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Edu to miss Costa Rica game with knee injury (May 31, 2009 07:00 GMT)
U.S. midfielder Maurice Edu will miss the team's World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica.
U.S. finishes preparations for Costa Rica (May 31, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The U.S. soccer team concluded five days of training on Sunday and was looking forward to the arrival of members who couldn't participate in preparations for the team's World Cup qualifying matches this week.
Dyer: Ching brings blue-collar work ethic to the U.S.' front line (May 31, 2009 07:00 GMT)
He's a lightning rod for criticism among U.S. fans, but Brian Ching has the support of the people who count -- his coaches and teammates, writes Kristian Dyer.
Latham: Final U.S. U-20 squad for Egypt starting to take shape (May 30, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The current edition of the U.S. U-20s lacks the star power of the 2007 team, but expectations for this squad are still high, writes Brent Latham.
U.S. enters difficult stretch for World Cup qualifying (May 29, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The United States is about to enter its most difficult stretch of qualifying as it tries for its sixth straight World Cup appearance.
Nowak resigns as U.S. assistant coach (May 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Peter Nowak has resigned as an assistant coach of the U.S. soccer team.
Donovan and Hamm join U.S. bid committee (May 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Landon Donovan and Mia Hamm have joined the board of directors for the United States' bid committee trying to win rights to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022.
Carlisle: U.S. enters critical phase of qualifying campaign (May 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The upcoming games against Costa Rica and Honduras will have a lot to say about how easily the U.S. qualifies for South Africa, writes Jeff Carlisle.
USL wrap: Charleston remains unbeaten (May 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Carolinas are the hot spot so far in the young 2009 USL First Division season as the North Carolina-based RailHawks posted two road wins on the week.
U.S. women cruise 4-0 against Canada (May 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Shannon Boxx, Megan Rapinoe, Lindsay Tarpley, and Lauren Cheney scored to lead the United States to a 4-0 victory over Canada in a friendly Monday night.
U.S.-Iran game could be in the works (May 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
A soccer game between the United States and Iran this fall could be in the works.
Bradley names U.S. roster to train for qualifiers (May 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
U.S. men's national team coach Bob Bradley has named a roster of 24 players that will train in advance of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Honduras.
Galarcep: Wallace, Frei and Kandji consider their U.S. option (May 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Rodney Wallace, Stefan Frei and Macoumba Kandji are the latest names to consider the possibility of playing for the U.S., writes Ives Galarcep.
Costa Rican teams may not release players (May 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Costa Rican clubs Herediano and Liberia may ignore national team coach Rodrigo Kenton's request to release players Monday ahead of a World Cup qualifier against the United States on June 3.
Islanders secure CCL qualification (May 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Puerto Rico Islanders booked their return ticket by finishing as runner-ups in the Caribbean Football Union championship.
USL Wrap: Changes in Montreal (May 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
It was quite a week in Montreal. After falling 1-0 to Toronto FC of Major League Soccer Tuesday, the club announced the dismissal of coach John Limniatis and promotion of assistant Marc Dos Santos to interim manager.
Galarcep: Whitbread and Holden head the list of uncapped prospects (May 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
A heavy summer schedule will test the depth of the U.S. national team's player pool. Ives Galarcep points out 11 players who could get called up for the first time.
Former Cosmos coach Mazzei dies at 78 (May 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Julio Mazzei, who helped persuade Pele to play in the United States and coached the Cosmos to a North American Soccer League title in 1982, has died. He was 78.
Japan cancels U.S. tour due to swine flu (May 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Japanese women's soccer team canceled a tour in the United States on Tuesday because of the swine flu outbreak.
USL Q&A: Adrian Heath (May 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Adrian Heath famously made his name playing for Everton. These days, he's the coach of the fledging USL-1 Aztex. Heath took time to speak with Soccernet.
USL Wrap: Rhinos ruling the road (May 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Rochester Rhinos ruling the road
Sundhage names U.S. roster to face Japan (May 6, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Abby Wambach will lead the United States in matches against Japan this month, aiming for her 100th career international goal.
Carlisle: Bradley's partner in U.S. midfield still undetermined (May 6, 2009 07:00 GMT)
While Michael Bradley is a lock to start in central midfield for the U.S., there's a hodgepodge of candidates for the other spot, writes Jeff Carlisle.
USL Wrap: Islanders top Montreal (May 4, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Puerto Rico Islanders came away the victors Saturday evening in the first clash of the two CONCACAF Champions League participants, edging the visiting Montreal Impact 3-2.
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Edu to miss Costa Rica game with knee injury (May 31, 2009 07:00 GMT)
U.S. midfielder Maurice Edu will miss the team's World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica.
