Category Archives: FIFA World Cup

Saturday Ticker: Mexico to bid for 2026 World Cup, USWNT U-17 draws opener, and more

Photo by ISIphotos.com By JOEY SAMUEL Many soccer fans and pundits expect the United States to bid to host the 2026 World Cup, but that won't be the only CONCACAF nation looking to earn the honor. The Mexican football federation … Continue reading »

Posted in FIFA World Cup, International Soccer, Major League Soccer, Mexican Soccer, U.S. Youth National Teams, Women's Soccer | 27 Comments

Weekend Ticker: Swedish mid on trial in LA, World Cup ball named, and more

Photo by ISIphotos.com By JOEY SAMUEL Last night, the Los Angeles Galaxy continued their climb up the Western Conference standings with a win over Vancouver. And as they push to qualify for the playoffs, they could be ready to add … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, FIFA World Cup, MLS- Los Angeles Galaxy | 4 Comments

Canada Corner: De Guzman brothers keep CANMNT guessing on Jonathan

By KURTIS LARSON TORONTO — Julian and Jonathan de Guzman are polarizing figures -– two of Canada’s most gifted players who continue to pull Canadian supporters in opposite directions. Following CONCACAF’s second round of World Cup qualifying, Julian acknowledged that … Continue reading »

Posted in CONCACAF, FIFA World Cup, International Soccer, World Cup 2014, World Cup Qualifying | 29 Comments

Friday Kickoff: Platini backs winter World Cup, Houston re-signs Boswell and more

It remains to be seen whether the 2022 World Cup will be played in the summer or the winter, but one high-ranking FIFA official has a solution to ensure a winter World Cup gets played without a problem: Move the … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, FIFA World Cup, MLS- Houston Dynamo, MLS- Real Salt Lake, MLS- San Jose Earthquakes | 71 Comments

Mid-Day Ticker: Semifinals set in Mexico, doubts remain over ’22 WC host, & more

By JOEY SAMUEL A wild weekend that included several major upsets concluded Sunday night in Mexico, where the four semifinal places in the Apertura playoffs were set. Chivas de Guadalajara, despite finishing first in the regular season standings, could not … Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, FIFA World Cup, International Soccer, Major League Soccer, Mexican Soccer | 38 Comments

FOX wins bid for 2018, 2022 World Cup TV rights

When the 2018 and 2022 World Cups kick off in Russia and Qatar, there is a very good chance that you'll be watching those tournaments on a FOX network. FOX beat out both ESPN and NBC for the U.S. broadcast … Continue reading »

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