This week, The Union Must Win (twice, don't they?), USMNT and Mexico Friendlies, FIFA Confederations Cup finals, UEFA Euro U21 Final, Copa Sudamericana, and Copa Libertadores
Friday's victory over Peru did little to inspire confidence that the US Men are ready to face a foe of the caliber of Brazil. Michael Bradley returns for this game, and his relentless driving energy, allied with Jozy Altidore's finishing (he scored two versus Peru, his first since March 25), might be enough to get the US on the board.
Down and Out in Paris and London in the International Break FRANCE 2:3 COLOMBIA Stade de France, Paris COLOMBIA 0:0 AUSTRALIA Craven Cottage, London It was the March international break and I opted to nip over to Paris on the Eurostar to check out two of the World Cup finalists before heading back to London to see another.
England vs France 2015 (England-France VIDEO BELOW) Final score and result:- England vs France 2-0 (Alli, Rooney) Wembley Stadium, London- 17 November, 2015- 17/11/15 Wayne Rooney sets up one goal and also scores himself as England beat France 2-0 at Wembley Goals, 2:41 duration, Vidme Extended highlights, 9:31 duration, Facebook Dailymotion, Goals La Marseillaise at [.
France vs Germany 2015 (France-Germany VIDEO BELOW) Final score and result:- France vs Germany 2-0 (Giroud, Gignac) Stade de France, Paris- 13 November, 2015- 13/11/15 Giroud and Gignac score for France as they beat Germany at Stade de France Goals, German commentary, Vidme Extended highlights, 7:18 duration, Dailymotion Explosion outside the stadium heard during the [.
France vs Serbia 2015 (France-Serbia VIDEO BELOW) Final score and result:- France vs Serbia 2-1 (Matuidi*2/Mitrovic) Bordeaux, France= 7 September, 2015- 7/9/15- Monday Blaise Matuidi's brace gives France a 2-1 win over Serbia in Bordeaux All goals, Vimeo, 0:56 duration 4:00 duration, Videa France vs Serbia 1-0 (Matuidi goal vs Serbia 9′) France v Serbia [.
The MLS schedule resumed after taking the Gold Cup group stage off with a midweek start for week 20. Some teams scheduled international friendlies. Others took the break and the time to regroup. The Red Bulls restarted their MLS season strong, beating San Jose 5-1 at home. Sean Davis put New York up in the 38th with Sacha Kljestan doubling the lead in the 73rd.
No surprises as we learn who will go globetrotting to play for their countries while Seattle has a bye week.
After the FC Dallas match, most of the Seattle Sounders have a week off to rest and recuperate, but Cristian Roldan, Roman Torres, Gustav Svensson and Jordy Delem will be heading off to join their respective national teams during the FIFA international break.
Portland Timbers Football Club today confirmed the call ups of midfielders David Guzman and Andy Polo to the Costa Rican and Peruvian national teams, respectively. Both nations will play friendlies on March 23rd and 27th, meaning Guzman and Polo will be unavailable for the Timbers' March 24th MLS fixture against FC Dallas.
Here is a pic that shows what Germany's 2018 World Cup away kit will look like. Made by Adidas, it will serve as an alternate strip for Die Mannschaft at the 2018 WC in Russia. This new German alternate shirt will be officially released later this month. Country: Germany Maker: Adidas Kit: Alternate/Away For: 2018/2019 [.
The Spain squad for their upcoming friendlies against Germany (Friday March 23 Dusseldorf) and Argentina Tuesday March 27 Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid) has been announced today (March 16, 2018), and coach Julien Lopetegui has sprung a few surprises after choosing to leave out Chelsea's Alvaro Morata and Barcelona's Sergi Roberto.
The final World Cup qualifiers take place during the current international break, which will determine the final countries that will make up the 32 teams competing in next summer’s World Cup.
Plus there are several enticing friendlies that’ll be played around the world.
So far, here are the countries who have qualified for World Cup 2018: Russia, Brazil, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Belgium, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Germany, England, Spain, Nigeria, Costa Rica, Poland, Egypt, Iceland, Serbia, Portugal, France, Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia and Panama.
