United States qualifies for summer U-20 World Cup in Turkey
Feb 26, 2013, 8:33 PM EDT
Final verdict for U.S. under-20 men’s national team in its drive for redemption, after the notorious qualification failure for the FIFA U-20 World Cup last time out: not the best performance in the world, and not exactly pretty, but job done.
Tab Ramos’ young bunch of Yanks downed Canada tonight in Mexico, 4-2, qualifying for this summer’s FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Turkey.
The CONCACAF qualifying tournament goes on, but this was the money match; all four quarterfinal winners move on Turkey.
While the run has been less-than-perfect, Ramos’ side has managed to improve each time out, which is certainly something to take away from the team’s trip into Mexico. Further credit, too, for not getting undone by Canada’s 23rd-minute goal Tuesday.
U.S. attacker Luis Gil was strong once again, recording the equalizer six minutes after Canada’s first-half strike. We told you about him earlier today on the blog, about this being a big year for the young man at Real Salt Lake.
The LA Galaxy’s Jose Villarreal had two goals for the United States.
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Sporting K.C. makes it clear after blown call – “I scored the goal”
May 19, 2013, 10:00 PM EDT
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Sporting K.C. manager Peter Vermes and defender Ike Opera didn’t appreciate the pivotal offsides call that disallowed a possible winning goal against D.C. United, and they made that very obvious.
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Premier League managerial pair blast squad and referee following final match
May 19, 2013, 8:58 PM EDT
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Paolo Di Canio and Andre Villas-Boas took to the media following their teams’ Premier League finale to voice displeasure with how their final fixture played out.
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D.C. United rue own goal but end losing streak against Sporting KC
May 19, 2013, 7:51 PM EDT
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A dull, scoreless first half picked up in the second term as D.C. United grabbed a point against the league’s second-best team and ended their club-record losing streak at 7 matches.
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Carlo Ancelotti denied release from PSG as he looks to Real Madrid job
May 19, 2013, 5:50 PM EDT
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With his eye on the imminent vacancy at Real Madrid left by Jose Mourinho’s almost certain departure, Paris Saint-Germain’s mastermind Carlo Ancelotti may now have a large hurdle to get past if he is to land his ideal job in Spain’s capital.
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Fernando Torres scores first Premier League goal in 2013 as Chelsea secures third place
May 19, 2013, 5:34 PM EDT
Fernando Torres broke his Premier League scoring drought by banging home the game-winner to secure Chelsea a third place finish.
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Heartbreak in Serie A this year belongs to Fiorentina. Mario Balotelli converted a penalty in the 84th minute to draw level and two minutes later Philippe Mexes slotted home a cross to secure Europe’s top competition for AC Milan.
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Rare as they are, we’ve seen more than our share of “Olimpico” goals in MLS over the last pair of seasons, including one last night:
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Despite little to play for, Premier League final day provides prize money shifts
May 19, 2013, 4:47 PM EDT
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With Arsenal and Tottenham the only teams battling for any meaningful positioning in the Premier League table, the final day still had implications for many teams in the form of placement prize money.
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Sir Alex Ferguson managed the final match of his career away from Old Trafford, and it looked set to complete on a high note, until the opposition had other ideas late.
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(Video) Gareth Bale’s wonder strike not enough for Tottenham to capture Champions League dreams
May 19, 2013, 4:25 PM EDT
Another game-winning strike from Gareth Bale wasn’t enough to save Tottenham from more Champions League heartache.
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New York took all the points from the L.A. Galaxy on Tim Cahill’s late goal. So let’s talk about that goal.
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Where Landon Donovan’s afternoon takes us in the ongoing U.S. national team debate
May 19, 2013, 3:17 PM EDT
This Landon Donovan debate regarding his place on the national team is not going anywhere. So, did Sunday’s performance move the needle either way?
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Arsenal grabs Champions League spot with victory over Newcastle
May 19, 2013, 2:42 PM EDT
Arsenal secured its 16th consecutive spot on the Champions League with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Newcastle at St. James’ Park on Sunday.
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Sensational news for fans around BMO Field:
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Story-lines: What to watch for on the final day of the Premier League
May 19, 2013, 11:30 AM EDT
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With David Beckham-esque tears streaming down my cheeks, we’re finally here: The final day of the 2012-13 Barclay’s Premier League.
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All eyes on Newcastle v. Arsenal for final Champions League spot
May 19, 2013, 10:19 AM EDT
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Newcastle have nothing to play for and have been a disaster at home of late, losing their last two matches at St. James’ Park by a combined 9-0.
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The timing on this thing in two words: pretty bad:
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Philadelphia’s Jack McInerney would be league’s youngest Golden Boot winner
May 19, 2013, 9:32 AM EDT
Not to get too far ahead of ourselves on the 20-year-old goal-scoring sensation … :
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Seattle overtakes Dallas in a starburst of offensive soccer
May 19, 2013, 12:48 AM EDT
The Sounders exploit Dallas’ young back line in a meeting of two Western Conference teams in top form. Final score: 4-2 for the Sounders:
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Juan Agudelo makes his New England debut as Jay Heaps posts one of the best wins of his young coaching career:
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