1.   And he acquired midfielder Alejandro Farias after trading Brazilian midfielder Welton, an MLS All-Star last year.

2.   Naveda replaced John Kerr late in the game, but Brazilian midfielder Welton departed after receiving an elbow in the nose.

3.   Rongen is hoping to add high-level foreign stars such as Colombian goalkeeper Rene Higuita, Brazilian midfielders Branco and Dunga or Dutch midfielder Rob Witschge.

4.   The Brazilian midfielder has been at odds with manager Louis van Gaal all season....

5.   The goal gave Sun six for the tournament, placing her one behind Brazilian midfielder Sissi.

6.   The only players breaking the U.S.-China stranglehold were German defender Doris Fitschen, Brazilian midfielder Sissi, German midfielder Bettina Wiegmann and Norway forward Ann Kirstin Aarones.

7.   They could be facing a similar situation this year, though Rongen said there is hope of adding either Brazilian midfielder Dunga or Colombian Freddy Rincon.

8.   Pedone, fed by Brazilian midfielder Candido Gerson, again gave Bari the lead two minutes before halftime.

9.   An early Stewart cross found Brazilian midfielder Sergio, whose header cannoned back off the bar.

10.   Barcelona is expected to beef up its defensive line and should be able to include Rumanian defender Gheroghe Popescu and Brazilian midfielder Giovanni in its starting lineup.