Jan 11, 2013 — Two new books by writers with ties to the Adirondacks feature girls in elite level sports. Betsy Kepes reviews Soccerland by Beth Choat and Sugar and Ice by Kate Messner.  Go to full article

Jul 09, 2007 — Soccer's in the spotlight across Canada this month. Two dozen teams are competing in the international soccer federation's world cup for men under age twenty. Friday night in Ottawa, the U.S. team pulled off a major upset, defeating Brazil 2-1. Lucy Martin has more.  Go to full article

Jun 13, 2006 — Yesterday was a grim debut for Team USA in the World Cup in Germany. The Americans had little to surprise heavily favored Czech Republic in their 0-3 loss. According to an ESPN poll, most Americans didn't adjust their routines to watch the noontime match. A couple dozen mostly international students took in the game in Clarkson University's student center in Potsdam. It was a far cry from thousands of chanting fans filling squares in other countries. But hey...it's something. David Sommerstein sent this audio montage.  Go to full article

Nov 29, 2002 — Groundskeepers are working overtime to fend off snow and ice as St. Lawrence University hosts the NCAA Division III men's soccer championship today and tomorrow. The Saints host Messiah College of Pennsylvania in the semifinals. St. Lawrence became the only team in division history to go undefeated and untied en route to a national championship in 1999. David Sommerstein reports this year's Saints have a different look.  Go to full article