Lewis: Red Bulls’ 10 MLS Cup labors
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What’s that saying from German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche? “That which does not kill us makes us stronger”? Well, if that is the case, then the Red Bulls have one of the strongest soccer teams in the world.
Four Cup participants called to national teams
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Fresh off a remarkable 1-0 win against Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday night, the New York Red Bulls immediately boarded a chartered flight back to New Jersey to begin preparation for Sunday’s MLS Cup Final.
Cepero comes long way in short time
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Four months ago, as he was riding a bus from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh, Danny Cepero didn’t think he’d be where he is now.
Ohio well represented at MLS Cup
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No matter the outcome of Sunday’s MLS Cup in Carson, Calif., a player from the Columbus area will be on the winning side.
Davis: Beware the counter attack
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The Columbus Crew will need to have an answer for the New York Red Bulls very dangerous counter attack when the two sides meet in MLS Cup 2008, Steve Davis writes.
Lewis: Red Bulls on cinema-worthy run
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The New York Red Bulls’ historical run to the MLS Cup is the type of story that belongs on the silver screen, writes Michael Lewis.
Bradley looks at MLS for Guatemala
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While Wednesday’s qualifier against Guatemala at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park is on paper meaningless, it gives national team coach Bob Bradley a chance to take a look at some players he might consider for the final hexagonal stage.
Great fan events surround MLS Cup
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The Columbus Crew will meet the New York Red Bulls to crown Major League Soccer’s champion on Sunday, Nov. 23, but the action surrounding MLS Cup starts well before then, as in the days leading up to the game, events in and around The Home Depot Center will thrill soccer fans of all ages.
Posts, missed opportunities haunt RSL
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As he witnessed shot after shot clank off either post, Real Salt Lake midfielder Kyle Beckerman couldn’t help wondering if some sort of jinx or hex had overtaken his team on the field against New York.
Cepero, defense carry New York to Cup
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As the New York Red Bulls have reached a first MLS Cup Final in club history, leaving highly favored and higher seeded teams in their wake, their charge through the postseason has come from a most unlikely source — thanks to a patched-up defense.
Soccer News- Finalists Named for 2008 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year AwardsThe finalists for each of the four prestigious U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year Awards – Male, Female, Young Male and Young Female – have been announced by the sport’s governing body in the United States.
- U.S. Soccer 2008 Athlete of the Year Candidate BiosThe candidates for Male, Female, Young Male and Young Female Athlete of the Year awards for 2008.
- U.S. Men Set for Final Semifinal Round Qualifying Match Against Guatemala in ColoradoWith their ticket to the final round already booked, the U.S. will put some players through a trial by fire in the last match of the semifinal phase. A largely inexperienced will get to test their mettle against a Guatemala team desperate for a victory that would keep their hopes of advancement alive.
- U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team Ready to Face France, Live on ESPN2, at 2008 FIFA Under-20 Women's World CupThe U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team kicks off its FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 19 against France in a match that will broadcast live on ESPN2 at 1 p.m. ET. In addition to the live ESPN2 broadcast, Galavision will be showing the game on tape delay at 6 p.m. ET and fans will be able to follow along live at ussoccer.com’s MatchTracker.
- FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup: A Look BackIn the relatively brief history of women’s soccer across the globe, the United States has paved the way in many regards. Winners of the first-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup in 1991, the U.S. Women built on their legacy by hosting the most successful women’s sporting event ever – the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Three years after the USA captured the world title, FIFA launched its first women’s event at the youth level.
- Finalists Named for 2008 'Best of U.S. Soccer' AwardsU.S. Soccer has announced the finalists for the 2008 “Best of U.S. Soccer” awards and voting for the 12 categories begins today on ussoccer.com.
- Bradley Names 20-Player Roster for FIFA World Cup Qualifier Against Guatemala on Nov. 19U.S. Men's National Team head coach Bob Bradley has named a roster of 20 players to train in advance of the FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Guatemala on Nov. 19 in Commerce City, Colo.
- U.S. U-17 WNT vs. Korea DPR Post-Match Quote SheetU.S. Head Coach Kazbek Tambi and defender Amber Brooks comment on the U-17 WNT's match against Korea DPR in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Final.
- U-17 WNT Fall to Korea DPR 2-1 in Overtime of at 2008 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup FinalThe U.S. Under-17 Women’s National Team fell in the championship game of the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, losing to Korea DPR in overtime by a 2-1 score in front of a crowd of 16,162 at North Harbour Stadium.
- U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team Arrives in Chillan, Chile to Kick off FIFA U-20 WWCThe U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team has arrived in Chillan, Chile, home of their first two matches at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup. The U.S. opens their Group B campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 19 against France and continues on Saturday, Nov. 22 against Argentina. The team will then travel to Temuco to round out group play against China on Nov. 25. The team arrived in Santiago for two days of training before making the Southern journey along the Andes Mountains to Chillan. Every U.S. game at the World Cup will be broadcast live on ESPN360.com and shown on delay on Galavision.
- Finalists Named for 2008 U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year Awards