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USMNT / World

A look back at US-South Africa

A young U.S. team played well in its 1-0 victory over South Africa on Wednesday. Here’s a look back at what we gained.

USMNT / World

18-man roster for South Africa friendly announced

The roster for the November 17 friendly against South Africa is evenly split between players based in MLS and abroad. Six on the roster will be working for their first cap.

USWNT / Women's World Cup / World

USWNT World Cup hopes still alive

Two assists from Lori Lindsey of the Philadelphia Independence feed a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in a do-or-die match that keeps the US women’s World Cup qualifying hopes alive.

United Soccer League / US Open Cup / US Women's Cup

Cups Results – 11/7/2010

Local results from qualifying for the Men’s and Women’s Open cups, as well as the local United Soccer League.

USWNT / Women's World Cup / World

US must win third place for chance to qualify for Women’s World Cup

With the shocking 2-1 loss to Mexico on Friday, the US must now play Costa Rica for third place and the chance to play Italy in a two-leg playoff to qualify for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN2 on Monday night from 6pm.

Featured / USWNT / Women's World Cup / Women's World Cup

US tops group in Women’s WC qualifiers

The USWNT defeated Costa Rica 4-0 to win Group B of the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. With 18 goals scored and none allowed in group play, the US will play the second place team of Group B on Friday.

US / USWNT / World Cup - International

Rodriguez scores hat trick in WC qualifier

Philadelphia Independence forward Amy Rodriguez scored a hat trick in the USWNT’s 9-0 demolition of Guatemala. The win secures a spot for the US the semifinals of the CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2011 Women’s World Cup. The undefeated US next plays the also undefeated Costa Rica on November 1 to determine first place in Group B.

MLS

MLS playoffs — What to watch & why

MLS playoffs are here, but Philadelphia Union won’t make an appearance. So should you bother watching? Here’s a guide on what to watch, why to care, and what it matters to Philly.

Featured / Women's World Cup / World

Paul the Octopus, dead at 2 1/2

The world mourns the death of Paul the Octopus, found dead in his tank on Tuesday morning.

US Open Cup

Cup Results – 10/24/2010

Results from the U.S. Men’s Open Cup qualifying for teams from the Philly area’s United Soccer League.