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Posted at 10:26 AM ET, 08/30/2011

U.S. midfielder Michael Bradley transfers to Chievo in Italy’s Serie A

By Steven Goff

U.S. national team midfielder Michael Bradley has moved to Italian Serie A club Chievo from Moenchengladbach in the German Bundesliga.

By Steven Goff | 10:26 AM ET, 08/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Michael Bradley, Americans abroad

Posted at 09:22 AM ET, 08/30/2011

Tuesday kickaround: U.S. national teams, D.C. United, U.S. Open Cup, Americans abroad, Maryland Terrapins, Virginia Cavaliers

By Steven Goff

Clint Dempsey, Kyle Beckerman, Steve Cherundolo, Fabian Johnson, Juergen Klinsmann, Dejan Jakovic, U.S. Open Cup, Americans abroad, college soccer.

By Steven Goff | 09:22 AM ET, 08/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, U.S. Open Cup, D.C. United, MLS, Maryland Terrapins, Virginia Cavaliers

Posted at 05:46 PM ET, 08/29/2011

D.C. United’s Chris Pontius, Birmingham’s Jonathan Spector added to Juergen Klinsmann’s U.S. national soccer team roster

By Steven Goff

D.C. United midfielder Chris Pontius, who is enjoying his finest MLS season, was added to the U.S. national soccer team roster for two friendlies.

By Steven Goff | 05:46 PM ET, 08/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 01:08 PM ET, 08/29/2011

With long gap between matches, D.C. United faces challenging schedule in hunt for MLS playoff berth

By Steven Goff

Thanks to a postponement and an off-week, D.C. United will go 20 days between MLS matches — a situation that creates a busy and challenging schedule.

By Steven Goff | 01:08 PM ET, 08/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 04:24 PM ET, 08/28/2011

American soccer players abroad: Clint Dempsey, Robbie Findley, Josh Gatt, Conor O’Brien, Brad Rusin score

By Steven Goff

Fulham’s Clint Dempsey was among five Americans playing abroad to score over the weekend, while Everton’s Tim Howard stopped a penalty kick.

By Steven Goff | 04:24 PM ET, 08/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Americans abroad, Clint Dempsey

Posted at 11:21 AM ET, 08/28/2011

WPS final: Western New York Flash edges Philadelphia Independence on penalties

By Steven Goff

Western New York Flash outlasted the Philadelphia Independence in a penalty kick tiebreaker to win the WPS championship.

By Steven Goff | 11:21 AM ET, 08/28/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: WPS, women's soccer

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 08/26/2011

D.C. United-Portland Timbers match postponed because of Hurricane Irene; makeup date announced next week

By Matt Bonesteel

The game against the Portland Timbers will be rescheduled at a date and time to be announced next week.

By Matt Bonesteel | 11:43 AM ET, 08/26/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:59 PM ET, 08/25/2011

Jurgen Klinsmann names US national soccer team roster for Costa Rica, Belgium friendlies

By Paul Tenorio

D.C. United goalkeeper Bill Hamid was once again called into U.S camp on Thursday, the second time he has been selected by new coach Jurgen Klinsmann. Klinsmann named a 23-man roster for friendlies against Costa Rica and Belgium in September.

By Paul Tenorio | 04:59 PM ET, 08/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:37 PM ET, 08/25/2011

UEFA Champions League Draw announced: Barcelona and Milan drawn in Group H

By Ian Saleh

UEFA held a draw to determing the makeup of the group stage of the Champions League tournament in Monaco on Thursday, with a field of teams which included eleven former winners of the tournament.

By Ian Saleh | 03:37 PM ET, 08/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:52 PM ET, 08/25/2011

D.C. United-Portland Timbers kickoff time changed, other notes from RFK

By Paul Tenorio

With Hurrican Irene threatening the East Coast, D.C. United has moved up its kickoff for Saturday’s game against the Portland Timbers to 2 p.m. Also notes on Bill Hamid’s health, RFK surviving the earthquake and comments from Brandon McDonald.

