Soccer America Archives

Group A July 2 in Asuncion Peru 1 Bolivia 0. Goal: Zuniga 87. Peru — Ibanez, Rebosio, Reynoso, Jose Soto, Jorge Soto, Solano, Pereda (Ciurlizza, 46), Palacios, Jayo, Maestri (Zuniga, 85), Pizarro (Holsen, 57). Bolivia — Fernandez, Ribera, Pena, Sandy, Castillo, Tufino, Soria, Cristaldo (Ochoaizpur, 65), E.Sanchez (Liendo, 82), Gutierrez (Etcheverry, 61), Moreno. Yellow cards: […]

The only thing more amazing than the large crowds at USA ’99 has been the media coverage. Coverage of the team this winter and spring was, frankly, sparse, but the American media have made up for that in recent weeks. USA ’99 is one of those stories that editors latch on to and run with. […]

The following are quotes from the July 2 USA women’s national team teleconference, which featured coach Tony DiCicco, defenders Brandi Chastain and Joy Fawcett and midfielder Julie Foudy. TONY DICICCO General comments on Brazil and Sunday’s semifinal showdown: “Brazil is the most improved team in the world since 1991. No question. In 1991 they weren’t […]

Group A TEAM GP W T L GF GA P Peru 1 1 0 0 3 2 3 Bolivia 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 Paraguay 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 Japan 1 0 0 1 2 3 0 SCHEDULE July 2 — Peru vs. Bolivia, Paraguay vs. Japan. July 5 — […]

The United States overcame a 2-1 halftime deficit to become the first host nation to advance beyond the quarterfinals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Germany in Washington, D.C. As in a previous match against Nigeria, the hosts took some time to find their rhythm and fell behind in the […]

With the success of the Women's World Cup, there has been renewed discussion of an American women's professional league, likely kicking off in the 2001 season. We'd like to know if you think such a league can succeed in the USA, what kind of structure it should have and the type of venues that should […]

Columbus Mayor Gregory S. Lashutka and Crew GM Jamey Rootes announced today that Columbus Crew Stadium will host the U.S. women’s national team in the opening doubleheader of the 1999 Nike U.S. Women’s Cup on Sunday, October 3. The four-team, six-game international event consists of three doubleheaders, each of which will take place at three […]

Here are the results of the www.socceramerica.com June, 1999 poll, in which 1,579 fans selected the five young MLS stars who could be ready to step up and play abroad: Player (Team) Votes (Pct.) Ben Olsen (D.C. United) 1055 (66.8%) Eddie Pope (D.C. United) 989 (62.6%) Eddie Lewis (San Jose) 623 (39.5%) Chris Armas (Chicago) […]

Coach Bob Bradley says his team’s troubles are correctable Such has been the heat generated in Chicago that a three-game losing streak set off Fire alarms in the Windy City. False alarm, or not? False, for the most part. The Fire has flickered a bit, yet is far from being doused. Four of the 12 […]

Second Round June 30 in Rochester, N.Y. Rochester Rhinos (A-League) 2 New York Freedom (PDL) 1 (OT). Goals: Biello (Miller) 62, Tilley (Biello) 109; Rambo 57. Rochester — Andracki, Sedgewick, Schweitzer, Kirmse, Restrepo, Dietrich (Hardy, 70), Daligcon, Biello, Tanner, Tilley, Miller. New York — Sir, Rambo, Wiseman, Danbusky, Rojas, McElderry, Pachwicz (Justino, 84), Doramadov, O’Boyle, […]

July 1 in Washington, D.C. USA 3 Germany 2. Goals: Milbrett 16, Chastain 49, Fawcett 66; own goal 6, Wiegmann 45. USA — Scurry, Chastain (Fair, 73), Sobrero, Overbeck, Fawcett, Lilly, Akers, Foudy (MacMillan, 65), Hamm, Milbrett, Parlow (Roberts, 85). Germany — Rottenberg, Hingst, Jones, Fitschen, Minnert, Smisek (Lingor, 84), Wiegmann, Meinert, P.Wunderlich (Meyer, 53), […]

Group A TEAM GP W T L GF GA P Peru 1 1 0 0 3 2 3 Bolivia 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 Paraguay 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 Japan 1 0 0 1 2 3 0 SCHEDULE July 2 — Peru vs. Bolivia, Paraguay vs. Japan. July 5 — […]

1. Sissi (Brazil) 7 goals. 2. Sun Wen (China) 5 goals. 3. Aarones (Norway) 4 goals. 4. Grings (Germany), Jin Yan (China), Milbrett (USA), Okosieme (Nigeria), Pettersen (Norway), Pretinha (Brazil), Riise (Norway), Wiegmann (Germany) 3 goals. 12. Akide (Nigeria), Cidinha (Brazil), Fomina (Russia), Hamm (USA), Hooper (Canada), Jo Song Ok (North Korea), Katia (Brazil), Letuchova […]

