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Georgina Turner: England hopes Theo Walcott's improvement is not a mirage
September 5, 2010Were you to track Theo Walcott's handling by the British press since 2006, when Arsene Wenger took him to Arsenal and Sven-Goran Eriksson took him to the World Cup, the chart would peak and trough like an EKG. The 21-year-old has been hailed as a prodigy, maligned as Sven's ludicrous plaything, had the nation's hopes heaped upon his shoulders after that breathtaking hat trick against Croatia in ...
Soccer Capsules: McBride calling it a career at end of season
September 5, 2010BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — Brian McBride, whose scoring touch and tenacity earned him fans on both sides of the Atlantic, is calling it a career. The 38-year-old McBride said Friday he will retire at the end of the season, his third with his hometown Chicago Fire.
Peru gives Canada soccer lesson
September 5, 2010Fernandez, Tragodara lead No. 39 visitors to 2-0 win over No. 101 Canucks
Martin Snedden, rugby salesman
September 5, 2010Lots of people tell Martin Snedden they want to be out of New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup. "I hear that all the time," says the man leading the rugby jamboree. Snedden is affable and relaxed and does not think that loving rugby is compulsory for Kiwis. He knows plenty of New Zealanders hate it.
ND Women's Soccer: Measuring Stick
September 5, 2010Irish look to make early statement against west coast powerhouse Santa Clara An old soccer adage holds that the team that has the possession advantage will win the game, a strategy Spain used to great effect this summer in its World Cup triumph. Irish coach Randy Waldrum hopes to emulate the newly minted world champions this we...
Boyd playing for Ireland at U-17 World Cup
September 5, 2010When September rolled around, Zoe Boyd figured she’d be with her John Jay girls soccer teammates, tuning up for the high school season. Instead, the standout senior will find herself in Trinidad and Tobago, off the north coast of South America, playing in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.
France's woes continue with start of 2012 Euro qualifying - Los Angeles Times
September 5, 2010 The Guardian | France's woes continue with start of 2012 Euro qualifying Los Angeles Times Barely seven weeks after the end of the World Cup, Europe's major soccer powers returned to serious competition on Friday as qualifying for 2012 European ... England, Spain impress but France gets beaten France shocked by Belarus highlights European Championship qualifiers One Depth Lower: France Loses At Home To Belarus, 1-0 |
Soccer to Cap Off Week Against Chattanooga Alabama returns to the field after ... - rolltide.com
September 5, 2010 rolltide.com | Soccer to Cap Off Week Against Chattanooga Alabama returns to the field after ... rolltide.com Bernier is one of 24 players invited to the camp as the team prepares for the 2011 World Cup, being held in Germany. Bernier played in two matches before ... |
US should have a new look for the 2014 World Cup - Los Angeles Times
September 5, 2010 Washington Post | US should have a new look for the 2014 World Cup Los Angeles Times ... of the US national soccer team has been extended by four years, said Tuesday that he expects the team to be noticeably different at the 2014 World Cup ... Sunil Gulati, Bob Bradley comment on US soccer coaching contract Bob Bradley's experience, record equal four more years Bob Bradley to Remain as US Soccer Team Coach |
Canada falls to Peru in soccer friendly - CBC.ca
September 5, 2010 CBC.ca | Canada falls to Peru in soccer friendly CBC.ca This match and next Tuesday's against Honduras in Montreal are the first steps toward qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, allowing coach Hart ... Young: Peru gives Canada a soccer reality check Peru gives Canada a soccer lesson Canadian soccer captain on verge of record |
