Monthly Archives: June 2010

World Cup: Netherlands vs. Slovakia (Matchday Commentary)

A busy and controversial weekend of World Cup action has come and gone, but there is plenty of action left in the Round of 16. World Cup darkhorse Netherlands takes on Slovakia in an all-European clash (ESPN/ESPN3.com, 10:00 a.m.) in … Continue reading »

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Should Bradley stay or go as USMNT coach?

Photo by ISIphotos.com Another World Cup cycle has come and gone for the U.S. men's national team and it is time to consider the possibility that a new coach will be leading the team once the next World Cup cycle … Continue reading »

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Three second-half goals, Seitz PK save seal Union victory in PPL Park debut

By AVI CREDITOR CHESTER, Pa. – The Philadelphia Union sure have a knack for coming up with strong showings in home openers. Sebastien Le Toux converted a penalty kick and had a hand in two other goals, all in the … Continue reading »

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World Cup Daily Recap: Refs questioned as Mexico and England knocked out

BY ADAM SERRANO Questionable referee decisions will make the headlines, but the real story of Day 17 of the World Cup was the continued dominance of a pair of traditional soccer powers who will now meet for a date in the semifinals … Continue reading »

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USA-Ghana most-watched World Cup match

  photo by Douglas Zimmerman/ISIphotos.com By FRANCO PANIZO If TV ratings are any indication of the interest in soccer in the United States, then the sport is clearly continuing its ascent. The U.S. men's national team's 2-1 loss to Ghana … Continue reading »

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Seattle Sounders FC at Philadelphia Union: Match Night Commentary

By AVI CREDITOR Major League Soccer's ninth soccer-specific stadium opens its gates along the Delaware River, as the Philadelphia Union take to the PPL Park pitch in Chester, Pa., for the first time. The Seattle Sounders and the Union will … Continue reading »

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World Cup: Argentina vs. Mexico (MatchDay Commentary)

       BY ADAM SERRANO They're at it again. It's the round of 16 so it must mean, Mexico and Argentina. The Argentines come into the match firing on all cylinders after earning three straight victories in Group play. The success … Continue reading »

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Report: Donovan attracting interest from Europe

  photo by Joe Toth/ISIphotos.com  By FRANCO PANIZO Landon Donovan's strong World Cup showing was sure to attract interest from European clubs, and two of the better teams in England have already expressed interest in signing the midfielder from the … Continue reading »

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World Cup: England vs. Germany (MatchDay Commentary)

       The third team to reach the quarterfinals will be decided today as England and Germany do battle (10am, ESPN) in a match between two European heavyweights. England enters the match having struggled in Group C, where it finished second … Continue reading »

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Chivas USA fall 2-1 to FC Dallas for sixth straight loss

  BY ADAM SERRANO Salvadorian International Osael Romero earned the first goal of his fledgling MLS career, but it was not enough to snap Chivas USA's losing streak which was extended to six games as the Rojiblancos fell to FC … Continue reading »

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