Euro 2012: Why Italy Should Call Up Antonio Di Natale

Antonio Di Natale of Udinese has been the top goal scorer in Serie A the past two seasons, and is currently second in the charts this campaign. Despite his success on the club level, the striker has not been capped for Italy since the 2010 World Cup. Manager Cesare Prandelli, who took the reigns of the national team after Italy flamed out of South Africa, has preferred younger strikers to the veteran... 

Brazil Olympic Soccer Team: 2012 Roster Predictions & Analysis

Any discussion of Brazilian football and the Olympics begins with an oft-repeated truth: Brazil have never won gold. It is a failure that defies explanation, especially when you consider the talent fielded by the Green and Yellow at past Olympiads. Names like Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Romario, Bebeto, Ramires and Dunga, all linked in this rare case by a common failure. As usual, Brazil enters the 2012 games... 

Euro 2012: Ranking the Stadiums in the Finals

Euro 2012 presents a fantastic opportunity for Poland and Ukraine. After spending decades under a communist regimes, both nations have slowly progressed to become bigger players in Europe both politically and in football. Due to each nations’ lack of large football grounds, this tournament has allowed Poland and Ukraine to develop large football grounds that could help to advance their respective... 

Italy’s Giuseppe Rossi Returns to Training, Hopes to Be Fit by Summer for Euros

Villareal and Italy forward Giuseppe Rossi has been sidelined for nearly six months after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during an October match against Real Madrid. On Tuesday, Rossi took the practice field with his Villareal teammates for the first time since the injury. The Italian updated his Twitter account shortly after training to let everyone know the good news. (From... 

40 Greatest U.S. Men’s Soccer Players of All Time

The US Men’s National Team—or USMNT if you prefer—has improved dramatically over the past decade as America slowly begins to embrace a sport that isn’t in the NFL, NBA, NHL or MLB. The American public’s acceptance of the sport has finally allowed the nation to achieve better funding, coaching and airtime on major networks—all of which has improved... 

World Football Strange but True: Maracana Workers Stricken with Food Poisoning

First it was FIFA. Now it’s food poisoning. Are the football gods angry with Brazil? You could seriously (only somewhat, though, considering those five World Cup titles) make the case. From the Associated Press, via si.com: Nearly 140 workers renovating Maracana Stadium for the 2014 World Cup went to hospital because of food poisoning this week. The construction companies renovating the famed... 

USMNT: 6 Best Young Players Set to Emerge Under Jurgen Klinsmann

Assuming the men’s national team makes it to Brazil 2014, some well-established players will take the field for the United States. Tim Howard will be in goal. Clint Dempsey will float between midfield and forward. Landon Donovan will be out on the right wing. But with the exception of those stalwarts, there isn’t a guaranteed position on the field. Some could be filled by veterans like... 

Freddy Adu: 5 Reasons to Believe He Can Still Be a Big Star

The boo-birds flew the coop almost before it was over. In the aftermath of the United States’ elimination from Olympic soccer contention, Freddy Adu earned his customary share of the blame. Adu’s performance was pedestrian, according to one prominent American pundit. Adu’s performance was dubbed “humdrum” by another. Fair enough. Opinions are opinions, and here’s... 

Euro 2012 Preview: 10 Things to Know About the Netherlands

This summer, the Euro Cup 2012—hosted by Poland and Ukraine—runs from June 8 to July 1. As the various teams begin to consider their final squads, training methods, team tactics and travel arrangements, we’ll take a look at things worth knowing about the Netherlands, from players, route to the final, history and more. Here are 10 things to know about the Oranje. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

U.S. Men’s National Team Abroad: Reviewing the Americans’ Performances in Europe

As most European leagues gear up for the stretch run of their seasons, American players are playing prominent roles for clubs in relegation dogfights, battles for the title and everything in between.  England is an area of particular focus. Clint Dempsey is rolling along in his sixth year of breaking his own scoring record at Fulham. Young full-back Eric Lichaj made an impression in his Premier... 

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