US Soccer: Reyna retires from international soccer
Claudio Reyna will continue to play for Manchester City Claudio Reyna timed his departure well from the international scene,...
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The post mortem on US Soccer: What are the pundits saying?
The US team reacts to a header from Gooch. A near miss. Sunil Gulati on the US performance at...
Halftime: Spain1 S. Arabia 0 (Ukraine 0 Tunisia 0)
Ukraine just got a big break as the referee just sent off Tunisia’s main threat upfront, Riad Jaziri to...
Togo to Determine France’s Destiny
Time is running out for Raymond Domenech and his ageing band of battle hardened under achievers. Thiery Henry will...
Video: Brazil 4, Japan 1
Ronaldo finally makes a few moves! Hats off for his record – can he beat Gerd Muller’s 14 goals?
The Socceroos pull it off! They are in
Zeljko Kalac (L), Oz’s goalie, a goat, Harry Kewell (R) Oz goalscorer the hero What a game.! Croatia threw...
Australia 2 – Croatia 2, Brazil 4 – Japan 1
So the Socceroos will go on to play Italy and Brazil will play Ghana. The Socceroos coach is the...
Halftime: Socceroos 1 Croatia 1 (Brazil 1, Japan 1)
The Socceroos were stunned by a Srna free kick that left 6’8″ goalkeeper, Zeljko Kalac flying into the air...
Let the Rumors Begin: Klinsmann Replacing Arena!
Fox’s Nick Webster is saying it’s a done deal. Apparently Boris Inanici at WDR told Webster that Jurgen Klinsmann,...
The Socceroos vs Croatia: It’s a night out at the pokies for these lads
Mark Viduka, Socceroo captain meets his former country in the World Cup So, now that Harry Kewell has been...
Arena’s biggest coaching breakdown? I’ll go with the non- existent coverage
I could not help but notice the US defence sitting way back as the Ghanians came forward, they did...
Eric Wynalda says that Bruce Arena should step down
You know the ESPN pundits must be reading Soccerblog. In our discussions we discussed the issue of sending talented...
Wondering What Might Have Been…
We have had a few entries on the quality of officiating in this Cup. The US’s last two games...
Reyna Ruins it for the US
The US played with a mix of the determination shown during the Italy game and the ‘could care less’...
It’s over: Plain and simple, the USA is just not that good
Let the second guessing begin. The fact, is the USA is not that good. We lost to a better...
Halftime: Ghana 2 USA 1 (Italy 1 Czech Republic 0)
Is it a coincidence? Claudio Reyna goes out of the game, Ben Olson comes in, and the US scores...
Halftime: Ghana 2, USA 1 What Penalty?
2-1 Ghana – on a wierd penalty?! Is the referee taking over the game?
Ghana 1, USA 1 – Are We Back?
Rayna’s out – and the US suddenly look like they’re back in it! We’re going to have to play...
Italy vs the Czech Republic; Milan Baros in!
Italy meet the Czech Republic today, June 22 in Hamburg at 4:00 PM German time (10:00 PM EST) In...
Ghana vs USA: Conrad in
Ghana: Kingston, Mensah, Pantsil, Shilla, Mohamed, Appiah, Essien, Dramani, Boateng, Amoah, Pimpong. Subs: Eric Addo, Otto Addo, Adjei, Ahmed,...
Work abstinence: Watch the Ghana vs USA game at work
You know where to go!
Everything at stake: Ghana meets the US, Italy the Czech Republic
Ghana meets the USA in a Group E encounter today, June 22 in Nuremburg at 4:00 PM German time...
Diana Ross misses penalty !
The french coach Raymond Domenech has been expressing his anger at decisions that went against his team in the...
Rudi Gutendorf: Soccer ‘s rolling stone
From the NY Times, June 21 The person considered to be the ultimate coaching nomad is Rudi Gutendorf, a...
Is Dick Cheney managing the Togo soccer team?
“We have to move against Iran.” Dick Cheney, the new coach of the Togo soccer team exhorting them on...
Will France Get a Free Ride from Togo?
Don’t look now, but I think Togo has decided they’re going to let France get through to the second...
