U.S. Apologizes For Afghan Soccer Snafu (CBS News)

U.S. Apologizes For Afghan Soccer Snafu (CBS News)
Soccer balls the U.S. says were dropped from helicopters to children in Afghanistan “in the spirit of goodwill” sparked a furor instead when it turned out soccer kicks would land on an inscription mentioning both Allah and Muhammad.

More strife at Canadian Soccer Association as Linford resigns (Toronto Star)

More strife at Canadian Soccer Association as Linford resigns (Toronto Star)
After months of internal strife within the organization, Colin Linford has decided to quit as president of the Canadian Soccer Association.

BCC soccer blanks Albion, 2-0 (Battle Creek Enquirer)

BCC soccer blanks Albion, 2-0 (Battle Creek Enquirer)
When the Battle Creek Central boys’ soccer team traveled to Albion for its game Monday, the Bearcats didn’t expect to shut out the Wildcats 2-0.