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  1. Huge cost of World Cups: Did we need a protest like Brazil’s to point out the obvious?

    Jun 18, 2013, 12:10 AM EDT

    Demonstrators yell anti-government slogans during one of the many protests around Brazil's major cities in Belem

    Brazil has infrastructure concerns. They’ve also spent $3.3 billion on soccer stadia. No surprise, people aren’t happy.

  2. Christian Eriksen’s potential for Borussia Dortmund a particularly cloudy picture

    Jun 17, 2013, 10:43 PM EDT

    Ajax Amsterdam v SC Heerenveen - Eredivisie

    The mythology of Ajax, Dutch soccer and one stars’ struggles outside the Dutch league make this potential transfer difficult to evaluate.

  3. Ancelotti may be impatient, but Real Madrid wait should prove inconsequential

    Jun 17, 2013, 8:23 PM EDT

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    It’s only a matter of time before Ancelotti’s holding pattern’s resolved.

  4. Early returns from England’s offseason tell a tale of two Manchesters

    Jun 17, 2013, 7:39 PM EDT

    FC Barcelona v Malaga CF - La Liga

    It’s early days, but while City close the gap, Manchester United have yet to act.

  5. This André Villas-Boas to Paris Saint-Germain link makes more sense by the day

    Jun 17, 2013, 6:51 PM EDT

    F1 Grand Prix of Monaco - Race

    With a buy-out in his contract, Villas-Boas likely will be given a choice between Paris and London.

  6. Honduran international Maynor Figueroa completes move to Hull City

    Jun 17, 2013, 5:59 PM EDT

    Wigan Athletic's Figueroa challenges Tottenham Hotspur's Defoe during their English Premier League soccer match at The DW Stadium in Wigan

    Steve Bruce reunites with a player he brought to Wigan Athletic.

  7. Premier League coaches may face loyalty test in face of Paris Saint-Germain

    Jun 16, 2013, 11:49 PM EDT

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    Villas-Boas, Laudrup have been linked. One makes sense, but should both show their EPL clubs loyalty?

  8. Please tell me this Stephan El Shaarawy transfer noise isn’t real

    Jun 16, 2013, 10:50 PM EDT

    Parma FC v AC Milan - Serie A

    There are too many reasons for AC Milan not to do this deal.

  9. Reminder: Real Madrid likely the key players in Edinson Cavani’s move

    Jun 16, 2013, 9:47 PM EDT

    Italy Soccer Serie A

    If Real Madrid’s truly in, Cavani’s other suitors are likely out.

  10. Final was 2-1, but Spain-Uruguay was nowhere near that close

    Jun 16, 2013, 8:31 PM EDT

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    We keep waiting for Spain to come back to the pack, something that decidedly do not happen on Sunday.

  11. Laurent Koscielny to Barcelona gaining momentum

    Jun 16, 2013, 7:53 PM EDT

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    Should Arsenal sell high on their best defender?

  12. U.S.’s South Korea friendlies come at expense of NWSL: Is it worth it?

    Jun 16, 2013, 7:05 PM EDT

    China v United States

    At some point, the out-of-window callups need to stop. But is that point now?

  13. Confederations Cup opener provides no reprieve for Mexico

    Jun 16, 2013, 5:35 PM EDT

    Mexico v Italy: Group A - FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013

    An inspired first half wasn’t enough. Mexico’s struggles continue in Brazil.

  14. Landon Donovan and a recent history of transitioning icons

    Jun 16, 2013, 4:35 PM EDT

    2012 MLS Cup - Team Press Conference

    Recent history is littered with icons whose international wane was taken in stride by their national teams.

  15. Confederations Cup preview: Your quick guide to each teams’ standouts

    Jun 13, 2013, 3:41 AM EDT

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    Two players from each team who can serve as focal points for your Confederations Cup viewing.

  16. One last look at the tifo from United States vs. Panama

    Jun 12, 2013, 10:58 PM EDT

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    Has there every been a display that rivals this in U.S. qualifying history?

  17. Steve Zakuani out 6-8 weeks after sports hernia surgery

    Jun 12, 2013, 9:51 PM EDT

    Seattle Sounders FC v Colorado Rapids

    Zakuani’s comeback season hits another pothole.

  18. Confederations Cup schedule: The matches you’ll want to watch

    Jun 12, 2013, 8:32 PM EDT

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    Confederations Cup starts on Saturday. Here are your matches to watch.

  19. New partner, no problem: Michael Bradley didn’t miss a beat against Panama

    Jun 12, 2013, 7:26 PM EDT

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    SEATTLE — With Jermaine Jones out, Michael Bradley would have to shoulder more of the load. No surprise, he came through.

  20. In the wake of Seattle, is it too soon to rekindle The FieldTurf Conversation?

    Jun 12, 2013, 4:45 PM EDT

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    SEATTLE — Tuesday’s qualifier should lead to a new round of turf debate. Starting now.

  21. Night of vindication all around for Seattle, fans

    Jun 12, 2013, 4:01 AM EDT

    Panama v United States - FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier

    SEATTLE — What looked like a no-win situation was overcome by the pure power of 40,000 screaming voices.

  22. Mistakes mean progress for emerging Omar Gonzalez

    Jun 12, 2013, 2:48 AM EDT

    Omar Gonzalez

    SEATTLE — Despite mistakes, the ascension of Omar Gonzalez continues.

  23. Altidore, Johnson goals lead United States past Panama, to top of CONCACAF qualifying

    Jun 12, 2013, 12:02 AM EDT

    Jozy Altidore

    SEATTLE – The United States go top of The Hex, their win over Panama leaving the U.S. unbeaten in their last four World Cup qualifiers.

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