The Scottish Premier League (full name Bank of Scotland Premierleague, tipped to become the HBOS Premiership from season 2007-08) or the SPL for short is the top division within the current structure of Scottish football.

Previously, the Scottish Football League had a two divisional structure (Divisions One and Two) between which clubs were promoted and relegated at the end of each season. However, by the mid 1970s, this organisation was perceived to be stagnant, and it was decided to split into a three divisional structure (Premier Division, First Division and Second Division).

This setup continued until the mid-1990s when it was decided to split into a four divisional structure with the addition of a Third Division.

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Pledging Allegiance to the U.S.
By DAN FROSCH Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:19:40 -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

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.
Landon Donovan rips David Beckham in new book
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:31:00 -0700
According to excerpts published in Sports Illustrated, Donovan portrays Beckham as a bad teammate on the Galaxy. It's a feud that has a hint of Shaq and Kobe to it.
Coach Preki is frustrated in Chivas USA's 3-1 loss to Charleston
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
He attempts to speak to officials about call after the game, but is stopped. It is the club's sixth consecutive loss in U.S. Open Cup play. Chivas USA Coach Preki demanded explanations, but police intervened.

USATODAY.com Soccer - Top Stories

'Special edge' for Cuban defector Alonso
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:24:00 -0000
Crying isn't usually part of Osvaldo Alonso's game.
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, ...
Brazil dethrones Spain atop FIFA rankings; USA 12th
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:23:30 -0000
Brazil has ended Spain's one-year reign at the top of FIFA's rankings, rewarded for its comeback win over the United States in ...

ESPNsoccernet

Wenger eyes Chamakh if Adebayor opts to leave
Soccernet Staff Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:35:23 -0000
Arsene Wenger is confident Emmanuel Adebayor will remain at Arsenal, but revealed he would consider Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh as a possible replacement.
Owen set to have medical at Old Trafford
soccernet.com Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:13:23 -0000
Manchester United are to sign former England striker Michael Owen on a free transfer, according to reports.
Maradona wants venue change for Brazil game
Reuters Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:44:41 -0000
Argentina want to play arch-rivals Brazil at Rosario Central and not River Plate in their World Cup qualifier on Sept. 5 to generate more support from the fans, coach Diego Maradona said on Thursday.

FOXSPORTS.com.au | Football

Reds close in on Owen
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0000
Manchester United are set to sign out-of-favour England striker Michael Owen on a surprise free transfer deal, according to reports in the British press on Friday.
Viduka wants to play for Socceroos again
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:00:00 -0000
Mark Viduka is poised to make a comeback for the Socceroos to play in next year's World Cup, according to reports on Friday quoting his manager.
City try to lure Terry to Eastlands
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:45:00 -0000
Chelsea say they have "completely rejected" an offer reported to be in the region of 30 million pounds($A61.91 million) by Manchester City for their captain John Terry.

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