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... 

USMNT: Brad Guzan Set for Big Chance in Goal Against Costa Rica in Qualifying

Over the weekend, his manager called his handiwork “world class.” On Friday, Brad Guzan could be in line to help his country get back on track for the World Cup. Guzan, a 28-year-old goalkeeper who currently plays for Aston Villa in England’s Premier League, is widely expected to start in goal for the United States men’s national team this Friday in a CONCACAF World Cup qualifier... 

USMNT: Who Should Start in Defense Against Costa Rica?

Certainty is currently in short supply for the United States defense. After a string of injuries, the U.S. men’s national team heads into Friday’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica in Denver with several familiar faces missing. Goalkeeper Tim Howard and full-backs Steve Cherundolo, Timmy Chandler, Edgar Castilla and Fabian Johnson are all out injured. Experienced center-back... 

Rio Ferdinand Pulls out of England Squad, International Future Again in Question

Rio Ferdinand has withdrawn from the England squad for two upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers. In doing so, the 34-year-old Manchester United defender has again cast doubt on his international future. That’s not to say that it’s over. The fact that Ferdinand was in manager Roy Hodgson’s squad at all proves otherwise. But one cannot help but think that this is—once again, admittedly—the... 

AFCON: Nigeria Keeper Celebrates Title by Trying, Failing to Pick Up Referee

We’ve said it before, but it bears repeating. Among the many, many reasons we love the Africa Cup of Nations, the celebrations might rank the highest. Now, as we prepare to bid farewell to the AFCoN, let’s take another moment to appreciate the best the continent has to offer. Nigeria won the title Sunday, defeating upstarts Burkina Faso 1-0 at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.... 

USMNT: After Disheartening Loss at Honduras, It’s Not Time to Panic Yet

Step off the ledge, American soccer fans. Power down the panic machine, at least for another month. The United States national team lost 2-1 at Honduras on Wednesday in both teams’ opening match in the “Hex,” the six-team final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. Neither Jurgen Klinsmann nor his players acquitted themselves well in San Pedro Sula, but with so many matches left... 

Sweden Keeper Andreas Isaksson Stops Lionel Messi with Bicycle Kick Save (Video)

We know you’ve already seen Honduras defender Juan Carlos Garcia’s ridiculous bicycle kick goal against the United States on Wednesday. But across the Atlantic, one goalkeeper used similar tactics to deny a goalscorer. Nor was it just any goalscorer. It was Lionel Messi. And it worked. Here’s what happened. Sweden hosted Argentina in an international friendly in Gothenburg, and despite... 

Honduras vs. USA: World Cup Qualifying Live Score, Highlights, Recap

2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying, CONCACAF region, final round Honduras vs. United States (kickoff Wednesday 4 p.m. ET, Estadio Olimpico, San Pedro Sula, Honduras) The Hexagonal is here, and World Cup qualification is at stake. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann is set to lead the United States men’s national team into the final round of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying Wednesday in Central America. The six-team... 

USMNT Prepares for World Cup Qualifier at Honduras, Life Without Landon Donovan

He shot to stardom in Japan and Korea in 2002 and scored his country’s most famous goal in a generation eight years later. He’s been called “arguably the greatest” United States national team player ever by one of the current squad’s promising talents. But as the U.S. begins the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying this week, Landon Donovan won’t be there. As... 

AFCON: Ghana Keeper Marks Quarterfinal Win with Wide-Eyed Celebration (Video)

Of all the reasons we love the Africa Cup of Nations, the celebrations might rank at the top. On the one hand, we have Congo goalkeeper Muteba Kidiaba, who celebrated a goal for his team in the group stage by bouncing around on his rear end (video here). On the other hand, others are planning ahead. Take for instance the prostitutes of Nigeria, who are promising the men of the country a “week... 

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