SANDY, Utah - Jozy Altidore scored his fourth goal in four straight matches this evening when he tallied the game-winner for the U.S. Men’s National Team in a 1-0 victory against Honduras in the Final Round of 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying at Rio Tinto Stadium. The 71st-minute goal started when midfielder Graham Zusi slipped the ball along the left edge of ... Read More »
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FIFA Confederations Cup: Results and Protests
New York, NY - The FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 kicked off this weekend over in Brazil. Since 2005, the tournament has been held in the nation that will host the FIFA World Cup in the following year, acting as a rehearsal for the larger tournament. As a result, Brazil is hosting the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup from 15 to 30 June. On Saturday, Brazil ... Read More »
Red Bulls will host seven-time Ligue 1 winner, Olympique Lyonnais on July 16
HARRISON, NJ – The New York Red Bulls announced that they will host seven-time Ligue 1 winner, Olympique Lyonnais, in a friendly on Tuesday, July 16 at 8:00 PM at Red Bull Arena. “We are proud to host Olympique Lyonnais at Red Bull Arena,” said Red Bulls General Manager Jérôme de Bontin. “Lyon has a storied history in France and has ... Read More »
MLS Rundown: Portland Timbers Extend Unbeaten Streak to 13
“That was an absolutely incredible atmosphere and probably a big reason why we won the game. Our supporters, I’ll say it but others will fight it, are the best in the league and I thought that atmosphere was absolutely incredible. One of my favorite things as the Portland Timbers coach is to walk around the field after a win and ... Read More »
NASL Week 11 Recap: Race to host Soccer Bowl 2013 took a Dramatic Twist
MIAMI, Fla - It was a late, late show in the North American Soccer League on Saturday night as the race to host Soccer Bowl 2013 took a dramatic twist and turn in the closing minutes of two games played in Florida. The team that wins the 2013 Spring Season will earn the right to host the NASL championship game ... Read More »
Thoughts about the Best in the World triumph over Ireland at Yankee Stadium
Bronx, NY– Soccer fans at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night had the rare opportunity to see the world’s #1 ranked national team, Spain, on the pitch of the iconic sports venue in the Bronx. “La Roja” faced off against the Republic of Ireland. Spain has dominated its opponents on the soccer pitch in recent years. It has been undefeated in its ... Read More »
CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers: USMNT Leads the Hex
SEATTLE - The U.S. Men’s National Team extended their unbeaten streak in home World Cup Qualifiers to 24 straight games and took sole possession of first place in the Final Round with a 2-0 win against Panama Tuesday night in Seattle in front of 40,847 fans at CenturyLink Field. Altidore tallied the game-winner in the 36th minute off a perfectly placed cross ... Read More »
Yankee Stadium Photos & Recap: Spain defeats Ireland 2-0 in front of 39,368 Fans
Bronx, NY - On Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, 39,368 were entertained to a fun and exciting friendly match between the current FIFA Confederations and World Cup Champions Spain and the Republic of Ireland. For the contest, La Roja was in full command as they razzle-dazzled their opponents from here to there and where while making it look pretty for their ... Read More »
New York Cosmos: Home Games to be aired on ONE World Sports
NEW YORK – The New York Cosmos announced today that the club has reached agreement for its home games to be aired in high definition on ONE World Sports during the 2013 NASL Fall Season. “We’re excited to be able to put our games on air and increase the viewing options for our fans,” Cosmos Chief Operating Officer Erik Stover said. ... Read More »
New York Cosmos Sign Shimizu Striker Satoru Kashiwase
NEW YORK – The New York Cosmos announced today that the team has agreed to a loan with Shimizu S-Pulse of Japan’s J.League for 20-year-old forward Satoru Kashiwase. With this agreement, Kashiwase becomes the youngest native Japanese player to ever sign with a North American soccer club. “This is definitely a special opportunity for our soccer club, to bring a young talent ... Read More »
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