[GOLD CUP] The USA has named a preliminary 30-man roster for the Gold Cup from which Coach Bob Bradley will pick 23 players for the July 3-26 tournament.
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What They’re Saying
“The man who said, ‘Yes we can do it,’ will be there. President Obama has accepted an invitation to the opening ceremony. Of course the schedule of heads of state can change, but he has said he will be there if he can.”
— FIFA President Sepp Blatter on U.S. President Barack Obama accepting an invitation to attend the opening game of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. (Reuters)
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Bob Bradley: ‘We’re excited to move on’
Clint Dempsey didn’t immeditaly know his goal against Egypt, which gave the USA a 3-0 win, clinched passage to the semifinals of the Conferedations Cup. But the U.S. players soon got word that, combined with Brazil’s 3-0 triumph over Italy, the USA earned date on Wednesday with European champion Spain. “I was just happy that […]
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Spain Sets World Record for Consecutive Wins
European champion Spain set a world record of 15 successive international wins by beating hosts South Africa 2-0 in the FIFA Confederations Cup on Saturday. David Villa's goal seven minutes into the second half and another 20 minutes later from substitute Fernando Llorente also meant Spain matched Brazil's run of 35 matches without defeat.
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Owen to Leave Newcastle, Prove Critics Wrong
Michael Owen said that he will definitely leave Newcastle United this summer and will be prepared to move abroad if a deal with a Premier League club cannot be agreed. "I can't see me staying at Newcastle," Owen said. "I'm still a Newcastle United player but only for a matter of weeks." The out-of-contract former […]
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Clashes Among Fans of Same Team Turn Fatal in Argentina
Argentina's chronic soccer violence flared up again on Sunday when fans of title favorites Huracan clashed and left two dead and two badly injured, hospital sources said on Monday. Fighting among rival factions of fans of the same team began at halftime in Huracan's 3-0 home win over Arsenal and, with many brandishing guns and […]
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Earthquakes Withstand Galaxy Assault
In the waning moments of the San Jose Earthquakes' 2-1 victory Saturday, the Los Angeles Galaxy had what seemed like its entire team camped in front of San Jose's goal. "The ball was around our [6-yard box] for what seemed like five minutes," Earthquakes defender Chris Leitch said. "Guys were falling all over each other." […]
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New England Triumphs in Rain-Soaked Thriller
The New England Revolution's 4-2 win over Santos Laguna in the SuperLiga Group B opener for both teams had a little bit of everything. Goals, saves, cards, tackles and pugilistic confrontations made the match a drama for the neutrals who braved the inclement Father's Day weather. But most of all, the game had rain. Lots […]
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MLS Players Follow Fathers’ Lines
Sunday was Father's Day in North America, and while many current MLS players were themselves recipients of cards and gifts from their loved ones, a handful of players wished a happy Father's Day to men who were, at one point in time, professional athletes. In total, 10 current MLS players are the sons of former […]
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Soccer on TV
The FIFA Confederations Cup reaches the semifinal stage. The USA’s improbable entrance into the later round earns them a Wednesday duel with European Champion Spain. Brazil faces South Africa a day later in the other semifinal. Group play in SuperLiga 2009 rolls on with midweek and weekend matches. Mexico attempts to regain form with friendly matches against Venezuela (Wednesday) and Guatemala (Sunday). Look for updates in Wednesday’s and Friday’s Soccer on TV.
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Revs, Fire win openers [VIDEO]
[SUPERLIGA] MLS teams managed two wins and a tie in the four SuperLiga matches played last weekend to kick off the third annual matchup of American and Mexican club teams. Defending champion New England rallied to down Santos Laguna, 4-2, and a goal by Mexican international Brian McBride enabled Chicago to beat San Luis, 1-0. Kansas City played out a scoreless tie with Atlas, and UNL (Tigres) beat Chivas USA, 2-1, thanks to a spectacular bicycle-kick goal by Armando Pulido.
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“It’s like that quote from ‘Dumb and Dumber’: ‘So you’re telling me there is a chance.’ That’s what we kept saying.”