Najaf (Iraq) (AFP) – Iraq hopes that hosting Gulf football friendlies, renovating its stadiums and outlawing weapons at matches will have persuaded FIFA to lift a ban on home competitive internationals, its sports minister said.
The country has not played full internationals on home turf for almost three decades, ever since its 1990 invasion of Kuwait that sparked an international embargo.
London (AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he is “totally against” international friendlies following injuries to key central defenders Chris Smalling and Phil Jones on England duty.
Mourinho expects to be without five first-team players against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, including the injured Paul Pogba and suspended Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
London (AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he is “totally against” international friendlies following injuries to key central defenders Chris Smalling and Phil Jones on England duty.
Mourinho expects to be without five first-team players against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, including the injured Paul Pogba and suspended Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The International break is upon us and as usual, the concern is whether or not any of our players will pick up injuries. We've seen it before with Walcott and Wilshere.
We know Arsene is honourable and our players never develop a dose of 'Giggsitis' that keeps them out of action just long enough to return to league duty as soon as the interlull is over.
Italy vs Romania 2015 (Italia-Romania VIDEO BELOW) Final score and result:- Italy vs Romania 2-2 (Marchisio pen, Gabbiadini/Stancu, Andone) Bologna, Italy- 17 November, 2015- International Friendly Romania grab a late equaliser against Italy in their friendly clash in Bologna Short highlights, 1:14 duration, Vidme 5:02 duration, Facebook Italy Romania 0-1 (Stancu goal vs Italy 8′) [.
Belgium vs Italy 2015 (Belgium-Italia VIDEO BELOW) Final score and result:- Belgium vs Italy 3-1 (Vertonghen, De Bruyne, Batshuayi/Candreva) Brussels, Belgium- 13 November, 2015 Vertonghen and De Bruyne score as Belgium come from behind to beat Italy 3-1 English commentary, Vidme Condensed hls, 1:53 duration, English commentary, Dailymotion Dailymotion, Italian commentary Belgium v Italy 0-1 [.
Luxembourg vs Portugal 2015 (Luxembourg-Portugal VIDEO BELOW) Final score and result:- Luxembourg vs Portugal 0-2 (Andre-Andre, Nani) International Friendly, 17 November, 2015- 17/11/15 Nani scores for Portugal as they beat Luxembourg in an international friendly 3:46 duration, Vidme Luxembourg Portugal 0-1 (Andre-Andre goal vs Luxembourg 30′) Luxembourg vs Portugal 0-2 (Nani goal vs Luxembourg 87′)
Russia vs Portugal 2015 (Russia-Portugal VIDEO BELOW) Final score and result:- Russia vs Portugal 1-0 (Shirokov) International Friendly- 14 November, 2015- 14/11/15 Roman Shirokov's late winner helps Russia down Portugal in this friendly English commentary, Vidme Extended, Russian commentary Russia v Portugal 1-0 (Shirokov goal vs Portugal 88′)
During the past two weeks, Mexico’s international friendlies again dominated the US airwaves, drawing over 2 million viewers each for their matches against Iceland and Croatia. These matches rank as the 2nd and 3rd most watched soccer matches on American television in 2018, just behind March 3rd’s Súper Clásico contested by Chivas de Guadalajara and Club América which drew nearly 2.
With only three months until the World Cup kicks off in Russia, the time for teams to start preparing their rosters begins this weekend. Domestic action takes a break as international fixtures take centerstage across the globe, beginning with a huge slate on Friday. Familiar foes will duke it out in Europe, while some other intriguing fixtures will also occur in both North and South America.
Koffie gets his first call for Ghana, while Watson prepares for his 65th appearance for Jamaica.
Now at the midway point of the MLS season, the Revolution occupy the eighth spot on the Eastern Conference table. But that less-than-ideal standing hasn't stopped international managers from adding Revolution players to their rosters.
Megan Rapinoe and the USWNT head to Europe for two international friendlies.
