The 2007-2008 season is starting up across Europe, with most of the major leagues kicking off this weekend. Manchester United won the first competition of the year, beating Chelsea in a penalty-kick shoot-out to take the Community Shield trophy, the face-off between the winners of last year�s FA Cup and league title. Man U goalie Edwin Van Der Sar saved all three penalties he faced, as the Reds took the shoot-out, 3-0.

Countdown to kickoff: 14 days until the UT Lady Longhorns open the season in Albuquerque against New Mexico on Aug. 24. The home opener is Aug. 31 against Texas Christian University.

This article appears in August 10 • 2007.

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