Category Archives: Featured

Soccer Sunday: Your Running Commentary

Today’s Confederation Cup will pit Mexico and Italy against each other before Spain and Uruguay clash in a high-profile matchup. Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Featured, Your Running Commentary | 76 Comments

USMNT spotlight on Nick Rimando

With the U.S. Men’s National Team preparing for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier vs. Honduras in Salt Lake City, Utah, here is a look at USMNT and Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, MLS- Real Salt Lake, U.S. Men's National Team | 11 Comments

Sunday Kickoff: Brazil opens Confed Cup with big win over Japan; Spain and Italy reach Euro U-21 Final; and more

Host Brazil kicked off the 2013 Confederations Cup in style on Saturday, defeating Japan 3-0 in Brasilia. Elsewhere, Spain and Italy punched their tickets to Tuesday’s European U-21 Final with shutout wins in the semifinals. Continue reading »

Posted in Confederations Cup, European Soccer, Featured, International Soccer | 27 Comments

Nagbe and Ricketts lead the way as Timbers edge FC Dallas

A superb strike from Darlington Nagbe and seven saves from Donovan Ricketts were the difference as the Portland Timbers defeated FC Dallas 1-0 on Saturday afternoon at JELD-WEN Field. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, Major League Soccer, MLS- FC Dallas, MLS- Portland Timbers | 11 Comments

Controversial call helps Whitecaps rally past 10-man Revolution

The Vancouver Whitecaps rode an outstanding night from Kenny Miller, and a controversial penalty kick-red card decision to a comeback on their way to a 4-3 victory vs. the New England Revolution on Saturday.. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, MLS- New England Revolution, MLS- Vancouver Whitecaps, Uncategorized | 27 Comments

Wambach inches closer to history as USWNT rout Korea Republic

The U.S. Women’s National Team scored twice early en route to picking up a 4-1 victory over Korea Republic in a game at Gillette Stadium that saw Abby Wambach move closer to history and marked Hope Solo’s return. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, U.S. Women's National Team | 8 Comments

Earthquakes end slump with road win over 10-man Rapids in Watson’s coaching debut

The Mark Watson Era in San Jose got off on the right foot as the Earthquakes grabbed their first road victory of the season, a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rapids. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, Major League Soccer, MLS- Colorado Rapids, MLS- San Jose Earthquakes | 4 Comments

Oduro leads injury-hit Crew to shock win over first-place Impact

The Columbus Crew overcame a Thursday U.S. Open Cup loss to Chicago by knocking off the first-place Montreal Impact, 2-0 at Crew Stadium on Saturday. Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, MLS- Columbus Crew, MLS- Montreal Impact | 3 Comments

Toronto FC top lowly D.C. in battle of East cellar dwellers

By PABLO MAURER WASHINGTON – There were plenty of interesting storylines to follow heading into Saturday night’s encounter between D.C. United and Toronto FC. TFC’s front office is led by Kevin Payne, who less than a year ago was calling … Continue reading »

Posted in Featured, MLS- DC United, MLS- Toronto FC | 12 Comments

Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

The start of the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup highlights a Saturday of international action that includes UEFA U-21 semifinals and action from the USWNT. Follow all of the action here on SBI. Continue reading »

Posted in Confederations Cup, Featured, International Soccer, U.S. Women's National Team | 44 Comments