11.   He called in seven defenders today, including a surprise in former Galaxy defender Greg Vanney, who left Major League Soccer to play for Bastia in France.

12.   Near the end, former Galaxy defender Steve Jolley threw Hernandez to the turf.

13.   The former UCLA defender beat Israel Donis to the end line, then sent a cross in front for Ruiz.

14.   Passarella, a former star defender in the Italian league, took over at Parma after his predecessor Renzo Ulivieri was sacked in early November.

15.   Ajax Amsterdam Monday appointed former Barcelona defender Ronald Koeman as coach and Ajax veteran Ruud Krol as his deputy.

16.   Ajax Amsterdam appointed Ronald Koeman as its coach Monday, relying on the former Barcelona defender to halt a miserable losing streak by the traditional Dutch powerhouse.

17.   Boro had former Swindon defender Curtis Fleming sent off four minutes before half time for collecting a second yellow card.

18.   Cesare Maldini will be assisted by former AC Milan defender Mauro Tassotti.

19.   Edinho, a former all-star defender, replaced him and pledged to keep Romario happy.

20.   Former all-star defender Junior scored two goals and was named most valuable player of the eight-team tournament, which ended Sunday.