4 Reasons USA’s 2014 World Cup Expectations Must Be Realistic

The United States men’s national team just finished its most successful year in team history in 2013. They put together a runaway World Cup qualifying campaign and won the Gold Cup championship this summer. They also beat Germany, Mexico and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Considering all of that, it might seem odd to be pointing out the team’s limitations right now, but following two... 

England vs. Germany Score, Grades and Post-Match Reaction

England suffered their second defeat in four days as Germany strolled to a 1-0 win at Wembley on Tuesday night. Hodgson claims ‘harsh defeat’ whilst admitting Germany were miles better with the ball than England. Oh, and ‘the Germans’ were bigger, too. — Ewan Murray (@mrewanmurray) November 19, 2013 The home side started the better and looked to attack with pace down... 

Austria vs. USA: 6 Things We Learned

The United States men’s national team fell to Austria, 1-0, on Tuesday in a friendly played in Vienna.  While the Yanks did show some improvements from their Friday draw with Scotland, they could not find the same attacking inspiration and the goals that they found during CONCACAF World Cup qualifying.  Although the United States were missing some key players, they still fell short... 

Brazil vs. Chile: Live Score, Highlights, Recap

International Friendly: Brazil vs. Chile (kickoff 1 a.m. GMT; 8 p.m. ET)   19 November 2013 Rogers Centre, Toronto   BRAZIL 2-1 CHILE (14′ Hulk, 79′ Robinho; 71′ Vargas)   Brazil XI: J.Cesar; Maicon, T.Silva, D.Luiz, Maxwell; Paulinho, L.Gustavo; Hulk, Oscar, Neymar; Jo Chile XI: Bravo; Medel, Gonzalez, Jara; Fuenzalida, Carmona, Diaz, Mena; Gutierrez; Alexis,... 

Austria vs. United States: Score, Grades and Post-Match Reaction

Marc Janko’s 33rd-minute goal stood as the winner as Austria prevailed 1-0 over the United States at the final whistle of Tuesday’s international friendly in Vienna, Austria. The Americans, however, will send a delegation to Brazil’s Bahia state for next month’s World Cup Group Stage draw while Austria will direct their efforts to qualifying for the 2016 European Championship,... 

France vs. Ukraine: 6 Things We Learned

France’s commanding 3-0 victory over Ukraine at the Stade de France on Tuesday confirmed their safe passage to next summer’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil. It was in major doubt after a 2-0 first leg defeat in Kiev last Friday, but overall it was a deserved 3-2 aggregate victory after an epic fightback in Paris. In coming back from a two-goal deficit to secure their place at the tournament,... 

Joe Hart Keeps Hold of England Spot as Tom Cleverley Lets Slip World Cup Chance

WEMBLEY, LONDON—No player was out earlier to warm up for Tuesday evening’s friendly between England and Germany than Joe Hart. Having already lost his starting place for his club—for now, at least—and under threat at the international level, Hart was out a full hour before the 8 p.m. kick-off, practising his distribution and catching along with the other goalkeepers in the... 

England vs. Germany: 6 Things We Learned

Classic rivals England and Germany met at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night and it was the visiting team who came away with the spoils. Per Mertesacker’s headed goal in the 39th minute was enough to secure a 1-0 win for Germany, as England fell to their second straight defeat at home. Here are six things we learned from the game. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

New Zealand vs. Mexico: El Tri Needs to Make Statement in WC Qualifier

If all goes according to plan for the Mexican national soccer team on Wednesday, it will waltz to the World Cup with a victory over an underdog New Zealand squad. Wednesday’s match in Wellington, New Zealand, serves as the second leg between these two teams in the last step of 2014 World Cup qualifying. By virtue of its 5-1 win at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City last week, El Tri could lose by... 

France vs South Africa: 5 Famous Matches

France and the Springboks renew their rivalry on Saturday night in Paris in what promises to be a full-blooded encounter. South Africa had little trouble brushing aside Scotland last weekend and will be keen to end a season in which they ran the All Blacks close on a high. France looked vastly improved from the side who finished bottom of the Six Nations in spring when they went toe to toe with New... 

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