News from Union draw and USA win. Klinsmann on formation talk, More Qatar 2022 bribery allegations. World Cup sponsors starting to pressure FIFA. More news.
Picking the right time to put together its best team performance, the U.S. defeated Nigeria, 2–1, on Saturday in a game that could have been even more comfortable. It was the perfect send-off before the World Cup.
With two penalty kicks, one red card, and far more animosity than usually accompanies a friendly, Costa Rica’s final send off match against the Republic of Ireland produced an energetic, entertaining display. Includes video highlights of the game.
Video of John Hackworth’s postgame press conference and interviews with Zach Pfeffer, Ray Gaddis, Maurice Edu, Michael Lahoud and Amobi Okugo. Also, postgame quote sheet.
In their final match before the World Cup break, the Union came from behind with an exhilarating comeback, but were forced to settle for a 3-3 draw.
The U.S. will look to close out its domestic World Cup warm-up tour with a confident display against Nigeria on Saturday.
For the next of our CONCACAF brethren at the World Cup, Barb Colligon takes us through her beloved Costa Rica.
Union vs. Vancouver previews. Harvey liked Vancouver. USA news. More World Cup head-shaking news. More.
Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio, including the last Union game before the World Cup break, the last USA game before the team heads to Brazil, and the first game of the 2014 World Cup.
A perfect test for a Union defense boosted by an organized shutout over Chivas: The Caps will attack with speed and numbers, and Philadelphia will need to double down on the structural lessons learned from a beatdown loss and a pick-me-up win out west.
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