Plus ca change ... Well, you probably know this line. The more things change, the more they stay the same in the USA-France rivalry. … Read the whole story
"We need to apologize to the fans, to the people of Brasilia. We didn't play our best football. We feel like we left our fans frustrated."
-- Brazil coach Rogerio Micale after the
host team played to its second 0-0 tie in men's soccer at the Olympics, this time against unfancied Iraq. (AP)
Scottish club Aberdeen exited the Europa League thanks to this own goal by Graeme Shinnie -- although it was goalkeeper Joe Lewis who came … Read the whole story
"Erase 7-1? Never. The only way is if we play Germany again and win 7-1."
-- Brazilian fan Nilson Luiz de Marco, interviewed near the Neymar Jr. Institute in Santos, echoing the
sentiment of many Brazilians, who believe a Brazil gold medal in men's soccer will not redeem the embarrassment of the 7-1 loss to Germany in the 2014 World Cup semifinals. (New York Times)
Inferior to the French in the first half, the USA improved significantly in the second half and celebrated a 1-0 win thanks to Carli … Read the whole story
The unthinkable has happened. Host Brazil opened the Olympic men's soccer competition against South Africa and Iraq, two teams it was expected to beat … Read the whole story
When Sebastian Giovinco scores, he scores in bunches. Two weeks ago, he scored a hat trick that included a pair of free kicks to … Read the whole story
Marlon Hairston scored one goal and assisted on another as the Colorado Rapids beat the Vancouver Whitecaps, 2-0, and moved to within three points … Read the whole story
Texan teenager Alejandro Zendejas, recently sold by FC Dallas to Guadalajara, made his Liga MX debut for Chivas in 0-0 tie against Queretaro. Zendejas, … Read the whole story
Hall of Fame goalkeeper Tony Meola's first professional head-coaching stint, with the Jacksonville Armada, has ended after nine months. Ownership cited poor results, just … Read the whole story
The Michigan Bucks and AFC Cleveland both had to come from behind twice to win championships in the PDL and NPSL, respectively. Maryland's Christos … Read the whole story
Rarely during the past several decades has Newcastle United stood among the elite of English soccer, but so deep is the club’s tradition and … Read the whole story