Luis Robles is a member of the New York Red Bulls after all.
The Red Bulls used their place in the allocation order to select Robles, who signed with MLS
Tuesday night. The club had initially tried to sign Robles during the winter, but when it became
apparent that he could not sign directly with the club and would have been subjected to the
allocation order, the deal came off the table.
On the latest edition, the Chris and Chris of US Soccer start off by paying tribute to Euro
Champion Spain, by remembering the US's massive 2 – 0 win in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup
Semifinals. Where do Chris and ...
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The long-rumored friendly between the United States and Italy appears to have come to
fruition.
The Italian soccer federation announced that the Azzurri will host the United States at Stadio
Luigi Ferraris in Genoa on Feb. 29, the first FIFA international fixture date of the new year.
HARRISON, N.J. -- The U.S. men's national team might have lost to Ecuador on Tuesday night, but
there was one overwhelming bright spot for Jurgen Klinsmann and Co.
Bob Bradley's return to coaching may come sooner than later.
Egyptian outlet Al-Ahram is reporting that the former U.S. national team coach is among three
final candidates to take over as coach of Egypt's national team.
Bradley will reportedly interview for the job this week, along with Serbian Zoran Filipovic and
Colombian Francisco Maturana.
Today marks the three-year anniversary of one of the greatest games in U.S. Soccer history, the 2-0
win against Spain in the semifinal of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.
The USA's win against the No.1-ranked team and defending European champions earned the team a place
in its first ever championship final of a major FIFA competition, and ended a 35-match unbeaten run
for Spain that had lasted nearly three years.
Last night we asked our Twitter followers which players on the roster could earn their first cap
for the MNT outside of North America in the game against Belgium. Answer: Five - Chandler, Hamid,
Larentowicz, Orozco Fiscal, and Shea.
That got us thinking about who in this squad has played the most times for the MNT in Europe?
The final places in the Euro 2012 semifinals will be booked this weekend, with four teams aiming
to join Portugal and Germany as the final four left vying for the continent's crown and a place in
the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
The most anticipated matches of the quarterfinal round take place Saturday and Sunday, when
defending champion Spain looks to thwart France's tournament run and set a date with Cristiano
Ronaldo & Co.
One-time U.S. national team goalkeeper Luis Robles won't be manning the nets at Red Bull Arena
after all.
Robles' proposed move to the New York Red Bulls has been called off after the league ruled that
Robles would have to go through the allocation order after initially claiming he could be added as
a discovery signing, according to the Washington Post.
Through three preseason matches, it has become quite apparent that second-round MLS SuperDraft
pick Ryan Meara has taken the early lead over Jeremy Vuolo in the Red Bulls' starting goalkeeper
race.
The final to the unpredictable Copa America is on tap for this weekend, as Uruguay and Paraguay
do battle for South America's regional crown and a place in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
New seasons around the world get set to begin as well, as the Mexican Apertura campaign kicks
off this weekend with American striker Herculez Gomez debuting with his new team, Estudiantes
Tecos.
The summer friendly that Jurgen Klinsmann has been hinting at for months is official.
The Mexican soccer federation announced that El Tri will host the U.S. men's national team at
Estadio Azteca on Aug. 15 in a friendly between the two CONCACAF powerhouses.
The meeting will be the second United States-Mexico match of the Klinsmann era, with last
August's 1-1 draw in Philadelphia being his first match after replacing Bob Bradley as national
team coach.
Tahiti are the champions of the OFC Nations Cup for the very first time following an exciting
final against New Caledonia. Tahiti, whose previous tournament best had been three second placings
in 1973, 1980 and 1996, finally scribed their name on the trophy following Sunday's 1-0 triumph and
claimed a place in next year's FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil.
The semi-final line-up of the 2012 OFC Nations Cup is now known following the completion of the
tournament's group stages yesterday.
Defending champions New Zealand have made through to the last four having topped Group B on goal
difference over fellow semi-finalists Solomon Islands. Both nations had a record of two wins and a
draw from three games but New Zealand's goal record in their wins over group opponents Fiji and
Papua New Guinea allowed them to pip the Solomon Islands, with whom they shared a 1-1 draw
yesterday, to the top of the standings.
The 2012 OFC Nations Cup will be the most important football tournament to be held in the
Oceania region for many years. As well as playing for continental glory, the competition also
doubles as the second round of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The top four teams will go
on further in the World Cup qualifying process whilst a place in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup
will also await the team who triumphs in the Nations Cup final on Sunday, June 10th.
Four-time World Cup champion Italy has had the upper hand against the U.S. Men's National Team
since the two sides first met in 1934. The U.S. faces Italy at 8:45 p.m. local time (2:45 p.m. ET)
on Wednesday in Genoa, and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN2, ESPN3 and Galavision:
In one of the biggest upsets in the history of the U.S. Men's National Team, the USA beat Brazil
1-0 on Feb. 11, 1998, in the semifinal of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. That game was the first U.S. win
against the South American side, and today it remains the only time in 16 matches the U.S. has
emerged victorious.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has at last re-signed for the Gunners, it has just been announced.
