The U.S. under-20 women won the CONCACAF regional tournament this week to qualify for this summer’s World Championships. Longhorn defenders Stephanie Logterman and Kasey Moore played key roles, with Moore setting up two goals in the 3-0 semifinal win over host Mexico.

The U.S. men trounced Norway 5-0 on Sunday, behind a hat trick from Taylor Twellman, now a lock for the World Cup roster.

It’s game on in Europe, as various national and international tournaments start gearing up after the winter break. Defending champ Arsenal became the first big-name casualty in the fourth round of England’s FA Cup, stung by lightly regarded Bolton Wanderers. And Roma upset Juventus Torino in the Italian Cup.

Houston 1836. That’s the name that – believe it or not – won a contest to name the new MLS team there… In other MLS news, the league announced Tuesday that the MLS Cup final will be held in Frisco, Texas, for the second straight year – Nov. 12 is the date.

This article appears in February 3 • 2006.

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