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Posted at 06:48 PM ET, 02/28/2012

Insider poll: Will the U.S. national soccer team defeat Italy in Wednesday’s friendly in Genoa?

By Steven Goff

Tell us how the U.S. national soccer team will fare against Italy in Wednesday’s friendly in Genoa.

By Steven Goff | 06:48 PM ET, 02/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, Italy, poll

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 02/28/2012

D.C. United news & notes from Charleston

By Steven Goff

With 11 days until the MLS opener, D.C. United training camp continues in Charleston, S.C.

By Steven Goff | 02:29 PM ET, 02/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 07:19 PM ET, 02/27/2012

TV & online streaming video for Wednesday friendlies, including USA at Italy, France at Germany, Netherlands at England

By Steven Goff

Wednesday’s lineup of friendlies includes the U.S. national team at Italy, Germany vs. France and England vs. Netherlands

By Steven Goff | 07:19 PM ET, 02/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, FIFA, Italy, TV listings

Posted at 02:02 PM ET, 02/27/2012

D.C. United news & notes: Ben Olsen, Dwayne De Rosario, roster updates, Carolina Challenge Cup

By Steven Goff

With 12 days until the MLS opener, D.C. United continues training camp in Charleston, S.C.

By Steven Goff | 02:02 PM ET, 02/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 08:51 PM ET, 02/26/2012

Sacha Kljestan & Brek Shea added to U.S. roster for Italy friendly; Landon Donovan among four to drop out

By Steven Goff

Four players, including Landon Donovan, have withdrawn from the U.S. national team roster. Brek Shea and Sacha Kljestan were added.

By Steven Goff | 08:51 PM ET, 02/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, Italy, Americans abroad

Posted at 05:23 PM ET, 02/26/2012

American soccer players abroad: Jozy Altidore with 2 goals, Joe Corona, Herculez Gomez and Jeff Cunningham also score

By Steven Goff

Rounding into form before Wednesday’s friendly against Italy, Jozy Altidore scores twice for Dutch club AZ Alkmaar.

By Steven Goff | 05:23 PM ET, 02/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, Americans abroad, Jozy Altidore, Bruce Springsteen

Posted at 03:26 PM ET, 02/24/2012

In wake of stadium tragedy, American goalkeeper Samir Badr awaits opportunity to resume soccer career in Egypt

By Steven Goff

Samir Badr, 19, signed with an Egyptian soccer club in January, just nine days before a stadium tragedy shut down the league.

By Steven Goff | 03:26 PM ET, 02/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Egypt, Samir Badr, Americans abroad, Bob Bradley, samir badr mls, major league soccer, bill hamid goalkeeper, hamid badr goalkeepers

Posted at 03:01 PM ET, 02/23/2012

Weekend soccer TV & streaming video: Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Eredivisie, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil

By Steven Goff

Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Eredivisie, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil

By Steven Goff | 03:01 PM ET, 02/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV Listings

Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 02/23/2012

Klinsmann announces U.S. national team roster for Italy friendly next week

By Steven Goff

Juergen Klinsmann has announced his U.S. national team roster for next week’s friendly against Italy in Genoa.

By Steven Goff | 10:43 AM ET, 02/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, Italy, Juergen Klinsmann

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 02/22/2012

NBC Sports Network’s MLS promo

By Steven Goff

NBC Sports Network will show 41 MLS regular season matches this season, starting March 11.

By Steven Goff | 11:14 AM ET, 02/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: MLS, NBC, ESPN, Fox Soccer Channel

Posted at 10:09 AM ET, 02/22/2012

Wednesday kickaround: Oguchi Onyewu’s knee injury, Charlie Davies and Sochaux, Argentina vs. Brazil, UEFA Champions League TV, D.C. United’s Hamdi Salihi and cows

By Steven Goff

Oguchi Onyewu’s knee injury, Charlie Davies and Sochaux, Argentina vs. Brazil, UEFA Champions League TV, D.C. United’s Hamdi Salihi and cows

By Steven Goff | 10:09 AM ET, 02/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, D.C. United, MLS, Argentina, Brazil, Champions League

Posted at 05:01 PM ET, 02/21/2012

With new contract behind him, Dwayne De Rosario looks ahead with D.C. United

By Steven Goff

With a long-term contract signed, Dwayne De Rosario looks ahead to D.C. United’s MLS season.

By Steven Goff | 05:01 PM ET, 02/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, Dwayne De Rosario

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 02/21/2012

El Salvador national soccer teams scheduled to play in Washington area

By Steven Goff

El Salvador national soccer teams are scheduled to play in the Washington area, with the senior squad playing June 2 at RFK Stadium.