What Freddy Adu is Doing During Tomorrow’s US -Ghana Game
A PR company sent me this… does Adu drink organic or polluted milk I wonder? A pity young Adu...
Group C: The Oranje meet the Albiceleste (a preview of the WC finals??)
Fasten your seatbelts, this is the game of the tournament at this early stage. Argentina meets Netherlands in a...
The Onion’s Take on US Soccer
and the nation grinds to a halt… If only this were true 🙂
Spike Lee calls it football and weighs in on Ronaldo
Spike Lee and his son, Jonathan are Gunner fans and good friends of Thierry Henry. He is a great...
Sven’s Last Card? – Theo Walcott!
Without Michael Owen, Sven is going to have to find a striker. And fast. He’s putting on an unconcerned...
Michael Owen out: Time for Sven to bring Theo Walcott
(L) Michael Owen out (ACL), (R)Theo Walcott, ex-Southampton, now Gunner “Bring him on, Sven, you have nothing to lose.”...
Group D: Mexico and Portugal through (Portugal 2 Mexico 1)
“I wonder if we can set up a roadblock on the Argentina bus?” Luis Figo, Portugal striker (L) Rafael...
Halftime: Portugal 2 Mexico 1 (Angola 0 Iran 0)
Great battle going on right now at Gelsenkirchen between Mexico and Portugal. It has been an ebb and flow...
Video Ad: Nike – a skinny Ronaldo playing beach soccer
When Ronaldo was a skinny lad…
Video Ad: Nike brings back that weekend soccer feeling
Do you recognize the players? This is good old fashioned fun!
Video: 1978 – Argentina 3, Holland 1
Remember Kempes? The Dutch were unlucky that day…
Video: Poland 2, Costa Rica 1
Costa Rica and Wanchope say goodbye… as does Poland.
Video: Paraguay 2, T&T 0
T&T was our favorite underdog for the tournament. Both teams go home.
Video: Germany 3, Ecuador 0
A new attacking style for German soccer? Klinsi proves you can teach an old dog new tricks!
Video: England 2, Sweden 2
Poor Michael Owen!
USA needs a few shots at the goal
Ghana coach Ratomir Dujkovic has told his players to get down to work as they prepare for their big...
Final: England 2 Sweden 2: 4 defensive lapses, 4 goals
Joe Cole, England’s goalscorer and playmaker The Brits have so focused themselves on the Rooney- Owen- Crouch equation in...
Halftime: England 1 Sweden 0 (Paraguay 1 T&T 0)
Great goal by Joe Cole. He is easily the best player in the English squad. Rooney looks dangerous too...
England vs Sweden: Alright! England, lets see what you got.
Freddie Lungberg and Ashley Cole, Arsenal team mates square off England meet Sweden in a Group B encounter in...
Paz Vega: The lady is beautiful and knows her soccer
Paz Vega- Soccer afficiniado James Brooks “Spanglish” introduced Paz Vega to the American audience. She played Flor, the housekeeper...
Klinsmann has answered his critics in full
This is a Germany that is playing attacking and entertaining soccer. They have figured that the best way to...
Andriy Rusol: From scapegoat to hero
Andriy Rusol being shown some love by his mates. Notice his buzz cut. Andriy Rusol’s worst 30 seconds in...
Halftime: Germany 2 Ecuador 0 (Costa Rica 1 Poland 1)
Germany continue to look impressive, with Klose scoring two goals, the last one coming of a real creative chip...
Video: How Crazy The World Is – Soccer Fever in Seoul!
Around 50,000 fans showed up at Seoul’s World Cup Stadium to watch the Korea vs. France World Cup 2006...
Video: More Rooney Madness!
Why Rooney’s our only hope: Truthfully, England doesn’t stand a chance in the next rounds without a fit Rooney…
It’s Rooney Time! (pathetic video included!)
Finally, we shall see. Is the Roonster ready? Will he carry England on his shoulders and take us to...
Dutch coach watch: Are they still riding high?
The Netherlands Marco Van Basten: 2 wins Soca Warriors Leo Beenhakker: 1 draw, 1 loss (count the match against...
Group A: Germany meets Ecuador minus Delgado, Tenorio
Germany meets Ecuador in a Group A encounter in Berlin at 4:00 PM German time (10:00 AM EST) A...