By Paul Tenorio | 02:52 PM ET, 08/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:51 PM ET, 08/25/2011

La Liga strike ends after league guarantees $70 million in owed salaries, season begins Friday

By Ian Saleh

The Spanish league will resume Friday after league officials and the players union agreed to salary guarantees for 200 players owed more than $70 million.

By Ian Saleh | 01:51 PM ET, 08/25/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:45 PM ET, 08/23/2011

La Liga players continue strike as Spanish clubs battle financial woes

By Ian Saleh

Players in Spain’s top two divisions continued their strike after meetings between league officials and players failed to produce guarantees on salaries owed to players, which currently stand at over $70 million.

By Ian Saleh | 02:45 PM ET, 08/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 02:25 PM ET, 08/23/2011

D.C. United signs defender Brandon McDonald to new contract

By Matt Bonesteel

The team’s defensive prospects have improved greatly since it acquired the backline stalwart from San Jose in June.

By Matt Bonesteel | 02:25 PM ET, 08/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:42 AM ET, 08/22/2011

Monday kickaround: D.C. United falls on the road, Arsene Wenger suspended again, La Liga strike

By Matt Bonesteel

United fell to Sporting Kansas City on Sunday night, their first loss away from RFK Stadium in almost four months.

By Matt Bonesteel | 11:42 AM ET, 08/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:27 PM ET, 08/21/2011

Matchnight #24: D.C. United at Kansas City

By Steven Goff

Playing its second match in four days, D.C. United faces Sporting Kansas City at Livestrong Sporting Park.

By Steven Goff | 07:27 PM ET, 08/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 07:11 PM ET, 08/21/2011

Arsenal takes look at Gedion Zelalem, a 14-year-old Ethiopian-German living in Washington

By Steven Goff

Gedion Zelalem, a German with Ethiopian roots who lives in Bethesda, is just 14 but has already attracted Arsenal’s interest.

By Steven Goff | 07:11 PM ET, 08/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Arsenal

Posted at 04:04 PM ET, 08/21/2011

American soccer players abroad: 2 goals for Jozy Altidore, one for DaMarcus Beasley and Herculez Gomez

By Steven Goff

Among more than 50 select Americans playing abroad, Jozy Altidore scored twice for AZ Alkmaar and Herculez Gomez and DaMarcus Beasley had one apiece in Mexico.

By Steven Goff | 04:04 PM ET, 08/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Americans abroad, Jozy Altidore

Posted at 07:09 PM ET, 08/19/2011

D.C. United news & notes: unsettled goalkeeping situation, referee error highlighted, Najar’s reaction to Honduras call-up, third uniform

By Steven Goff

D.C. United’s goalkeeping situation ahead of Sunday’s MLS match at Kansas City is unsettled after Bill Hamid injured a hamstring Thursday.

By Steven Goff | 07:09 PM ET, 08/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, USSF, Honduras

Posted at 10:30 AM ET, 08/19/2011

Weekend soccer TV listings: Premier League, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, U-20 World Cup, MLS, Brazil, Mexico, WPS

By Steven Goff

Arsenal vs. Liverpool, the Under-20 World Cup and MLS are among more than 50 matches available on TV or online this weekend.

By Steven Goff | 10:30 AM ET, 08/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV listings, MLS, Premier League

Posted at 01:39 AM ET, 08/19/2011

D.C. United 1, Chicago Fire 1

By Steven Goff

D.C. United didn’t play well against the last-place Chicago Fire but escaped with a 1-1 draw, thanks to Josh Wolff’s goal in the 73rd minute.

By Steven Goff | 01:39 AM ET, 08/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 07:22 PM ET, 08/18/2011

Matchnight #23: D.C. United vs. Chicago Fire

By Steven Goff

D.C. United seeks to win consecutive MLS matches for the first time in more than two years tonight when it faces the last-place Chicago Fire.

By Steven Goff | 07:22 PM ET, 08/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, Honduras

Posted at 04:48 PM ET, 08/18/2011

Clint Dempsey scores 2 goals for Fulham in Europa League

By Steven Goff

American midfielder Clint Dempsey scored twice in Fulham’s 3-0 victory over Dnipro from Ukraine in the UEFA Europa League.

