Wambach, subs trigger hard-fought win

by Ridge Mahoney

[WOMEN'S WORLD CUP SPOTLIGHT] Late goals by Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan gave the USA a 3-1 win over France that moved it into the Women's World Cup final for the first time since 1999. Wambach's force of will brought back memories of another U.S. star, Michelle Akers, and the ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"She's going to keep me from sleeping at night." -- French coach Bruno Bini on Abby Wambach, who scored the winning goal in the USA's 3-1 win over France in the Women's World Cup semifinals. (francefootball.fr) Read the whole story

Keys to U.S. recovery

by Ridge Mahoney

[USA-FRANCE ANALYSIS] U.S. coach Pia Sundhage said her players didn't well, but they did just enough to stave off a skillful French team thanks to key substitutions and tactical changes imposed by the coaching staff. Read the whole story

U.S. player ratings

by Paul Kennedy

[USA-FRANCE REPORT CARD] The USA was badly outplayed by France in midfield for much of their Women's World Cup semifinal but several players came up with big plays to move the USA into Sunday's final against Japan. Soccer America's Paul Kennedy grades the U.S. players ... Read the whole story

Goalkeeping errors prove costly

by Paul Kennedy

[JAPAN-SWEDEN] After gifting Sweden a goal in the 10th minute, Japan showed their resolve, getting two goals from Nahomi Kawasumi and one from former WUSA and WPS star Homare Sawa to win, 3-1, and advance to the Women's World Cup final for the first time. Read the whole story

Jaqua leads Sounders into semifinals

by Paul Kennedy

[U.S. OPEN CUP] Nate Jaqua had a goal and an assist to lead the Seattle Sounders to a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Wednesday night at the Starfire Sports Stadium. The win was the 10th in a row for the Sounders in the Open Cup. They are now two ... Read the whole story

Red Bulls ink 38-year-old Rost

by Paul Kennedy

[MLS] Seeking an experienced player to address their needs in goal, the New York Red Bulls certain found in the form of Frank Rost, who played in the German Bundesliga for nearly 20 years -- most recently starting in 30 games for Hamburg during the 2010-11 season. The 38-year-old Rost ... Read the whole story

Argentine playmaker joins Fire

by Ridge Mahoney

[MLS] Given the limited resources available to most MLS teams, playmakers signed by the league's clubs are rarely those that generate big headlines and major media frenzy. So it is for Chicago, which on Wednesday announced the signing of Argentine Sebastian Grazzini, who has played in Spain, Italy, Venezuela and ... Read the whole story

American soccer this week ...

by Soccer America

[SCOREBOARD] Manchester United opened its 2011 U.S. tour with a 4-1 win over the New England Revolution before 51,523 fans in the Herbalife World Football Challenge. Federico Macheda scored twice in the second half that produced all five goals. For all the action ... Read the whole story

2011 Copa America this week ...

by Soccer America

[SCOREBOARD] Brazil finally came alive at the Copa America, getting two goals each from Alexandre Pato and Neymar in a 4-2 win over Ecuador that gave it first place in Group B. For all the action ... Read the whole story

Gil and Salgado headed to Milk Cup

by Soccer America

[U.S. UNDER-18 MEN] Real Salt Lake's Luis Gil and the Vancouver Whitecaps' Omar Salgado are among the players picked to the U.S. under-18 national team that will defend its title at the 2011 Northern Ireland Milk Cup, which will be held July 25-29 in Coleraine and Ballymena. Read the whole story

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