You know the next World Cup cannot be too far off when the big boys begin qualifying. Russia 2018 qualifying gets underway Thursday in South America (TV schedule). Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suarez and James Rodriguez are among the missing forthe first two of 18 dates in the most competitive — and surely most grueling […]
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Ecuador women defend the honor of their country
By Ridge Mahoney (@ridgemax) My sentimental favorite at the Women’s World Cup has been aminnow, a debutant, and ultimately — at least statistically — the worst team in the competition. Ecuador went home with three losses, one goal scored, and 17 conceded, a disaster in everycompetitive sense. No team fared worse: Ivory Coast wound up […]
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Copa America: Host Could Surprise; Argentina the Favorite
As you might have heard, the 2015 Copa America begins on Thursday night with an intriguing opener between host Chile and Ecuador. This is almost certainly a contest between two teams that willqualify for the quarterfinals, as the rest of Group A features a second-string Mexico team that has clearly made next month’s Concacaf Gold […]
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Road to Vancouver: 'Profe Vane' overcomes obstacles
Ecuador, one of nine first-time finalists at the Women’s World Cup, was the last team to book its ticket to Canada 2015. The Tri Femenina is coached by 25-year-old Vanessa Arauz, who will be the youngest coach at the tournament. Arauz says going into coaching was a difficult decision. “One of the most important and […]
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Messi a Doubt for Celta Clash
Lionel Messi has been labeled a doubt for Barcelona’s trip to Celta Vigo on Sunday after missing Argentina’s last two international games against El Salvador and Ecuador (both inthe USA) due to a foot injury sustained during Barca’s second-leg clash with Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League on March 18. According to Albiceleste coach […]
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Real Madrid is 'Frustrating' Chicharito
Real Madrid striker Javier Hernandez describes his situation at Real Madrid as “frustrating” after managing only 590 minutes since joining the club on loan from Manchester United. The Mexicointernational spoke of his frustration and waning confidence after scoring El Tri’s only goal in a 1-0 win against Ecuador.
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MLS Trade Central: Monday's deals
Orlando City signed 26-year-old Brazilian center back Gustavo from Serie B Vila Nova. He played 26 top-level matches in Brazil during stints at Flamengo andAtletico Goianinense and earned the nickname the “Geladeira” (“The Refrigerator”) for his 6-foot-1, 198-pound frame. New York City FC has signed 25-year-old Ecuadoran defender Andres Mendoza from Uruguay club Maldonado. Mendoza, […]
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Gyau Likely Out Until Next Year
USA midfielder Joe Gyau is likely to be sidelined until January because of the knee injury he sustained during the USA’s 1-1 draw against Ecuador last Friday. The Borussia Dortmundyoungster, 22, who was hurt early in Friday’s match against Ecuador, was diagnosed with a meniscus injury.
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Donovan says goodbye in style and with humor
[USA-ECUADOR] Landon Donovan‘s national team career is over, and the final tally is157 appearances, a record 57 goals and a record 58 assists. It was almost 58 goals as Donovan hit the post in his farewell game for the USA, a 1-1 tie with Ecuador in East Hartford, Connecticut. Hewas playing so well Jurgen Klinsmann […]
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Three big storylines to follow in USA-Ecuador
[INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY] The USA plays its second game of the new cycle Friday when it hosts Ecuador in East Hartford, Connecticut (7 p.m. ET on ESPN, WatchESPN,UniMas). Landon Donovan goes out one last time, earning his 157th cap in a match that will give Coach Jurgen Klinsmann, deprived of most keyMLS players, a chance to […]