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Chicago needs to join next U.S. World Cup

September 3, 2010

The opening ceremony of the 1994 World Cup at Soldier Field (AP file photo) By Philip Hersh A few things have slipped by lately while I was working on other things. I'm getting to them one-by-one -- this is the...

A few good homeless men to represent Canada

September 3, 2010

Eight men from Vancouver's notoriously troubled Downtown Eastside will represent Canada this month at the Homeless World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Men's soccer squad’s goal: surpass 2009 success

September 3, 2010

Just as Spain's FIFA World Cup did not come overnight, Brown's men's soccer team knows that further success at the big tournament will only come with strong preparation. ...

Bob Bradley to remain U.S. men's soccer coach

September 3, 2010

The 52-year-old Bradley, whose current contract expires Dec. 31, will guide the national team for another four years. Bradley coached the team to the second round of the 2010 World Cup. The 52-year-old Bradley, whose current contract expires Dec. 31, will guide the national team for another four years. Bradley coached the team to the second round of the 2010 World Cup.

PREVIEW-Soccer-France and Italy take Euro road to redemption

September 3, 2010

France and Italy, still raw from their World Cup embarrassments, start afresh on Friday when with new coaches they begin qualifying for the 2012 European championship against Belarus and Estonia respectively.

Canadian soccer coach Stephen Hart looking ahead

September 3, 2010

Don't mention the past to Canadian national team coach Stephen Hart. He's more interested in looking forward and building depth in a squad that failed to qualify for this year's World Cup.

Men's U.S. Soccer Team Keeps Its Coach

September 3, 2010

Audio Available The Chicago-based U.S. Soccer Federation has announced the men's national team is keeping its coach for the next four years. Bob Bradley agreed to a contract that will last through the 2014 World Cup.

US soccer coach gears up for another run up to a W.Cup

September 3, 2010

Bob Bradley says he is looking forward to the challenge of coaching in another World Cup and part of that process includes getting to know his players better.

The Yeagley Bunch: A new era of IU men's soccer

September 3, 2010

The IU men’s soccer team kicks off its season against California Friday, but the field and the sideline will be stocked with 10 new freshmen and one new coach that the Hoosier Nation is about to meet.