USMNT: Beating Costa Rica in the Blizzard Match Will Live on in History

Remember where you were, especially if you were there. No matter what you call it—the Mile High Whiteout, the Denver Deluge or just the Hexagonal Blizzard—the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying match that took place Friday night between the United States and Costa Rica is already settling into its spot in American soccer lore. The match itself, which was played in surreal snowy conditions, ended... 

USA vs. Costa Rica: Post-Match Recap, Analysis and Grades

Desperately needing at least a point to stay afloat in the CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying, the United States knocked off Costa Rica, 1-0, on Friday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Denver. With everyone else in the group ending in a draw on the night, the Americans moved into second place with three points. Honduras sits at the top with four, while Mexico, Panama and Jamaica trail the U.S.... 

USA vs. Costa Rica Photo Gallery: Snow Falls as USMNT Win in Wintry Denver

It was an extraordinary night—one that will surely go down in American sporting folklore. Despite blizzard-like conditions in Denver, the World Cup qualifier between the United States and Costa Rica went ahead, and even though the conditions worsened as the match wore on, both sides were adamant that the full 90 minutes be played on Friday rather than delayed into the weekend. More snow—and... 

San Marino vs. England: 6 Things We Learned from England’s 8-0 Victory

England’s match with San Marino Friday quickly turned from a must-win World Cup qualifier into a farce, as the Three Lions romped to an 8-0 victory. The win, coupled with Poland’s loss to Ukraine, provided England with a cushion in Group H’s second position, six points clear of Ukraine in third. Meanwhile, Montenegro’s victory over Moldova means that the English are still two... 

Mexico vs Honduras: No Reason for El Tri to Panic Following Draw

Everybody calm down. Mexico has almost no chance of missing out on the 2014 World Cup. Following El Tri‘s second draw of CONCACAF qualifying, there is bound to be some overreaction. Some might speculate as to whether Mexico can actually earn an automatic bid for the World Cup. Fans should not forget that the country is only two games into qualification. Qualifying for the World Cup is a marathon,... 

Honduras vs Mexico: Blown Lead Puts Pressure on El Tri to Beat United States

Everything was going according to plan for Mexico for the first 75 minutes of their match against Honduras, but El Tri blew their two-goal lead and left San Pedro with just a draw. The team will have to reflect on missed opportunities during the flight back to Mexico City, and once the players are back on the ground, they will need to get ready for a crucial match against the United States on Tuesday. Javier... 

Honduras vs. Mexico: 6 Things We Learned from World Cup Qualifier

Mexico was close to breaking a 20-year hex without winning in Honduras. The last time El Tri took three points home was in the 1994 World Cup qualifier. Today, Honduras pulled off a miraculous draw. El Tri was dominating the match until the 75th minute. Javier Hernandez was instrumental, as he scored twice. The back line was superb, despite the complicated climatic conditions: 100ºF. However,... 

Mexico vs Honduras: Late Collapse Puts Mexican World Cup Bid in Jeopardy

Mexico had it in the bag until Honduras came back to spoil their victory. Now, Mexico might be on the brink of failing to qualify for the 2014 World Cup. After two contests, El Tri has earned just two points, putting them in a less-than-desirable position on the CONCACAF table. It is going to take more than draws to advance on this stage, against this level of competition. Failure to qualify isn’t... 

What We Learned from Kazakhstan vs. Germany

Germany rebounded from last October’s 4-4 draw with Sweden as they earned a 3-0 win away to Kazakhstan. The result ensured that Joachim Low’s team remained on top of their group after five matches—from which they’ve now taken 13 points. Low had to do without several star players on the night, including the suspended Marco Reus and injured Holger Badstuber, Mats Hummels, Miroslav... 

Arnold Palmer Invitational 2013: Day 2 Leaderboard Analysis, Highlights and More

While Tiger Woods lurks four shots behind, fellow group member Justin Rose still holds a share of the lead with Bill Haas at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. Haas shot the low round of the day with a 66. His eagle on the 16th  hole—Haas’ second of the week—put him close to the leaders. Rose didn’t have a strong day like his 65 in the first round, but he was able... 

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