Georgia most commonly means:

• Formerly "Republic of Georgia" (1990–1995)
• Formerly Georgian SSR, part of the USSR (1921–1990),
• Formerly Democratic Republic of Georgia (DRG) (1918–1921)
  • Formerly Province of Georgia, one of the Thirteen Colonies (1732–1805).

Other geographical meanings:

Strait of Georgia, also known as Georgia Strait and Gulf of Georgia

Georgia, Vermont, a town in the United States of America

New Georgia, an island, part of the Solomon Islands

Georgia, Cornwall, a place at

Other:

• USS Georgia and CSS Georgia, American warships
• Georgia (typeface), a font designed by Matthew Carter in 1993
• Georgia (soft drink), a brand of coffee
• Georgia, a given name and subject of the song "Georgia on My Mind" associated with Ray Charles
• Georgia (song)
• Any of University of Georgia's athletic teams
• Movies:
  • Georgia (1988 film), an Australian film
  • Georgia (1995 film) starring Jennifer Jason Leigh and Mare Winningham
• Georgia Railroad and Banking Company

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NYT > Soccer

Pledging Allegiance to the U.S.
By DAN FROSCH Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:35:32 -0000
After a rule change, Edgar Castillo, who plays soccer professionally in Mexico, said he now wants to play internationally for the U.S. team.
Sports Briefing | Soccer: U.S. Loss a TV Success
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:53:16 -0000
The United States’ 3-2 loss to Brazil in the Confederations Cup final was seen by 3.9 million people on ESPN, the most-viewed non-World Cup game for the American team on the cable network. ESPN said Sunday’s game received a 2.6 cable rating and was seen in 2.6 million homes. The audience was the third largest to watch the team on ESPN, trailing the audience for the 1-0 quarterfinal loss to Germany at the 2002 World Cup and the 2-1 victory over Colombia in the first round of the 1994 World Cup.
More Assertive Donovan Drives U.S. Dreams
By JERÉ LONGMAN Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:36:23 -0000
Despite the U.S. soccer team’s loss in the Confederations Cup final, Landon Donovan demonstrated that he belongs among the international elite.

L.A. Times - Soccer

El Salvador, Canada win in Gold Cup
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
El Salvador upsets Costa Rica, 2-1, and Canada edges Jamaica, 1-0, at the Home Depot Center. Fans piled into the stadium hours before the match, clogging the streets surrounding the Home Depot Center at least a mile behind.
Up next for the Galaxy: Saturday vs. New England
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Landon Donovan rejoins the team. Galaxy tonight VS. NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION Time: 8.
U.S. has an extra advantage in Gold Cup
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Under pressure from the U.S., CONCACAF is allowing the U.S. to draw from a 30-man roster while the other 11 teams in the three-week tournament are limited to 23 players. If the national soccer coaches and players of Grenada, Honduras and Haiti are griping today, they have good reason.

USATODAY.com Soccer - Top Stories

Salt Lake ties Earthquakes 1-1
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:27:32 -0000
San Jose kicked in an own-goal in second-half injury time, allowing Real Salt Lake to tie the Earthquakes 1-1 on Friday night.
Owen joins Man United with two-year deal
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:21:41 -0000
Michael Owen joined English champion Manchester United on a two-year contract Friday, a striking reversal of fortunes for an ...
Ten years after soccer World Cup win, women's sports gain respect
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:21:52 -0000
We're in the midst of a historic sports anniversary, but if you're thinking hard about what it might be and coming up empty, ...

ESPNsoccernet

Owen joins Man Utd
soccernet.com Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:25:26 -0000
Michael Owen has been confirmed as a Manchester United player.
Dalglish thanks Benitez for his second coming
soccernet.com Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:56:48 -0000
Returning hero Kenny Dalglish has promised to make the most of his second chance with Liverpool.
Milan chief admits interest in Huntelaar, Fabiano
Reuters Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:23:26 -0000
AC Milan are targeting Real Madrid striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Sevilla's Luis Fabiano, chief executive Adriano Galliani told reporters late on Friday.

FOXSPORTS.com.au | Football

Sturridge signs for Chelsea
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:53:00 -0000
Chelsea have signed teenage striker Daniel Sturridge from Barclays Premier League rivals Manchester City on a four-year deal after the player's contract at Eastlands expired.
Coyne leaves Glory guessing
Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:29:00 -0000
Perth Glory coach Dave Mitchell hopes to know by Monday whether the A-League club have been successful in luring Socceroos defender Chris Coyne.
Kenny Dalglish back at Liverpool
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:56:00 -0000
Liverpool great Kenny Dalglish is returning to Anfield to take up a role in their academy and become a global ambassador for the Barclays Premier League club.

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