By Steven Goff | 12:11 PM ET, 02/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: El Salvador, Maryland Terrapins

Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 02/21/2012

Brighton’s three own goals in an England FA Cup match against Liverpool

By Steven Goff

Brighton had three own goals in 31 minutes during a 31-minute span of a 6-1 loss at Liverpool in an FA Cup match.

By Steven Goff | 09:12 AM ET, 02/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: FA Cup, own goals, Liverpool

Posted at 04:33 PM ET, 02/20/2012

Dwayne De Rosario signs new contract with D.C. United

By Steven Goff

Dwayne De Rosario, the MLS most valuable player last year, has signed a new contract with D.C. United.

By Steven Goff | 04:33 PM ET, 02/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 02/20/2012

D.C. United news & notes

By Steven Goff

D.C. United is training in Washington for a few days before traveling to South Carolina for the final stage of MLS training camp.

By Steven Goff | 01:56 PM ET, 02/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 11:21 AM ET, 02/20/2012

John Harkes to return to Comcast SportsNet booth for D.C. United matches this season

By Steven Goff

John Harkes, who served as ESPN’s color commentator at the past two World Cups, will work for Comcast SportsNet’s D.C. United matches.

By Steven Goff | 11:21 AM ET, 02/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, ESPN, Comcast SportsNet

Posted at 06:32 PM ET, 02/19/2012

As D.C. United and city near RFK lease deal, optimism about MLS club’s long-term future in Washington grows

By Steven Goff

Two-year lease to continue playing at RFK Stadium could lead to new facility and secure D.C. United’s future in Washington.

By Steven Goff | 06:32 PM ET, 02/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United

Posted at 03:05 PM ET, 02/19/2012

American soccer players abroad: Goals by Robbie Findley for Nottingham Forest and Matt Taylor for Paderborn

By Steven Goff

Robbie Findley scored for Nottingham Forest and Matt Taylor provided a late equalizer for German club Paderborn.

By Steven Goff | 03:05 PM ET, 02/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Americans abroad, U.S. national team

Posted at 07:21 PM ET, 02/17/2012

Eddie Johnson joins Seattle Sounders

By Steven Goff

Eddie Johnson, a once-promising U.S. national team forward, returns to MLS with the Seattle Sounders.

By Steven Goff | 07:21 PM ET, 02/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: MLS, U.S. national team

Posted at 12:03 PM ET, 02/17/2012

MLS planning to crack down on reckless tackles, better protect players

By Steven Goff

In effort to protect players, MLS will take harder stance against physical play and impose greater penalties

By Steven Goff | 12:03 PM ET, 02/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: MLS

Posted at 09:16 PM ET, 02/16/2012

MLS player allocation drama: Eddie Johnson and Luis Robles

By Steven Goff

American striker Eddie Johnson is returning to MLS and will be available in an allocation process Friday.

By Steven Goff | 09:16 PM ET, 02/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: MLS, Eddie Johnson, Luis Robles

Posted at 04:56 PM ET, 02/16/2012

Weekend soccer TV & streaming video listings: England FA Cup, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Eredivisie, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil

By Steven Goff

England FA Cup, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Eredivisie, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil

By Steven Goff | 04:56 PM ET, 02/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV listings

Posted at 01:06 PM ET, 02/16/2012

D.C. United training camp news & notes: Dwayne De Rosario’s contract, MLS salary cap, trialists

By Steven Goff

Dwayne De Rosario’s contract, the MLS salary cap and trialists are topics of discussion for D.C. United ahead of the final leg of training camp.

By Steven Goff | 01:06 PM ET, 02/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, Dwayne De Rosario

Posted at 07:36 PM ET, 02/15/2012

Added fee planned for D.C. United tickets at RFK Stadium

By Steven Goff

D.C. United tickets will cost an extra $2 this season, thanks to an RFK Stadium facility fee.

By Steven Goff | 07:36 PM ET, 02/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, RFK Stadium, MLS

Posted at 05:31 PM ET, 02/15/2012

Soccer Outsider: What to look for this D.C. United preseason

By Jeff Maurer

Will D.C. United’s players fall victim to the recently discovered malady called the “hamcussion”?

By Jeff Maurer | 05:31 PM ET, 02/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:17 AM ET, 02/15/2012

U.S. national soccer team sets venues for friendly vs. Scotland and World Cup qualifier against Antigua

By Steven Goff

The U.S. men’s national soccer team will play Scotland in a May 26 friendly in Jacksonville and Antigua in a June 8 World Cup qualifier in Tampa.

By Steven Goff | 11:17 AM ET, 02/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, Scotland, World Cup qualifying

Posted at 03:58 PM ET, 02/14/2012

D.C. United plays 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake in MLS preseason match

By Steven Goff

Rookie midfielder Lance Rozeboom scored in the 76th minute, lifting D.C. United to a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake in MLS preseason.

