A second-half stoppage time goal by Juninho lifted the LA Galaxy to a dramatic 2-1 win against Morelia on Wednesday, rejuvenating its chances of reaching the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals. Colorado revived its CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals hopes with a 3-1 victory over Metapan on Wednesday, getting goals from lightly used regulars Eddie Ababio, Quincy Amarikwa and Omar Cummings to climb into second place in Group B.
UPDATE CHICAGO (Aug. 29, 2011) — U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has added Chris Pontius and Jonathan Spector to the roster for the match against Costa Rica on Sept. 2 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. FC Dallas defender Zach Loyd and Chivas USA defender Heath Pearce have withdrawn due to injury. Additionally, Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey will remain in London to receive treatment for back spasms. Dempsey will join the team in Brussels on Sunday in advance of the match against Belgium on Sept. 6 at King Badouin Stadium.
PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 10, 2011) – The U.S. Men’s National Team tied Mexico 1-1 tonight at Lincoln Financial Field in the first game under newly appointed head coach Jurgen Klinsmann. Mexico scored in the 17th minute through Oribe Peralta, but three substitutes combined for a Robbie Rogers goal in the 73rd minute to earn the Americans the tie in the regional rivals’ first friendly match since 2008.
With 65 caps for the United States and several major international tournaments under his belt, goalkeeper Tim Howard is a veteran presence for the U.S. Men’s National Team both on and off the field. His steady play and leadership qualities will be relied upon as the team transitions to working with head coach Jurgen Klinsmann while simultaneously getting ready to play against their biggest rivals
CHICAGO (July 8, 2011) — The U.S. Men’s National Team will continue their long-running rivalry against Mexico when they face off Aug. 10 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Kickoff for the teams’ first meeting in a friendly since 2008 is set for 9 p.m. ET, and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN2, ESPN3.com and Univision. In addition, Univision will air a live pre-game show beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET.
CHICAGO (Aug. 4, 2011) — U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has named a 22-player roster that will travel to Philadelphia in advance of the match against regional rival Mexico on Aug. 10 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The match will be the first for the former FIFA World Cup and European Championship winner at the helm of the U.S. Men’s National Team since being named head coach.
CHICAGO (July 30, 2011) — The U.S. Men’s National Team was drawn into Group A of CONCACAF’s Semifinal Round of FIFA World Cup Qualifying during the Preliminary Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup that took place Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The U.S., led by new head coach Juergen Klinsmann, will begin its quest to qualify for a seventh-consecutive FIFA World Cup when Semifinal Round play in CONCACAF begins in June of 2012.
The FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011™ has set a new benchmark for the sport after viewers around the world tuned in en masse and smashed several TV audience records along the way. This was particularly notable in the host nation Germany, the defending champions twice over, as well as in the countries of the two finalists, the USA and Japan.
USA advanced into the semi-finals of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup by edging past fellow heavyweights Brazil on penalties in a drama-charged encounter in Dresden.
Sweden became the first group winners to qualify for the semi-finals of Germany 2011 to set up a clash with Japan in Frankfurt after defeating Australia 3-1.
UPDATE UPDATE July 10, 2011 – Experienced Scotland International Darren Fletcher will not travel with the rest of the first team squad to the US for their pre-season tour. The 27 year old midfielder was struck down by a virus in early March and lost a lot of weight as a result. Fitness staff at the club have decided that Fletcher would be best served staying in Manchester and working on his fitness and conditioning, rather than embarking on the U.S. Tour.
The Red Devils depart for the USon Monday July 11th and they have announced their initial 21 man squad.
UPDATE- July 5, 2011 – City confirmed the signing of Gael Clichy after almost a week of speculation. The Frenchman has signed a four year deal on a salary believed to be £90,000 a week ($144,000). He has been quick to make an impression with fans of his new club, repeating the claim that those fans living within Manchester support City (rather than arch rivals United). He also stated his aims for winning trophies, saying “anything is possible here”.
