Costa Rica went to the knockout round of 16 in their very first World Cup appearance, but 2014 proved to be their most successful tournament yet. They beat Greece 5-3 on penalty kicks in extra time to advance to the round of eight for the first time ever. And they fought extremely hard in the quarter-final round, finally being vanquished on penalty kicks. Yes, coming within … [Read more...] about Costa Rica’s World Cup run creates buzz for Central American Nation
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FIFA Hand USMNT German Gift
By Alex Simon Schalke midfielder Jermaine Jones' application to switch to the U.S. national team from Germany has been approved by FIFA. The U.S. Soccer Federation announced the switch in nationality on Tuesday. A recent FIFA rule change allows players who have not played in a competitive match for a national team to switch to another country in which they have citizenship. … [Read more...] about FIFA Hand USMNT German Gift
Shorthanded Fire take on Donovan, Becks on ESPN2
By Alex Simon Tonight the Fire visit the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Home Depot Center. With the win and a D.C. loss or tie, the Fire will clinch a playoff spot for the 11th time out of 12 years. The Fire will be without many of their regulars, most notably Cuauhtémoc Blanco. The Galaxy received good news yesterday regarding their DP (Designated Player), David Beckham. … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Fire take on Donovan, Becks on ESPN2
Fire tie TFC, another disappointing 2-2 performance
By Alex Simon It was an ugly performance by both teams’ backlines Saturday night. However, a late inexcusable mistake by a Fire substitute let the visiting TFC (Toronto FC) side off the hook. Thus, the Fire played to a 2-2 tie against Toronto. While Chicago’s playmaker Cuauhtémoc Blanco was sidelined with a strained hamstring, TFC’s star player, DeRo (Dwayne De … [Read more...] about Fire tie TFC, another disappointing 2-2 performance
For the love of Soccer: Striving to Be Great
By Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson One of the things that I find the most admirable in the world of sports is an athlete who loves what he does. It is quite a treat to watch an individual who not only recognizes their potential, but wants to fulfill that with their dedication and passion. What is passion? John Maxwell, a well-respected Evangelical once said that a great … [Read more...] about For the love of Soccer: Striving to Be Great
