Man this guy might have one of the most underrated great goals that I can remember.

He had the extra-time equalizer for France in the 2000 Euros against Italy. But everyone remembers the brilliant half-volley winner by Trezeguet...

But yeah, this guy's been suspended by the team after some spats with management, so why not come to New York to finish it out? Click to continue reading...

Brasil 2-0 Cameroon Belgium 3-2 Italy Argentina 2-1 Netherlands Nigeria 2-0 Cote d'Ivoire Brasil beat Cameroon in extra time to seal a spot in the final four. Two penalties from Giuseppe Rossi were not enough to defeat a powerful Belgian side. Belgium, who played with only 10 men for the majority of the match, came . Click to continue reading...

Team manager Foppe de Haan admitted it. During the quarter finals yesterday between Holland and Argentina at times he really enjoyed Lionel Messi's game. "Yeah, that's a type of player we just don't have," he sighed. Oranje lost 1-2 against Argentina in added extra time. De Haan was a bit sick Click to continue reading...

USA Women Olympic Match Report from du Nord reader Adam.

Quarterfinals:
-Fri Aug 15
USA 2-1 Canada

After a marathon match that included a rain delay and extra-time, the US emerged from the quarterfinals victorious over regional rivals Canada.

The US took the lead in the 12th minute when Angela Hucles tapped in a header from Heather O'Reilly. Click to continue reading...

The U.S. women advanced to face Japan in the semis after an extra-time victory against Canada. Keep the faith alive ladies! Click to continue reading...

Argentina advanced to the semi-finals of the Olympic Football Tournament in China on Saturday, after beating the Netherlands 2-1 after extra time in Shanghai. Barcelona star Lionel Messi was the key man for an Argentine side who found it hard, at times, to get out of first gear, but who still created more good chances [. Click to continue reading...

Extra-time goals from Rafael Sóbis and Marcelo secured Brazil a place in the men's football semi-finals in Beijing ... Click to continue reading...

USA 2-1 Canada Angela Hucles gave the US a lead in the 12th minute, but Christine Sinclair tied it up with a brilliant 22-meter shot in the 30th minute.  After a 2 hour suspension (due to lightning), Natasha Kai headed in an extra time winner to give the USA a spot ... Click to continue reading...

The US Women had to dig deep for their win over Canada this morning.

I tuned in at around 6:30AM expecting to see the Stars and Stripes battling it out against the Big Red but instead was treated to about an hour of Brazil vs. Norway. Brazil ended up getting the best of Norway by 2-0 to advance. Click to continue reading...

NEWS: The U.S. women are in the semifinals of Olympic competition after edging Canada 2-1 with an extra-time goal by the one and only Natasha Kai. Read about it here. Read U.S. Soccer's account and check out the box score... Click to continue reading...

All the talk about Russian striker Andrei Arshavin going to Tottenham is getting a bit old. So let's add a new striker name to the rumour mill as a potential Berbatov replacement, shall we? This former Tottenham ace would be well worth the transfer sum to bring him back to White Hart Lane. Enjoy the [. Click to continue reading...

If you were a staunch supporter of Newcastle owner Mike Ashley before today (and, honestly, who isn't?), then this next bit of news might have you hopping over to the other side of the fence. We like to call it the "pessimist pasture". It appears Ashley, who took over the club last year, didn't do [. Click to continue reading...

If you were a staunch supporter of Newcastle owner Mike Ashley before today (and, honestly, who isn't?), then this next bit of news might have you hopping over to the other side of the fence. We like to call it the "pessimist pasture". It appears Ashley, who took over the club last year, didn't do [. Click to continue reading...

When the third round of Champions League qualification starts later today for Arsenal, there's a good chance that if you take a look at manager Arsene Wenger on the sidelines, you might see him perspiring a bit more than usual. With Cesc Fabregas ruled out of the first leg of today's match, Arsenal's probable midfield [. Click to continue reading...

When the third round of Champions League qualification starts later today for Arsenal, there's a good chance that if you take a look at manager Arsene Wenger on the sidelines, you might see him perspiring a bit more than usual. With Cesc Fabregas ruled out of the first leg of today's match, Arsenal's probable midfield [. Click to continue reading...

Well this is surely the type of news Rafa Benitez wasn't hoping to hear with the transfer window nearing the most critical time of the summer. A certain Spanish ace has made it known that he has no interest in playing for Liverpool, or any other club in England this season! [David Silva] has been [. Click to continue reading...

Well this is surely the type of news Rafa Benitez wasn't hoping to hear with the transfer window nearing the most critical time of the summer. A certain Spanish ace has made it known that he has no interest in playing for Liverpool, or any other club in England this season! [David Silva] has been [. Click to continue reading...

Studs Up is a daily football comic strip created by Chris Toy, be sure to subscribe if you enjoy it and checkout the SU archives for more comics. Today's strip takes a look at how some prospective club owners may have slipped through the cracks. (Click the image below for the full comic) No Related Post Click to continue reading...

Studs Up is a daily football comic strip created by Chris Toy, be sure to subscribe if you enjoy it and checkout the SU archives for more comics. Today's strip takes a look at how some prospective club owners may have slipped through the cracks. (Click the image below for the full comic) No Related Post Click to continue reading...

Studs Up is a daily football comic strip created by Chris Toy, be sure to subscribe if you enjoy it and checkout the SU archives for more comics. Today's strip takes a look at how some prospective club owners may have slipped through the cracks. (Click the image below for the full comic) No Related Post Click to continue reading...

Southend crashed out of the Carling Cup at the first hurdle as Cheltenham scored an extra time winner in a tepid affair at Roots Hall.

The score compounded a terrible night for the Blues as it was announced that midfielder Nicky Bailey would be leaving for Charlton within 24 hours.

More follows. Click to continue reading...

Studs Up is a daily football comic strip created by Chris Toy, be sure to subscribe if you enjoy it and checkout the SU archives for more comics. Today's strip takes a look at how some prospective club owners may have slipped through the cracks. (Click the image below for the full comic) No Related Post Click to continue reading...

With the 2008-09 Premier League season now less than a week away, we here at COS thought it was only proper to play a bit of football mad libs to bide the time before Saturday's kickoff. So take a moment, put on your Nostradamus caps, and let us know where your team will finish this [...] Click to continue reading...

With the 2008-09 Premier League season now less than a week away, we here at COS thought it was only proper to play a bit of football mad libs to bide the time before Saturday's kickoff. So take a moment, put on your Nostradamus caps, and let us know where your team will finish this [...] Click to continue reading...

With the 2008-09 Premier League season now less than a week away, we here at COS thought it was only proper to play a bit of football mad libs to bide the time before Saturday's kickoff. So take a moment, put on your Nostradamus caps, and let us know where your team will finish this [...] Click to continue reading...