kenn.com 19 November @ 10:31 AM EST
It was twenty years ago today that Paul Caliguiri struck the
hyperbolically-named Shot Heard Round the World. This goal in Port of Spain gave the US men's
national soccer team a 1-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago and put the Americans into the World Cup for
the first time in forty years:
American soccer fans, please look around you.
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HexagonalBlog 19 November @ 02:10 AM EST
On 19 November 1989 -- twenty years ago today -- Trinidad & Tobago and the USA met each other in
Port-of-Spain for their final World Cup qualifier match for the 1990 World Cup in Italy. The
circumstances and consequences of that match have made it the most important match in US soccer
history, and marked the start of the modern era in American soccer.
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The 13th FIFA U-17 World Cup yesterday ended in Nigeria with a very dusprising 1-0 victory for
Switzerland, the debutants of the tournament, who with this win their first international title.
The victory was no less surprising as they were playing the defending champions of Nigeria in front
of a very hostile home-crowd of 60,000 in Abuja.
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HexagonalBlog 13 November @ 01:32 AM EST
[I'm going to make this the featured post for the next five days, except for Saturday and next
Wednesday when the CONCACAF/CONMEBOL playoff is being played.] Next Thursday is the 20th
anniversary of that historic World Cup qualifier between Trinidad & Tobago and USA. In my opinion,
and I doubt I'm the only person who feels this way, it was the most important match in the history
of US men's soccer because of where they were at that time and where they went from that point.
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MLS Debris 24 October @ 12:18 PM EST
Once again, all four Mexican teams made it through to the quarterfinals, as did one MLS team.
Here's the survivors:
Mexico (4): Cruz Azul, Pumas, Toluca, Pachuca
Guatemala: Comunicaciones
Honduras: Marathon
Panama: Arabe Unido
USA: Columbus Crew
Here's the updated results by country:
Country W L T GF GA GD win% PPG
Mexico 21 3 4 77 21 56 75.
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Two must-win games are on the slate tonight for MLS teams still involved in the CONCACAF
Champions League. D.C. United is in Mexico, and takes on Toluca down in Mexico (8pm,
FSC/Telefutura). Meanwhile in Puerto Rico, the Crew are out to ensure their passage to the third
round (2am, FSC).
It's been a dramatic turnaround for the Black-and-Red in Group B.
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Trinidad & Tobago 2-2 Mexico Not too many cared about the match. T&T go out of the World Cup in a
blaze of glory and maintain their unbeaten home streak over Mexico. It's incredible that Mexico
have never won a World Cup qualifier in Trinidad & Tobago. Dennis Lawrence played well in his
international farewell, and Carlos Edwards established himself as a reference point for future T&T
teams.
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Mujer Futbol 14 October @ 06:12 PM EST
Trinidad & Tobago vs México
Eliminatorias Concacaf
Estadio Hasely Crawford, Miércoles 7:05 p.m.
Trinidad & Tobago vs México
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Trinidad & Tobago vs México
Eliminatorias CONCACAF
Estadio Hasely Crawford 7:05 p.m.
Trinidad & Tobago vs México
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Solo Tigres 14 October @ 05:59 PM EST
Trinidad & Tobago vs México Eliminatorias CONCACAF
Estadio Haseley Crawford, Miércoles 7:05 p.m.
Trinidad & Tobago vs México
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Desgarradora la entevista que ofreció al diario deportivo Récord, el jugador
retirado del Tobago United y ex seleccionado trinitario, Ansil Elcock (famosÃsimo
por lesionar a Cuauhtemoc Blanco en el año 2000).
Elcock admite que no ha tenido paz desde aquel 8 de cotubre del 200 en que
arruinó la carrera de Blanco y estropeó su posible éxito en España, en el Valladolid, donde el
Tepiteño habÃa firmado recien.
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The US Men's team faces Costa Rica in their final qualifying game on Wednesday at 7:00 pm. The
game is being broadcast live on ESPN2. The focus now changes from qualifying to achieving the top
spot in the region which has seeding implications. In order to secure a first-place finish the
six-team CONCACAF hexagonal:
The U.
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The U.S. clinched a berth to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa with a thrilling 3-2
victory against Honduras in San Pedro Sula. After a scoreless first half, both teams turned up
their attack to score five second half goals, with a brace from Conor Casey and a game-winning free
kick from Landon Donovan paving the way for the Americans.
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The fine folks at American University recently sat down with defender Avery John for an
'American Minute.' D.C.'s left back discusses his beginnings in soccer, representing Trinidad &
Tobago and playing at AU. Wait until you see the mini-dreads Avery was rocking during his college
years...
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MLS Debris 02 October @ 10:18 PM EST
Here's the results through the penultimate group stage matches:
Country W L T GF GA GD Win% PPG
Mexico 19 2 3 71 17 54 79.2 2.50
Panama 5 3 1 17 12 5 55.5 1.78
Honduras 7 7 0 20 28 -8 50.0 1.50
USA 7 7 5 27 26 1 36.
