Tenacity trumps tactics for astounding USA win

by Ridge Mahoney

[WOMEN'S WORLD CUP] Bizarre refereeing and chaotic conditions could not deter the USA from eliminating Brazil on penalty kicks, 5-3, following an incredible two hours of quarterfinal play in Dresden. The USA pulled out a miraculous victory, playing with 10 women, equalizing 2-2 in stoppage time of the second overtime ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"I come from Sweden, but this core American value of bringing the best out of one another is infectious. I'm very proud and happy to be coach of the USA."-- U.S. coach Pia Sundhage after her team's comeback win over Brazil while playing short-handed in the Women's World Cup quarterfinal. ... Read the whole story

U.S. player ratings

by Ridge Mahoney

[USA-BRAZIL REPORT CARD] Hope Solo and Christie Rampone were among the standouts in the USA's victory over Brazil. Soccer America's Ridge Mahoney grades the U.S. players ... Read the whole story

Brazil's PK: Why the retake?

by Mike Woitalla

[REF WATCH] That Brazil got a second chance from the penalty spot forced the Americans to pull off a heroic comeback to reach the semifinals. Was the retake, after Hope Solo saved the first attempt, warranted? Read the whole story

Germany's dream kaputt

by Mike Woitalla

[WOMEN'S WORLD CUP] Germany's players unfurled the banner reading, "One Team. One Dream. Millions of Fans. Thank You!" But the dream had become a nightmare. The players, with tears in their eyes, had lost to Japan in the quarterfinals and would soon be greeted with headlines such as "A disaster ... Read the whole story

2011 Women's World Cup this weekend ...

by Paul Kennedy

[SCOREBOARD] Sweden and France joined the USA and Japan in the Women's World Cup final. For all the results and schedule .. Read the whole story

Galaxy and Red Bulls dominate all-stars

by Soccer America

[MLS] Four players from the Los Angeles Galaxy and three from the host New York Red Bulls head the First XI picked for the MLS all-stars, who will play Manchester United in the 2011 AT&T MLS All-Star Game at Red Bull Arena July 27 (TV: ESPN2, Galavision, TSN, live 8:30 ... Read the whole story

MLS this weekend ...

by Soccer America

[SCOREBOARD] Dwayne De Rosario returned to Red Bull Arena and scored the lone goal to give D.C. United a 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday. Omar Bravo's stoppage-time goal gave Sporting Kansas City a 1-1 tie with Chivas USA. Read the whole story

USA and Mexico to meet in Philadelphia

by Soccer America

[DATEBOOK] The USA and Mexico will play for first friendly since 2008 when they meet Aug. 10 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Read the whole story

Mexico claims second championship

by Paul Kennedy

[UNDER-17 WORLD CUP] For the second time, Mexico is the under-17 world champion, winning the 2011 championship with a deserved 2-0 win over Uruguay in Sunday's final of the 2011 Under-17 World Cup before more than 105,000 fans at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium. Among the many heroes was Dallas-bred goalie ... Read the whole story

2011 Copa America this weekend ...

by Soccer America

[SCOREBOARD] Colombia won Group A at the Copa America Sunday with a 2-0 win over Bolivia thanks to a pair of goals by Porto star Falcao. For all the action ... Read the whole story

American soccer this weekend ...

by Soccer America

[SCOREBOARD] The Carolina RailHawks suffered a 1-0 defeat to the NSC Minnesota Stars on a stoppage-time goal by Amani Walker on Saturday night, ending their 13-game unbeaten and 10-game winning streaks in the NASL. The Philadelphia Independence beat the Western New York Flash, 2-1, to stay on top in WPS.  ... Read the whole story

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