The return of key U.S. national team players Brian McBride, Eddie Pope and Frankie Hejduk highlight the 27-player Confederations Cup training camp roster announced today by U.S. coach Bruce Arena. The squad will train in Denver from July 11-18 in order to prepare for the altitude it will face in Mexico during the 1999 FIFA […]

Goalkeeper Joe Cannon (1) San Jose Defenders Mauricio Wright (6) San Jose Alexi Lalas (3) Kansas City Marcelo Balboa (3) Colorado Midfielders Mauricio Cienfuegos (3) Los Angeles Clint Mathis (3) Los Angeles Leonel Alvarez (2) Dallas Ben Olsen (3) D.C. United Joe-Max Moore (3) New England Forwards Jorge Dely Valdes (2) Colorado Roy Lassiter (3) […]

Two decades ago, she followed her mom to the soccer field. Two years ago, her goal won an Olympic gold medal for the United States. Now, Tiffeny Milbrett aims for World Cup stardom. The U.S. women’s national team ù and all the publicity this World Cup has brought it ù has been celebrated for providing […]

June 30 in San Jose, Calif. China 2 Russia 0. Goals: Pu Wei 37, Jin Yan 56. China — Gao Hong, Wang Liping, Fan Yunjie, Wen Lirong, Bai Jie, Pu Wei (Qiu Haiyan, 80), Liu Ying, Liu Ailing, Zhao Lihong, Sun Wen, Jin Yan (Zhang Ouying, 89). Russia — Petko, Tcheverda, Bourakova, Filippova, N.Karasseva, Komarova […]

Host California-South won eight of the 16 age-group titles at the Region IV (West) finals in Snickers U.S. Youth Soccer championships June 20-26 at the Kern County Soccer Park in Bakersfield (under-16 through under-19) and the San Bernardino CYSA-South Soccer Complex in San Bernardino (under-12 through under-15). Champions in the U-16 through U-19 divisions advance […]

REGION IV CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (June 20-26 in Bakserfield, Calif., and San Bernardino, Calif.) Under-19 Boys Quarterfinals Colorado Rush Nike 3 Chivas USA (Cal. N.) 2 Claremont (Cal. S.) Stars 8 Mining City (Mon.) Marauders 0 Cisco (Ariz.) 2 Rio Conquest (N.M.) 1 La Jolla (Cal. S.) Nomads 1 MVLA Fireballs (Cal. N.) 0 Semifinals Colorado […]

Here’s a look at MLS action on TV this week: Date Matchup Kickoff (ET) Television June 30 Tampa Bay at MetroStars 7:00 p.m. MSG network; Sunshine network June 30 San Jose at Columbus 7:30 p.m. Fox Sports Bay Area July 2 Dallas at Chicago 8:30 p.m. Fox Sports Southwest July 3 Kansas City at Tampa […]

International: Copa America results and standings (June 29) Group A June 29 in Asuncion Peru 3 Japan 2. Goals: Jorge Soto 70, Holsen 74, 81; Lopes 6, A.Miura 77. Peru — Ibanez, Jose Soto, Reynoso, Rebosio, Jorge Soto, pereda (Ciurlizza, 81), Palacios (Holsen, 46), Jayo, Solano, Maestri (Velasquez, 89), Pizarro. Japan — Narazaki, Mochizuki (A.Miura, […]

Chicago Fire — F Josh Wolff (bruised ankle) is probable; D Chris Armas (strained groin) and M Peter Nowak (bruised calf) are questionable. Colorado Rapids — D Marcelo Balboa (strained hamstring) and D Jason Bent (turf toe) are probable. Columbus Crew — G Juergen Sommer (torn ACL) is on injured reserve. Dallas Burn — F […]

FEATURES U.S. Second String Looks First Class By Dean Caparaz Counting On Kristine Lilly By Dean Caparaz Nigeria’s Falcons Crest Early By Dean Caparaz German Defender Hopes For Reunion By Ridge Mahoney Inside WWC ’99: Femme Fatales In Black By Scott French Limpar Proves To Be Right Fit In Colorado By Poul Swain Boston-Miami Trade […]

STANDINGS Eastern Conference Northeast GP W L GF GA P C. Jersey 8 5 3 24 15 27 New York 9 4 5 22 18 22 Brooklyn 8 4 4 16 23 18 Westchester 9 4 5 12 18 16 Vermont 8 1 7 12 27 6 NY Capital 7 1 6 8 25 5 […]

With demand outreaching supply for this Thursday’s Quarterfinal doubleheader at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium, the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Organizing Committee announced today that it will decrease its downsizing and put additional $30 Category III tickets on sale immediately. Tickets for the doubleheader featuring the United States vs. Germany and Brazil against Nigeria are […]