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WWW.CHICAGOSOCCER.NET EXCEPTIONAL INNOVATIVE FAMILY The Chargers (3-1) are headed to Park! They will play for the second straight year at the Fire Stadium for 3rd place against Joliet Central High School. Last Saturday the Chargers worked hard for their win against rival Reavis in a well played game. The rematch featured some of the best soccer seen in the Windy City Classic and St. Joseph showed heart to earn the victory. Seniors Ruben Estrada and Jose Carrera got St. Joseph started with two goals in the first half. It came down to the last minute of the game when Patrick Brown converted on a well placed header off a free kick to punch the Chargers ticket to the Final Four. Although St. Joseph played great against Reavis, they fell short against Argo on Tuesday night. Two mistakes led to the first loss of the and Argo slipped by after holding off the Char- gers 22 shots on . The team remains confident despite the setback and has learned from the experience. Goalkeeper, Dontae Gillespie, is confident in managing the backline and is ready to gain the momentum back!

Dontae Gillespie: “Although we slipped up against Argo our defense kept the pressure up to give us a chance in the offensive third. We know we are better, we know we can win if we continue to stay organized and patient on the field.”

Octavio Gutierrez:“In my past few years I’ve seen how this team has been so close and unified. Niemiec always tells us how communication is important as a team, but they don’t get along just as a team, but as a family. It’s really an honor playing with them. I’m looking forward to this season because it will have a lot in store for us no doubt.”

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France beats 2-1 in Euro 2012 qualifier France beat Albania 2-1 in a Euro 2012 qualifier Friday despite a shaky defensive performance to increase its lead atop Group D. France striker opened the scoring with a low drive in the 11th minute and Yann M'Vila doubled the lead by firing home a diagonal shot in the 18th. Albania forward beat goalkeeper to pull one back in the 46th. The hosts had spells of domination in the second half but France held on to its lead. France tops Group D with 16 points, three clear of Bosnia-Herzegovina. European champion in 2000, France is unde- feated in its last 12 matches and will visit on Tuesday. "I'm satisfied tonight,'' France coach told TF1 television. "We came here to win, but we knew it would be complicated.'' "In spite of all the respect I have for Albania, we were superior to them in this match.'' France converted its first scoring chance after 10 minutes when Benzema cut inside to unleash from the edge of the box a low shot that Albania goalkeeper Saimir Ujkani could only palm into the bottom corner. Albania nearly equalized the following minute, taking advantage of a nervy Younes Kaboul. The France centerback lost possession near his own area and Bogdani quickly fed winger , whose chip hit the bar. Kaboul then missed a header in the 16th, forcing Lloris to come off his line to beat Salihi to the ball. France has mostly relied on the pair of centerbacks formed by Philippe Mexes and to anchor the defense in this qualifying campaign. But AC Milan defender Mexes is recovering from a knee injury and was therefore not available while Valencia defender Rami was suspended for the match in , leaving Blanc with very little choice at centerback. France overcame that minor scare by adding a second goal in the 18th. Rennes M'Vila released Benzema down the right flank. The Real forward skipped past Kristi Vangjeli to play the ball back to M'Vila, who netted with a shot from 16 yards. That two-goal deficit how- ever did not discourage the Albanians. Albania midfielder chested down a poor clearance from the France defense to crack a half-volley that Lloris turned around the post in the 31st. Benzema outpaced the Albania defense to be clean through on goal in the 36th but Admir Teli fouled him to earn a yellow card. Bayern winger Franck Ribery took the ensuing free kick that Ujkani tipped over the bar. Albania put France under pressure at the start of the second half. made a long pass for Bogdani in the 46th. and Kaboul beat the Albania forward to the ball, but some poor communication between the two France centerbacks helped Bogdani win the ball to slip the ball through the legs of Lloris. "We conceded this goal that took away a bit of the confidence we had in the first half,'' Blanc said. The France defense was again exposed in the 59th. Albania fullback Vangjeli charged down the left flank to cut the ball back for substitute Jahmir Hyka, whose close-range effort was blocked by Abidal. But Bulku pounced on the rebound to fire a powerful drive that Lloris punched away. City midfielder had no influence on France's passing game and did very little until the 69th when he hit a low drive straight at Ujkani. France pushed hard in the last minutes to add a third goal. Ribery made a solo run in the 81st to pull the ball back for Chelsea winger but rushed back to clear the ball. Kaboul outjumped the Albania defense from the ensuing corner but his header crashed against the post. Manchester United leftback then set up Nasri, whose effort from 13 yards bounced off the post in the 86th. "Of course we can improve,'' Blanc said. "We can always do better offensively. But we scored two goals, created a lot of chances and hit the post twice. Our offense is clicking better and we've managed to put our opponent in trouble.'' YOUR AD HERE 773.217.9560 3 www.lamaquinadeportiva.com Chicago, IL AUGUST 2011 AUGUST 2011 Chicago, IL www.lamaquinadeportiva.com

