This was not how Freedom boys soccer coach Dennis Derflinger and his players envisioned starting their first appearance in the state final four tournament: waiting for a school bus on the other side of town from the site of their semifinal match against Niceville. ...more

February 20, 2009

It was a Class 2A-District 10 semifinal, a boys soccer game Tampa Prep has had little trouble with the past few years. ...more

January 28, 2009

Lightning center and No. 1 overall draft pick Steven Stamkos is making the transition this season from junior star to NHL regular. Throughout the season, the 18-year-old from Markham, Ontario, will share his experiences with Tribune writer Erik Erlendsson to give readers an insight into his new way of life in his rookie journey. ...more

December 14, 2008

The Mike Mira era began at Zephyrhills in a big way. In the Bulldogs' first girls soccer game under Mira, they defeated Land O' Lakes 1-0 on Nov. 3 on a goal by his daughter, Brandi. ...more

November 19, 2008

Speed and precision are at a premium, as the ball and players are constantly in motion in this new version on the old soccer game. ...more

July 17, 2008

Farrukh Quraishi was understandably miffed. This space had just suggested Quraishi's former walk of life, professional soccer, was about as much of a thrill to watch as being stuck at a train crossing meets pulling weeds. ...more

July 12, 2008

When this club soccer season began last year, RSL Florida's girls under-17 team had one goal in mind. ...more

June 21, 2008

When this club soccer season began last year, RSL Florida's girls under-17 team had one goal in mind. ...more

June 21, 2008

When this club soccer season began last year, RSL Florida's girls under-17 team had one goal in mind. ...more

June 21, 2008

When this club soccer season began last year, RSL Florida's girls under-17 team had one goal in mind. ...more

June 21, 2008