U.S. Soccer has agreed to a contract extension with U.S. Men's National Team head coach Bob
Bradley. The agreement with Bradley, who guided the U.S. team to numerous achievements including
finishing in first place in their group at the 2010 FIFA World Cup for the first time in 80 years,
will keep him at the helm through the end of 2014.
Per US Soccer, here's some interesting facts that you may enjoy before tomorrow's big huge
monstrous game.
Fact, facts and more facts:
· Tournament rules provide that all 23 players will dress for FIFA World Cup
matches. Drawn as Team ‘A' for the game, the U.
So, it's Tuesday. At this point, every member of the US delegation in South Africa has checked
out of their suites, closed out their XBox live accounts, and departed for whatever part of the
world they call home. Bob Bradley remains the manager... for now. However, if the comments of U.S.
Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati are any indicator, that may not be the case for much
longer.
The U.S. Men's National Team will travel to South Africa to take on 2010 FIFA World Cup
hosts South Africa on Nov. 17 at the magnificent Green Point Stadium in Cape Town.
Kickoff time for the match to be broadcast live on ESPN2 and Galavision will be announced in the
near future.
Will Spain's fortunes in the World Cup be similar to Euro 2008 or the 2009 FIFA Confederations
Cup?
On Tuesday, the goalkeepers and defenders were discussed, and Wednesday, the midfielders were
discussed. With all of the creative talent in the midfield, that will bring the pressure on the
forwards to convert the multitudes of chances that Xavi, Xabi Alonso, etc.
U.S. Soccer has announced the United States will play Brazil in a friendly on August 10th at the
New Meadowlands Stadium. This will be Brazil's first appearance in the New York area in 14 years
and the New Meadowlands should be filled for this game.
"It is always an exciting opportunity when you have the chance to play one of the best teams in
the world," said U.
Chivas USA announced on Monday afternoon that defender and U.S. international Jonathan Bornstein
will be leaving the club after the current MLS season concludes to join Mexican side Tigres UANL,
starting on January 1, 2011. The move had been rumored for weeks, but was not confirmed by the
Western Conference club until today
"First and foremost, I remain focused on finishing this season with Chivas USA," said Bornstein.
After the shock resignation this week of Martin O'Neill from Aston Villa, the Midlands club are
now faced with the tough task of finding a manager that can build on the foundations that have been
put in place by the Irishman. O'Neill joined the club in August 2006, finishing 11th in his first
season in charge and then taking Villa to three consecutive 6th place finishes, improving on their
points tally each time.
Looking back at the last four years there have been quite a few highlights, here are some of the
memorable moments:
- U.S. qualifies for the World Cup by defeating Honduras in San Pedro Sula:
- U.S. starts the Final Round of World Cup qualifying with a victory against Mexico:
As usual, all you need to know to get fired up for this game can be found here. Some of the
higlights:
- The U.S. is playing in the Nelson Mandela Challenge for the second time. Exactly three years
ago to the day, a Steve Cherundolo goal lifted the U.S. to a 1-0 victory against South Africa at
Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