Spain beats Chile 3-2 in friendly

Cesc Fabregas scored a penalty at the second attempt in injury time to give a 3-2 win over Chile in a friendly on Friday. Midfielder Isla Mauricio and forward put Chile ahead, but Andres Iniesta came off the bench in the second half to score with a long strike before setting up Fabregas for the equalizer. Chile looked set to salvage a draw until Fernando Meneses fouled Real Madrid de- fender Alvaro Arbeloa in the area. Chile goalkeeper blocked Fabregas’ spot kick, but the new midfielder tapped in the rebound for the victory. Fabregas gave all the credit to Iniesta. “I wasn’t the game changer, it was Andres who turned the game around,’’ Fabregas said. “He was incredible. He scored the goal that gave us hope and made the pass to me for the second that I only had to touch to put in.’’ Spain continues its defense of its European title on Tuesday when it hosts Liechtenstein in a Euro 2012 qualifier. The world champions are in first place in Group I, six points ahead of second-place . Chile will also visit Spain to play Mexico in a friendly in Barcelona on Sunday. After a lackluster first half, Spain looked ready to flop yet again in friendlies against quality opponents. But Spain coachVicente del Bosque made wholesale changes that completely changed the game. Midfielder Hernandez made his 102nd appearance for La Roja atAFG Arena, equaling Raul Gonzalez as Spain’s most capped outfield player. Chile took the initiative from the start, pressing up the pitch with a defensive line of three and Barcelona’s new signing Alexis Sanchez spearing the attack. The payoff came in the 10th when Isla latched on to West Bromwich Albion defender ’s long pass and blasted it past Spain goalkeeper into the top left corner of the net. Just when Spain’s passing game was showing signs of coming to life, Vargas combined with Sanchez to break Spain’s defensive line before rounding Casillas and rolling in Chile’s second in the 20th. Iniesta came on for at the beginning of the second half and took 10 minutes to halve Spain’s deficit with a bouncing strike from outside the area. Del Bosque sent on more reinforcements and Spain’s fresh legs cut off Chile’s flow in attack. Spain drew level in the 71st when Iniesta played Fabregas through the center of the defense for his new teammate to slot under Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo. Chile was left with 10 men from the 83rd after was shown a red card for a hard tackle on Santi Cazorla. Spain’s strong second-half performance should help calm worries that the growing friction between Barcelona and Real Madrid has spread to the Spanish national team. YOUR AD HERE 773.217.9560

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WWW.CHICAGOSOCCER.NET Rodney Wallace scores, Costa Rica beats US 1-0 Rodney Wallace scored to lead Costa Rica to a 1-0 win over the on Friday night, giving Jurgen Klinsmann a loss in his second match as U.S. coach. “Bad result,’’ Klinsmann said. “Never like to lose a game, but very good perfor- mance. I was pleased with the performance. I was pleased with the way all the players tried to implement all the work that we did on the training field throughout the week. ... What I told the guys in the locker room was that from a performance point of view, it was very, very positive, what we saw.’’ In Klinsmann’s first game as coach, the United States tied Mexico 1-1 on Aug. 10 in Philadelphia. The Costa Ricans took the lead in the 65th minute when Wallace scored on a header off a rebound after goalkeeper stopped a shot. The Maryland- raised defender was playing his first match for Costa Rica. The Americans came out lively in the opening 20 minutes, but as the match wore on the Americans were drawn into a physical match that featured five yellow cards. “I want them to go through those kind of down periods in games,’’ Klinsmann said. “We saw here and there players get- ting tired or a couple minutes where they were struggling. But they need to learn to go through those minutes. They need to fight their way through it. And you saw they got a second breath, a third breath and they did excellent.’’ The United States had its chances in the second half, the best coming in the 71st minute when Jose Francisco Torres fired a shot that was saved by goalkeeper . The United States will return to action Sept. 6 against Belgium in Brussels. “I think there’s no question tonight is going to benefit us,’’ U.S. star said. “There’s a lot to learn from tonight. A lot of our young players will now see you can dominate a team, dominate possession and have the majority of the ball and still lose.’’

