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.
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.
Manhattan judge: FIFA not playing fair (AP via Yahoo! News)
A federal judge said Monday she intends to issue an order blocking a Swiss arbitration panel from hearing a dispute she already decided when she awarded MasterCard sponsorship of the next two World Cup soccer tournaments.
Hamm, Foudy elected to Soccer Hall of Fame (USA Today)
Former teammates Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy, who shared two Olympic gold medals and two World Cup titles, were both elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Hamm was chosen in a landslide, named on 137 of 141 ballots for 97.16% of the vote. Foudy was selected on 118 ballots for 83.69%.
U.S. to bid for 2018 World Cup (EARTHtimes.org)
The group that oversees the U.S. national soccer team said it planned to launch a bid for the 2018 World Cup.
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.
Germany 2006: The award winners
Take a look back at the players and teams who claimed the awards on offer at the 2006 FIFA World Cup…
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.
Hamm, Foudy elected to Soccer Hall of Fame (USA Today)
Former teammates Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy, who shared two Olympic gold medals and two World Cup titles, were both elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Hamm was chosen in a landslide, named on 137 of 141 ballots for 97.16% of the vote. Foudy was selected on 118 ballots for 83.69%.
U.S. to bid for 2018 World Cup (EARTHtimes.org)
The group that oversees the U.S. national soccer team said it planned to launch a bid for the 2018 World Cup.
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.
U.S. to bid for 2018 World Cup (EARTHtimes.org)
The group that oversees the U.S. national soccer team said it planned to launch a bid for the 2018 World Cup.
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.
Soccer violence only getting worse (The Record)
LONDON — A fan is shot to death by police in Paris. A police officer dies during riots at a game in Sicily. Players are threatened with fake pistols in Germany and soccer violence plagues the sport in South America.
U.S. Soccer approves 2018 World Cup bid (AP via Yahoo! News)
The U.S. Soccer Federation’s board unanimously approved an effort to bid for the 2018 World Cup.
U.S. Soccer approves 2018 World Cup bid efforts (SportingNews.com)
CHICAGO — The U.S. Soccer Federation’s board unanimously approved an effort to bid for the 2018 Wor…
Zidane plays in charity event (AP via Yahoo! News)
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. There was speculation the three-time FIFA World Player of the Year might follow former Real Madrid teammate David Beckham and play in the United States.
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.
Germany 2006: The award winners
Take a look back at the players and teams who claimed the awards on offer at the 2006 FIFA World Cup…
Tampa’s world-class soccer event attracting wide interest, sales (BizJournals)
There has been strong fan response to the first-ever world-class soccer match coming to Raymond James Stadium March 25.
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.
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.
Italian triumph rekindles love affair
Italy’s footballers went into the 2006 FIFA World Cup against the difficult backdrop of a match-fixing scandal yet ended up rekindling their nation’s love for the beautiful game…
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.