Category Archives: Olympic Soccer

Great Britain, Mexico both win to book places in Men’s Olympic quarterfinals

It may have been more nerve-racking than most fans would have liked, but Great Britain is through to the quarterfinals in this summer's Olympics. Great Britain emerged as leaders from Group A while simultaneously eliminating Uruguay after a 1-0 victory … Continue reading »

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Honduras continues dream run, ties Japan to book spot in Olympic quarters

Honduras' dream start to the Olympics got a little sweeter on Wednesday, as the CONCACAF team advanced out of the group stage and into the quarterfinals with a scoreless draw against Japan. The tie with first-place Japan at City of … Continue reading »

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Olympic Men’s Soccer field fights for quarterfinal spots in group play finale

Brazil and Japan may already be qualified for the quarterfinals and Spain and United Arab Emirates may already be eliminated, but the remaining 12 teams in the men's Olympic soccer tournament still have all to play for. From Great Britain … Continue reading »

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Studio 90: Post-Game Reaction to USWNT group stage win vs. North Korea

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U.S. women hold off North Korea, sweep Olympic group games for first time

North Korea did not make it easy on the U.S. women's national team, but the Americans are through to the knockout round of the Olympic tournament with nine points in hand for the first time ever. Abby Wambach's 141st-career international … Continue reading »

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Olympic Soccer: USA vs. North Korea (Match Day Commentary)

         After two Olympic victories, the U.S. women's national team aims to make it a Group G sweep in its match against North Korea at Old Trafford in Manchester, England (12:15 p.m., NBC Sports Network, stream on NBCOlympics.com). … Continue reading »

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USWNT aim to round out group play with win over North Korea

When the U.S. women's national team take to the field at Old Trafford for their final group stage match of the Summer Games, they will not just be facing a North Korea side desperate to advance. They will also be … Continue reading »

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Studio 90: USWNT arrives in Manchester

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Andrade suspended for punching Wambach

When Colombia’s Lady Andrade punched U.S. Women's national team forward Abby Wambach during the 39th minute of Saturday’s Olympic game, the referee didn’t notice. Andrade could have received a red card, but went unpunished and played the entire game, which … Continue reading »

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Mid-Day Ticker: Ferdinand charged over tweets, Swiss Olympian banned & more

By FRANCO PANIZO Rio Ferdinand's rough summer just got worse. Having missed out on Euro 2012 due to manager Roy Hodgson electing John Terry over him, Ferdinand is now being charged by the English Football Association over remarks he made … Continue reading »

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