Howard, Cameron, and Shea key stunning win

by Ridge Mahoney

[MEXICO-USA REPORT CARD] The Americans were shorthanded for their latest trip to Estadio Azteca, yet they won there for the first time, 1-0, with a goal by Michael Orozco Fiscal and the defensive work of Tim Howard and Geoff Cameron. Three subs -- Brek Shea, Terence Boyd and Orozco teamed ... Read the whole story

Klinsmann: 'This is an amazing experience'

by Paul Kennedy

[MEXICO-USA] For the positive vibes he usually exudes, Jurgen Klinsmann is normally rather reserved in his postgame comments, but he could not hide his joy at the USA's unexpected and historic 1-0 win over Mexico at Azteca Stadium. What make the USA win so shocking was that rarely has it ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"Time to change the sign. Time to change the sign."-- U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard, while walking out of the Azteca Stadium tunnel after the USA's first-ever win against El Tri on Mexican soil noticed the signs showing the all-time records of Mexico against its international opponents. (SI.com) Read the whole story

Orozco joins USA's Elite 5

by Mike Woitalla

[MEXICO-USA] The USA's friendly against Mexico on Wednesday marked their 10th encounter at Azteca Stadium. Michael Orozco Fiscal, who scored the goal that gave the USA its first-ever triumph on Mexican soil, became only the fifth American to score against El Tri at Azteca. Read the whole story

Reggae Boyz prepared to beat USA

by Soccer America

[INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES] Jamaica tuned up for its World Cup 2014 qualifiers against the United States with a 2-0 win over El Salvador thanks to a pair of goals by Luton Shelton. For a look at all the friendlies played on the East Coast ... Read the whole story

U.S. collegian scores on Spain

by Soccer America

[INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES] Providence College's Marc Cintron will remember it for the rest of his life, scoring on Spain, but the Euro 2012 champions hung on to beat Puerto Rico, 2-1, while runner-up Italy fell to England, 2-1, in a rematch of their Euro 2012 quarterfinal match. Brazil gained some measure ... Read the whole story

MLS Rewind ...

by Soccer America

[WEEK 24] Colombian Fabian Castillo and 19-year-old Jonathan Top scored to give FC Dallas a 2-0 win at the Vancouver Whitecaps that moved it to within eight points of the 'Caps and Los Angeles Galaxy in the bid for the fifth and final playoff berth in the Western Conference. Wednesday's ... Read the whole story

Real Madrid sets sights on repeat -- and 'La Decima'

by Samuel Charles

[LA LIGA PREVIEW] Spain's La Liga made a strong case as the top league in Europe during 2011-12. Five of the eight semifinalists for the UEFA Champions League and Europa League came from Spain's Primera Division. While Real Madrid and Barcelona were both upset in their Champions League semifinals, they ... Read the whole story

U.S. gold-medalists add second game against Australia

by Soccer America

[DATEBOOK] The U.S. women's national team had added a third date to its 2012 Victory Tour. The gold-medalists will host Australia in an international friendly Sept. 19 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. (TV: ESPN2, ESPN3, 10 pm ET). Read the whole story

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