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Chicago Fire host SuperLiga 2010; First Game Tonight against Monarcas Morelia

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The World Cup in South Africa is officially over. However, in Chicago, soccer is just getting started. Tonight, at 8:30 PM CT, the Chicago Fire will kick off the SuperLiga 2010 against the Monarcas Morelia. The Chicago Fire and their home stadium, Toyota Park, will be one of four hosts for this year’s SuperLiga. Every year, eight teams qualify for the SuperLiga tournament … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire host SuperLiga 2010; First Game Tonight against Monarcas Morelia

Spain Wins Their First World Cup Ever; Plus Post-World Cup Awards

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It wasn't always the beautiful game, but the best team came out victorious as Spain defeated the Netherlands 1-0 Sunday to win its first ever World Cup trophy. Andres Iniesta got the crucial goal for the Spanish in extra time, just four minutes away from a penalty shootout. The midfielder smashed home a close range half-volley after being put through by Cesc Fabregas- it was … [Read more...] about Spain Wins Their First World Cup Ever; Plus Post-World Cup Awards

Top 5 reasons to root for the Netherlands in the World Cup Final

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As even most non-soccer fans know, the 2010 FIFA World Cup will conclude on Sunday afternoon as the Netherlands takes on Spain for the right to call themselves World Champions. The match itself should be an exciting contest between two attacking sides, but it's always more fun when you're rooting for a team. So for those of you who can't decide who to pull for in this clash; or … [Read more...] about Top 5 reasons to root for the Netherlands in the World Cup Final

Uruguay to Face the Netherlands in Semifinals sans Luis Suarez and Others

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Heading into Tuesday’s semifinal match, The South American Cinderellas (Uruguay) will be without their co-leading goal-scorer, forward Luis Suarez. He was given a red card in extra-time against Ghana for his handball, which prevented a possible game-winning goal (watch here). Once again, we are all forced to listen to the same song; referees and FIFA’s rules costing … [Read more...] about Uruguay to Face the Netherlands in Semifinals sans Luis Suarez and Others

USA World Cup Group Stage Grades (Midfielders and Forwards)

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The group stage of the 2010 World Cup is now over for the United States, and while the Yanks were three minutes from being eliminated, they will now advance to the knockout rounds. As the team prepares for Ghana on Saturday, TSB is grading each player on the team based on their performance in the group stages. Part One will look at the teams goalkeeper and defenders, and … [Read more...] about USA World Cup Group Stage Grades (Midfielders and Forwards)

USA World Cup Group Stage Grades (Goalkeeper and Defenders)

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The group stage of the 2010 World Cup is now over for the United States, and while the Yanks were three minutes from being eliminated, they will now advance to the knockout rounds. As the team prepares for Ghana on Saturday, TSB is grading each player on the team based on their performance in the group stages. Part One will look at the teams goalkeeper and defenders, and Part … [Read more...] about USA World Cup Group Stage Grades (Goalkeeper and Defenders)

Donovan’s stoppage-time goal puts Americans into knockout round (plus US player ratings)

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For 90 minutes, it looked like it was just not meant to be for the US national team in its must-win World Cup match against Algeria. Another slow start by the Yanks saw the Desert Foxes' Rafik Djebbour hit the crossbar after six minutes, and although the Americans began to dominate the match, they could not find their much needed goal- or at least, a goal that would … [Read more...] about Donovan’s stoppage-time goal puts Americans into knockout round (plus US player ratings)

USA-Slovenia Game Poster-Child for Instant Replay in Soccer

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The USA’s disallowed goal against Slovenia may go down as one of the worst calls in sports history and may leave a sour taste in the mouths of USA fans for the rest of their lives. However, if the right action is taken by FIFA, it could be a blessing in disguise for the future of soccer. Sometimes there needs to be a catastrophe in order to perfect a system. We have seen this … [Read more...] about USA-Slovenia Game Poster-Child for Instant Replay in Soccer

Mexico Blanco’s PK seals the victory over France

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France has never lost to a CONCACAF (North American, Central American and Caribbean) soccer team and Mexico is 0-11-5 against countries that have won the World Cup…until now. Mexico showed the world that they have the talent to play with anyone, beating France 2-0. In the meantime, the curse of Zinedine Zidane continues to haunt France, as they have failed to score a goal in … [Read more...] about Mexico Blanco’s PK seals the victory over France