and Benny Feilhaber, who appears for the first time under Klinsmann.

Clark is one of two European-based players on the roster, along withMichael Parkhurst.

The came will begin in on Jan. 3 and move to the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Jan. and then return to Arizona to finalize preparations for Venezuela.

"This is a very important opportunity for these players," said Klinsmann. "They are the next in line behind the established players, and this is a chance to prove themselves. We will spend the next few weeks introducing them to our ideas on how we want to play and what it means to be a part of the national team. Ultimately, it will create more depth for us, which you need at this level. I'm very curious and excited to see this group."

U.S. ROSTER:
GOALKEEPERS (3): Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake) 
DEFENDERS (7): Geoff Cameron (Houston Dynamo), A.J. DeLaGarza (LA Galaxy), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), George John (FC Dallas), Zach Loyd (FC Dallas), Michael Parkhurst (FC Nordsjaelland), Heath Pearce (Chivas USA).
MIDFIELDERS (6): Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Ricardo Clark (Eintracht Frankfurt), Benny Feilhaber (New England Revolution), Jeff Larentowicz (Colorado Rapids), Brek Shea (FC Dallas), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City).
FORWARDS (4): Juan Agudelo (New York Red Bulls), Teal Bunbury (Sporting Kansas City), C.J. Sapong (Sporting Kansas City), Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes).
by Paul Kennedy

USMNT

11:13 AM

2012 Concorde Fire Challenge Cup.

Your team will be among many elite teams from around the United States. 

Concorde Fire is a Nike sponsored club and this is a well developed and competitive tournament in its 24th year.  Venues will be in the metro Atlanta area and your team is sure to experience some great soccer in the Peach State.

Girls' tournament weekend is February 18-19, 2012

Register now for this highly competitive tournament so your team can be included in one of the nation's largest soccer tournaments for ages U9-U14.

If you have any questions, feel free to conatct Gregg Blasingame at 404 312 1718.

Tournament

11:09 AM

East Tennessee Spring ClassicKnoxville and Blount County, Tennessee
March 3 and 4, 2012
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The East Tennessee Spring Classic will be a perfect early season tournament for your team.  Located near the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville and adjacent Blount County are wonderful destinations for soccer families.  With affordable hotels, convenient check-in, competitive registration fees and a generous refund policy in case of tournament cancellation due to weather, this tournament is the right fit for your team.  To view more information about the tournament and to register, please visit the tournament website by clicking here.

Tournament

10:48 AM

BULLISH Ally McCoist last night made his boldest prediction as Rangers boss ahead of tonight’s Old Firm crunch and roared: We WILL win.

McCoist heads to Parkhead knowing defeat against Celtic will see his side slip two points behind their biggest rivals at the top of the SPL having led by 15 less than two months ago.

But fear or contemplation of a negative result did not even enter the gaffer’s head as he made his startling statement on the eve of the game.

McCoist said: “I do believe we will win the game, absolutely.

“We have the players to win and it’s as simple as that. I have great belief in the boys here.

“Make no mistake about it, it’s a very tough place to go. But I see us winning the game.

“I would not be doing my job if I was being anything other than positive and confident.”

McCoist knows his troops are under pressure after squandering their massive points gap at the top.

But he added: “Would Celtic rather go into this game not playing well but one point ahead? For me, you would rather be ahead.

“No matter what happens, when you ask me for my reaction afterwards I’m going to be positive.

“It’s three vital points but that’s all. The fact is you don’t need to win this game to win the league but I’d rather win these matches and the league.

“Celtic took more points from the Old Firm games last season and we won the league.”

8:55 AM

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has reiterated his desire to return to the Premier League "in a couple of years'', once his time in the Bernabeu hotseat is over.

GettyImagesJose Mourinho has been tipped as a potential successor to Sir Alex Ferguson at Man Utd

The former Chelsea manager has always been open about his love of the game in England and has long been linked with taking over Sir Alex Ferguson's role at Manchester United when the Scot decides to retire.
The Portuguese joined Madrid on a four-year contract in the summer of 2010 and this season has guided the Spanish giants to the top of the Primera Division, three points clear of Barcelona going into the winter break, but he has described a return to the Premier League as "the next step''.
"I am very, very happy to be in Real Madrid. It is a great experience for me," Mourinho told BBC Radio Four. "I believe it is probably the biggest club in the history of football.
"I didn't want to miss the chance to work here but my passion is England and my next step will be to go back, if possible go and stay for a long time. Get me a club in a couple of years, get me a good club.''
The 48-year-old is a renowned student of the game but he insists "individual genius'' will always prevail regardless of the amount of preparation and organisation.
"I think the genius will make always the difference," Mourinho said. "And the genius in my sport is about some unbelievable players that can break every organisation and every work you can do.
"Genius in managing also exists. For me in football the most important thing is man management. Football for me is a human science, it is about man.''
Mourinho also agreed the prospect of human failure is one of the attractions of sport, saying: "Emotional intelligence is crucial at this level in every sport. It is one thing to take a penalty winning 5-0 in a friendly, another thing is to take a penalty kick in the last minute of the Champions League or World Cup final.
"I try to prepare my players the best I can but in the end of the day they are the guys that decide everything in the right moment. They make the difference. I analyse them in a group context always but I know they are all unique.
"This is an amazing experience - many of us don't want to quit, never. We want to go to the last day we can because this leadership becomes part of our life.''

1:47 PM