New York City FC head coach Jason Kreis denied rumors linking new signing Frank Lampard with an extended loan stay at Manchester City. The 36-year-old is on a short-term loan with thePremier League champ until the MLS pre-season begins in January, although NYCFC’s first league game isn’t until March. “There is no truth to that […]
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Eagles stun Bruins on Ludwig's golden goal
[UCLA-AMERICAN: Men] Unranked American stunned No. 1 UCLA, 2-1, at the Grange and Ashwill Memorial Tournament hosted by New Mexico. Dale Ludwig‘s goal in the 96th minute decided the match. “We played really well and deserved this win,” said AU head coach Todd West.”We expect big things from this group.” The match was the first […]
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Report: Ebola Causing Havoc with African Nations Cup Qualifiers
Ivory Coast will not be allowed to host their African Nations Cup qualifier next week against Sierra Leone in Abidjan because of fears over the Ebola virus, the country’s soccer federation said onTuesday. The Ivory Coast government has told the soccer federation it will not allow the match to take place because all travel between […]
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Former Zambia Boss Takes Ivory Coast's Helm
Frenchman Herve Renard has been appointed coach of Ivory Coast, replacing Sabri Lamouchi, who left after the Elephants’ first-round elimination from this summer’sWorld Cup. The 45-year-old Renard has coached French club Sochaux for the last nine months. He’s had two spells as Zambia coach and led them to the Africa Cup of Nations title in 2012.
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Cheating and violence win top games — does FIFA even care?
By Paul Gardner One’s patience with FIFA begins to run out. By which I mean, of course, my patience. I, along with most of the soccer world, have beenwatching FIFA’s contortions for over a decade now, as it attempts to convince the world that it is an organization of pristine honesty and unassailable incorruptibility. I […]
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Brazil Diary: 'United' Colombia celebrates in Maracana
By Mike Woitalla (@MikeWoitalla) Colombian and Uruguayan fans arrived at Maracana in decidedlydifferent moods. The Uruguayans pessimistic about their chances without suspended Luis Suarez. Most agreed a suspension for the bite was deserved, but that it was toosevere and FIFA was intent in punishing a “little country.” The Colombians, many of whom had flown in […]
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Brazil Diary: 'Red and Black' Germans a hit; USA getting notice
By Mike Woitalla (@MikeWoitalla) The Germans came up with a clever way to endear themselves to Brazilian fans –wearing black-and-red striped jerseys that resemble those of Flamengo, the Rio de Janeiro-based club that is the host nation’s most popular. They unveiled the shirts in their finalgroup game, the 1-0 win over the USA in Recife […]
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418 Places to Watch the World Cup
The 2014 World Cup starts Thursday. Here are 418 places Soccer America readers recommend where you should watch the World Cup and enjoy all the excitement. SOCCER AMERICA’s free e-eletters: SIGN UP ALABAMA Birmingham Good People Brewing Company |114 14th Street SouthAlley Bar | 166 Commerce Street The Tipping Point (@AOMontgomery) | 5015 Hampstead High Street | @TippingPointBar […]
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Soccer on TV
World Cup-bound teams in action on Friday include Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, Germany and Colombia. … The USA hosts Nigeria on Saturday in its final World Cup warmup. SOCCER AMERICA’s free e-eletters (Soccer on TV, SA Daily and more): sign up BeIN SPORTS en EspanolSpain NUMANCIA-EIBAR (live) noon. GOLTVUruguay WANDERERS-DANUBIO (live) 3 pm. UNIVISION DEPORTESMLS LOS […]
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Klinsmann cuts Donovan and six others
[USA MEN] U.S. men’s national team Jurgen Klinsmann named the USA’s 23-player roster for the World Cup this summer in Brazil. The seven cutsinclude Landon Donovan, who holds the U.S. record for World Cup appearances (12) and goals (5). Making the squad were such youngstersas Julian Green, DeAndre Yedlin and John Brooks. Also going to Brazil are […]