Inspectors issue U.S. report

by Paul Kennedy

[WORLD CUP 2018/22 BIDS] In a largely favorable report, FIFA nevertheless labeled the USA a "medium legal risk" to host the 2022 World Cup because "the necessary government support has not been documented." It is the only serious contender for the 2018 or 2022 World Cup to not have such ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"The players confirm the undertaking they took at the World Cup to give up all bonuses of any nature, during the [World Cup] warmup matches and the competition itself in South Africa. The players approve the step taken by the FFF to allocate the bonuses to the financing of amateur ... Read the whole story

Americans put streak on the line

by Paul Kennedy

[SOUTH AFRICA-USA] The U.S. national team is back in South Africa for the fourth time in the last three years, but Wednesday's match against Bafana Bafana will be its first in Cape Town, where a sellout crowd is expected for the Nelson Mandela Challenge at Green Point Stadium (TV: ESPN2 ... Read the whole story

Reserve Division to be revived

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] After a two-year hiatus, MLS is bringing back its Reserve Division. Since mandating each team field U-16 and U-18 academy teams, the league office has been besieged by requests to provide young players -- as well as first-team backups - meaningful playing opportunities. Read the whole story

Possible move abroad won't distract prolific Rapids star

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] Playing a special MLS Cup edition of "Jeopardy!", the answer is: "Fast, powerful Jamaican product of college soccer who rose up from the MLS reserves to his national team, and might end his current stay in American soccer with a league championship and move to a foreign club." The ... Read the whole story

Nine first-time selections on MLS Best XI

by Soccer America

[AWARDS] Los Angeles Galaxy midfielders Landon Donovan (three consecutive selection and fourth overall) and Toronto FC midfielder Dwayne De Rosario (record-tying fifth selection) are the only two players on MLS's 2010 Best XI who have received this honor in previous years. Read the whole story

Top goals and saves of 2010

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] On Wednesday, MLS will announced its AT&T Goal of the Year and NAPA Save of the Year. Soccer America's Ridge Mahoney makes his picks ... Read the whole story

FC Gold Pride folds, Chicago in limbo

by Paul Kennedy

[WPS] Women's Professional Soccer will move forward with a minimum of six teams, but champion FC Gold Pride has folded, and the Chicago Red Stars have until Dec. 15 to secure funding for the 2011 season. Read the whole story

Oh, what a miss!

by Soccer America

[VIDEO PICK] Qatar's Fahad Khalfan missed an open goal from one yard out in a 1-0 loss to Uzbekistan at the Asian Games. Read the whole story

U.S. under-18 boys national team roster

by Paul Kennedy

[YOUTH] U.S. U-18 boys national team coach Mike Matkovich picked 36 players for a training camp Nov. 20-28 at The Home Depot Center. Read the whole story

Old rivals clash in international friendlies

by Soccer America

[TELEVISION GUIDE] Wednesday marks the last international fixture date of 2010, and several interesting friendlies are on tap and available for viewing ... Read the whole story

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