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Posted at 09:10 PM ET, 02/28/2013

Weekend TV & online listings: 67 matches

By Steven Goff

TV

By Steven Goff | 09:10 PM ET, 02/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV listings

Posted at 01:19 PM ET, 02/28/2013

D.C. United awaits MLS's DeRo ruling

By Steven Goff

D.C. United is awaiting MLS's announcement about Dwayne De Rosario's likely suspension for head-butting an opponent last weekend.

By Steven Goff | 01:19 PM ET, 02/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Major League Soccer, MLS

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 02/28/2013

Altidore posts 2 goals, assist vs. Ajax

By Steven Goff

U.S. national team striker Jozy Altidore scored twice and added as assist in the last 20 minutes of AZ Alkmaar's 3-0 victory at Ajax in the Dutch Cup semifinals.

By Steven Goff | 10:15 AM ET, 02/28/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Americans abroad, jozy altidore, U.S. national team

Posted at 12:01 PM ET, 02/27/2013

MLS institutes 'mass confrontation' rule

By Steven Goff

MLS has instituted a "mass confrontation rule" to discourage groups of players from accosting a referee or opponent.

By Steven Goff | 12:01 PM ET, 02/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Major League Soccer, MLS

Posted at 10:29 AM ET, 02/27/2013

U.S. qualifies for U-20 World Cup

By Steven Goff

The United States scored three goals in 17 minutes and defeated Canada, 4-2, to qualify for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Turkey this summer.

By Steven Goff | 10:29 AM ET, 02/27/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, U.S. soccer, under-20 world cup

Posted at 01:16 PM ET, 02/26/2013

D.C. United news & notes

By Steven Goff

D.C. United is awaiting word on whether captain Dwayne De Rosario will be punished for an alleged headbutt incident during the preseason finale last weekend.

By Steven Goff | 01:16 PM ET, 02/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Major League Soccer, MLS

Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 02/26/2013

D.C. United acquires Panamanian midfielder

By Steven Goff

D.C. United has completed the acquisition of Panamanian midfielder Marcos Sanchez on loan from Tauro.

By Steven Goff | 10:43 AM ET, 02/26/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Major League Soccer, MLS

Posted at 02:33 PM ET, 02/25/2013

D.C. United's depth chart

By Steven Goff

With the MLS opener at Houston this weekend, D.C. United is applying the final touches to the roster.

By Steven Goff | 02:33 PM ET, 02/25/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Major League Soccer, MLS

Posted at 01:32 PM ET, 02/24/2013

Americans abroad weekend roundup

By Steven Goff

Brek Shea made his English Premier League debut and several Americans with foreign clubs registered assists in league matches over the weekend.

By Steven Goff | 01:32 PM ET, 02/24/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Americans abroad, U.S. national team, U.S. soccer

Posted at 10:13 PM ET, 02/23/2013

D.C. United 2, Philadelphia Union 0

By Steven Goff

Dwayne De Rosario was ejected from D.C. United's MLS preseason finale, accused of headbutting former teammate Danny Cruz during a 2-0 victory at Disney.

By Steven Goff | 10:13 PM ET, 02/23/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS

Posted at 02:25 PM ET, 02/22/2013

D.C. United news & notes

By Steven Goff

Carlos Ruiz arrived at D.C. United training camp. Meantime, the club announced an undisclosed settlement with Albanian striker Hamdi Salihi and continued weighing roster options.

By Steven Goff | 02:25 PM ET, 02/22/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Major League Soccer, MLS

Posted at 05:44 PM ET, 02/21/2013

Weekend TV & online listings: 69 matches

By Steven Goff

67 matches on TV

By Steven Goff | 05:44 PM ET, 02/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV listings

Posted at 11:01 AM ET, 02/21/2013

U.S. national team notes & video

By Steven Goff

Jermaine Jones scored for Schalke in the UEFA Champions League, while Clint Dempsey gears up for a Europa League match at Lyon.

By Steven Goff | 11:01 AM ET, 02/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Americans abroad, champions league, U.S. national team, U.S. soccer

Posted at 09:14 AM ET, 02/21/2013

Landon Donovan offers thoughts about leave

By Steven Goff

U.S. national team star Landon Donovan appeared at a USC forum and answered questions about his leave of absence from soccer.

