Monthly Archives: March 2005

Yewande Balogun (FreeState Shooters, Md.) Nikki Bush (Mississippi Utd.) Amanda Carreno (Tulsa SC, Okla.) Kendra Chandhoke (Real Colorado) Gina DeMaio (PDA, N.J.) Michelle Enyeart (Laguna Hills, Calif.) Lauren Fowlkes (JB Marine, Mo.) Amber Gnatzig (Challenge, Texas) Katya Hessel (Metro, Ill.) Hallie Houston (San Diego Surf) Lindsey Johnson (Sereno, Ariz.) Lindsey Lum (Challenge, Txas) Chelsea Potts […]

By Mike Woitalla Executive Editor, Soccer America Magazine in Birmingham, Ala. The United States downed Guatemala, 2-0, on Wednesday in convincing fashion. In the Americans' 4-4-2 formation, Brian Ching paired up with Eddie Johnson on the frontline. Johnson put the Americans ahead in the 11th minute after running on to a back-heeled pass from Landon […]

Group A March 30 South Korea 2 (Lee Young Pyo 55, Lee Dong Gook 62) Uzbekistan 1 (Geynrikh 79) Kuwait 0 Saudi Arabia 0. Standings: South Korea 6 points; Saudi Arabia 5; Kuwait 4; Uzbekistan 1. Group B March 30 North Korea 0 Iran 2 (Mahdavikia 33, Nekounam 80). Japan 1 (own goal 72) Bahrain […]

March 29 Bolivia 3 (own goal 2, Castillo 26, Vaca 84) Venezuela 1 (Maldonado 71). March 30 Uruguay 1 (Forlan 49) Brazil 1 (Emerson 68). Paraguay 2 (Moringo 36, Cardozo 60) Chile 1 (Fuentes 73). Argentina 1 (Crespo 65) Colombia 0. Peru 2 (Guerrero 2, Farfan 56) Ecuador 2 (De la Cruz 3, Valencia 45). […]

U.S. Coach Bruce Arena ''It was a very good performance from our team. Probably the final score is not an indication of our dominance. I think we were very good tonight. If were at fault at anything, itÆs not finishing off a few more plays. But I think itÆs one of those nights where you […]

TEAM GP W T L GF GA P Mexico 3 2 1 0 5 3 7 USA 3 2 0 1 5 3 6 Guatemala 3 1 1 1 5 3 4 Costa Rica 3 1 1 1 3 3 4 Panama 3 0 2 1 2 3 2 Trin. & Tobago 3 0 1 […]

March 30 in Birmingham, Ala. USA 2 Guatemala 0. Goals: Johnson 11, Ralston 68. USA — Keller, Bocanegra, Onyewu, Gibbs, Cherundolo, Lewis (Noonan, 84), Mastroeni, Donovan (Dempsey, 90), Ralston, Johnson, Ching (Wolff, 69). Guatemala — Trigueno, Melgar, Chen (Davila, 46), Cabrera, Martinez, Thompson, Romero, Ramirez, Rodriguez (Sandoval, 69), Pezzarossi, Ruiz. Yellow cards: USA — Dempsey […]

March 30 in Birmingham, Ala. USA 2 Guatemala 0. Goals: Johnson 11, Ralston 68. USA — Keller, Bocanegra, Onyewu, Gibbs, Cherundolo, Lewis (Noonan, 84), Mastroeni, Donovan (Dempsey, 90), Ralston, Johnson, Ching (Wolff, 69). Guatemala — Trigueno, Melgar, Chen (Davila, 46), Cabrera, Martinez, Thompson, Romero, Ramirez, Rodriguez (Sandoval, 69), Pezzarossi, Ruiz. Yellow cards: USA — Dempsey […]

WORLD CUP 2006 QUALIFYING EUROPE March 30 GROUP ONE Andorra 0 Czech Rep. 4 (Jankulovski pen. 30, Baros 39, Lokvenc 52, Rosicky pen. 92). Macedonia 1 (Maznov 31) (Mitea 18, 58). Netherlands 2 (Castelen 3, van Nistelrooy 34) Armenia 0. Standings: Netherlands 16 points; Czech Rep. 15; Romania 13; Finland 9; Macedonia 5; Armenia, Andorra […]

Chicago Fire No. Goalkeepers/Country GP 1 David Mahoney USA 0 18 Matt Pickens USA 0 24 Zach Thornton USA 170 No. Defenders/Country GP 2 C.J. Brown USA 172 3 Samuel Caballero HON 0 5 Jim Curtin USA 102 33 Hollis Donaldson USA 0 6 Kelly Gray USA 78 4 Leonard Griffin USA 9 23 Ivan […]

Stop the lineup juggling Here are the key questions that need to be answered by Bruce Arena: 1. For a coach who always wants experience in his lineup, why did he have Onyewu, with only 2 caps, starting? 2. Why play Donovan in wide midfield and Beasley in central midfield when each of their strengths […]

$390,000 — bonus for each player on Germany's national team if it wins the 2006 World Cup. $195,000 — bonus for each player if Germany finishes second. $97,500 — bonus for each player if Germany reaches semifinals. $65,000 — bonus for each player if Germany reaches quarterfinals. $0 — bonus for each player if Germany […]