By Steven Goff | 04:48 PM ET, 08/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Clint Dempsey, Americans abroad, UEFA Europa League

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 08/18/2011

Thursday kickaround: FC Dallas makes MLS history, Kansas City bobblehead incident, D.C. United in Chicago, Bocanegra to Rangers, U-20 World Cup, Abby Wambach’s goals

By Steven Goff

FC Dallas made MLS history by winning in Mexico. A bobblehead incident in Kansas City. D.C. United hits the road. Carlos Bocanegra to Rangers. Under-20 World Cup. Abby Wambach scores twice.

By Steven Goff | 08:45 AM ET, 08/18/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, WPS, CONCACAF, Under-20 World Cup

Posted at 06:57 PM ET, 08/17/2011

Lionel Messi goal in 88th minute lifts Barcelona over Real Madrid for Spanish Super Cup title, 3-2

By Steven Goff

Lionel Messi scores the tiebreaking goal in the 88th minute to pace Barcelona to a 3-2 win over Real Madrid.

By Steven Goff | 06:57 PM ET, 08/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Barcelona, Real Madrid

Posted at 10:42 AM ET, 08/17/2011

Eddie Johnson deal with MLS ‘unlikely’ to be finalized because of contract issues

By Steven Goff

U.S. forward Eddie Johnson agreed to a deal to return to MLS before having second thoughts.

By Steven Goff | 10:42 AM ET, 08/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: MLS

Posted at 12:26 AM ET, 08/17/2011

Eddie Johnson, Juan Pablo Angel, MLS, D.C. United, WPS, GW Colonials, Americans abroad, Barcelona-Real Madrid, UEFA Champions League, CONCACAF

By Steven Goff

MLS and D.C. United, WPS playoffs, UEFA Champions League, Barcelona vs. Real Madrid, full TV schedule

By Steven Goff | 12:26 AM ET, 08/17/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: MLS, D.C. United, UEFA Champions League, CONCACAF, TV listings

Posted at 04:14 PM ET, 08/16/2011

Women’s pro soccer team owner Dan Borislow of MagicJack faces grievance from players’ union over e-mails, conduct

By Steven Goff

MagicJack owner Dan Borislow was the subject of a grievance filed by the WPS players union over e-mails sent to the players and other issues

By Steven Goff | 04:14 PM ET, 08/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: WPS, MagicJack, women's soccer

Posted at 08:54 AM ET, 08/16/2011

Soccer on TV: Tuesday edition

By Steven Goff

UEFA Champions League, CONCACAF Champions League, Copa Sudamericana

By Steven Goff | 08:54 AM ET, 08/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV listings, UEFA Champions League, CONCACAF Champions League

Posted at 02:47 PM ET, 08/15/2011

MLS news & notes: Robbie Keane joins Galaxy, Chris Pontius honored, Drew Moor’s streak, Adam Moffat’s goal

By Steven Goff

Irish star Robbie Keane, a top-flight scorer in the English Premier League, has joined the Los Angeles Galaxy from Tottenham Hotspur.

By Steven Goff | 02:47 PM ET, 08/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: MLS, Robbie Keane, Los Angeles Galaxy, D.C. United

Posted at 09:47 AM ET, 08/15/2011

Women’s soccer: WPS attendance rises since World Cup, playoff format set, college preseason top 25 released

By Steven Goff

Heading into the playoffs, WPS is enjoying an attendance bump provided by the World Cup. Meantime, Soccer America has unveiled its college preseason top 25.

By Steven Goff | 09:47 AM ET, 08/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: WPS, women's soccer, Abby Wambach, Marta

Posted at 02:25 PM ET, 08/14/2011

American soccer players abroad: goals by Edson Buddle, Maurice Edu, Chris Rolfe

By Steven Goff

Edson Buddle scored on a header, and Maurice Edu and Chris Rolfe added goals this weekend among the 50-plus Americans playing abroad.

