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Altidore leads US past Honduras 1-0 in qualifying

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:59:05 -0400

SANDY, Utah - Jozy Altidore scored the lone goal to lead the United States past Honduras 1-0 Tuesday and a step closer to qualifying for the 2014 World Cup.

Altidore scores, US beats Honduras 1-0

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:21:12 -0400

SANDY, Utah - Jozy Altidore scored a goal in his fourth consecutive international match, enough for the United States to edge Honduras 1-0 in a World Cup qualifying game Tuesday night.

Hope Solo back in the US lineup after surgery

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:03:20 -0400

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey - Hope Solo appears ready to return to the starting lineup for the United States women's soccer team.

Kyle Beckerman added to US roster vs Honduras

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:40:06 -0400

CHICAGO - Real Salt Lake midfielder Kyle Beckerman has been added to the U.S. roster for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Honduras at Sandy, Utah.

Qatar eliminated from 2014 World Cup qualifying

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:41:45 -0400

Qatar, the 2022 World Cup host, was eliminated in qualifying for next year's tournament on Tuesday night and Denmark put itself in nearly as dismal a position.

US beats Panama 2-0 in World Cup qualifying

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:57:05 -0400

SEATTLE - The United States and Honduras both took strides toward World Cup qualification with victories on Tuesday while Mexico's ambitions remain in the balance after being held by Costa Rica.

US beats Panama 2-0 in World Cup qualifying

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:50:35 -0400

SEATTLE - Jozy Altidore continued his scoring run. Eddie Johnson earned a moment to remember getting a goal before his raucous home crowd that matched the hype that came with playing a World Cup qualifier in Seattle.

Evans making most of chance with US team

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 20:51:31 -0400

SEATTLE - When the United States first released its roster for a stretch of three World Cup qualifying matches in less than two weeks, Brad Evans' name was absent.

Evans' late goal lifts US over Jamaica 2-1

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 09:47:40 -0400

Oh so close to a big win on the road, the United States gave up Jermaine Beckford's tying goal in the 89th minute. It appeared as though another trip to Jamaica would prove to be frustrating for the Americans.

Evans' late goal lifts US over Jamaica 2-1

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 03:18:51 -0400

Brad Evans saved the United States from another deflating World Cup qualifier on the road.

Hope Solo back with national team

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:21:53 -0400

CHICAGO - Star goalkeeper Hope Solo is back with the national team.

Cosmos sign jersey sponsorship with Emirates

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:06:20 -0400

NEW YORK - It remains to be seen whether the revived New York Cosmos will fly, but they have a jersey sponsorship contract with Emirates Airline.

Brazil Sports Minister says ticket prices high

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:20:31 -0400

NEW YORK - Brazil's Minister of Sport complained to FIFA about high prices contemplated for next year's World Cup, and said soccer's governing body will give 50,000 free tickets to poor communities and make half-price seats available to the elderly and students.

Sydney Leroux says she was object of racial abuse

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 22:26:39 -0400

NEW YORK - American women's national soccer team forward Sydney Leroux said she was the object of a series of racist and sexist tweets in recent days and said her provocative celebration after her weekend goal against Canada was a response to the abuse.

Israel beats Honduras 2-0 in soccer exhibition

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:00:07 -0400

NEW YORK - Hen Ezra scored in the 52nd minute and assisted on Shimon Abihazira's goal in the 76th, leading Israel over Honduras 2-0 Sunday night in an exhibition soccer game at the New York Mets' Citi Field.

US beats 2nd-string Germany 4-3 in exhibition

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:24:15 -0400

WASHINGTON - The United States can head into a key stretch with some added confidence.

US beats 2nd-string Germany 4-3 in friendly

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 17:18:04 -0400

WASHINGTON - Clint Dempsey scored twice in the second half and moved into second place on the U.S. career scoring list, helping the Americans beat a second-string Germany team 4-3 in a friendly Sunday.

Chicharito gets both goals in 2-2 draw

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 02:02:22 -0400

HOUSTON - Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez scored twice as Mexico overcame a second-half deficit and, playing a man down for the final 63 minutes, drew with Nigeria 2-2 Friday night in an international friendly.

US rocked 4-2 by Belgium in Cleveland friendly

Wed, 29 May 2013 23:33:38 -0400

CLEVELAND - After the stomping, U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann got stumped.

Yemen bid to host internationals rejected by FIFA

Tue, 28 May 2013 14:30:25 -0400

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius - The FIFA executive committee cited "security reasons" on Tuesday for rejecting an application by the Yemen Football Association to have a ban lifted on internationals and friendlies in the country.

World Cup, Confed Cup changing football in Brazil

Tue, 28 May 2013 11:03:58 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - It's an image as Brazilian as Carnival or Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue.

Gay soccer player Robbie Rogers joins LA Galaxy

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:59:06 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Until about a month ago, Robbie Rogers had no interest in being one of the highest-profile openly gay athletes in the world.

NWSL sees mixed results in startup season

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:34:57 -0400

PORTLAND, Oregon - The Portland Thorns' season couldn't be going any better. They're sitting atop the National Women's Soccer League's opening-season standings and drawing more than 11,000 fans to home games. And they've got Alex Morgan.

Seattle Sounders facing long, odd road trip

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:08:08 -0400

TUKWILA, Washington - Two games in six days going back-and-forth to Southern California was going to be enough of a travel challenge for the Seattle Sounders. Then U.S. Soccer decided to throw a major detour into the Sounders travel plans.

Ocean not all that separates US, European fans

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:10:53 -0400

Imagine Derek Jeter leading the New York Yankees off the field because opposing fans were yelling racial slurs and throwing bananas at his team. Or a game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls halted because of unrelenting race-baiting from the crowd.