U.S. U-20 MNT Gets Win. The United States Under-20 Men’s Team closed out 2012 with a 4-0 victory against Venzuela in a closed-door match at FIU Soccer Complex in Miami, FL. Four diferent players scored for the U.S. as Jose Villarreal, Luis Gil, Mario Rodriguez and Daniel Metzger all scored their last goal of the […]
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Happy Birthday U.S. Soccer
Happy Birthday U.S. Soccer. The United State Soccer Federation’s 100th birthday celebration is underway. This year marks the 100th aniversary of the founding of the national soccer organization back in 1913. The Centennial Celebration will highlighted at US Soccer’s website, www.ussoccer.com with numerous postings that honor the past and look foward to the future. Other […]
Two Points Well Taken
Two Points Well Taken. There were two areas in the critical commentary FIFA President Sepp Blatter made on Al Jazeera TV that have some value. He was critical of the low television ratings for professional soccer in the U.S., and he once again expessed the belief that the top players will not come to play […]
Roma 5, Lions 0 At Rollins
Roma 5, Lions 0 At Rollins. The USL PRO Orlando City Lions lost to three-time Serie A champion A.S. Roma 5-0 in a preseason friendly for both teams. The game, played at tiny Rollins College stadium, drew a crowd of just over 700. U.S. WNT midfielder Michael Bradley played the first half for Roma
Hall of Famer Dies At 84
Hall of Famer Dies At 84. Philadelphia native Benny McLaughlin, who was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1977, passed away on Dec. 27 at age 84. He earned 12 caps for the U.S. MNT from 1948-1955 and played on the USA’s Olympic team in 1948. The 1950 World Cup upset of […]
Morgan Named POY
Morgan Named POY. Alex Morgan used to be Pia Sundhage’s “super sub.” Only thing about that was she scored so many goals for the U.S. WNT, Sundhage finally decided she needed her on the field all the time. And the Cal Berkley grad exploded, leading the U.S. to the Olympic gold medal in London, and […]
Limited TV Coverage
Limited TV Coverage. It is unlikely that there will be television coverage of away U.S. Men’s National Team Hexagonal World Cup Games. Each home federation has the rights to work their own television deals. Traffic Sports, which had the original rights, has sold those to beinSport, a cable company not available on many U.S. cable […]
USA’s Horan Scoring
USA’s Horan Scoring. U.S. Under-20 WNT striker Lindsey Horan (Golden, CO) closed out the fall portion of her first professional season in France wth a goal in Paris St. Germain’s 4-1 win over St. Etienne. It was her eighth goal in 10 games as a pro. Horan, who had signed to attend and play soccer […]
Continued From Left Column
Continued From Left Column. Spot ahead of Guatemala based on goal differential. After opening with a win at home againt Guatemala and a stumble in Antigua with a 0-0 draw, Jamaica responded at home with one of the biggest wins in the country’s history when they took advantage of two free kick opportunities to defeat […]
Panama
Panama. Semifinals…2nd in Group C behind Honduras Founded: 1937 (Joined FIFA in 1918). Head Coach: Julio Dely Valdes. FIFA Ranking: 46. Highest FIFA Ranking: 43 (2012). Lowest FIFA Ranking: 150 (1995). Best World Cup Finish: Never qualified. Key Players: Blas Perez (FC Dallas), Felipe Baloy (Santos Laguna), Luis Tejada (Toluca) USA A… Subscribe to Southern […]