U.S. finishes preparations for Costa Rica (May 31, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The U.S. soccer team concluded five days of training on Sunday and was looking forward to the arrival of members who couldn't participate in preparations for the team's World Cup qualifying matches this week.
Dyer: Ching brings blue-collar work ethic to the U.S.' front line (May 31, 2009 07:00 GMT)
He's a lightning rod for criticism among U.S. fans, but Brian Ching has the support of the people who count -- his coaches and teammates, writes Kristian Dyer.
Latham: Final U.S. U-20 squad for Egypt starting to take shape (May 30, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The current edition of the U.S. U-20s lacks the star power of the 2007 team, but expectations for this squad are still high, writes Brent Latham.
U.S. enters difficult stretch for World Cup qualifying (May 29, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The United States is about to enter its most difficult stretch of qualifying as it tries for its sixth straight World Cup appearance.
Nowak resigns as U.S. assistant coach (May 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Peter Nowak has resigned as an assistant coach of the U.S. soccer team.
Donovan and Hamm join U.S. bid committee (May 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Landon Donovan and Mia Hamm have joined the board of directors for the United States' bid committee trying to win rights to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022.
Carlisle: U.S. enters critical phase of qualifying campaign (May 28, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The upcoming games against Costa Rica and Honduras will have a lot to say about how easily the U.S. qualifies for South Africa, writes Jeff Carlisle.
USL wrap: Charleston remains unbeaten (May 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Carolinas are the hot spot so far in the young 2009 USL First Division season as the North Carolina-based RailHawks posted two road wins on the week.
U.S. women cruise 4-0 against Canada (May 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Shannon Boxx, Megan Rapinoe, Lindsay Tarpley, and Lauren Cheney scored to lead the United States to a 4-0 victory over Canada in a friendly Monday night.
U.S.-Iran game could be in the works (May 25, 2009 07:00 GMT)
A soccer game between the United States and Iran this fall could be in the works.
Bradley names U.S. roster to train for qualifiers (May 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
U.S. men's national team coach Bob Bradley has named a roster of 24 players that will train in advance of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Honduras.
Galarcep: Wallace, Frei and Kandji consider their U.S. option (May 24, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Rodney Wallace, Stefan Frei and Macoumba Kandji are the latest names to consider the possibility of playing for the U.S., writes Ives Galarcep.
Costa Rican teams may not release players (May 22, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Costa Rican clubs Herediano and Liberia may ignore national team coach Rodrigo Kenton's request to release players Monday ahead of a World Cup qualifier against the United States on June 3.
Islanders secure CCL qualification (May 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Puerto Rico Islanders booked their return ticket by finishing as runner-ups in the Caribbean Football Union championship.
USL Wrap: Changes in Montreal (May 18, 2009 07:00 GMT)
It was quite a week in Montreal. After falling 1-0 to Toronto FC of Major League Soccer Tuesday, the club announced the dismissal of coach John Limniatis and promotion of assistant Marc Dos Santos to interim manager.
Galarcep: Whitbread and Holden head the list of uncapped prospects (May 17, 2009 07:00 GMT)
A heavy summer schedule will test the depth of the U.S. national team's player pool. Ives Galarcep points out 11 players who could get called up for the first time.
Former Cosmos coach Mazzei dies at 78 (May 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Julio Mazzei, who helped persuade Pele to play in the United States and coached the Cosmos to a North American Soccer League title in 1982, has died. He was 78.
Japan cancels U.S. tour due to swine flu (May 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Japanese women's soccer team canceled a tour in the United States on Tuesday because of the swine flu outbreak.
USL Q&A: Adrian Heath (May 12, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Adrian Heath famously made his name playing for Everton. These days, he's the coach of the fledging USL-1 Aztex. Heath took time to speak with Soccernet.
USL Wrap: Rhinos ruling the road (May 11, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Rochester Rhinos ruling the road
Sundhage names U.S. roster to face Japan (May 6, 2009 07:00 GMT)
Abby Wambach will lead the United States in matches against Japan this month, aiming for her 100th career international goal.
Carlisle: Bradley's partner in U.S. midfield still undetermined (May 6, 2009 07:00 GMT)
While Michael Bradley is a lock to start in central midfield for the U.S., there's a hodgepodge of candidates for the other spot, writes Jeff Carlisle.
USL Wrap: Islanders top Montreal (May 4, 2009 07:00 GMT)
The Puerto Rico Islanders came away the victors Saturday evening in the first clash of the two CONCACAF Champions League participants, edging the visiting Montreal Impact 3-2.