By Steven Goff | 09:14 AM ET, 02/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: MLS, U.S. national team, U.S. soccer, World Cup qualifying

Posted at 08:04 AM ET, 02/21/2013

Alexi Lalas on 'The Colbert Report'

By Steven Goff

Alexi Lalas makes a guest appearance on "The Colbert Report," which had some fun with the worldwide match-fixing scandal.

By Steven Goff | 08:04 AM ET, 02/21/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Soccer and Society

Posted at 09:45 PM ET, 02/20/2013

D.C. United comments about Ruiz signing

By Steven Goff

Ben Olsen and Dave Kasper speak about D.C. United's decision to acquire Guatemalan striker Carlos Ruiz.

By Steven Goff | 09:45 PM ET, 02/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Major League Soccer, MLS, World Cup qualifying

Posted at 06:40 PM ET, 02/20/2013

D.C. United acquires Carlos Ruiz

By Steven Goff

D.C. United acquires Guatemalan forward Carlos Ruiz, the 2002 MLS most valuable player and one of the league's most prolific scorers.

By Steven Goff | 06:40 PM ET, 02/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Major League Soccer, MLS

Posted at 04:25 PM ET, 02/20/2013

Michael Seaton's U-17 eligibility status

By Steven Goff

D.C. United's Michael Seaton was in the U.S. under-17 national team's plans until the USSF realized he had represented Jamaica last summer.

By Steven Goff | 04:25 PM ET, 02/20/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: CONCACAF, D.C. United, fifa, U.S. national team, U.S. soccer, ussf

Posted at 10:41 PM ET, 02/19/2013

D.C. United news & notes

By Steven Goff

D.C. United is in the final stages of training camp in Florida ahead of the March 2 MLS opener against the Houston Dynamo.

By Steven Goff | 10:41 PM ET, 02/19/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Major League Soccer, MLS

Posted at 08:06 PM ET, 02/18/2013

Tuesday's Americans abroad & TV listings

By Steven Goff

Several Americans are with clubs in action Tuesday, including Oguchi Onyewu and Malaga in the UEFA Champions League round-of-16 at Porto. Schedule and complete TV listings:

By Steven Goff | 08:06 PM ET, 02/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Americans abroad, champions league, Roundup, TV listings, U.S. national team

Posted at 01:51 PM ET, 02/18/2013

Monday kickaround: Donovan, Adu, Payne, Boskovic, Quaranta, Portland, Orlando, Egypt, Maryland, Georgetown

By Steven Goff

Landon Donovan's schedule and its impact on the U.S. national team. Freddy Adu's status. D.C. United and MLS news and notes. Egypt's ultras. Hoyas and Terrapins.

By Steven Goff | 01:51 PM ET, 02/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, egypt, georgetown hoyas, Maryland Terrapins, MLS, Roundup, U.S. national team, World Cup qualifying

Posted at 08:36 AM ET, 02/18/2013

Soccer and society: Madrid to Mason

By Steven Goff

Angel Cabrera, George Mason University's new president, discusses his love for soccer and, in particular, his boyhood favorite, Real Madrid.

By Steven Goff | 08:36 AM ET, 02/18/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: FC Barcelona, ncaa soccer, Real Madrid, Soccer and Society

Posted at 01:59 PM ET, 02/17/2013

Americans abroad weekend roundup

By Steven Goff

Jozy Altidore headlines the American soccer players abroad weekend roundup, scoring again for AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch Eredivisie.

By Steven Goff | 01:59 PM ET, 02/17/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Americans abroad, jozy altidore, U.S. national team, U.S. soccer

Posted at 03:24 PM ET, 02/16/2013

D.C. United ties Montreal Impact, 1-1

By Steven Goff

Trialist Kyle Porter scored in the 85th minute as D.C. United earned a 1-1 tie with the Montreal Impact at the Disney Pro Soccer Classic.

By Steven Goff | 03:24 PM ET, 02/16/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Major League Soccer, MLS

Posted at 08:00 AM ET, 02/16/2013

Soccer Outsider looks at D.C. United's offseason

By Jeff Maurer

Jeff Maurer is happy but not overjoyed with United's offseason moves.

By Jeff Maurer | 08:00 AM ET, 02/16/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:17 PM ET, 02/15/2013

More from D.C. United's Jason Levien

By Steven Goff

In addition to stadium issues, D.C. United managing partner Jason Levien addressed several areas of the MLS club's operations and future.

