Blatter raises prospects of 2018 World Cup in U.S. (SportingNews.com)
AP Soccer Writer LONDON — FIFA may assign the 2018 World Cup to its North and Central American and …

Germany 2006 in numbers
After 31 days and 64 games the curtain came down on the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany with Italy holding the Trophy aloft amid an outpouring of joy inside Berlin s Olympiastadion. FIFAworldcup.com rounds up the statistics from a memorable tournament…

U.S. opens with Argentina in Copa America (Miami Herald)
The U.S. men’s soccer team, which was ousted in the first round of the 2006 World Cup, can begin redeeming itself this spring and summer with back-to-back international tournaments that will pit it against some of the best teams in the Americas.

U.S. May Get World Cup in 2018 (San Francisco Chronicle)

U.S. Soccer Approves 2018 World Cup Bid (Los Angeles Times)
CHICAGO — The U.S. Soccer Federation’s board unanimously approved an effort to bid for the 2018 World Cup. The board gave its approval Friday in Los Angeles, and the vote was endorsed by the USSF national council the following day, the USSF said Monday.

Blatter raises prospects of 2018 World Cup in U.S. (Sports Illustrated)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter gave the United States a boost Wednesday in its hopes of hosting the 2018 World Cup, saying he still supports the tournament’s rotation policy.

Blatter raises prospects of 2018 World Cup in U.S. (Sports Illustrated)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter gave the United States a boost Wednesday in its hopes of hosting the 2018 World Cup, saying he still supports the tournament’s rotation policy.

U.S. May Get World Cup in 2018 (Los Angeles Times)
LONDON — FIFA may assign the 2018 World Cup to its North and Central American and Caribbean region, putting the United States in prime position to host soccer’s showcase for the second time in 24 years.

U.S. opens with Argentina in Copa America (Miami Herald)
The U.S. men’s soccer team, which was ousted in the first round of the 2006 World Cup, can begin redeeming itself this spring and summer with back-to-back international tournaments that will pit it against some of the best teams in the Americas.

Zidane plays in first event since ‘06 World Cup (Sports Illustrated)
Zinedine Zidane played soccer at a charity event Saturday in his first game since the 2006 World Cup, brushing off questions about coming out of retirement.

China Considers Bid to Host 2018 Soccer World Cup, Blatter Says (Bloomberg.com)
Feb. 28 (Bloomberg) — China, which is hosting next year’s Olympic Games, is considering a bid to stage the soccer World Cup in 2018, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said.

Blatter raises prospects of 2018 World Cup in U.S. (Sports Illustrated)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter gave the United States a boost Wednesday in its hopes of hosting the 2018 World Cup, saying he still supports the tournament’s rotation policy.

U.S. may get World Cup in 2018 (AP via Yahoo! News)
FIFA may assign the 2018 World Cup to its North and Central American and Caribbean region, putting the United States in prime position to host soccer’s showcase for the second time in 24 years.

China Considers Bid to Host 2018 Soccer World Cup, Blatter Says (Bloomberg.com)
Feb. 28 (Bloomberg) — China, which is hosting next year’s Olympic Games, is considering a bid to stage the soccer World Cup in 2018, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said.

China Considers Bid to Host 2018 Soccer World Cup, Blatter Says (Bloomberg.com)
Feb. 28 (Bloomberg) — China, which is hosting next year’s Olympic Games, is considering a bid to stage the soccer World Cup in 2018, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said.

Germany win more than just third place
The Nationalmannschaft ended up making the headlines for all the right reasons at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany thanks to their attractive play and unexpected third-place finish…

Blatter raises prospects of 2018 World Cup in U.S. (Houston Chronicle)
FIFA may assign the 2018 World Cup to its North and Central American and Caribbean region, putting the United States in prime position to host soccer’s showcase for the second time in 24 years.

Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy Elected to National Soccer Hall of Fame (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The National Soccer Hall of Fame announced today that U.S. Women’s National Team stars, two-time Olympic Gold Medalists, and two-time World Cup Champions Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy have been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in the Player Category.

Germany 2006: The interviews
Over the course of Germany 2006, FIFAworldcup.com tracked down the biggest names in the game, from legends like Michel Platini and Pele to the stars of the finals themselves, and sought out their opinions on the big event. See again what they had to tell us…

Blatter raises prospects of 2018 World Cup in U.S. (Sports Illustrated)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter gave the United States a boost Wednesday in its hopes of hosting the 2018 World Cup, saying he still supports the tournament’s rotation policy.

U.S. Soccer Approves 2018 World Cup Bid (Los Angeles Times)
CHICAGO — The U.S. Soccer Federation’s board unanimously approved an effort to bid for the 2018 World Cup. The board gave its approval Friday in Los Angeles, and the vote was endorsed by the USSF national council the following day, the USSF said Monday.

Blatter raises prospects of 2018 World Cup in U.S. (Sports Illustrated)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter gave the United States a boost Wednesday in its hopes of hosting the 2018 World Cup, saying he still supports the tournament’s rotation policy.

U.S. federation approves 2018 World Cup bid (Dallas Morning News)
CHICAGO The U.S. Soccer Federation’s board unanimously approved an effort to bid for the 2018 World Cup. The board gave its approval Friday in Los Angeles, and the vote was endorsed by the USSF national council the following day, the USSF said. The United States hosted the tournament in 1994.

Beckham can’t do it alone (The Battalion)
Major League Soccer’s 2006 champions, the Houston Dynamo, are coming to College Station this week to face off against Costa Rica’s representative, Puntarenas PC, as part of an international tournament. But will U.S. soccer ever make it on the world stage?

US soccer boss eyes bid for 2018 World Cup: report (AFP via Yahoo! News)
US Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati told US media that his group is preparing a bid for the 2018 World Cup and positioning US cities to be ready as a backup for the 2014 edition.

New women’s league hopes to build on China World Cup (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Investors in six US cities will attempt to open a new women’s football league in 2008, trying to capitalize on interest created in America by September’s Women’s World Cup in China.

Germany 2006 in numbers
After 31 days and 64 games the curtain came down on the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany with Italy holding the Trophy aloft amid an outpouring of joy inside Berlin s Olympiastadion. FIFAworldcup.com rounds up the statistics from a memorable tournament…

New women’s pro soccer league to launch in 2008 (USA Today)
A new women’s professional soccer league, with help from Major League Soccer, will be launched in 2008 with teams in Los Angeles, Dallas, St. Louis, Chicago and Washington, D.C. The new league will begin play in April 2008, hoping to capitalize on interest generated in the 2007 Women’s World Cup, to be held in China in September