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Tuesday, May 28, 2013  For the second straight season, Cardinal Newman boys soccer is recognized as one of the best. Senior Koty Millard was announced Tuesday as the Gatorade SC Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Mattison Gossett's goal in penalty kicks lifted Irmo over Lexington in the AAAA State Championship on Saturday night at Gilbert High School.

Friday, May 17, 2013  After 33 seasons, more than 600 wins and 13 state championships, Irmo head soccer coach Phil Savitz is getting a shot at one more title in his last stand with the Yellow Jackets.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  A rematch for redemption: US women's soccer team takes on Japan for Olympic title

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  South Carolina women’s soccer will open the 2012 season as the nation’s No. 24 team, according to the preseason coaches poll released by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). The Gamecocks are one of four SEC teams ranked in the top 25, and it marks the third consecutive season that head coach Shelly Smith’s team will open the year with a national ranking.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Relaxing along the River Clyde: US women's soccer team in control after come-from-behind win

Thursday, July 26, 2012  London Olympic organizers display South Korean flag instead of North Korean at women's soccer match

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Soccer is one of two sports that starts early — archery is the other — because the extra days are needed to play a sufficient slate of games that doesn't wear out the players.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  The Falcons defeated Fort Mill 3-0 Monday night in the first game of the best-of-3 Class 3A championship series.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  The 23rd-ranked South Carolina men's soccer team and Wake Forest played to a 1-1 tie through two overtimes before the Demon Deacons claimed the thrilling match, 4-3, on penalty kicks on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Stone Stadium.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  Gamecocks win 1-0 in double overtime, giving coach a milestone victory.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  Irmo defeated JL Mann 2-1 on Tuesday night at WC Hawkins Stadium. The win advances the Yellow Jackets to the Class 4A boys soccer state championship game.

Friday, December 10, 2010  UEFA president Platini considers 2022 World Cup in winter to avoid Qatar heat.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  Updated with new story, video and photos. The tiny desert nation of Qatar beat out the United States as the 2022 World Cup host, with FIFA brushing aside doubts about blistering heat to bring soccer's showcase event for the first time to the Middle East.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  US awaits 2022 vote in Switzerland, hoping World Cup will spark growth spurt again for soccer.