By Steven Goff | 02:25 PM ET, 08/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Americans abroad

Posted at 12:57 AM ET, 08/14/2011

D.C. United 4, Vancouver Whitecaps 0

By Steven Goff

Chris Pontius scored twice, and Andy Najar and Stephen King added goals as D.C. United routed the Vancouver Whitecaps, 4-0, at RFK Stadium.

By Steven Goff | 12:57 AM ET, 08/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 06:33 PM ET, 08/13/2011

Matchnight #22: D.C. United vs. Whitecaps

By Steven Goff

Rookie goalkeeper Joe Willis will make his MLS debut tonight when D.C. United faces the Vancouver Whitecaps at RFK Stadium.

By Steven Goff | 06:33 PM ET, 08/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 08/13/2011

Saturday kickaround: D.C. United, Adu, MLS

By Steven Goff

D.C. United chooses between its back-up goalkeepers to fill in for Billl Hamid and the Philadelphia Union welcomes Freddy Adu.

By Steven Goff | 10:15 AM ET, 08/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, Freddy Adu

Posted at 08:17 PM ET, 08/11/2011

Weekend soccer TV listings: Premier League, Real Madrid vs. Barcelona, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, MLS, Mexico, Brazil, U-20 World Cup, WPS, USL

By Steven Goff

The opening weekend of the Premier League and the Spanish Super Cup featuring Real Madrid and Barcelona highlight a slate of more than 50 matches on TV and online

By Steven Goff | 08:17 PM ET, 08/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV listings

Posted at 02:54 PM ET, 08/11/2011

Freddy Adu returning to MLS, will join Philadelphia Union

By Steven Goff

Freddy Adu will play for the Philadelphia Union after spending four years in Europe.

By Steven Goff | 02:54 PM ET, 08/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Freddy Adu, MLS

Posted at 01:46 AM ET, 08/11/2011

U.S. soccer match report, goal video, ratings

By Steven Goff

Details, video and player ratings from the U.S. national team’s 1-1 draw with Mexico.

By Steven Goff | 01:46 AM ET, 08/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, Juergen Klinsmann

Posted at 01:01 AM ET, 08/11/2011

U.S. soccer team takes its first steps under new coach Juergen Klinsmann in 1-1 draw with Mexico

By Paul Tenorio

It shouldn’t have been a surprise that the U.S. team looked out of sorts in the first half against Mexico on Wednesday night.

By Paul Tenorio | 01:01 AM ET, 08/11/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:16 PM ET, 08/10/2011

LIVE blog: USA vs. Mexico, Jurgen Klinsmann debuts as head coach

By Paul Tenorio

Juergen Klinsmann debuts as head coach of the U.S. national team in a friendly against Mexico. Follow along as Post reporter Paul Tenorio live blogs the action from Philadelphia.

By Paul Tenorio | 09:16 PM ET, 08/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:04 PM ET, 08/10/2011

Klinsmann set to make debut in USA-Mexico soccer friendly

By Paul Tenorio

Jurgen Klinsmann’s vision for the direction of the program begins tonight with a roster that has some newer faces and some old, as the US national team faces Mexico in a friendly in Philadelphia.

By Paul Tenorio | 07:04 PM ET, 08/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:59 AM ET, 08/10/2011

Major League Soccer moving to NBC, dropping Fox Soccer Channel

By Steven Goff

Major League Soccer entered a three-year agreement with NBC to carry regular season and playoff matches, as well as select U.S. national team games.

By Steven Goff | 11:59 AM ET, 08/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: NBC, MLS, U.S. national team, Fox Soccer Channel, TV listings

Posted at 10:34 AM ET, 08/10/2011

Wednesday kickaround: Freddy Adu to Chivas USA? Montreal hires Jesse Marsch, Michael Bradley’s transition, USA vs. Mexico, Robbie Findley, Under-20 World Cup

By Steven Goff

Chivas USA is pursuing Freddy Adu, who has been bouncing around European clubs for four years. Jesse Marsch was named coach of the Montreal Impact, an MLS expansion team.