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Two massive CONCACAF Champions League matches loom tonight for the remaining two MLS squads in
the competition. D.C., in need of a win to boost their chances of making a rather unlikely
quarterfinal bid, face lowly San Juan Jabloteh (8pm, FSC) of Trinidad & Tobago who have yet to win
in the competition.
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Two massive CONCACAF Champions League matches loom tonight for the remaining two MLS squads in
the competition. D.C., in need of a win to boost their chances of making a rather unlikely
quarterfinal bid, face lowly San Juan Jabloteh (8pm, FSC) of Trinidad & Tobago who have yet to win
in the competition.
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- The Azzurrini (U-20) were held to a 0-0 draw vs. Paraguay at the U-20 World Cup in Egypt.
Next-Buffon Vincenzo Fiorillo held off a few good chances from Paraguay. The Azzurini still face
Trinidad & Tobago and Egypt to round out group play.
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[Photo: NBC]I am extremely, extremely disappointed in your behavior, Michael Gary Scott. Very, very
disappointed indeed...#1 - Delayed from yesterday by another publisher malfunction, my capsule
preview for the Under-20 World Cup is now up. Hosts Egypt opened the proceedings last night with a
thorough 4-1 rout of CONCACAF's Trinidad & Tobago.
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Costa Rica's hopes of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup are now in the hands of a coach who is
familiar with qualifying for the tournament.
The Costa Rican Federation hired Brazilian Rene Simoes to replace Rodrigo Kenton as head coach
on Wednesday. He will make his debut when Costa Rica faces Trinidad & Tobago on Oct.
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Costa Rica's hopes of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup are now in the hands of a coach who is
familiar with qualifying for the tournament.
The Costa Rican Federation hired Brazilian Rene Simoes to replace Rodrigo Kenton as head coach
on Wednesday. He will make his debut when Costa Rica faces Trinidad & Tobago on Oct.
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By TRAVIS CLARK
After a two week hiatus for the U.S. Open Cup Final and to accommodate the international break,
CONCACAF group play resumes this evening with the third matchday. D.C. United is the only MLS club
in action, and have plenty of work cut out for them if they plan on making any inroads in the
competition.
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D.C. falls to Seattle 2-1 for the second time in ten days. With the win, the Sounders leapfrog
United in the playoff standings. With four games remaining in League play - three of which are at
home - United likely needs to secure a few victories in order to ensure passage into playoffs.
Tomorrow, the team will take off for Trinidad & Tobago in advance of its third Champions League
game versus San Juan Jabloteh on Tuesday.
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HexagonalBlog 11 September @ 01:49 AM EST
Trinidad & Tobago 0-1 USA I must say that the USA continue to improve. They're able to consistently
win matches without playing well. Or maybe they win these games by boring the opponents to sleep
and then striking an opportunistic goal. Whatever way you choose to look at it, it's another result
that can be applauded because it brings the USA within touching distance of South Africa.
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The CONCACAF Region had another set of matches in World Cup Qualifying with the United States
traveling to Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico hosting Honduras, and El Salvador hosting Costa Rica. With
the standings in the hexagonal closer than ever between the top 4 teams, each match has increasing
significance.
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The CONCACAF Region had another set of matches in World Cup Qualifying with the United States
traveling to Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico hosting Honduras, and El Salvador hosting Costa Rica. With
the standings in the hexagonal closer than ever between the top 4 teams, each match has increasing
significance.
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The United States continued their CONCACAF 2010 World Cup Qualifying campaign at Trinidad &
Tobago on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. T&T's chances of qualifiation are basically over while the
United States can significantly improve theirs with a victory. Here's a recap of the match along
with video highlights.
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The United States continued their CONCACAF 2010 World Cup Qualifying campaign at Trinidad &
Tobago on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. T&T's chances of qualifiation are basically over while the
United States can significantly improve theirs with a victory. Here's a recap of the match along
with video highlights.
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HexagonalBlog 09 September @ 02:01 PM EST
Two hundred seventy minutes remain in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers. Just a point separates
first place from fourth place in the Hexagonal. We'll find out how much separation -- if any --
there will be by the end of this evening. Kickoff times in Arizona (GMT -7) time. Trinidad & Tobago
- USA 1600 El Salvador - Costa Rica 1800 Mexico - Honduras 1800 Commentaries after the jump.
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The Back Post 09 September @ 12:22 PM EST
Wizards at DC United on Metro Sports - The Wizards need to win (or at least tie) to maintain their
slim playoff hopes. Kansas City is 9 points back from DC but they have two games in hand so a win
would pull the Wizards into striking distance.USA vs. Trinidad & Tobago on ESPN Classic - The US
Men should win but they need to make sure they do tonight.
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kenn.com 09 September @ 11:08 AM EST
In honor of tonight's USA-Trinidad & Tobago World Cup qualifier, coverage of Paul
Caliguiri's goal 20 years ago this November in Port of Spain that put the US in Italia '90
(their first World Cup berth in 40 years).
Today's Johnny-Come-Lately American soccer fans who believe the US has always qualified for the
World Cup and always had a top-flight league yet dammit-hurry-up-and-be-a-great-soccer-nation drive
me nuts.
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