The Dutch-born quartet one win away from reaching the Olympics -- with Indonesia
A Dutch-born quartet are a win away from realising their Olympic dream -- but it could just be with Indonesia.
Can you make a soccer match carbon neutral? Here's how it could work
Dutch club FC Dordrecht concluded their season with a climate-neutral match to demonstrate the feasibility of sustainable sporting events.
Free beer! Club legend's latest contract clause: a drink for every fan
PEC Zwolle captain Bram van Polen likes to have fun with his contract "demands," and the deal securing his 17th season at the club is no exception.
Dutch league plans protest against racism
Players in the top two divisions of Dutch football will stand still for the first minute of matches this weekend as a protest against racism.
Den Bosch boss labels racism victim 'pathetic'
Excelsior's Ahmad Mendes Moreira, who was subjected to racial abuse Sunday, was called a "pathetic little man" by Den Bosch boss Erik Van der Ven.
Fans chase Mexican investor out of stadium
A potential Mexican investor in Dutch club Roda JC Kerkrade was chased out from their stadium on Friday by angry supporters.
Footballer shot dead in Amsterdam attack
A former Dutch professional footballer who played for clubs in Portugal, Hungary and England has been shot dead in Amsterdam, police said.
Ex-Liverpool assistant Lijnders talks Klopp and career
ESPN FC sat down with former Liverpool assistant and now NEC Nijmegen boss Pepijn Lijnders to talk Liverpool, Klopp's influence and managerial life.
Arsenal's Nwakali joins VVV-Venlo on loan
Nwakali, 19, joined the Gunners last summer but has yet to earn a work permit to play in England.
U.S. U20 Zelalem injured, out of World Cup
Gedion Zelalem injured his left knee earlier this week while on U.S. international duty.
Zelalem completes loan move to VVV Venlo
Zelalem, who was born in Germany, had looked close to a move to Borussia Dortmund but instead becomes the latest Arsenal youngster to go to Venlo.
Zelalem near loan to Dutch club - sources
Arsenal midfielder Gedion Zelalem is being lined up for a loan move to Dutch side VVV Venlo, sources close to the player have confirmed to ESPN FC.
Garcia leaves City to join NAC Breda on loan
Manchester City midfielder Manu Garcia has joined Dutch club NAC Breda on loan until the end of the season.
Alaves end loan for Man City's Garcia
Deportivo Alaves have agreed to end the loan deal of Manchester City midfielder Manu Garcia Alonso by mutual consent.
Dutch club hire former Nigeria coach Oliseh
Dutch club Fortuna Sittard have hired former Nigeria captain and coach Sunday Oliseh as their new manager.
Arsenal's Nwakali joins Maastricht on loan
Nwakali, 18, signed a five-year deal with the Gunners in the summer, joining from the Diamond Football Academy in Nigeria.
Norwich flop Van Wolfswinkel joins Vitesse
Ricky van Wolfswinkel has left Norwich to sign with Vitesse Arnhem in his native Netherlands.
FC Twente win appeal to stay in Eredivisie
FC Twente will play in the Dutch top-flight Eredivisie next season after all, following a successful appeal against a decision to relegate the club.
Twente set to be relegated over finances
The Dutch football association's licensing commission has recommended relegating FC Twente to the second tier.
Twente docked 3 points for financial woes
The Dutch football association has docked former league champion FC Twente three points for the second time this year for failing to meet targets set for their financial recovery.
Den Bosch hire former kickboxer as coach
The Eerste Divisie club's appointment of Van Eck follows the sacking of Ruud Kaiser, who was dismissed following a 5-0 home defeat to Volendam.
Dutch FA investigates alleged match-fixing
Respected daily De Volkskrant reported that two matches involving Tilburg team Willem II -- against Ajax and Feyenoord -- were fixed during the 2009-2010 season by players allegedly paid by a Singaporean syndicate.
Keuken Kampioen Divisie Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmond Sport | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | +10 | 27 |
| FC Den Bosch | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | +13 | 25 |
| De Graafschap | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | +11 | 25 |
| Excelsior | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | +11 | 23 |
| FC Volendam | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | +8 | 22 |
| FC Dordrecht | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +2 | 22 |
| SC Cambuur | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | +2 | 19 |
| FC Emmen | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +4 | 18 |
| Telstar | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 18 |
| ADO Den Haag | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | +4 | 18 |
| Roda JC Kerkrade | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | -5 | 17 |
| FC Eindhoven | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 15 |
| Jong PSV | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 14 |
| Jong AZ | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 14 |
| TOP Oss | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -14 | 13 |
| Jong Ajax | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -1 | 12 |
| MVV Maastricht | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -5 | 11 |
| VVV-Venlo | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -11 | 11 |
| Vitesse | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | -6 | 6 |
| Jong FC Utrecht | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | -14 | 5 |