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HIGHLIGHTS: Donovan Score Hat Trick As U.S. Soccer Routs Scotland

Posted 05.27.2012

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By Seth Vertelney, Goal.com The United States put together a comprehensive performance in a 5-1 friendly win against Scotland at EverBank Field in ...

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Captain Klinsmann on the Amazon Bound

Alan Black | Posted 04.09.2012

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After taking over the helm in 2011 in place of the stern Bob Bradley, Jurgen Klinsmann insisted on a root and branch reform to the way the U.S. national team plays soccer.

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WATCH: Alex Morgan Scores As U.S. Draws With Japan

AP | Posted 04.01.2012

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SENDAI, Japan -- Alex Morgan scored in the 72nd minute to give the United States a 1-1 draw with Japan, the team that beat them in the final of the Wo...

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El Salvador Ends USA Soccer Olympic Hopes

AP | TERESA M. WALKER | Posted 05.27.2012

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Americans had only a handful of seconds left to run out the clock and advance a step closer to the Olympics. With the pressure...

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Soccer -- That American Sport

Alan Black | Posted 05.08.2012

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So why is soccer popular with American youth? Blame Landon Donovan for setting off "U.S.A!" chants heard across the nation during the last World Cup.

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WATCH: US Women Lose To Japan In World Cup Rematch

AP | By The Associated Press | Posted 03.05.2012

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-- Megumi Takase scored on a header in the 84th minute, and world champion Japan beat the United States 1-0 Monday at Faro, Portugal, in a rematch of...

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US Soccer Tops Italy

AP | By DANIELLA MATAR | Posted 03.01.2012

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GENOA, Italy -- The United States and its latest coach have a signature victory. Against four-time world champion Italy, no less. Gaining a rare win ...

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Clint Dempsey Leads US To 'Historic' Win

AP | DANIELLA MATAR | Posted 04.30.2012

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GENOA, Italy — American players applauded each other and their fans. Their supporters cheered loudly and proudly waved the red, white and blue. ...

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WATCH: USA Soccer Shocks Italy

AP | DANIELLA MATAR | Posted 04.30.2012

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GENOA, Italy -- The United States gained a rare victory over a soccer power, beating Italy 1-0 Wednesday night on Clint Dempsey's goal in the 55th min...

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Jurgen Klinsmann Shakes Up U.S. Lineup

AP | Posted 04.30.2012

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GENOA, Italy (AP) — Midfielder Brek Shea was the only holdover in the U.S. starting lineup for the Americans' exhibition game against Italy on Wedne...

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MLS Fast Becoming Colombian Soccer's Home Away From Home

Sporting News | Brian Straus | Posted 04.16.2012

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Since the 2011 season ended in November, MLS clubs have signed 14 Colombian players. Only the U.S. fields more MLS players than Colombia, which now ha...

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Who Should Make US National Soccer Hall Of Fame?

Sporting News | Brian Straus | Posted 02.09.2012

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The death of former U.S. national team defender and St. Louis soccer legend Harry Keough on Tuesday was a reminder that the world's game does have a h...

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Brazil Set To Make Friendly Return To America

AP | Posted 04.10.2012

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CHICAGO (AP) — The United States' exhibition soccer game against Brazil will be played May 30 at Landover, Md. The game was announced...

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American Soccer Legend: 'Our League Is A Joke'

Sporting News | Brian Straus | Posted 02.08.2012

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Make no mistake, Major League Soccer has great affection for Eric Wynalda. Preserved in a prominent location inside the league's Manhattan headquar...

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WATCH: Late Goal Lifts USA Over Venezuela

AP | BOB BAUM | Posted 03.22.2012

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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Ricardo Clark had barely played in the last six months. His last appearance for his German second-division team came in July, ...

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Female Athlete Of The Year

AP | NANCY ARMOUR | Posted 02.19.2012

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With the final seconds ticking down and the Americans on the verge of their earliest exit ever from the Women's World Cup, Abby Wambach kept waving he...

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Is Women's Pro Soccer Finished?

The Mary Sue | Posted 12.03.2011

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Women's Professional Soccer may lose its status as a professional league after the size of said league went from six teams to five. US Soccer, the spo...

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Wandering With USA Goalkeeper Tim Howard

Alan Black | Posted 01.19.2012

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Tim Howard jumps, dives and saves, a man of action. When his defenders mess up, he is a man of words. Ouch! That stung. When he is standing in his area waiting for something to happen, he is a dreamer.

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HIGHLIGHTS: US Soccer Battles Slovenia

AP | By The Associated Press | Posted 11.15.2011

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-- In the fog at Stozice Stadium, the U.S. offense became visible for the first time since Jurgen Klinsmann became coach. On a night when the Americ...

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U.S. Soccer Surpasses NBA And NHL In Per-Game Attendance

Posted 01.08.2012

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Nearly four decades ago, the legendary Brazilian striker Pele arrived in New York amid great fanfare, the supposed savior of a largely unnoticed sport...

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Soccer

Nikki Mark | Posted 12.05.2011

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Lesson learned. Typical jugglers, which include working moms, could all probably benefit from enjoying moments of life that really don't require us to be in control.

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U.S. Women's Soccer Tops Canada

Posted 11.23.2011

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By ANNE M. PETERSON, Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. -- Abby Wambach made the most of her last match before a little rest and relaxation. The ve...

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USA Lose To Belgium

AP | Posted 11.06.2011

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By SLOBODAN LEKIC, Associated Press BRUSSELS -- The U.S. national soccer team lost to Belgium 1-0 Tuesday, leaving Jurgen Klinsmann without a win i...

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David Beats Goliath

AP | Posted 11.03.2011

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CARSON, Calif. -- Rodney Wallace scored to lead Costa Rica to a 1-0 win over the United States on Friday night, giving Jurgen Klinsmann a loss in his ...

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USA vs. Costa Rica LIVE BLOG

The Huffington Post | Chris Greenberg | Posted 11.02.2011

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Before his debut match in charge of the US Men's National Soccer Team against Mexico, Jurgen Klinsmann had the names removed from the backs of the tea...

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