By Steven Goff | 10:34 AM ET, 08/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Freddy Adu, MLS, U.S. national team, Michael Bradley, Under-20 World Cup

Posted at 12:41 AM ET, 08/10/2011

USA-Mexico, Germany-Brazil among several international friendlies Wednesday

By Steven Goff

The United States faces Mexico, Germany hosts Brazil and World Cup champion Spain visits Italy in friendly matches set for Wednesday.

By Steven Goff | 12:41 AM ET, 08/10/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV listings, friendlies, U.S. national team, Spain, Mexico, Germany, Brazil

Posted at 06:53 PM ET, 08/09/2011

Landon Donovan and Juergen Klinsmann discuss U.S. national team, Mexico match, American soccer’s future

By Steven Goff

On the eve of a friendly against Mexico, U.S. star Landon Donovan and new American coach Juergen Klinsmann discussed a range of topics.

By Steven Goff | 06:53 PM ET, 08/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, Juergen Klinsmann, Landon Donovan

Posted at 11:54 AM ET, 08/09/2011

Clarence Goodson scratched from U.S. national soccer team roster with hamstring injury

By Steven Goff

Defender Clarence Goodson suffered a hamstring injury with his Danish club and won’t be available for the U.S. friendly against Mexico on Wednesday.

By Steven Goff | 11:54 AM ET, 08/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, Juergen Klinsmann, Clarence Goodson

Posted at 08:22 AM ET, 08/09/2011

Tuesday kickaround: London riots force cancellation of England-Netherlands, Vancouver Whitecaps and Montreal Impact line up coaches, Bob Bradley in Egypt, Tim Howard on Juergen Klinsmann, Under-20 World Cup

By Steven Goff

The England friendly vs. the Netherlands has been called off because of the London rioting. Meantime, Canadian clubs in MLS prepare to introduce new coaches.

By Steven Goff | 08:22 AM ET, 08/09/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: England, Netherlands, Bob Bradley, MLS, Juergen Klinsmann, Under-20 World Cup

Posted at 06:20 PM ET, 08/08/2011

Poll: United States vs. Mexico friendly

By Steven Goff

How will the Americans fare against Mexico in their soccer rematch Wednesday night in Philadelphia?

By Steven Goff | 06:20 PM ET, 08/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, Mexico, poll

Posted at 05:51 PM ET, 08/08/2011

A few minutes with new U.S. national team coach Juergen Klinsmann

By Steven Goff

Two days ahead of his U.S. coaching debut, Juergen Klinsmann discusses the job, the opponent and the future.

By Steven Goff | 05:51 PM ET, 08/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, Juergen Klinsmann

Posted at 02:26 PM ET, 08/08/2011

D.C. United’s Dwayne De Rosario is repeat winner of MLS player of the week honor

By Steven Goff

Dwayne De Rosario’s hat trick during D.C. United’s draw with Toronto FC on Saturday earned him MLS player of the week honors for the second consecutive week.

By Steven Goff | 02:26 PM ET, 08/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, Dwayne De Rosario

Posted at 01:33 PM ET, 08/08/2011

U.S. national soccer team news & notes ahead of Mexico friendly in Philadelphia

By Steven Goff

In Philadelphia, Juergen Klinsmann held his first training sessions as coach of the U.S. national team ahead of Wednesday’s friendly against Mexico.

By Steven Goff | 01:33 PM ET, 08/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, Juergen Klinsmann

Posted at 05:36 PM ET, 08/07/2011

American soccer players abroad: goals by Jozy Altidore, Sacha Kljestan, Mikkel Diskerud

By Steven Goff

Jozy Altidore scored for AZ Alkmaar in Dutch league play, and Sacha Kljestan and Mikkel Diskerud had a goal apiece for their European clubs.

By Steven Goff | 05:36 PM ET, 08/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Americans abroad

Posted at 02:25 AM ET, 08/07/2011

D.C. United 3, Toronto FC 3

By Steven Goff

INSIDER A red card after seven minutes, a coach’s ejection, a controversial goal and six goals in total leads to a crazy 3-3 draw between D.C. United and lowly Toronto FC on Saturday night.

