USA advances to Round of 16, Union ready for Revs, more news
USA advances to Round of 16 at the World Cup despite loss to Germany. Union readies for New England. Suarez banned by FIFA. More news.
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Footy on the Telly, June 27-July 3
Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio, including the start of the World Cup knockout rounds, and the return of MLS play.
World Cup
World Cup Recap: USMNT 0–1 Germany
On a very soggy night in Recife, the U.S. held a dynamic German team at bay, and while they lost the match, 1–0, Portugal’s 2–1 win over Ghana sent them through to the next round of the World Cup.
World Cup: Recaps
Keeping up with Cup: Groups E & F
Messi magic, shockingly good Shaqiri, and signs of improvement from Nigeria were the highlights as Argentina and France looked like the clear frontrunners coming out of their respective groups.
Player ratings
Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 2-1 Cosmos
The 4-4-2 the Union trotted out against the Cosmos left wide open spaces in the heart of the pitch on both sides of the ball. If they choose to do the same against the Revolution on Saturday, the result will likely be very different.
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In Pictures: Union 2-1 Cosmos
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow’s look at the Philadelphia Union’s 2-1 extra time win over the New York Cosmos in the fifth round of the US Open Cup.
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Fans’ View: Has soccer “arrived” in the US?
Scott Ellis on why he believes soccer has arrived in the US.
Daily news roundups
Git ‘er done: US faces Germany, more news
USA news and previews ahead of today’s big game. Ghana camp in turmoil. More news.
World Cup
World Cup Preview: USMNT v Germany
Have you shaken off that Portugal game yet? You’d best hope the U.S. team has, because Germany’s next.
2014 World Cup / Commentary
Mark Geiger flips the Geiger Counter
South Jersey native Mark Geiger’s MLS officiating has been notable enough (for the wrong reasons) to start the Geiger Counter as a regular measure of bad MLS refereeing. His stellar performance at the World Cup forces a reevaluation.
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