| Academy of Champions: Soccer
Academy of Champions: Soccer is an upcoming Wii-exclusive soccer game from Ubisoft. The game puts players in a school-like setting where they’ll mingle with other players, training to become soccer greats. The game features light-hearted graphics and feel, as well as some solid on the field soccer mechanics that will please many soccer fans. Academy of Champions features Pele, soccer superstar extraordinaire, as an "Obi-Wan" character of sorts, the Headmaster of the Academy. Under his tutelage (which emphasizes the idea of teamwork and passing over personal glory), you’ll go through 4 terms at the Academy, in which you’ll train, interact with other students, and play a lot of matches. You’ll have the ability to take your team of five to glory either by training them to be successful on the pitch or trade around to get the best team possible.
FC London target must-win
He spent the last four years playing in Norway before retiring from pro soccer last year to establish a company called Ginga Soccer Inc., which offers instruction, clinics, training and evaluations to soccer teams and players. "His skill level is unbelievable. He knows the game," Painter said. "He gives us experience, leadership and his specialty is set pieces. He's a very smart player." Painter said de Serpa will train with the team today. While the PDL is an under-23 league, the USL allows each team to carry a number of over-age players. London lost 1-0 to Kalamazoo on Thursday. It was yet another game when London gave up an early first goal. "We have to score the first goal," Painter said. "Right now our confidence isn't where we want it to be. It's not going to take much to get the momentum back.
Colombian soccer player attracts AH1N1
The AH1N1 virus may catch anyone, including soccer players. Colombian forward Macnelly Torres experienced this first hand after attracting the virus last week. Torres was infected in Chile, where several of his Colo Colo teammates had already been struggling with symptoms. Esteban Paredes and Rodrigo Millan were first to show signs of the disease, and appear to have handed it over to Torres. While these two players have already returned to training, the Colombian spent the last five days in isolation. However, Torres has passed the most serious phase of the illness and should return to the pitch soon as well. Another two players were tested for AH1N1, but both tests resulted negative. .
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