Viewers double on ABC, ESPN and Univision

by Paul Kennedy

[TELEVISION WATCH] It comes as no surprise, given the hype and extensive promotional efforts surrounding the World Cup, that the early broadcasts on ESPN, ABC and Univision have drawn record ratings and viewerships. Read the whole story

Germany provides goal fix; Ghana wins for Africa

by Mike Woitalla

[GROUP D] In a tournament desperate for goals, Germany continued its recent history of goalfest openers with a 4-0 win over Australia. Thanks to a late penalty kick, Ghana beat Serbia, 1-0, to become the first African nation to notch a win. Here's what we liked and didn't like about ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"He made a boo-boo. He handled that ball badly. He should have caught that ball. I think I could have made that play."-- Frank Borghi, 85, the USA's goalkeeper when it upset England, 1-0, at the 1950 World Cup, chimes in on England goalkeeper Robert Green's blunder in the USA's ... Read the whole story

COLUMN: High standards for goalkeepers

by Ridge Mahoney

[MY VIEW] Some readers are appalled that keeper Tim Howard received a grade of 7 for his performance against England. In our system, a 7 is a very good grade, and 8s and 9s are rare, especially for goalkeepers unless they pull off at least one incredible save or several ... Read the whole story

World Cup 2010 in brief

by Soccer America

[SCOREBOARD] The 2010 World Cup finished with an average of 2.27 goals a game, the second lowest in history. Spain's eight goals in seven games were the fewest of any team to win the World Cup. For all the World Cup results and leading scorers ... Read the whole story

Where to watch all the action

by Soccer America

[WORLD CUP VIEWING] Soccer America's list of soccer viewing establishments where you might be able to catch the World Cup games now numbers in the hundreds. Please be sure to check for opening times. Read the whole story

Marta and Sinclair too much for Independence

by Soccer America

[WPS] Brazilian star Marta had two goals and an assist and Canadian Christine Sinclair had a goal and assist to lead first-place FC Gold Pride to a 3-1 win over Philadelphia Independence. Read the whole story

Aztex's unbeaten streak ends

by Soccer America

[D-2 PRO LEAGUE] The Austin Aztex had their eight-game unbeaten streak snapped on Saturday night when they fell at home to the Vancouver Whitecaps, 2-1. Read the whole story

Creighton names Jamie Clark head coach

by Soccer America

[COLLEGE] Creighton has named Harvard coach Jamie Clark, the 33-year-old son of Notre Dame coach Bobby Clark, as its new head coach, replacing Bob Warming, who took the Penn State job. Read the whole story

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