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Own goal dooms United in 2-1 loss to Toronto FC

D.C. United defender Daniel Woolard knocked the ball into his own net in the 41st minute, giving Toronto FC its first victory since March 9 with a 2-1 win Saturday night.

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Neurologist: More study of soccer-brain injuries needed

A new study of longtime soccer players finds those who "head" the ball most frequently are most likely to have brain injuries and memory problems.

Tags: brain injury, michelle basch, michael yochelson, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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US Soccer Centennial Celebration Match

The U.S. national team took on Germany on Sunday at RFK Stadium.

Tags: RFK Stadium

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Bottled water allowed at RFK for Sunday match

It's going to be hot at Sunday's U.S. Soccer Centennial Celebration Match at RFK Stadium - so hot that Events DC, which manages the stadium, is bending the rules on bottled water.

Tags: bottled water

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After soccer ref's death, calls for sportsmanship awareness

Bad behavior at sporting events isn't something new.

Tags: joan jones, sports, sportsmanship

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Veteran soccer refs say player violence an increasing danger

A Utah soccer referee who died Saturday from injuries suffered after being punched in the head is a tragic example of the increasing dangers in officiating the sport, according to veteran referees.

Tags: thomas warren, sports, utah soccer referee

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8-year-old with cancer nets 4 goals against Portland Timbers (Video)

Atticus Lane-Dupre, an 8-year-old with cancer, made his wish, and the Portland Timbers fulfilled it. See the heart-warming video.

Tags: atticus, cancer, Portland Timbers

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Proposed Va. bill protects soccer players from goals

Thousands of youth and adult soccer players in the area are gearing up for the spring soccer season. At the same time, a proposed bill in the Virginia state legislature aims to make games and practices a safer activity for soccer players.

Tags: soccer goals, max smith, the Movable Soccer Goal Safety Act, Virginia

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DC United pick up Olsen's contract option for 2014

D.C. United have picked up the option on coach Ben Olsen's contract for the 2014 season.

Tags: DC United,

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Patrick Mullins, Crystal Dunn win Hermann Trophy

Maryland forward Patrick Mullins and North Carolina midfielder Crystal Dunn have won the Hermann Trophy as the top college soccer players in the United States.

Tags: hermann trophy, UMd, Maryland Terps, Patrick Mullins

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