Fifa Confederations Cup

2009: The Year Soccer Arrived in America

Ken Gude | Posted 11.12.2009 | Sports


Ken Gude

It is the more significant developments happening off the field that are providing the foundation underlying the growth of the game and making 2009 the year we can finally say soccer is here to stay in America.

You Can be Great at Soccer or Globally Dominant -- You Can't be Both

Zachary Karabell | Posted 07.31.2009 | World


Zachary Karabell

The United States lost to Brazil in the final of the FIFA Confederations cup. All I can say is, thank God.

U.S. Men's Soccer Team Takes Second in Confederations Cup

Amelia Templeton | Posted 07.29.2009 | Entertainment


Amelia Templeton

For an American soccer enthusiast abroad like myself, it was crushing to watch our modest home team come so close to beating the juggernaut that is Brazil, only to lose in the last minutes of the game.

Giuseppe Rossi Leads Italy Over USA In Confederations Cup

usatoday.com | Posted 07.16.2009 | World


PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) New Jersey-born Giuseppe Rossi scored twice in the second half and Daniele De Rossi had a goal, leading Italy over the Uni...