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Ronaldinho given World Cup hope by Menezes After rediscovering his form, fitness and passion for football, Ronald- inho has been given hope he can re-establish himself as a permanent fixture in the team through to the 2014 World Cup on home soil. The two-time world player of the year will play his first game for his national team in 10 months when the Brazilians take on Ghana in an in- ternational friendly in on Monday. A string of impressive displays for Flamengo in the Brazilian league persuaded Brazil coach to recall the 31-year-old , who is now being viewed not just a supremely gifted player but also a mentor to the country’s new wave of talent. “This isn’t a temporary solution,’’ Menezes said Sunday. “It’s important for the Brazilians to have someone like Ronaldinho, with his experience and his history with the Brazil team, with a World Cup coming up. Alongside the younger players, he will try to build the Brazil team so we can get to the next stage (in their develop- ment) and then to the World Cup. “Yes, there’s a long time to go yet but a player like Ronaldinho has got the qualities we need. It’s about playing well at this time and he’s been doing that with Flamengo so I do believe he is able to play at the World Cup.’’ A world champion in 2002, Ron- aldinho was one of the best players of the last decade but after a glitter- ing, trophy-laden spell at Spanish giant Barcelona between 2003-08, his career nosedived at AC Milan. Back in Brazilian football and a scorer of 10 goals for Flamengo this season, he is again playing with a smile on his face and Menezes had no qualms in bring- ing him out of the international wilderness for the match at Fulham’s Craven Cottage ground in southwest London. “He needed time to adapt to being home again and that’s what I was looking for - to see if he could play regularly, play well and enjoy himself,’’ Menezes said. “Ronaldinho brings a lot. He is a leader, has that technical part to his game and he is a player you can rely on to help with all the young players coming into the team now.’’ And Ronaldinho’s teammates are happy to have him back. “As a player, we all know what he is capable of,’’ said , the Liverpool defensive midfielder. “He’s been out of the Brazil squad for a few months but whenever he comes back to the national team, we have a lot of respect because he has such a great history. “We hope he can help the young players develop to a good level. But he wants to keep going and play in the next World Cup as well.’’ Menezes has turned to Ronaldinho after seeing his team eliminated from the Copa America at the quarterfinal stage, on penalties to Paraguay, and then lose 3-2 to Germany in a friendly last month. In 13 matches in charge of Brazil, Menezes has six wins, three losses and four draws and with the rebuilding job after the 2010 World Cup not going as smoothly as planned, he is starting to come under severe pressure. Outwardly at least, Menezes appears unruffled.

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tevez’s advisor says striker could settle at City

After failing to secure a move away from Manchester City in the summer transfer window, striker has been joined in England by his wife and could settle down at the club if his family situation improves. Tevez said in July he wanted to leave City for a country where he could be reunited with his wife Vanesa and two daughters, who all moved back to Argentina after struggling to adapt to the British climate and culture. However, with no club able to meet both City’s asking price for Tevez and his wage demands, he is still at the Etihad Stadium and his advisor, , said Thursday the player has managed to convince Vanesa to return to Manchester. “As Carlos said at the end of the season, professionally he is happy at the club. He is happy in the situation - it was more to do with his family really,’’ Joorabchian told British radio station talkSPORT. “If she (Tevez’s wife) manages to settle in hopefully in the next four or five months, maybe he will settle down and things will be fine. “Culturally, Milan or Spain would be easier for the wife to adapt to. She could get around and communicate better. That was the major problem but the next four or five months will be very important.’’

