Margin for error slim against Slovenia

by Ridge Mahoney

[USA] Credit to the USA, or at least to English keeper Robert Green, for getting a point after falling behind in the fourth minute, but conceding early goals is a habit the Americans are finding hard to break. They can't afford a slip-up against Slovenia, which is stronger defensively than ... Read the whole story

COLUMN: Dempsey's Midas touch bodes well for USA

by Mike Woitalla

[MY VIEW] Lost amid all the focus on England goalkeeper Robert Green's gaffe is how Clint Dempsey tricked and spun his way around Steven Gerrard, leaving the England captain in the dust before unleashing a well-struck left-footed shot. It was just the latest example of the Dempsey brilliance that bodes ... Read the whole story

What They're Saying

by Soccer America

"We have time to decide and to speak with [Robert Green] and I will decide." -- England coach Fabio Capello on Green, who allowed the tying goal in England's 1-1 tie with the USA. (AP) Read the whole story

Americans fail to connect

by Soccer America

[USA-ENGLAND] Although it came back from 1-0 down after the fourth minute to tie England, the USA's inability to connect on its passes cost it a chance to beat England ripe for the upset. The Americans had by a significant margin the lowest completion rate on their passes of any ... Read the whole story

Howler costs Desert Foxes

by Paul Kennedy

[SLOVENIA-ALGERIA REPORT CARD] After England's Robert Green, it was Algeria's Faouzi Chaouchi's turn to give up a howler. At least Green, got his body in front of Clint Dempsey's shot. Chaouchi failed to get his hands on Robert Koren's shot to the far post, allowing Slovenia to take first place ... Read the whole story

Oranje and Azzurri open without stars

by SA Editorial

[PREDICTIONS] The Netherlands and defending champion Italy, two pre-tournament favorites, will both be without key players for their first game. For more on Monday's three games and Soccer America's predictions ... 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

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