— Defender Jonathan Bornstein explains the USA’s unlikely passage into the semifinals of the Confederations Cup after losing its first two games before downing Egypt, 3-0. (AP)
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MLS Results
It was a good week for MLS clubs at the bottom of the standings. New York, last in the Eastern Conference, earned a point in a 1-1 tie with Seattle, while the Western Conference’s bottom two teams, FC Dallas and San Jose, both won. For all the game summaries, standings, leading scorers and this week’s schedule …
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Santa Clara Sporting takes two National Cup VIII regional titles
Santa Clara Sporting led all teams with two titles at U.S. Club Soccer’s National Cup VIII regionals that concluded Tuesday in Modesto, Calif. Girls play will take place this weekend. For all the Modesto boys champions …
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Teams advance to Presidents Cup finals
US Youth Soccer Presidents Cup champions — representing 27 different clubs — were crowned in three of four regions. The Region I Presidents Cup will be held June 20-21 in Kirkwood, Del. The national finals will take place July 17-19 at the WRAL Soccer Complex in North Carolina.
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National spring high school champs crowned
South Carolina’s Northwestern High School and Atlanta’s St. Pius X are the top ranked teams in the final NSCAA/adidas High School Spring Rankings for boys and girls, respectively.
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Loaded U-20 women’s team to play in Germany
The U.S. under-20 women’s national team, loaded with some of the USA’s top young talent, headed to Germany for matches against the England and German U-19s, who are both preparing for the UEFA Under-19 Women’s Championships. For the U.S. roster …
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USA gets Egypt ’09 sneak preview
The U.S. under-20 men’s national team heads to Cairo, Egypt, on Sunday to continue preparations for the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt. Thomas Rongen‘s Americans will play two international friendlies against Egypt on June 27 and June 29. For the U.S. roster …
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What They’re Saying
“As the custom is with Nigerian football, if this show of shame were brought upon the nation by a national team failing to perform in a World Cup competition, the coach and every member of the team would have been sacked by now. So, why not do the same to administrators, managers and our so-called leaders who are bringing shame to the country everyday?”
— Former Nigerian women’s national and current Newberry College men’s coach Sam Okpodu, calling for Nigeria to replace those organizing the 2009 Under-17 World Cup in Nigeria before FIFA pulls the plug on the tournament. (Nigerian Guardian)
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Egypt Players Robbed During Game Against Italy
Members of Egypt’s team had their Johannesburg hotel rooms burgled while they were upsetting Italy 1-0 at the Confederations Cup on Thursday. Only one of the five rooms that had been invaded had cash, she said, but it was unclear how much money was stolen. “We’re busy investigating,” national police spokeswoman Sally De Beer said. […]
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South Africans Defend the Noisy Vuvuzela
As the rest of the world complains that the relentless noise created by vuvuzela trumpets during Confederations Cup games pains its ears, South African fans defend their noisemakers. South Africans take pride in instrument as a unique part of their culture. "This is our voice. We sing through it," said Chris Massah Malawai, a 23-year-old […]
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New England Tests Veteran Striker Jankauskas
Edgaras Jankauskas, the 34-year-old Lithuanian striker, has appeared more than 50 times for his country. Jankauskas played for Portuguese giants FC Porto when the club won the UEFA Cup and the UEFA Champions League in 2003 and 2004. He also starred for Benfica, Real Sociedad, Hearts and CSKA Moscow at various points during his lengthy […]
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Semifinals Set for Copa Libertadores
Cruzeiro booked its spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals with a 2-0 win over fellow-Brazilian team Sao Paulo on Thursday, while Estudiantes of Argentina defeated Uruguay's Defensor Sporting to advance. Sao Paulo had two players sent off and Cruzerio took advantage of its extra men to come away with a 4-1 aggregate victory after winning […]
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U.S. Tries To Explain Itself After Brazil Loss
U.S. coach Bob Bradley and his players assesed their 3-0 Confederations Cup loss to Brazil on Thursday. Obviously, they lamented the early goal conceded and Sasha Kljestan‘s ejection, but Landon Donovan pointed out Brazil’s overall advantage: “They pass the ball very well. Athletically, even if you do get a chance to get around them and […]
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Goal spree Propels Toronto FC into Champions League
On Thursday, Toronto FC needed to win by at least four goals over the Montreal Impact to win the Canadian Nutrilite Championship and represent Canada in the 2009-10 CONCACAF Champions League. Toronto put in six goals, winning 6-1 with an epic attacking display to earn the first trophy in team history. With the heavens pouring […]