Joorabchian said only a handful of clubs in the world could afford to sign Tevez, who is widely reported to be City’s top earner.

“You can get down to teams like Inter, who made a couple of offers, and maybe Real Madrid,’’ Joorabchian said. “You can really narrow it down to four or five teams in the world.’’

He faces a battle to get back in City’s team, with Bosnia striker Edin Dzeko scoring six goals in his first three league matches.

Palmeiras fans banned from stadiums after fight

The Sao Paulo state soccer federation has banned a Palmeiras fan group from lo- cal stadiums after a confrontation with police ended with two supporters being shot. The federation says in a statement Thursday that the ban for the Man- cha Alviverde group will last until authorities finish their investiga- tion and punish those responsible for the confrontation. One of the fans shot before Sunday’s match against Corinthi- ans in Presidente Prudente remains in serious condition. The ban comes after police admitted that the shots may have come from officers trying to contain the alter- cation. The case remains under investigation. Eight-time champion Palmeiras is the fourth most popular club in Brazil, behind Fla- mengo, Corinthians and Sao Paulo.

7 www.lamaquinadeportiva.com Chicago, IL AUGUST 2011 AUGUST 2011 Chicago, IL www.lamaquinadeportiva.com Ecuador has 5-2 friendly victory against Jamaica Peru rescues 2-2 friendly Christian Benitez scored twice as Ecuador thrashed Ja- draw against Bolivia maica 5-2 in an international friendly Friday. Claudio Pizarro scored a late penalty Jaime Ayovi opened the scor- as Peru twice came from behind ing for Ecuador in the 21st to rescue a 2-2 home draw in an minute and Christian Suarez international friendly against extended the lead in the 39th Bolivia on Friday. before Benitez made it 3-0 Pablo Escobar gave Bolivia the just before half time. lead in the seventh minute before Former Birmingham City Rinaldo Cruzado equalized for striker Benitez, who now the home team in the 37th. plays for America in Mexico, Bolivia took the lead again when gave Ecuador a four-goal Ruddy Cardozo scored in the 71st, cushion five minutes after only for former Chelsea play- the break. Omar Cummings er Pizarro to level from the pulled a goal back for Jamaica spot with less than 10 minutes in the 58th, before Segundo of regular time remaining. Castillo scored again for The match was a warmup for Ecuador in the 65th. Ryan both teams ahead of the World Johnson was Jamaica’s other Cup qualifying campaign goalscorer in the 67th. starting in October. Estonia beats Klinsmann hits back Slovenia 2-1 in Euro at Lahm’s criticism 2012 qualifier United States coach Juer- gen Klinsmann says criti- Konstantin Vasiljev and Ats cism from Germany captain Purje scored to give Estonia a is “absolutely 2-1 victory over Slovenia in a unqualified and inappropri- Euro 2012 qualifier in Group ate.’’ C on Friday. Klinsmann said in a inter- Vasiljev put the visitors ahead view with Germany’s ZDF from the penalty spot in the television that “there are lim- 29th minute after a foul by its to everything ... A player Slovenia’s goalkeeper Samir only sees Handanovic that earned him his own a yellow card. Tim Matavz little equalized in the 76th minute, world, but Purje’s strike in the 81st in the sealed the points for Estonia. sense of Slovenia was disorganized how he and slow throughout the first half, with its attacks easily wants it.’’ checked by Estonia’s strong defense, paving the way for a Lahm claimed that the 47-year-old series of counterattacks. Klinsmann showed little tactical awareness during his Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek said afterward that “in the first unsuccessful time as Bayern Munich coach. Lahm later half, we were asleep.’’ apologized for any offense caused by his book, “The His side was more aggressive after the break, with Matavz Subtle Difference.’’ trying his luck with a header in 48th minute, followed by Klinsmann added: “There is never the perfect coach for a shot from Valter Birsa, before another effort by Matavz a player, there is always a fault. Only after your playing was blocked by Estonia keeper Sergei Pareiko in the 50th. career has ended, do you get sight of the bigger picture.’’ Slovenia was rewarded for its pressure when Matavz finally equalized from close range in the 76th minute - only for Estonia to hit back minutes later when Purje restored its lead. The result puts fourth-place Estonia on 10 points, a point behind Slovenia and Serbia in the race for second place in the group behind runaway leader . “It’s a heavy defeat. But it’s life,’’ Kek said, as he braced for his team’s daunting fixture on Tuesday. “Now we have to prepare for the next match against Italy in Florence.’’ Matavz said “it’s not over yet. This will be a huge effort for our team but we have nothing to lose.’’