On Thursday, June 8, the United States Women's National Team kicks off its two-game European road trip in a match against Sweden. The game airs at 10:30 AM PT on ESPN2.
The last time the two teams faced off was in the quarterfinals of the 2016 Olympics.
Between World Cup qualifiers and international friendlies, it's a great weekend for soccer.
With just three MLS matches on the docket this weekend, you may need some help getting your soccer fix. But don't worry—there's still plenty of action to follow over the next six days.
Deep in the heart of Texas, the U.S. Women's National Team will play Russia in a pair of friendlies in early April.
The defending World Cup champions will take on the Russia Women's National Team in two international friendlies, one in Frisco, the second in Houston, U.
Both Nexaca and Eintracht Frankfurt matches will be played during international breaks.
Those two placeholders in your season ticket pack? They're for international friendlies this season as the Sounders have announced matches against Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt (July 9) as well as Liga MX side Club Necaxa (March 25).
The midfielder will return to the Union before their penultimate regular season game.
The United States Men's National Team has called up Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya for their international friendlies against Cuba on Oct. 7, and New Zealand on Oct. 11.
Bedoya has earned 55 international caps, with 54 in the last seven years, and appeared in all four matches at the 2014 World Cup.
Thursday night saw two of the games giants, Italy and Spain, go head to head in Udine as the busy schedule ofinternational friendlies kicks in. The game ended 1-1, courtesy of goals from Azzurri wingerLorenzo Insigne and Spain strikerAritz Aduriz.
However, the clash also saw veteran World Cup winning boss Vicente Del Bosque knocked to the ground after a hefty (accidental) knock from a linesman.
Lloyd and Brian have been called up for the USWNT's pair of friendly matches in April against Columbia
After competing in and winning the inaugural SheBelieves Cup earlier this month, Carli Lloyd and Morgan Brian returned to training for the Houston Dash only to be called up again for a couple of friendlies later in April.
Kuwait vs International All Stars 2015 (Kuwait-World Stars VIDEO BELOW) Final score and result:- Kuwait vs All Stars 4-2 18 December, 2015- 18/12/15- Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium The likes of David Beckham, Luis Figo, Alessandro del Piero and Roberto Carlos all play for a All-Stars XI against Kuwait to mark the opening of a new [.
Wales vs Netherlands 2015 (Wales-Holland VIDEO BELOW) Final score and result:- Wales vs Netherlands 2-3 (Ledley, Huws/Dost, Robben*2) Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff- 13 November, 2015- 13/11/15- Friday Arjen Robben scores a brace as Netherlands beat Wales in Cardiff English commentary, Vidme Dailymotion Wales v Netherlands 0-1 (Dost goal vs Wales 31′) Wales vs Holland 1-1 [.
Spain vs England 2015 (Espana-England VIDEO BELOW) Final score and result:- Spain vs England 2-0 (Gaspar, Cazorla) Alicante, Spain- 13 November, 2015- 13/11/15- Friendly Spain debut their new home kit and beat England 2-0 in Alicante Extended highlights, English commentary, Dailymotion Spanish commentary, 4:48 duration Spain v England 1-0 (Mario Gaspar goal vs England 72′) [.
Argentina vs Mexico 2015 (Argentina-Mexico VIDEO BELOW) Fonal score and result:- Argentina vs Mexico 22- (Messi, Aguero/ Hernandez, Herrera) AT & T Stadium, Arlington, TX- 8 September, 2015- Friendly Late goals from Messi and Aguero help Argentina come from 2-0 down to draw with Mexico in Arlington Spanish commentary, Youtube Arabic commentary, Youtube Argentina Mexico [.
USA vs Brazil 2015 (United States-Brasil VIDEO BELOW) Final score and result:- USA vs Brazil 1-4 (Williams/Hulk, Neymar*2, Rafinha) Gillette Stadium, Foxborough- 8 September, 2015 Neymar scores twice as Brazil beat the United States 4-1 in a friendly at the Gillette Stadium 7:05 duration, Dailymotion USA vs Brazil 0-1 (Hulk goal vs USA 9′) USA [.