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U.S. national team goalkeeper Brad Friedel became the third American to win a title in England when he was named the Man of The Match in Blackburn’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham on Sunday. Elsewhere in Europe, John O’Brien and Tony Sanneh were the only Americans to play in victories for their respective clubs. Friedel made […]

Atlanta Beat Training March 1-18 — Atlanta. March 19-24 — Richmond, Va. March 26-April 1 — Atlanta. April 2-13 — site TBD. Matches March 3 — University of Georgia (at Agnes Scott College). March 10 — University of Nebraska (at Agnes Scott College); Clemson University (at Agnes Scott College). March 16 — Team TBD (at […]

For most of 2002 World Cup qualifying, the United States seldom played its game. It did well enough – eight wins, four losses and four ties – to qualify, but it rarely played as a team. Not until the 2002 Gold Cup did the Americans orchestrate the action consistently from one game to the next. […]

U.S. coach Bruce Arena was quick to point out that the Gold Cup will have little to do with the World Cup, but there was much to pleased with in his team’s remarkable run at the Rose Bowl. U.S. coach Bruce Arena was quick to point out that the Gold Cup will have little to […]

Coach Ken Lolla has named a 24-player roster for the U.S. U-16 national team’s second training camp of 2002 (Feb. 24-March 3 in Chula Vista, Calif.). The team includes Michael Bradley, the son of Chicago Fire coach Bob Bradley. GOALKEEPERS: Chay Cain (Aurora, Ill.), Marcus Rein (Modesto, Calif.), Steve Sandbi (Columbus, Ohio). DEFENDERS: Lamar Chancey […]

Ground-breaking ceremonies take place Tuesday for the sports complex in Carson, Calif., that will include the U.S. Soccer national training center and the Los Angeles Galaxy stadium. The complex on the California State-Dominguez Hills (CSDH) campus is a 85-acre, $120 million development bank-rolled mainly by the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG). The project entails renovating some […]

New England will host the 2002 MLS championship game at CMGI Field on Oct. 20. D.C. United will host the 2002 MLS All-Star game at RFK Stadium on Aug. 3. Two of the previous six MLS Cups have been played in New EnglandGs former home — Foxboro Stadium. The Revolution begins its CMGI Field era […]

Mike LapperGs knee injury does not seem to be as severe as the original diagnosis, which projected that the Columbus Crew defender could be out for the 2002 season. An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) test last Friday indicated an MCL (medial collateral ligaments) sprain rather than ACL and MCL tears. The veteran defender is now […]

U.S. coach Bruce Arena has named a 20-man roster for friendly games against Honduras March 2 in Seattle and Ecuador March 10 in Birmingham, Ala. Three foreign-based players — Kasey Keller, Eddie Lewis and Gregg Berhalter — join 17 MLS men. The Columbus Crew is the best represented club with four players: Jeff Cunningham, Brian […]

He scored two goals and notched a brilliant assist early in qualifying play before injury wiped him out for most of 2001. Now Josh Wolff is ready to be a key World Cup weapon. The Facts Born: Feb. 15, 1977. Hometown: Stone Mountain, Ga. College: South Carolina. Pro clubs: Chicago Fire (MLS) 1998-present. USA: 10 […]

Last Wednesday, Gregg Berhalter was one of the USA’s best players in a 1-0 loss to Italy. He shut down world-class striker Christian Vieri. On Saturday, Berhalter was an 89th-minute substitute for Crystal Palace in its 1-1 tie with Wimbledon in the English First Division. Berhalter, 28, signed a 3-year contract for Palace in the […]

CHICAGO Training Feb. 12-27 — Rio Maior, Portugal. March 2-10 — Birmingham, Ala. March 10-15 — Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Matches Jan. 28 — Univ. of Tampa (3-0). Feb. 4 — U.S. U-18 national team (2-0). Feb. 6 — Kansas City Wizards (1-4). Feb. 16 — at Portuguese union all-stars (6-0). Feb. 20 — at Benfica […]

Conor Casey and Tony Sanneh scored for their respective German clubs and Greg Vanney assisted on an early strike for Bastia in France. Brad Friedel’s Blackburn Rovers were eliminated from the English FA Cup, while Joe-Max Moore helped Everton stay alive — at least for now — in a scoreless draw with Crewe. Tottenham and […]

The U.S. victory at the 2002 Gold Cup has increased the competition for starting spots on the U.S. World Cup team. Here's your chance to pick your ideal U.S. starting XI in Bruce Arena's 4-4-2 lineup.