By Steven Goff | 04:17 PM ET, 02/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Major League Soccer, MLS

Posted at 09:36 AM ET, 02/15/2013

D.C. United 'very hopeful' for new stadium

By Steven Goff

D.C. United's leadership is very hopeful of striking a deal to build a soccer stadium in Washington and end the MLS club's decade-long search for a new home in the area.

By Steven Goff | 09:36 AM ET, 02/15/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Major League Soccer, MLS

Posted at 05:09 PM ET, 02/14/2013

Weekend TV & online listings: 67 matches

By Steven Goff

67 matches available to watch: English FA Cup, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Eredivisie, Portugal, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, MLS preseason, Australia, CONCACAF U-20s

By Steven Goff | 05:09 PM ET, 02/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:41 PM ET, 02/14/2013

D.C. United acquires James Riley

By Steven Goff

D.C. United has acquired veteran defender James Riley from Chivas USA.

By Steven Goff | 02:41 PM ET, 02/14/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Major League Soccer, MLS

Posted at 10:03 PM ET, 02/13/2013

D.C. United falls to Kansas City, 2-0

By Steven Goff

With the MLS opener 2 1/2 weeks away, D.C. United dropped a 2-0 decision to Sporting Kansas City at the Disney Pro Soccer Classic in Florida.

By Steven Goff | 10:03 PM ET, 02/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Major League Soccer, MLS

Posted at 05:09 PM ET, 02/13/2013

Richmond Kickers await United additions

By Steven Goff

D.C. United is preparing to send at least four players on full-time assignments to the Richmond Kickers, who play in the third-division USL.

By Steven Goff | 05:09 PM ET, 02/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, U.S. soccer, usl

Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 02/13/2013

Details from USSF's tax records

By Steven Goff

The USSF's most recent tax records are available for public inspection. Juergen Klinsmann's contract and other salaries are listed.

By Steven Goff | 10:44 AM ET, 02/13/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: juergen klinsmann, U.S. soccer, ussf

Posted at 04:05 PM ET, 02/12/2013

Washington Spirit sets schedule

By Steven Goff

The Washington Spirit, a new women's pro soccer club, will make its NWSL debut April 14 at Boston and play its first home match six days later.

By Steven Goff | 04:05 PM ET, 02/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: NWSL, U.S. national team

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 02/12/2013

D.C. United news & notes

By Steven Goff

Marcos Sanchez, a Panamanian national team midfielder, will begin a trial with D.C. United this week in Orlando.

By Steven Goff | 01:00 PM ET, 02/12/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Major League Soccer, MLS, World Cup qualifying

Posted at 03:24 PM ET, 02/11/2013

My Soccer Hall of Fame ballot

By Steven Goff

Joe-Max Moore, Cindy Parlow and Taylor Twellman are among the candidates for induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

By Steven Goff | 03:24 PM ET, 02/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: MLS, U.S. national team, U.S. soccer, u.s. women's national team

Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 02/11/2013

Video: U.S. women 4, Scotland 1

By Steven Goff

Tom Sermanni earned a victory in his first match as the U.S. women's soccer head coach, a 4-1 decision against Scotland in Jacksonville.

By Steven Goff | 11:16 AM ET, 02/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: U.S. national team, u.s. women's national team

Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 02/11/2013

Walter Martinez on trial with United

By Steven Goff

Walter Martinez, a Honduran attacker who played in the 2010 World Cup, has begun a tryout with D.C. United in Florida.

By Steven Goff | 10:44 AM ET, 02/11/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, honduras, MLS

Posted at 02:55 PM ET, 02/10/2013

Americans abroad weekend roundup

By Steven Goff

DaMarcus Beasley scored two late goals for Puebla in the Mexican soccer league, while several Americans returned to club duty after serving U.S. national team obligations.

By Steven Goff | 02:55 PM ET, 02/10/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Americans abroad, U.S. national team

Posted at 10:08 PM ET, 02/09/2013

D.C. United routs Tampa Bay Rowdies, 4-0

By Steven Goff

Lionard Pajoy and Taylor Kemp scored two goals apiece in the second half as D.C. United routed the second-division Tampa Bay Rowdies, 4-0, in a preseason match.

