Two years ago, the USA had already qualified for the 2014 World Cup when it knocked Panama out of the finals with a 3-2 win on the final day of the Hexagonal. It has already clinched Group A with twowins in two games at the Gold Cup and will likely eliminate the Canaleros, the only […]
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ICYMI | MLS: Giovinco makes case for MVP
In a match that featured eight goals and four penalty kicks, Italian Sebastian Giovinco stood out with three goals and added an assist as Toronto FC played to a4-4 tie at New York City FC. Frank Lampard was unable to play for NYCFC due to a strained calf, while Steven Gerrardmade his debut for LA […]
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Gold Cup: Mexico settles for draw
Despite finishing the game with a man advantage after a red card to Jose Contreras, Mexico could only tie Guatemala, 0-0, in its second game at the Gold Cup. El Tri’s best chance came in the 87th minute when sub Giovani Dos Santos hit the post. In Sunday’s first match, Trinidad and Tobagodefeated Cuba 2-0, […]
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NWSL Weekend: Houston and Seattle draw record crowds
No U.S. world champions played over the weekend, but two teams, the Houston Dash and Seattle Reign, drew record crowds of 13,025 and 5,778, respectively, for their first home games since the USA wonthe Women’s World Cup. NWSL, Week 13 Results: Thursday, July 9 Boston 2 FC Kansas City 3. 1 FCKC — Erika Tymrak […]
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USL Weekend: Galaxy II spoils Preki's farewell game
LA Galaxy II spoiled Preki’s farewell game as it beat Sacramento Republic FC, 4-0, in front of a sellout crowd of 11,442 at Bonney Field and a local television audience. USL, Week 16 Results: Wednesday, July 8 Harrisburg 0 Charleston 4 Rochester 2 FC Montreal 1 Toronto FC II 0 Pittsburgh2 Thursday, July 9 Tulsa […]
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NASL Weekend: Scorpions' win marred by James injury
Former MLS players Marvin Chavez and Omar Cummings combined for all three goals as the San Antonio Scorpions defeatedthe Tampa Bay Rowdies, 3-0, for their first win of the fall championship before 7,636 fans at Toyota Field. NASL, Fall Schedule Week 2: Wednesday, July 8 Carolina 1 Ft. Lauderdale 1 Saturday, July 11 Atlanta 1 […]
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Video Pick: Why Canada is scoreless
Canada hasn’t scored in the Gold Cup thus far and Cyle Laringives us a great example of why that is. In Canada’s first game, against El Salvador the 20-year-old OrlandoCity striker cruised past his foes, including the keeper, and instead of breaking a scoreless tie, did this.
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MLS: This Weekend …
Sebastian Giovinco scored a hat trick in nine minutes late in the first half and assisted on Marky Delgado‘s goal in the82nd minute, but Toronto FC could not hold on to two leads and had to settle for a 4-4 tie against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium. MLS, Week 19Results: Friday, July 10 […]
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USA-Haiti takeaways: Midfield confusion worrying sign
Clint Dempsey scored early in the second half to break a scoreless tie and provide the USA with a 1-0 defeat of Haiti at Gillette Stadium Friday. On a feed from substitute GyasiZardes, Dempsey scored in his fourth consecutive appearance. Zardes entered the match at halftime in place of Jozy Altidore, who started up top […]
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USA-Haiti Gold Cup Player Ratings
USA-HAITI EXPRESS:July 10 in Foxboro, Massachusetts USA 1 Haiti 0. Goal: Dempsey 47. Att.: 46,720.—————————————-The USA clinched a Gold Cup quarterfinal spot with a 1-0 win over Haiti despite a second straight shaky performance. The Haitians took more than three times as many shots (21-6) as the host USA butonly Clint Dempsey made one count. […]