USA to play for pride vs. Colombia in Copa

by Ridge Mahoney

The USA has no chance of advancing to the second round of the Copa America when it meets Colombia on Thursday in Barquisimeto, Venezuela (TeleFutura, GolTV-English, 6:30 pm ET). Yet a case can be argued that sending this pool of U.S. players, many of whom had just a handful of ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"We like for the continent's most important competition to be respected with the best players. [The USA] opted to send a team with some players who aren't their regulars. That doesn't please us." -- Eduardo Deluca, the general secretary of the South American confederation [CONMEBOL] on the USA sending a ... Read the whole story

Mexico-Chile tie knocks USA out of Copa America

by Soccer America

Mexico and Chile played to a 0-0 tie Wednesday at the Copa America -- a result that suited both teams nicely and had fans fuming in Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela. The tie clinched first place for Mexico in Group B and put Chile through to the quarterfinals as one of ... Read the whole story

2007 Copa America TV Schedule

by Soccer America

The USA closes out its stay a the Copa America on Thursday when it faces Colombia. For the complete Copa America TV schedule ... Read the whole story

Luciano Emilio scores 8th goal in D.C. United win

by Soccer America

Brazilian Luciano Emilio moved to within a goal of MLS leadings scorers Juan Pablo Angel (New York) and Eddie Johnson (Kansas City) with his eighth strike, the decider in D.C. United's 1-0 win at Kansas City. Toronto won its first road game of the season, over hapless Real Salt Lake, ... Read the whole story

Japan and Nigeria advance at Under-20 World Cup

by Paul Kennedy

Japan and Nigeria became the first teams to clinch berths in the round of 16 of the Under-20 World Cup when they both won their second straight Group F games with wins over Costa Rica (1-0) and Scotland (2-0 on a pair of goals by captain Ezekiel Bala), respectively, on ... Read the whole story

2007 Under-20 World Cup TV Schedule

by Soccer America

Thursday's Portugal-Mexico game on ESPNU and Galavision shapes up as one of the best first-round games at the Under-20 World Cup. For the complete Under-20 World Cup schedule ... Read the whole story

Dallas Texans capture four titles at Region III youth championships

by Soccer America

[REGION III FINALS] The Dallas Texans once again dominated the US Youth Soccer Region III Championships. Last year, they captured six regional titles. This year, four Texan teams went home with trophies. The U-19 Texans boys are defending national champions in their age group. The three girls champions are the ... Read the whole story

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