USA wary of overconfidence vs. weakened rival

by Ridge Mahoney

[USA-MEXICO] Where the 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign effectively ended, the serious push for 2010 begins. And since then, much has changed. The Hexagonal campaign for the U.S. and Mexico commences Wednesday (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2 & Univision) at Columbus Crew Stadium, with both teams expected, once again, to top ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"Every game is difficult and it's going to be a very tough group. It's a key match, for sure, but it's not a final and there are other vital games ahead. We've got nine other matches and every one of them is crucial to our hopes. If things don't work ... Read the whole story

BY THE NUMBERS: USA mighty at home

by Soccer America

[USA-MEXICO] For key stats on Wednesday's Hexagonal opener ... Read the whole story

The 'Eternal Battle'

by Soccer America

[USA-MEXICO] For a sampling of Mexican headlines, which include a (not so) startling revelation by the Mexican national team psychologist, on the clash in Columbus ... Read the whole story

Sixteen hours of soccer

by Soccer America

[TELEVISION] The USA-Mexico game in Columbus isn't the only game on television on Wednesday. You could spend 16 straight hours watching all kinds of soccer action -- qualifiers from Asia, a repeat of the 2005 USA-Mexico game in Columbus, the France-Argentina friendly and the opening game of American Michael Orozco's ... Read the whole story

Where will you be watching?

by Soccer America

[NETHERLANDS-USA] For those looking to make it a late lunch on the East Coast (or early lunch on the West Coast) and watch the Netherlands-USA game, here is a list of soccer viewing establishments across the country where you might be able to catch the game. Read the whole story

Robinho shows his class with golazo [VIDEO]

by Paul Kennedy

[BRAZIL-ITALY] Reports of Brazil's demise are premature. The five-time World Cup champions got a much-needed confidence builder as they beat Italy, 2-0, in Tuesday in an international friendly at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium. The star of the show was Robinho with a brilliant individual goal and an assist on Manchester City ... Read the whole story

Penalty box, a fourth sub and longer halftimes?

by Mike Woitalla

[REF WATCH] When soccer's rule-making body meets later this month, it will consider penalty-box time for yellow-card offenses, a fourth sub during overtime, and extended halftimes (because it can take so long to walk to the locker room!). Read the whole story

Blaming the lady

by Soccer America

[OFF THE POST] Officials from Brazilian club Vitoria, following crowd trouble that that resulted in numerous injuries, blamed it on a high-heel wearing woman. Read the whole story

Is Convey good fit for Quakes?

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] At least one MLS coach believes allocations should be used to bring U.S. players back to Major League Soccer, and a rival team has done just that. San Jose has used its slot atop the allocation rankings to sign midfielder Bobby Convey, whose contract with English club Reading was ... Read the whole story

Sounders top Galaxy, sign Marshall

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] As he prepares Seattle for its first MLS season with a training camp in Southern California, Coach Sigi Schmid is looking for help in the back. He turned to a familiar source. Read the whole story

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