Category Archives: International Soccer

Dempsey winner caps strong team effort as USMNT tops Costa Rica in snow storm

Clint Dempsey’s first-half goal, and a strong team defensive effort in blizzard-like conditions, helped the U.S. Men’s National Team register a vital 1-0 victory over Costa Rica at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Friday night. Continue reading »

Posted in CONCACAF, Featured, International Soccer, U.S. Men's National Team | 171 Comments

WCQ Weekend Preview: Argentina looks to avenge Venezuela loss, Portugal visits Israel in a crucial match, and more

Argentina will look to extend its lead in CONMEBOL qualifying this weekend in a match against Venezuela, a side that beat Argentina 1-0 earlier in the round. We preview that match and the rest of qualifying from around the world. Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: West Ham agree to Olympic Stadium deal; Hodgson casts doubt over Rio’s England future; and more

After long negotiations, West Ham have agreed to a deal that will make them primary tenants of Olympic Stadium in London Continue reading »

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Wednesday Evening Ticker: Saborio doubtful for qualifier vs. USMNT, Drogba left off Ivory Coast squad, and more

Costa Rica manager Jorge Luis Pinto confirmed on Wednesday that captain Alvaro Saborio is doubtful for Friday’s World Cup qualifier against the USMNT. Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, International Soccer, U.S. Men's National Team, World Cup Qualifying | 42 Comments

Mid-Day Ticker: Liverpool’s Joe Allen out for season, Poyet in front for Reading job and more

Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen will undergo shoulder surgery Thursday and miss the rest of the season Continue reading »

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Monday Evening Ticker: Messi opens up about future; Kroos and S. Bender out for Germany; and more

Lionel Messi opened up about his club future during an interview with Argentinian television, saying that he could return to finish his professional career in his home country. Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, International Soccer | 18 Comments

Mid-Day Ticker: Rio Ferdinand back in England squad, Wenger says English clubs need to ‘wake up’ and more

Rio Ferdinand is back in the England squad after almost two years away from the national team Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: USWNT win Algarve Cup; Tevez charged; and more

Alex Morgan delivered for the United States Women, propelling the team to the Algarve Cup title Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Featured, International Soccer, U.S. Women's National Team | 19 Comments

Wednesday Evening Ticker: Gulati running for Blazer’s ExCo seat; USWNT open Algarve Cup with win; and more

CONCACAF announced Wednesday that USSF President Sunil Gulati will run for the FIFA Executive Committee seat currently held by Chuck Blazer. In other news, the USWNT opened its Algarve Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Iceland. Continue reading »

Posted in CONCACAF, European Soccer, Featured, FIFA, International Soccer, Women's Soccer | 88 Comments

Monday Evening Ticker: Man City grinds out 1-0 win at Villa, Neymar hints at European move, and more

Manchester City held onto a 1-0 win at Aston Villa on Monday to keep its hopes at the Premier League title alive. We recap City’s win and the rest of Monday’s stories in the world of soccer. Continue reading »

Posted in European Soccer, Featured, FIFA World Cup, International Soccer | 17 Comments