SCOUTING REPORT. Guatemala, which first entered World Cup qualifying in 1957, has its best shot at finally reaching the finals. With four points, the Chapines are in second place after two games, and a win or tie against the United States Wednesday in Birmingham, Ala. (TV: ESPN2, live 8 pm ET) would boost their chances […]

Maryland women's coach Shannon Higgins-Cirovski is stepping down due to spend more time with her family. Higgins-Cirovski compiled a 62-51-10 (.549) record during her six seasons at the helm of the Terrapin womenÆs soccer program. Maryland earned berths into the NCAA tournament five times, including a run to the Sweet 16 in 2004. Higgins-Cirovski, a […]

As MLS is about to move into its 10th season, here's your chance to tell us who you think is the greatest team in MLS history. Which of the D.C. teams stands out? Was it one of the four MLS championship teams or the team that won everything but the MLS title? The Chicago expansion […]

Winners Los Angeles Galaxy teammates Carlos Ruiz and Guillermo Ramirez combined for three first-half goals to lead GUATEMALA to a 5-1 win over Trinidad & Tobago Saturday in Hexagonal action. The win gives the Guatemalans four points in two games and moves them into second place ahead of their game against the United States Wednesday […]

By Mike Woitalla Executive Editor Soccer America Magazine in Mexico City Eddie Lewis, by scoring the U.S. national team's first goal in Mexico in 21 years, provided the lone highlight for the Americans in their 2-1 loss to Mexico at Azteca Stadium. Lewis' hard low strike from 14 yards after setup work from Landon Donovan […]

March 26 Chile 1 (Mirosevic 47) Uruguay 1 (Regueiro 4) Venezuela 0 Colombia 0. Bolivia 1 (Castillo 50) Argentina 2 (Figueroa 58, Galletti 63). March 27 Brazil 1 (Kaka 74) Peru 0. Ecuador 5 (Valencia 32, 50, Mendez 45, 48, Ayovi pen. 77) Paraguay 2 (Cardozo pen. 10, Cabanas 15).

(All times ET unless noted. Consult your regular television listings guides for availability in your area. Schedules are subject to change.) MONDAY, March 28 No live games. TUESDAY, March 29 FOX SOCCER CHANNEL U-21 Championship Qualifying, Europe ENGLAND-AZERBAIJAN (live), 1:30 pm. CLOSED CIRCUIT/PPV International Friendly IRELAND-CHINA (Setanta, live), 1:30 pm. World Cup 2006 Qualifying, So. […]

WORLD CUP 2006 QUALIFYING AFRICA GROUP ONE March 26 Zambia 2 (Tana 2, Mbesuma 44) Congo 0. Senegal 6 (Fadiga 17, Diouf pen. 42, 84, Faye 52, Camara 69, Ndiaye 72) Liberia 1 (Tondo 88). March 27 Mali 1 (Coulibaly 12) Togo 2 (Moustafa 80, Maman 89). Standings: Senegal, Zambia, Togo 13 points; Congo 6; […]

Group A March 25 Kuwait 2 (Bashar 7, 62) Uzbekistan 1 (Geynrikh 77). Saudi Arabia 2 (Khariri 29, Al Qahtani pen. 65) South Korea 0. Group B March 25 Iran 2 (Hashemian 25, 75) Japan 1 (Fukunishi 66). North Korea 1 (Pak Song Kwan 63) Bahrain 2 (Ali 8, 58).

March 26 in Guatemala City Guatemala 5 Trinidad & Tobago 1. Goals: Ramirez 16, Ruiz 29, 37, Pezzarossi 77, 81; Edwards 31. Guatemala — Trigueno, Chen (Quinonez, 31), Cabrera, Melgar, Figeuroa, Ramirez, Thompson, Martinez, Romero (Davila, 79), Ruiz (Plata, 85), Pezzarossi. Trinidad & Tobago — Hislop, Sancho, Henry, Fitzpatrick (Sam, 55), Pierre, Eve, Edwards, Lawrence, […]

TEAM GP W T L GF GA P Mexico 2 2 0 0 4 2 6 Guatemala 2 1 1 0 5 1 4 USA 2 1 0 1 3 3 3 Costa Rica 2 1 0 1 3 3 3 Panama 2 0 1 1 1 2 1 Trin. & Tobago 2 0 0 […]

March 27 in Mexico City Mexico 2 USA 1. Goals: Borgetti 30, Naelson 33; Lewis 57. Mexico — Sanchez, Salcido, Osorio, Marquez, Carmona, Pardo, Lozano (Perez, 68), Blanco (Morales, 68), Naelson, Borgetti (Medina, 65), Fonseca. Entr. : Lavolpe. USA — Keller, Cherundolo (McBride, 83), Berhalter, Onyewu, Bocanegra (Noonan, 76), Donovan, Lewis, Mastroeni (Ralston, 70), Reyna, […]

Super Group Semifinals Atletico Paranaense (Brazil) 1 Tigres (Mexico) 0 Santos (Mexico) 3 Hartlepool United (England) 0 Final Atletico Paranaense (Brazil) 1 Santos (Mexico) 0 U19 Group Quarterfinals IMG Academy (Fla.) 3 River Plate Red (Texas) 2 Santa Clara Sporting Ruckus/CH (Calif.) 1 Chicago Magic (Ill.) 0 Santa Clara Sporting Ruckus/TM (Calif.) 1 Toronto Lynx […]