By Steven Goff | 10:08 PM ET, 02/09/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Major League Soccer, MLS, NASL

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 02/08/2013

Friday kickaround: United, Spirit, Cavalry

By Steven Goff

D.C. United preseason updates, Washington Spirit draft picks, NASL Virginia team's nickname, U.S. women's national team match

By Steven Goff | 12:36 PM ET, 02/08/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, MLS, NASL, NWSL, Roundup, virginia cavalry, washington spirit

Posted at 05:55 PM ET, 02/07/2013

Weekend TV & streaming video listings

By Steven Goff

TV

By Steven Goff | 05:55 PM ET, 02/07/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:37 PM ET, 02/06/2013

Final thoughts from Honduras

By Steven Goff

The U.S. national team had a sour day in San Pedro Sula, but Mexico also stumbled on the first day of World Cup qualifying's final round, drawing at home with Jamaica.

By Steven Goff | 11:37 PM ET, 02/06/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: CONCACAF, U.S. national team, U.S. soccer, World Cup qualifying

Posted at 03:22 PM ET, 02/06/2013

World Cup 2014 qualifier: U.S. men's soccer vs. Honduras

By Matt Bonesteel

Coach Juergen Klinsmann reveals his starting lineup.

By Matt Bonesteel | 03:22 PM ET, 02/06/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: USA-Honduras

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 02/06/2013

Sunil Gulati addresses various topics

By Steven Goff

U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati met with about two dozen reporters and discussed numerous subjects, including Juergen Klinsmann, World Cup qualifying venues and a future World Cup bid.

By Steven Goff | 11:41 AM ET, 02/06/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: juergen klinsmann, U.S. national team, U.S. soccer

Posted at 10:07 AM ET, 02/06/2013

U.S. World Cup qualifying matchday

By Steven Goff

The U.S. national soccer team is preparing for a World Cup qualifier against Honduras Wednesday afternoon in San Pedro Sula.

By Steven Goff | 10:07 AM ET, 02/06/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: honduras, U.S. national team, U.S. soccer, World Cup qualifying

Posted at 02:53 PM ET, 02/05/2013

Soccer Outsider: Previewing the USA-Honduras World Cup qualifier

By Jeff Maurer

Jeff Maurer gives his thoughts on Coach Juergen Klinsmann's roster.

By Jeff Maurer | 02:53 PM ET, 02/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Soccer Outsider

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 02/05/2013

You write the caption ..

By Steven Goff

Let's have some fun. Tell us what comes to mind when you look at this picture, snapped near RFK Stadium by an eagle-eyed colleague who probably would prefer to remain anonymous.

By Steven Goff | 12:15 PM ET, 02/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United

Posted at 10:47 AM ET, 02/05/2013

TV & online listings, Wednesday matches

By Steven Goff

TV & online listings, Wednesday matches

By Steven Goff | 10:47 AM ET, 02/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV listings, World Cup qualifying

Posted at 12:56 AM ET, 02/05/2013

Postcard from San Pedro Sula

By Steven Goff

The U.S. national soccer team has arrived in a violent city, San Pedro Sula, for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Honduras.

By Steven Goff | 12:56 AM ET, 02/05/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: honduras, U.S. national team, World Cup qualifying

Posted at 09:16 AM ET, 02/04/2013

Klinsmann sets U.S. roster for qualifier

By Steven Goff

Juergen Klinsmann sets the U.S. national soccer team roster with 24 players, including Clint Dempsey, Jozy Altidore and Michael Bradley.

By Steven Goff | 09:16 AM ET, 02/04/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Americans abroad, juergen klinsmann, U.S. national team, World Cup qualifying

Posted at 03:32 PM ET, 02/03/2013

Americans abroad weekend roundup

By Steven Goff

As we await Juergen Klinsmann's 24-man roster announcement Monday morning for the World Cup qualifier at Honduras, a look at the top Americans eligible for the national team who play abroad.

By Steven Goff | 03:32 PM ET, 02/03/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Americans abroad, U.S. national team, U.S. soccer, World Cup qualifying

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 02/02/2013

D.C. United news & notes

By Steven Goff

D.C. United's second preseason match, lineup details, roster updates, Hamdi Salihi, Emiliano Dudar, Andy Najar

By Steven Goff | 01:10 PM ET, 02/02/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: D.C. United, Major League Soccer, MLS

Posted at 02:17 AM ET, 02/02/2013

Klinsmann's puzzling roster tactics

By Steven Goff

Juergen Klinsmann won't reveal the U.S. national soccer team roster until Monday morning, just 55 hours before a World Cup qualifier at Honduras.

By Steven Goff | 02:17 AM ET, 02/02/2013 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: juergen klinsmann, U.S. national team, World Cup qualifying

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Soccer Insider: February, 2013