By Steven Goff | 02:25 AM ET, 08/07/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 06:32 PM ET, 08/06/2011

D.C. United matchnight #21: Toronto FC at RFK

By Steven Goff

D.C. United looks to end a home slump at RFK Stadium with an MLS match against Toronto FC.

By Steven Goff | 06:32 PM ET, 08/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United

Posted at 04:39 PM ET, 08/06/2011

Untangling the Timmy Chandler situation with the U.S. national soccer team

By Steven Goff

U.S. defender Timmy Chandler was on the roster for the Mexico friendly, then off of it because of an apparent injury, then played for Nuremberg today.

By Steven Goff | 04:39 PM ET, 08/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, Juergen Klinsmann, Bundesliga

Posted at 09:31 AM ET, 08/06/2011

Saturday kickaround: D.C. United, U.S. national team roster change, Juergen Klinsmann, Thomas Dooley, Brian Mullan’s goal

By Steven Goff

D.C. United prepares to face last-place Toronto FC. Juergen Klinsmann has already had to make a U.S. roster change. Video of Brian Mullan’s thunderous goal.

By Steven Goff | 09:31 AM ET, 08/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, U.S. national team, Juergen Klinsmann, MLS

Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 08/05/2011

U.S. national soccer teams: Klinsmann assistant coaches, Clint Dempsey, Josh Gatt, Clarence Goodson, Pia Sundhage, women’s schedule

By Steven Goff

Juergen Klinsmann’s assistants, Josh Gatt’s sweet goal, Clint Dempsey, Sacha Kljestan, Clarence Goodson, Jozy Altidore, USA women, Pia Sundhage

By Steven Goff | 10:43 AM ET, 08/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, Juergen Klinsmann, Americans abroad, Pia Sundhage, Women's World Cup

Posted at 07:16 PM ET, 08/04/2011

Mexico names roster for friendly vs. United States in Philadelphia

By Steven Goff

Mexico will field a strong lineup when it faces the United States in a friendly next Wednesday in Philadelphia.

By Steven Goff | 07:16 PM ET, 08/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Mexico

Posted at 03:59 PM ET, 08/04/2011

Weekend soccer TV listings: Bundesliga, Ligue One, Community Shield, U-20 World Cup, MLS, Mexico, France, Brazil, USL, WPS

By Steven Goff

More than 50 matches available from Bundesliga, Ligue One, MLS, Mexico, Under-20 World Cup, Brazil, Community Shield, WPS, USL

By Steven Goff | 03:59 PM ET, 08/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV listings, MLS

Posted at 01:11 PM ET, 08/04/2011

D.C. United’s Bill Hamid reflects on his first call-up to the U.S. national soccer team

By Steven Goff

D.C. United goalkeeper Bill Hamid, 20, was chosen by Juergen Klinsmann for the U.S. national soccer team training camp ahead of next Wednesday’s friendly vs. Mexico.

By Steven Goff | 01:11 PM ET, 08/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, U.S. national team, Juergen Klinsmann

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 08/04/2011

Juergen Klinsmann names roster for U.S. national soccer team friendly against Mexico in Philadelphia

By Steven Goff

Juergen Klinsmann, the new head coach of the U.S. men’s national soccer team, has announced his roster for next Wednesday’s friendly vs. Mexico in Philadelphia.

By Steven Goff | 01:00 PM ET, 08/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, Juergen Klinsmann

Posted at 08:28 AM ET, 08/04/2011

Thursday kickaround: Bill Hamid, Juergen Klinsmann, Freddy Adu, Eddie Johnson, Hope Solo, MLS, CONCACAF, WPS, U.S. women’s tour

By Steven Goff

D.C. United’s Bill Hamid and re-emerging Freddy Adu are expected to be named by Juergen Klinsmann to the U.S. national team roster for next week’s friendly against Mexico.

By Steven Goff | 08:28 AM ET, 08/04/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, D.C. United, MLS, Women's World Cup

Posted at 11:20 PM ET, 08/03/2011

Chivas Guadalajara 4, FC Barcelona 1

By Steven Goff

Marco Fabian scored two tremendous goals as Chivas Guadalajara shocked FC Barcelona, 4-1, in a friendly in South Florida.

