Denmark eked its way into the second round in its latest attempt to match some of its pretty impressive glory days. A 1-0 win over Peru, 1-1 tie with Australia, and a scoreless stalemate with France sent theDanes into Sunday’s round of 16 clash with Croatia. 1. Denmark’s late arrival to the global gameThe Danish […]
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Watch: Highlights of this World Cup's highest scoring game
The goals per game average dipped to 2.2 before Saturday saw Belgium beat Tunisia, 5-2. The Belgians matched Russia as the highest scoring team after two games, and following Mexico and Germany’s 2-1wins over South Korea and Sweden, the goals per game average edged up to 2.4.
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Carlos Queiroz on the USA's great potential, MLS creating soccer culture, and coaching youngsters
While Carlos Queiroz was ushering in Portugal’s golden generation with a U-20 World Cup title in 1989, he witnessed the Bob Gansler-coached USA finishingfourth at the tournament in Saudi Arabia. Carlos Queiroz served six years as Alex Ferguson’s Man United assistant. (Photos courtesy of Filipe Santos) “The United Statesnational team was a great surprise,” said […]
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U.S. ref to serve as VAR for Club World Cup final
MLS ref Mark Geiger will serve as Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup Final on Saturday, when Real Madrid faces Gremio in Abu Dhabi (Telemundo, noon,ET). Geiger, who has officiated more than 170 MLS games and served on six games as VAR, which MLS introduced this season, worked three games […]
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Club World Cup: Pachuca, with Omar Gonzalez, falls in semis
U.S. defender Omar Gonzalez‘s quest to win a third title with Pachuca ended with a loss to Gremio in the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup. A searing shot by Everton four minutes into overtime gave the Brazilian club a 1-0 victory and a place in the final against the winner of Wednesday’s semifinal between […]
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Alexi Lalas: The American soccer community is knowledgeable, discerning, passionate and committed
Fox Sports analyst Alexi Lalas became a soccer celebrity when he started for the USA at the 1994 World Cup. The Hall of Famer, who played in Italy’s Serie A, MLS and theEcuadoran league, also appeared for the USA at the 1996 Olympics and helped the Los Angeles Galaxy win its first MLS Cup, in […]
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Watch: 'Golden Stars' in whirlwind of World Cup highlights
Pele, Mia Hamm, Diego Maradona, Johan Cruyff, Bobby Charlton and Roberto Baggio are just a few ofthe stars who feature in the 1:40-minute trailer for “ The series also includes youth, futsal and beach World Cups.
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NWSL: Waldrum is out as Houston head coach
Randy Waldrum, who left his job as head coach at Notre Dame, one of the most successful women’s programs in the country, to take over as the Houston Dash head coach for its launch in 2014, isout. The Dash and Waldrum agreed to part ways just seven games into the 2017 season. Assistant coach Omar […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo answers critics — in third person
After his hat trick gave Real Madrid a 4-2 overtime win over Kashima Antlers in the Club World Cup final, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said he had answered his critics. “Theyalways expect more of Cristiano,” said Ronaldo, referring to himself in the third person. “It’s been a week full of joy after winning the Ballon […]
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U.S. Abroad: Alvarado gets CWC start against Real Madrid
Ventura Alvarado started in Club America’s 2-0 loss to Real Madrid in the semifinals of the Club World Cup in Japan. After almost four seasons playing for America, the reigningConcacaf champion, the Phoenix-born Alvarado will join Santos for Liga MX’s Torneo Clausura, which begins in January. Alvarado, who played 52 minutes against Real Madrid, still […]