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Botswana to host COSAFA U-20 The Confederation of Southern Africa Football Association (COSAFA) announced on that Botswana will host the U-20 tournament in December 2011. This is the second successive year for Botswana to host the tournament since 2010. Speaking at the launch of the tournament in Gaborone on Tuesday, Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) chairper- son Solly Reikeletseng said it is an honour for the country to be hosting a tournament of this magnitude for the second successive time. He said it is clear proof that COSAFA were never disappointed with the way Botswana hosted the competition last year. “It shows that we were good and this is really appreciated.” The U-20 tournament is one of the biggest youth soccer spectacles in Southern Africa which has produced some of the finest talents Southern Africa has exported to the world. Among renowned names from the tournament recently is Zimbabwean Knowledge Mu- sona who made waves at South Africa Glamour Club Kaizer Chiefs before being snatched up by German side 1899 Hoffenheim at the end of last season. Another player who was spotted in the COSAFA tournament is South African Thulani Serero who made a transfer of 24 million rand (4.8 million U.S. dollars) to Dutch giants Ajax from Ajax Cape town. Meanwhile, Botswana Under-20 side has been drawn in Group A together with Comoros, Swaziland and Mozambique. In Group B, the Seychelles will lock horns with Malawi and Lesotho in the only group that consists of three countries. There is however concern over Malawi availability with travel bans imposed on all national teams following political unrest in the country. There is hope however for the organizing committee that the situation will be solved before the start of the tournament. In Group C, Zambia will battle it out with South Africa, Mauritius and Tanzania. Both Zambia and South Africa are seen as favourites to win the tournament. Tanzania are the new comers this year after COSAFA extended an invitation to them. In Group D, Angola, Madagascar, Namibia and Zimbabwe will battle it out. While Zimbabwe will always be seen as one of the giants in the region, Namibia were a surprise package last year. They defeated South Africa on their way to reach- ing the final for the first time.

Newcastle signs Italy defender Santon from Inter Newcastle has completed the signing of Italy defender Davide Santon from . The 20-year-old fullback signed a five-year deal with the Premier League club on Tuesday as a replacement for Jose Enrique, who joined Liverpool. Santon made 40 appearances for Inter, helping the team win back-to-back Italian titles in 2009 and 2010 as well as the 2010 Champions League title. Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says Santon “is a quality left-back and an established international who also gives us flexibility in defense.’’ Financial details were not disclosed.

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Hope Solo among cast members for fall’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ The new cast of “Dancing With the Stars” has been revealed. ABC says the 13th season of the hit show will feature a mix of actors, athletes and TV personalities. Set to tango and quickstep with profes- sional dance partners will be basketball star Ron Artest; World Cup soc- cer player ; reality stars Robert Kardashian, Kristin Cavallari and Chaz Bono; TV personalities Nancy Grace, Carson Kressley and Ricki Lake; singer-actress Chynna Phillips; actors David Arquette and J.R. Martinez; and Italian actress Elisabetta Canalis, who may be better known in the United States for being George Clooney’s ex-girlfriend. Ryan O’Neal was set to join the cast, but his publicist said the actor had not yet fully recovered from recent knee-replacement surgery. The new cast members will perform their first dance routines on the season premiere on Sept. 19.

3 stabbed on Panathinaikos Police in Greece say three people have been hospitalized with stab wounds after more than 100 youths attacked a Panathinaikos supporters club in central . Police say three people have been detained for questioning fol- lowing the attack in the central Petralona area of the capital. It was the latest sign of trouble in Greek football, despite a gov- ernment campaign to crack down on violence and corruption in the sport, assisted by advisers from UEFA. The Greek league started at the weekend with three of the 16 teams in the top division still to be determined due to a major match-fixing scandal.