By Steven Goff | 11:20 PM ET, 08/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: FC Barcelona, Chivas

Posted at 09:38 PM ET, 08/03/2011

Charlie Davies thanks doctors, nurses at Washington Hospital Center

By Steven Goff

D.C. United forward Charlie Davies returned to Washington Hospital Center to thank the doctors and nurses who treated him after his car accident in October 2009.

By Steven Goff | 09:38 PM ET, 08/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Charlie Davies

Posted at 02:41 PM ET, 08/03/2011

Juergen Klinsmann’s U.S. roster delayed until Thursday; Clarence Goodson captain at Brondby, Maurice Edu in Champions League, Clint Dempsey in Europa League

By Steven Goff

Juergen Klinsmann won’t name his U.S. national team roster for the Mexico friendly until Thursday. Meantime, several potential call-ups are in action this week.

By Steven Goff | 02:41 PM ET, 08/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Juergen Klinsmann, U.S. national team

Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 08/03/2011

WPS seeking to terminate Florida franchise with Hope Solo and Abby Wambach, lashes out at renegade owner

By Steven Goff

Women’s Professional Soccer is seeking to terminate the South Florida franchise, formerly the Washington Freedom.

By Steven Goff | 10:40 AM ET, 08/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: WPS

Posted at 08:36 AM ET, 08/03/2011

Wednesday kickaround: D.C. United, MLS, CONCACAF, Honduras, Venezuela, Jonathan Spector, TV listings

By Steven Goff

Dwayne De Rosario, D.C. United, Toronto FC, MLS, CONCACAF Champions League, Honduras, Venezuela, Jonathan Spector, TV listings

By Steven Goff | 08:36 AM ET, 08/03/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, CONCACAF, TV listings

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 08/02/2011

A few minutes with D.C. United’s Charlie Davies: knee injury, Juergen Klinsmann, Bob Bradley, Dwayne De Rosario

By Steven Goff

D.C. United forward Charlie Davies discusses his knee injury, the U.S. national team coaching change with Juergen Klinsmann and his MLS club.

By Steven Goff | 12:17 PM ET, 08/02/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Charlie Davies, D.C. United, MLS, U.S. national team, Juergen Klinsmann

Posted at 11:51 PM ET, 08/01/2011

Juergen Klinsmann embarks on building U.S. national soccer team for 2014 World Cup

By Steven Goff

Juergen Klinsmann’s tenure as U.S. men’s national soccer team coach begins with a friendly against Mexico next week in Philadelphia.

By Steven Goff | 11:51 PM ET, 08/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, World Cup, Mexico, Juergen Klinsmann

Posted at 08:22 AM ET, 08/01/2011

Kobe Bryant of Los Angeles Lakers displays soccer skills at halftime of Barcelona-Manchester United friendly at FedEx Field

By Steven Goff

NBA superstar Kobe Bryant shows off his soccer skills during halftime of FC Barcelona friendly against Manchester United at FedEx Field.

By Steven Goff | 08:22 AM ET, 08/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Kobe Bryant, Barcelona, Manchester United

Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 07/31/2011

American soccer players abroad: Hat trick for Matt Taylor, goal for Herculez Gomez, Josh Gatt, Brad Rusin, Joe Corona

By Steven Goff

Matt Taylor tallied three goals in a German Cup match and four other American soccer players performing abroad scored this weekend.

By Steven Goff | 03:03 PM ET, 07/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Americans abroad

Posted at 01:34 AM ET, 07/31/2011

Dwayne De Rosario scores twice as D.C. United wins at San Jose, 2-0

By Steven Goff

Dwayne De Rosario scored twice in the second half as D.C. United continued its fine play on the road with a 2-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes.

By Steven Goff | 01:34 AM ET, 07/31/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United

Stats, scores and schedules

Orioles| Oriole Park at Camden Yards, MD

Orioles| Oriole Park at Camden Yards, MD

Orioles| Oriole Park at Camden Yards, MD

Soccer Insider: August, 2011