By Steven Goff | 03:58 PM ET, 02/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 09:35 PM ET, 02/13/2012

World Cup bonuses, employee salaries listed in U.S. Soccer Federation tax document

By Steven Goff

A tax document shows Bob Bradley and the U.S. soccer players were well-compensated for their 2010 World Cup effort.

By Steven Goff | 09:35 PM ET, 02/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: USSF, U.S. national team, Juergen Klinsmann, Sunil Gulati

Posted at 06:44 PM ET, 02/12/2012

American soccer players abroad: Clint Dempsey’s blast, Landon Donovan’s assist, Charlie Davies’ return, weather’s impact

By Steven Goff

Clint Dempsey’s blast, Landon Donovan’s assist, Charlie Davies’ return, weather’s impact

By Steven Goff | 06:44 PM ET, 02/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Americans abroad, U.S. national team

Posted at 11:34 PM ET, 02/11/2012

Video: Alex Morgan scores two late goals as U.S. women’s soccer team defeats New Zealand, 2-1

By Steven Goff

Alex Morgan scored two late goals as the U.S. women’s national soccer team defeated New Zealand, 2-1.

By Steven Goff | 11:34 PM ET, 02/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Women's soccer, Alex Morgan, U.S. national team

Posted at 08:20 PM ET, 02/10/2012

U.S. Development Academy will move to 10-month season, forbid players from playing high school soccer

By Paul Tenorio

The USSF announced the Development Academy will move to 10-month season and not allow players to compete for high schools

By Paul Tenorio | 08:20 PM ET, 02/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Youth soccer, USSF, MLS, NCAA soccer

Posted at 10:32 AM ET, 02/10/2012

D.C. United news & notes

By Steven Goff

D.C. United’s pursuit of summer friendly, ex-player update, Kurt Morsink’s surgery, Charlie Davies’ progress, Andy Najar’s Honduras status

By Steven Goff | 10:32 AM ET, 02/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 08:47 PM ET, 02/09/2012

Charlie Davies expresses disappointment about how 2011 MLS season ended and D.C. United’s handling of his situation

By Steven Goff

In a radio interview, Charlie Davies calls D.C. United Coach Ben Olsen ‘hard-headed’ and says club handled his situation poorly.

By Steven Goff | 08:47 PM ET, 02/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, Charlie Davies

Posted at 03:36 PM ET, 02/09/2012

Weekend soccer TV & streaming video: Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Eredivisie, USA women’s friendly, Mexico, African Cup of Nations

By Steven Goff

Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Eredivisie, USA women’s friendly, Mexico, African Cup of Nations

By Steven Goff | 03:36 PM ET, 02/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV listings

Posted at 10:35 AM ET, 02/09/2012

United States to play Brazil in soccer friendly at FedEx Field

By Steven Goff

The U.S. national soccer team will play five-time world champion Brazil in a May 30 friendly at FedEx Field.

By Steven Goff | 10:35 AM ET, 02/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, Brazil, FedEx Field, Juergen Klinsmann

Posted at 03:12 PM ET, 02/08/2012

Fabio Capello resigns as England men’s soccer manager

By Matt Bonesteel

Fabio Capello, who disagreed with the decision by England’s governing body to strip John Terry of his captaincy, has resigned only four months before Euro 2012.

By Matt Bonesteel | 03:12 PM ET, 02/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: England, Fabio Capello

Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 02/08/2012

U.S. vs. Brazil friendly at FedEx Field is set; U.S. & Mexico under-23 soccer teams to meet this month in Olympic tuneup

By Steven Goff

A U.S. vs. Brazil soccer friendly at FedEx Field is set for May 30. Meantime, the U.S. and Mexico U-23s will meet this month in Texas.

By Steven Goff | 01:57 PM ET, 02/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, Olympics, FedEx Field, Brazil, Mexico

Posted at 01:24 PM ET, 02/08/2012

Soccer Outsider: Hamdi Salihi is just what D.C. United needs . . . unless he isn’t

By Jeff Maurer

Jeff Maurer, the newly christened Soccer Outsider, doesn’t quite know what to make of Hamdi Salihi, D.C. United’s recent striker acquisition.

By Jeff Maurer | 01:24 PM ET, 02/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:35 AM ET, 02/07/2012

D.C. United preseason poll

By Steven Goff

After watching D.C. United make several offseason moves, what is your level of enthusiasm for the upcoming season?

