Category Archives: International Soccer

Mexico down U.S. U-20s in extra-time of CONCACAF final

The U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team fought valiantly against Mexico in the CONCACAF U-20 Championship final, but El Tri came away with a 3-1 win in extra-time. Continue reading »

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U.S. U-20s advance to CONCACAF final after easy win over Cuba

The U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team advanced to the CONCACAF U-20 Championship final on Friday, defeating a poor Cuban side, 2-0, in their semifinals match. Continue reading »

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Wednesday Evening Ticker: AC Milan upsets Barcelona, Jones equalizes for Schalke at Gala, and more

AC Milan shocked the world by shutting down FC Barcelona 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League matchup. Elsewhere, Jermaine Jones gave Schalke a big road goal in a 1-1 draw with Galatasaray. Continue reading »

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Monday Evening Ticker: Man United tops Reading in FA Cup, Lazio stunned by last-place Siena, and more

Manchester United advanced to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup on Monday with a 2-1 win over a determined Reading squad. We recap that match and the rest of Monday night’s news. Continue reading »

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USMNT down to No. 32 in latest FIFA rankings

The U.S. Men’s National Team saw their FIFA World Ranking drop four spots after last week’s World Cup qualifying loss to Honduras. The Americans sit at No. 34 in the latest ranking, released on Thursday. Continue reading »

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Monday Evening Ticker: West Brom stun Liverpool, Nigeria coach resigns following AFCON win, and more

Ben Foster saved a Steven Gerrard penalty kick to help spark a West Bromwich Albion rally and leave Anfield with a vital 2-0 victory on Monday. Continue reading »

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Saturday Ticker: Ferguson upset with FA and EPL, Mali finishes third in AFCON, and more

Sir Alex Ferguson is upset with the Football Association and the Premier League, attacking “leaks” on injury information and scheduling conflicts. Continue reading »

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Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary

Lazio and Napoli will try to keep pace with Serie A leaders Juventus, who battle European hopeful Fiorentina on this busy soccer Saturday. Elsewhere, Tottenham host a rising Newcastle club while Mali and Ghana compete for third place in AFCON. Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: Messi inks Barca extension, Hodgson warns Lampard to not make MLS move, and more

BY JUSTIN FERGUSON FC Barcelona continued its contract extension crusade on Thursday, extending the club’s contract with Lionel Messi for two more years. Messi, who is now tied down to the Catalans until June 2018, joins teammates Xavi and Carlos … Continue reading »

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Honduras 2, USA 1: Match Highlights

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