The US women’s gold-medal winning team may have dominated American soccer headlines the past month, but the US men have just made a resounding statement of their own. For the first time ever, the men’s national team has defeated Mexico on Mexican soil, thanks to late tally from Michael Orozco Fiscal. The game-winner, which was created by a trio of US substitutes, silenced the … [Read more...] about USA wins in Mexico for first time ever, 1-0
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Alex Morgan supports Barca, Lionel Messi (photo and video)
After the jump, you can see a photo of USA women's soccer player Alex Morgan with a Barça jersey. And a video interview. She also expressed her support on the FC Barcelona website: The star of Team USA has been visiting the club, which she says are her favourite team, because “they do magic on the field. I’m so happy to see them get as many trophies as they have” … [Read more...] about Alex Morgan supports Barca, Lionel Messi (photo and video)
Confused Robert Griffin III thinks he met Alex Morgan; actually Tobin Heath
Robert Griffin III will go second overall to the Washington Redskins on Thursday when the NFL draft commences. His new boss Daniel Snyder hopes that RG3 will be better at identifying open receivers than he is at identifying U.S. women's soccer players. The Heisman trophy winner took to Twitter to brag about meeting hottie striker Alex Morgan. Only it was actually Tobin … [Read more...] about Confused Robert Griffin III thinks he met Alex Morgan; actually Tobin Heath
Alex Morgan game winner! U.S. edges Canada 4-3 in OT semifinal
With her game-winning goal, 23-year-old Alex Morgan became the youngest player to score 20 goals in one year for the U.S Women's National soccer team.The young striker scored her first goal since netting two in the opening game of pool play versus France. The prolific scorer ended her drought tonight as the U.S. edged Canada 4-3 in extra time. … [Read more...] about Alex Morgan game winner! U.S. edges Canada 4-3 in OT semifinal
London 2012: Olympic soccer quarterfinals observations
After nine goals in four women’s Olympic quarterfinal matches, two of the world’s top five teams have fallen, along with host nation Great Britain. As the remaining four teams shift focus towards Monday’s semifinals, let’s take a look back at how a marathon day of soccer shook down. France continues to surprise The most consistent part of France’s squad this tournament … [Read more...] about London 2012: Olympic soccer quarterfinals observations
London 2012 Olympics: Women’s soccer quarterfinals preview
With the group stages behind us, the quarterfinals of women’s Olympic soccer kick off tomorrow featuring several intriguing matchups. Among the eight remaining teams are six of the world’s top seven squads, as well as host-nation Great Britain, composed primarily of players from the world’s No. 9 England. The Olympic knockout stage will also feature six of the eight 2011 … [Read more...] about London 2012 Olympics: Women’s soccer quarterfinals preview
Alex Morgan, U.S. Soccer lose to Japan again
Alex Morgan and her U.S. Women's National Teammates took on Japan for the first time since that epic extra time World Cup final. Unfortunately, the result was the same. Megumi Takase scored in the 86th minute to lead Japan to a 1-0 victory against the U.S. women's soccer team Monday in Portugal. Morgan tweeted after the game: "Tough loss... We can learn a lot as a team and … [Read more...] about Alex Morgan, U.S. Soccer lose to Japan again
Alex Morgan & Company Dominate Canada; Advance to London 2012
U.S. WNT forward Alex Morgan scored the first and fourth goal in the team's 4-0 victory over Canada.The official player of the game added two assists, and the U.S. Women’s National Team win in front of a sold-out crowd of 25,427 at BC Place took the championship of the 2012 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Both teams sealed their berths to the 2012 London Olympics … [Read more...] about Alex Morgan & Company Dominate Canada; Advance to London 2012