By Steven Goff | 08:35 AM ET, 02/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 12:14 PM ET, 02/06/2012

D.C. United news & notes: Ben Olsen, Dwayne De Rosario, Marcelo Saragosa, Brazilian trialists, roster

By Steven Goff

With the MLS opener about five weeks away, D.C. United is working on a new contract for MVP Dwayne De Rosario and signed Marcelo Saragosa.

By Steven Goff | 12:14 PM ET, 02/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, Dwayne De Rosario

Posted at 10:58 AM ET, 02/06/2012

D.C. United close to lease agreement to continue playing at RFK Stadium

By Steven Goff

D.C. United is close to a new lease agreement to continue playing at RFK Stadium, team president Kevin Payne said.

By Steven Goff | 10:58 AM ET, 02/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United

Posted at 08:04 AM ET, 02/06/2012

Video: Manchester United 3, Chelsea 3

By Steven Goff

Manchester United comes from three goals down in the second half to draw at Chelsea, 3-3.

By Steven Goff | 08:04 AM ET, 02/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Manchester United, Chelsea, Premier League

Posted at 02:54 PM ET, 02/05/2012

American soccer players abroad: Sacha Kljestan scores for Anderlecht

By Steven Goff

Sacha Kljestan scored on a free kick for Belgian leader Anderlecht, highlighting the weekend for American soccer players abroad.

By Steven Goff | 02:54 PM ET, 02/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Americans abroad, Sacha Kljestan

Posted at 01:58 PM ET, 02/04/2012

D.C. United's depth chart

By Steven Goff

A look at D.C. United’s depth chart as the club prepares for the second stage of MLS training camp in Arizona.

By Steven Goff | 01:58 PM ET, 02/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 02:35 PM ET, 02/03/2012

D.C. United’s Dwayne De Rosario says contract talks are ‘moving forward’

By Steven Goff

As D.C. United prepares for next phase of camp, Dwayne De Rosario says contract talks are “moving forward.”

By Steven Goff | 02:35 PM ET, 02/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 12:04 PM ET, 02/03/2012

D.C. United news & notes

By Steven Goff

Roster updates from D.C. United training camp at RFK Stadium.

By Steven Goff | 12:04 PM ET, 02/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 07:58 AM ET, 02/03/2012

Weekend soccer TV & online listings: Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Eredivisie, African Cup of Nations, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina

By Steven Goff

Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Eredivisie, African Cup of Nations, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina

By Steven Goff | 07:58 AM ET, 02/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV listings

Posted at 05:59 PM ET, 02/02/2012

Egypt soccer riots: National team coach Bob Bradley describes ‘sadness’ in wake of stadium tragedy

By Steven Goff

Bob Bradley, the American coach of Egypt’s national soccer team, discusses the stadium tragedy.

By Steven Goff | 05:59 PM ET, 02/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Egypt, Bob Bradley

Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 02/02/2012

D.C. United signs Albanian striker Hamdi Salihi from Rapid Vienna

By Steven Goff

Albanian striker Hamdi Salihi, 28, will join D.C. United from Rapid Vienna.

By Steven Goff | 01:47 PM ET, 02/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, Hamdi Salihi

Posted at 12:58 PM ET, 02/02/2012

Maurer’s Minute: A nose for D.C. United’s new faces

By Jeff Maurer

No one knows much about D.C. United’s new players, but Jeff Maurer has a few ways to evaluate them.

By Jeff Maurer | 12:58 PM ET, 02/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 02/02/2012

Video: Clint Dempsey scores again for Fulham in a 1-1 Premier League draw with West Brom

By Steven Goff

American Clint Dempsey scored his 10th Premier League goal of the season during a 1-1 draw with West Brom.

By Steven Goff | 10:27 AM ET, 02/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Clint Dempsey, Premier League, Gareth Bale, Americans abroad, U.S. national team

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 02/01/2012

U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame: Who belongs?

By Steven Goff

Claudio Reyna and Tony Meola highlight the list of candidates for the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame this year.

By Steven Goff | 10:55 AM ET, 02/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Hall of Fame, U.S. national team, MLS, women's soccer

Posted at 06:44 PM ET, 01/31/2012

Ryan Nelsen moves to Tottenham Hotspur

By Steven Goff

Ryan Nelsen, who launched his pro career in MLS, will move to Tottenham Hotspur from Blackburn Rovers.

By Steven Goff | 06:44 PM ET, 01/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, Ryan Nelsen, Spurs, Premier League

Posted at 03:39 PM ET, 01/31/2012

For father and son, soccer’s bond and eternal memories

By Steven Goff

My son learned to win with humility, lose with honor – and to savor a draw on the road.

By Steven Goff | 03:39 PM ET, 01/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Stats, scores and schedules

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Soccer Insider: February, 2012