American goalkeeper Jonny Walker, who was named in the top keeper in the Chilean League last season by Don Balon, celebrated a 3-1 Libertadores Cup win on Thursday. He helped Universidad Catolica down Flamengo, 3-1, in Rio de JaneiroGs Maracana Stadium. Catolica, which was opening its Group 8 play, had never notched a win in […]

CHICAGO Training Feb. 12-27 — Rio Maior, Portugal. March 2-10 — Birmingham, Ala. March 10-15 — Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Matches Jan. 28 — Univ. of Tampa (3-0). Feb. 4 — U.S. U-18 national team (2-0). Feb. 6 — Kansas City Wizards (1-4). Feb. 16 — at Portuguese union all-stars. Feb. 20 — at Benfica XI […]

ABC and ESPN2 will air 30 MLS games in 2002. ABC will televise four games: the season opener (Columbus-Chicago), the All-Star Game, one playoff game and the championship game. 2002 MLS national TV schedule ABC Sports Day Date Game Time (ET/pm) Saturday March 23 Columbus-Chicago 4:00 Saturday Aug. 3 All-Star Game 3:30 Sunday Oct. 6 […]

SOUTH KOREA WARMUP RESULTS Jan. 19 in Pasadena, Calif. USA 2 South Korea 1. Goals: Donovan 35, Beasley 90; Song Chong Gug 38. South Korea — Lee Woon Jae, Kim Tae Young, Kim Nam II, Song Chong Gug, Choi Yong Soo, Lee Chun Soo (Lee Young Pyo, 72), Lee Eul Young (Hyunj Young Min, 72), […]

Two MLS 6-year veterans got another lease on their careers in ThursdayGs waiver draft. The Los Angeles Galaxy picked up the U.S national teamGs all-time leading scorer Eric Wynalda, 32. The forward was waived by the Chicago Fire. He has played for New England, Miami and San Jose. D.C. United picked up left back Ivan […]

It takes Herculean efforts for soccer to rise from the land of football, oil and George W. Bush. Last year Soccer America described the travails of players in El Paso, Texas, who traveled 10 hours to play ODP. We also featured the Flathead Force, a Montana team that drew players from all over that mammoth […]

South Korea’s winless streak was extended to six games when it fell to Uruguay, 2-1, at Montevideo’s Centenario Stadium. Both teams were without many of their first-team players. Feb. 13 in Montevideo Uruguay 2 South Korea 1. Goals: Abreu 6, 55; Kim Do Moon 26. South Korea — Lee Woon Jae, Choi Jim Cheul, Lee […]

Following their 1-0 loss to Italy on Wednesday, Coach Bruce Arena, captain Claudio Reyna, forward Landon Donovan and midfielder John OGBrien met the press. U.S. coach BRUCE ARENA: “We missed opportunities in the first half. With Italy making four changes at halftime, it made a big difference for them. There were many positive things for […]

Columbus Crew defender Mike Lapper suffered a knee injury in a exhibition game against Kansas City in Bradenton, Fla., on Wednesday. The club fears it could endanger his availability for the entire 2002 season. Lapper, 31, hurt his on a slide tackle. It was diagnosed initially as torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments by […]

BY RIDGE MAHONEY, Senior Editor A spirited first half without reward, a sloppy second half during which a mistake was punished. For decades, teams have been losing to Italy in this manner, and so did the United States succumb, 1-0, Wednesday night in Catania, Sicily despite generating 15 shots to the host’s eight. Regardless of […]

Foreign arrivals – especially Chinese and Germans – boost the WUSA’s star power. When their players returned from their first seasons in the WUSA, China’s soccer authorities were thrilled. The players were sharper, bolder, better. “The area that stood out most was combativeness, physical risk-taking,” reports Lauren Gregg, the WUSA’s vice president of player personnel, […]