Holden to return United States midfielder is set to play his first match on Tuesday after almost six months out with a knee injury. Holden announced on on Monday that he will play for Chicago Soccer Bolton’s reserve team against Fulham in London. He tweeted: “I’m buzzin.’’ (Melrose Park) The 26-year-old Holden injured his left knee in March playing against Manchester United in the Premier League. 3415 W. North Avenue Holden needed 26 stitches to close a gash near his knee in a chal- lenge from . Melrose Park, IL. 60160

Kaka not leaving Real Madrid Kaka says he will not be leaving Real Madrid before the close of the summer transfer window even though the Brazilian 708-410-2255 is unlikely to be a regular starter for coach Jose Mourinho. The former world player of the year says he wants to stay and plans to stay. Monday-Friday 2:00pm - 9:00pm Kaka came on in the second half to score in Madrid’s 6-0 victory at Zaragoza on Sunday. Saturday 10:00am - 7:00pm The former AC Milan midfielder has remained out of the Brazil’s squad as he tries to rediscover his form following nearly two sea- Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm sons of battling various injuries.

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AD SPACE AVAILABLE [email protected] Former Brazil great appointed Iraq coach Former Brazilian great Zico has agreed to take over as Iraq coach, hoping to revive the team’s fortunes following a disappointing run of results. Iraq Football Federation president Najih Hamoud told The in a telephone interview Monday that a final agreement on Zico’s one-year contract was reached late Sunday. “The deal with Zico is done and he started his work with our team,’’ Hamoud said. “We hope to see good results by Zico and our national team.’’ The IFF and Zico were in negotiations over his contract for two days. Hamoud declined to say how much the Brazilian would be paid although he is expected to get a bonus for every game Iraq wins. Iraq won the Asian Cup in 2007, but its defense of the trphy Bradley ended in the quarterfinals in January this year and the team was surprisingly knocked out of the Gulf Cup by Kuwait making last November. German coach Wolfgang Sidka was released at the end the move of his $500,000 one-year contract earlier this month. Zico, 58, played in three World Cups for Brazil - Borussia Monchengladbach 1978, 1982 and 1986. He has coached Japan and midfielder has several club sides, most recently Olympiakos. completed a move to side The IFF plans to hold a contract-signing A.C. Chievo Verona, his agent an- ceremony in Baghdad next month. By that nounced via Twitter on Tuesday. time, Zico will already have two games “I am happy to report that Michael under his belt - the World Cup qualifiers Bradley has signed with A.C. Chievo at home to Jordan on Sept. 2 and away Verona of the Italian Serie A,” agent to Singapore four days later.The Iraqi Ron Waxman said. team plays in Irbil, located in Iraq’s Terms of the transfer deal were not dis- Kurdish controlled northern terri- closed. tory, 217 miles (350 kilometers) Bradley’s representative in Italy Paolo Alberto north of Baghdad. The region Faccini revealed to Goal.com that Italian teams is generally considered safer Napoli and Roma were also interested in the than the rest of Iraq, where player. visiting teams have raised The move represents a fresh start for Bradley, who concerns about playing. fell out of favor at Gladbach last year before an Iraqi sports analyst Saif unsuccessful loan stint at Aston Villa. After his return al-Maliki said Sidka’s to Germany this summer, it was clear Bradley was not departure was inevi- in coach Lucien Favre’s plans despite being locked down table after a lack- for one more year. luster season and Bradley was also left off of Jurgen Klinsmann’s latest roster predicted Zico for the upcoming friendlies against Costa Rica and Belguim. would help The new U.S. coach, who replaced Bradley’s father following the team the Gold Cup, has said he will only call up players who consis- improve. tently get minutes with their club teams. The 24-year-old New Jersey native began his pro career at 16 in with the New York/New Jersey MetroStars. He went on to play for Heerenveen in the before making his way Gladbach. Last season Chievo finished in 11th place on the 20- club league with an 11-14-13 record. The club begins its Serie A schedule at home on Sept. 10 against newly promoted Novara.

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