1. USMNT: Americans Claim Gutsy Qualifying Draw at Azetca as New Stars Shine

    A week can change everything, especially in the high-stakes atmosphere of World Cup qualifying. After the United States national team secured a valuable point Tuesday night with a ...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 1 month ago 8,138 reads 16 comments

  2. Mexico vs. USA: Scoreless Draw Crucial Turning Point for US Qualifying Campaign

    What a difference one goal can make. Jozy Altidore’s shot in the 16th minute on Friday night against Costa Rica bounced onto Clint Dempsey’s foot, and the Tottenham star passed it into the net...

    Ben Chodos Written by Ben Chodos about 1 month ago 220 reads 0 comments

  3. 8 Takeaways from the United States' Qualifiers vs. Costa Rica and Mexico

    The United States men’s national team earned a crucial four points in their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign over the past five days with a 1-0 home win over Costa Rica and a 0-0 away draw against Mexico...

    John D. Halloran Written by John D. Halloran about 1 month ago 373 reads 12 comments

  4. Old Failings Could Force England in to the World Cup Play-Offs

    Put away the bunting, cancel the open top bus tour for July 2014, and tell the Palace those knighthoods and MBEs won’t be needed after all. England won’t be winning the World Cup in Brazil next summer...

    Sam Pilger Written by Sam Pilger about 1 month ago 1,214 reads 2 comments

  5. Mexico vs. USA: Vital Draw Shows Future Is Bright for USMNT

    The main takeaway from Tuesday night's scoreless draw between the United States and Mexico may be the non-call after Maurice Edu clearly fouled Javier Aquino in the box in the second ...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 1 month ago 1,168 reads 24 comments

  6. Germany 4-1 Kazakhstan: Germans Rolling While Other Top Countries Struggle

    Germany's national soccer team continued its strong start in FIFA World Cup qualifying Tuesday, picking up a second consecutive three-goal win over Kazakhstan...

    Alex Gruber Written by Alex Gruber about 1 month ago 1,498 reads 3 comments

  7. Luis Suarez Appears to Punch Chile Defender in Face (Video)

    Luis Suarez is back in hot water. The 26-year-old, who spent much of last season dealing with a racism controversy , could find himself in trouble again after a disappointing trip home to South America for international duty...

    Michael Cummings Written by Michael Cummings about 1 month ago 13,570 reads 64 comments

  8. Deschamps Backs Sent-off Pogba

    France boss Didier Deschamps has no regrets about fielding Juventus ’ Paul Pogba in the 1-0 loss to Spain.....

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 1 month ago 106 reads 0 comments

  9. England World Cup Bid Suffering from Lack of Depth, Says Danny Mills

    England could miss out on the 2014 World Cup because their squad lacks depth, says Danny Mills. The former defender was in the stadium in Podgorica as England drew 1-1 with Montenegro ...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 1 month ago 68 reads 0 comments

  10. World Cup: England Boss Roy Hodgson Defends Sub Approach

    England boss Roy Hodgson claims his reluctance to change things during a crucial 2014 World Cup qualifier against Montenegro was driven by his substitute options.....

    Eric Drobny Written by Eric Drobny about 1 month ago 631 reads 0 comments

  11. Serie A Winners and Losers of World Football's International Break

    As the latest sporadic installment of international football fades away, players return to their clubs recovering from individual performances ranging the whole spectrum...

    Theo Rowley Written by Theo Rowley about 1 month ago 1,228 reads 1 comments

  12. USA Escape Qualifier vs. Mexico with Draw After Penalty Kick Controversy

    All it has taken for the United States to earn four key points in World Cup qualifying over this international break was a snowstorm and a missed call against Mexico in the always intimidating Estadio Azteca ...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 1 month ago 1,295 reads 6 comments

  13. Bolivia vs. Argentina: Grading Lionel Messi's Performance

    This article assesses Lionel Messi ’s performance for Argentina against Bolivia as the Albiceleste travelled to La Paz for a CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier on Wednesday afternoon...

