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AFPAston Villa edge Lille on penalties to reach Conference League semis
Aston Villa kept their bid for a first European trophy in over 40 years alive Thursday after beating Lille 4-3 on penalties following Matty Cash's late goal that forced extra time.Cash hammered the ball home to bring Villa even at 3-3 on aggregate with three minutes left after Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier spilled a looping cross following a collision with team-mate Bentaleb.
- Tahlequah Daily Press, Okla.
Petree, Kelly sign to Connors State
Apr. 18—When they entered high school, Keys Lady Cougars Taylor Petree and Sarah Kelly hadn't played soccer before. Now, four years later, they have the chance to play at the next level. On Wednesday, April 17, the Lady Cougar duo signed with Connors State College to continue their careers. "I have always encouraged them since their freshman year to pursue future endeavors. I am proud of these ...
- Newton Daily News, Iowa
Six Cardinals score goals in Newton's win over Oskaloosa
Apr. 18—Caleb Mattes didn't need a loss to Norwalk the night before to get himself motivated for the Cardinals' matchup with Oskaloosa one night later. He loves playing soccer no matter if his team wins or loses. He enjoys the match much more though when he registers his first career hat trick. That's what the Newton senior captain did on Tuesday during the Newton boys soccer team's 10-0 ...
Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn.Loons fullback Zarek Valentin fulfilling childhood dream as a broadcaster
Zarek Valentin held two boyhood dreams: play professional soccer and be an on-air anchor on ESPN’s SportsCenter. The Lancaster, Pa., native checked the first box with Chivas USA in MLS in 2011, and 13 years later he continues to fulfill that aspiration with Minnesota United, his seventh pro club. A recent leg injury sidelined Valentin for the short term, but it provided an opportunity for the ...