The deal was concluded in time for the Frenchman to be eligible to play in Monday's FA Cup clash
with Leeds although doubts remain about his match fitness.
Henry has left speculators, pundits and critics undecided about the impact this might have on
the Arsenal squad.
The imminent resigning of Arsenal Legend Thierry Daniel Henry has left speculators, pundits and
critics undecided about the impact this might have on the Arsenal squad. It is easy to overlook the
Wenger & Henry combination which has proved to be successful on and off for approximately twenty
years.
Their Words As the person at FIFA responsible for the delivery of the FIFA Confederations Cup and
the FIFA World Cup it is essential that I also get a personal view on the status of preparations
during my planned host city visits to take place every two months next year. Because we have no
time to rest, the clock is ticking ever faster and the anticipation is rising for all of us.
US international Landon Donovan says he's excited about playing for Juergen Klinsmann, saying that
the German legend's "positive energy" could make a difference for the U.S. national team.
Landon Donovan also praised Bob Bradley, who was dismissed Thursday as the U.
The New Jersey-born coach was relieved of his duties today after five years at the helm.
Last month's loss to Mexico in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final proved his undoing, as the US had led
2-0 in that game before capitulating embarrassingly4-2and the
defeat also meant they missed out on the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced today that Bob Bradley has been relieved of his duties
as the head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team.
CHICAGO (July 28, 2011) — U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced today that Bob Bradley has
been relieved of his duties as the head coach of the U.
CHICAGO (July 28, 2011) - U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced today that Bob Bradley
has been relieved of his duties as the head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team.
"We want to thank Bob Bradley for his service and dedication to U.
US Soccer president Sunil Gulati announced on Thursday that Bob Bradley has been "relieved of
his duties as the head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team."
Gulati said in the announcement on the US Soccer website, ""We want to thank Bob Bradley for his
service and dedication to U.
CHICAGO (July 28, 2011) — U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced today that Bob Bradley has
been relieved of his duties as the head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team.
"We want to thank Bob Bradley for his service and dedication to U.
U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced today that Bob Bradley has been relieved of his
duties as the head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team.
"We want to thank Bob Bradley for his service and dedication to U.S. Soccer during the past five
years," said Gulati. "During his time as the head coach of our Men's National Team he led the team
to a number of accomplishments, but we felt now was the right time for us to make a change.
Bob Bradley out as US Men's National Team Manager.
The release from US Soccer below.
Wow...
BOB BRADLEY's TENURE AS HEAD COACH OF U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM ENDS
CHICAGO (July 28, 2011) — U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced today that Bob
Bradleyhas been relieved of his duties as the head coach of the U.
U.S. Soccer finally listened to its fans and today fired increasingly isolated U.S. Men's
National Team Coach Bob Bradley, a Manhattan Beach resident, after a meeting at Home Depot
Center.
Here's the full press release from U.S. Soccer:
U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati announced today that Bob Bradley has been relieved
of his duties as the head coach of the U.
Tra due settimane, nelle nazioni di Polonia ed Ucraina prenderĂ il via la fase finali di Euro
2012, 14/a edizione del torneo calcistico continentali per nazionali (la squadra vincitrice potrĂ
partecipare alla FIFA Confederations Cup del prossimo anno, in Brasile, ndr) e ultima a 16 squadre
(saranno 24 in Francia tra 4 anni).
Tra due settimane, nelle nazioni di Polonia ed Ucraina prenderĂ il via la fase finali di Euro
2012, 14/a edizione del torneo calcistico continentali per nazionali (la squadra vincitrice potrĂ
partecipare alla FIFA Confederations Cup del prossimo anno, in Brasile, ndr) e ultima a 16 squadre
(saranno 24 in Francia tra 4 anni).
FIFA have rubber-stamped agreements with GoalRef and HawkEye, ensuring goal-line technology is now officially a part of professional football.
Extensive official testing by IFAB concluded in July and the board unanimously approved the two systems for usage and the signing of contracts heralds their arrival in leagues worldwide.
With Thursday night's official announcement that the U.S. men's national team will be taking on
Canada in a pre-World Cup qualifying friendly at BMO Field in Toronto on June 3, another piece to
the team's 2012 puzzle is in place.
Pavel Pardo scores for Club America in a friendly at the Georgia Dome in July 2010. (Getty
Images)
The Chicago Fire announced today that the club has signed former Mexican international Pavel
Pardo. The 35-year-old defensive midfielder will be added to the Fire's roster upon the receipt of
his P1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC).
Two goals from Diego Forlan and one from Luiz Suarez saw Uruguay defeat Paraguay 3-0 on Sunday in
Buenos Aires to claim the Copa America 2011 title. Uruguay's record 15th South American crown sees
it join Brazil (hosts), Japan, Mexicoand Spain at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. With 20 of the
23 players who were part [.