    Ed Dove Written by Ed Dove about 1 month ago 7,316 reads 58 comments

  14. Bolivia vs. Argentina: 6 Things We Learned from World Cup Qualifier

    Argentina travelled to Bolivia on Tuesday night to face the difficulties of playing football in the high-altitude conditions of La Paz. A 1-1 draw, given the circumstances will be seen as a good result...

    Christopher Atkins Written by Christopher Atkins about 1 month ago 2,254 reads 3 comments

  15. USA vs. Mexico Score: Americans Grab Much-Needed Point in Vaunted Estadio Azteca

    The United States men's national soccer team emerged from Estadio Azteca with a point after a 0-0 draw with Mexico, which was the more dangerous side throughout the Tuesday night CONCACAF World Cup qualifier...

    Tim Daniels Written by Tim Daniels about 1 month ago 1,405 reads 0 comments

  16. Rating the England Players Against Montenegro

    Almost replicating the result of their last trip to Podgorica, England once again walked away from a Montenegro away fixture with a 1-1 draw in hand...

    Tom Sunderland Written by Tom Sunderland about 1 month ago 1,923 reads 3 comments

  17. Iniesta: No Doubts from Us

    Andres Iniesta has reflected that it was perhaps natural for fans to have doubted Spain, except that the team never did...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 1 month ago 110 reads 0 comments

  18. Mexico vs. USA: Shocking Draw Makes World Cup Run Much Tougher for El Tri

    They came into it as the perennial favorites to extend an incredible home ground winning streak against one of their fiercest rivals in world football...

    Dan Talintyre Written by Dan Talintyre about 1 month ago 2,877 reads 30 comments

  19. Mexico vs. USA 2013: Draw Bolsters Americans' Case as World Cup Qualifiers

    Regardless of your opinion of the officiating in Tuesday night's World Cup qualifier between Mexico and the United States, the Americans certainly showed they have the talent to lead ...

    Pete Schauer Written by Pete Schauer about 1 month ago 9,267 reads 6 comments

  20. Power Ranking the Top 25 2014 World Cup Favorites Based on Recent Qualifiers

    With another round of World Cup qualifying games in the books, now is as good a time as any to survey the current state of international football...

    Max Towle Written by Max Towle about 1 month ago 56,814 reads 332 comments

  21. Grading the United States Players Against Mexico

    Mission accomplished for Jurgen Klinsmann and the United States national team. It does not get much sweeter than tying Mexico in Azteca stadium. The precious road point they earned does not get much more critical in terms of qualification, either...

    Peter Brownell Written by Peter Brownell about 1 month ago 3,787 reads 69 comments

  22. Americans Tie Mexico 0-0 in WCup Qualifying

    MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Brad Guzan swatted away shot after shot and the Americans hung on for a 0-0 draw with Mexico on Tuesday night, earning only their second point in a World Cup qualifier at Azteca Stadium...

    Jonathan Williams Written by Jonathan Williams about 1 month ago 269 reads 0 comments

  23. Mexico vs. United States: 6 Things We Learned

    The United States men’s national team earned a crucial away draw at the famed Estadio Azteca Tuesday night, drawing 0-0 with Mexico in a hard-fought match. Following its 1-0 home win against Costa Rica on Friday night, the U...

    John D. Halloran Written by John D. Halloran about 1 month ago 40,988 reads 144 comments

  24. United States' Lineup Against Mexico Shows MLS Is Proving Its Purpose

    You may not have known this looking at the United States starting 11 against Mexico, which included players currently playing at Tottenham, Aston Villa and Santos Laguna , but all 11 starters had ties to Major League Soccer...

    Joe Tansey Written by Joe Tansey about 1 month ago 1,636 reads 7 comments

  25. Mexico vs. USA: Breaking Down Biggest Moments in Memorable Draw for USMNT

    The United States earned a huge 0-0 draw against Mexico on Tuesday night—one of the more memorable performances for the USMNT in recent years...

    Dan Talintyre Written by Dan Talintyre about 1 month ago 1,348 reads 5 comments