US-Mexico: The Klinsmann Era Begins as the United States Ties Mexico 1-1

Philadelphia, PA – The Klinsmann Era officially kicked off in the City of Brotherly Love as Jurgen Klinsmann made his United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) head coaching debut against bitter CONCACAF rivals Mexico at the Lincoln Financial Field. In front of 30,138 fans, both squads took their respected rivalry to a new level as they tied 1-1 on Wednesday night. While a win would have... 

USA vs. Mexico Soccer Friendly: Reaction from Jurgen Klinsmann’s USMNT Debut

Tonight’s USA vs. Mexico friendly features the debut of Jurgen Klinsmann as the new U.S. men’s national team head coach.  What will we see?  Who will be his starting 11?  How will they play?  What will be more attack-minded about this U.S. team?  And how much can be done in such short amount of time?  Questions surround tonight’s U.S.-Mexico friendly. News... 

Italy vs. Spain: Italian Knocks off World Champion Spain

Italy and Spain have both experienced the thrill of winning a World Cup recently as they are the last two nations to hoist the trophy. Italy was on top of the world in 2006 when they ousted France on penalty kicks in Germany, but the 2006 world champs have gone in the exact opposite direction as the 2010 world champions Spain. No. 1 ranked Spain has risen to the top while Italy has fallen off following... 

Italy Beat Spain, Germany Beat Brazil: International Friendlies

For the first time since 1994 Italy has beaten Spain in a tight affair at the San Nicola. Meanwhile Brazil continued their poor run of form, losing to Germany. Giuseppe Rossi had talked up Italy’s chances of defeating Spain in the International Friendly. Italy came out firing, taking the lead through Montolivio in the 11th minute. Their joy was short-lived though, as Italy gave Spain the chance... 

MLS and USMNT on NBC: 3-Year Deal to Begin in 2012

On Wednesday, MLS and the NBC Sports Group announced a three-year deal between the two sides, set to begin in 2012.   The deal will see a total of 45 MLS games and four U.S. Men’s National Team games shown each season.  Most of those games will be seen on Versus (which is set to be changed to NBC Sports in January 2012), however, NBC will be airing several games for both the USMNT and... 

U.S. Men’s Soccer: 3 Short-Term Goals Team Needs to Display vs. Mexico

If there is one message that came out of the hiring of Jurgen Klinsmann it’s this:  “America, you will finally have your attack-minded soccer.” And as the sports programming cut to the next thirty-second story, that was it. ESPN analysts Alexi Lalas may have summed up the questions fans had after the comment with one of his more astute comments as he said that he’d like... 

The All-Time Italy Football 11

Italy is the most successful football nation in Europe. They have won four World Cups, with two consecutive coming in the 1930s. Italy is also known for the style of play known as Catenaccio, in which defense is the main emphasis of play. The “Azzuri” also boast some of the best defenders to ever play the game. Their all-time team consists of four generations of football greats. Begin... 

Ayr United Football Club Strike Gold in Weird Home Cup Tie

After the disappointment wore off for many Ayr United supporters that a home match would need to be moved 75 minutes away to another venue due to no floodlights at Somerset Park, the cup tie provided many bright points for the ‘Home’ side that would have lit up the darkest of stadiums. Rumours were abound over the past week with Paisley being touted as the chosen venue, then temporary... 

Paraguay’s Salvador Cabanas Plays First Game in 18 Months Since Shooting

Salvador Cabanas was at the peak of his career until Mexican drugs trafficker, JJ Balderas, shot him in the head from point-blank range at a restroom inside a nightclub. Everyone believed he would die from the shooting, however he miraculously survived. The doctors were forced to take parts outside of his skull and bullet remains. Fortunately, he only suffers from short-term memory loss and is healthy... 

Germany vs Brazil: Latest News, Results for Soccer Friendly

It appears as though we may have another “next Lionel Messi” candidate on our hands, and it’s not the second grader who just inked a contract with Real Madrid. It’s Mario Gotze, the 19-year-old German who will be inserted into the starting lineup when they take on Brazil in a friendly. Friendly or not, this match is going to be worth your time. Gotze shows so much promise that... 

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