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/ 4397 days agoChicago Led the Nation in its Support of the USA World Cup Team
In the summer of 2014, it seemed that most of mainstream America caught the soccer bug at the same time. Overnight the entire country became a soccer nation. Work schedules were altered and tasks postponed (both business and personal) to accommodate viewing of the U.S. Men's National Team in the 2014 World Cup. Suddenly those […]

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/ 4397 days agoYoung USA Players Looking to Move Beyond MLS
Going into the World Cup, a major storyline around the U.S. national team was the number of key players who had left overseas clubs to return to MLS. Facing a logjam in the AS Roma midfield, Michael Bradley accepted a designated player spot with Toronto FC to earn more money and a starter’s spot. Prior […]

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/ 4397 days agoAshley Cole Signs Two-Year Deal With AS Roma
Former Chelsea left back Ashley Cole has officially signed a two-year deal with AS Roma, after being released by Chelsea. Cole has won the FA Cup more times than anyone in the history of the game and is only one of two players to win a double (winning the country’s top flight and its primary […]

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/ 4397 days agoWorld Cup Semifinal Odds and Backstories On Argentina, Germany, Brazil and Netherlands
Three-time World Cup loser Netherlands is the only outsider in a final four that features three of the most successful sides in history. Still, Argentina, Brazil, and Germany, despite having won more than half of all the World Cups played, have their own reasons for angst. Here then are each semi-finalists narrative along with the […]

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/ 4397 days agoWorld Cup Semifinals TV Schedule and Commentator Assignments
Find out where you can watch the World Cup semi-finals between Brazil-Germany and Argentina-Holland on US TV and Internet. The excitement is building for the World Cup, to find out which two teams will advance to the World Cup final. Will it be an all-South American final, or will it be an all-European finale? Here's […]

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/ 4397 days agoHolland's Versatility and Tactical Flexibility a Key to Success
The modern game demands many things of its footballers: Physicality, touch, technique and dynamism to name but a few. But often overlooked are the attributes of versatility and tactical flexibility. The immersive statistical analysis that’s now available at the touch of a button has channeled the game towards a host of different philosophies and as […]

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/ 4397 days agoBest Starting XI From World Cup Quarterfinals
Four tightly contested quarterfinals have passed us by with diligent displays and standout sensations rewarded in this Best XI of the second knockout round. Here is the team: Goalkeeper GK- Keylor Navas (Costa Rica) In case most thought that Tim Howard was the undisputed best goalkeeper of the tournament, the soon to be ex-Levante netminder […]

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/ 4397 days agoThe Contenders to Win the Golden Ball Trophy At World Cup 2014
With only four matches left in another glorious edition of the World Cup, a new champion of the tournament will be crowned soon. Another competition is heating up in Brazil as the Golden Ball is still up for the taking. Neymar's injury unfortunately has him out for the remainder of the World Cup while ruining […]

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/ 4397 days agoWhy It's Too Soon to Count Brazil Out of the World Cup
In the past 48 hours, I've lost count the number of conversations I've had with people or have overheard others talking about how Brazil won't be able to defeat Germany due to the loss of Neymar and Thiago Silva. In Brazil, meanwhile, the conversations have changed from “Neymar will win it,” to “Win it for […]

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/ 4397 days agoInter Milan Unveil New Club Crest [PHOTO]
Inter Milan has changed its club crest. The logo has been redesigned but is still inspired by the 1908 logo. According to the club website, "The crest has been modernized from every perspective: the lines have been simplified, there are fewer circles now surrounding it and the dimensions have been balanced for enhanced recognition. – […]

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/ 4397 days agoReal Madrid Legend Alfredo Di Stefano Dies, Age 88
Alfredo Di Stefano has died at the age of 88. Widely regarding as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, Alfredo Di Stefano suffered a heart attack late last week, but seemed to be in stable condition, recovering at the hospital before he took a sudden turn for the worse and passed away today. […]

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/ 4397 days agoThousands of Sao Paulo Fans Welcome Kaka Back to Brazil [VIDEO]
Thousands of Sao Paulo soccer fans turned out to Sao Paulo's stadium to welcome Kaka back at his boyhood club. Kaka will play on loan at Sao Paulo for the next six months before he travels to the United States, to play for MLS club Orlando City beginning in 2015. Watch the video featuring an […]

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/ 4397 days agoWith Neymar Out of the World Cup, Who Will Be Brazil's New Talisman?
The Brazilian nation should be bristling with positivity and excitement. The Selecao have overcome the enormous pressure heaped upon them by a fervent soccer nation. They’ve conquered some fearsome opponents and subsequently, they find themselves in the semi-final of a World Cup on home soil. Just one win away from the final, two away from […]

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/ 4397 days agoTravels in Brazil: World Cup Matchday Experience in Salvador, Brazil
SALVADOR, BRAZIL – The day had finally arrived. This was the whole point of booking a plane ticket less than a month ago and deciding to come down to Brazil at the last minute (besides, of course, the experience of traveling to a new place). This was the day I would finally be stepping foot […]

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/ 4397 days agoLiverpool Release Third Shirt For 2014/15 Season: Official [PHOTOS]
Warrior Sports have unveiled Liverpool's European shirt for the 2014/15 season. The European shirt, or third shirt, features a checkered sash, which is new to Anfield and is complemented by a classic red collar. In line with the home and away versions, an embroidered Liver Bird sits prominently as the club crest, while two commemorative […]