Fresh off their 7-0 drubbing of the Seattle Sounders yesterday in an international friendly, (a match in which Wayne Rooney had a hat trick despite playing just one half) Manchester United F.C. announced a soccer clinic with the Chicago chapter of the Special Olympics. … [Read more...] about Manchester United to Hold Clinic for Chicago Special Olympics
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Manchester United at Chicago Fire, Soldier Field: Rosters & Preview
Our hometown Chicago Fire will take some time off from MLS play to participate in the World Football Challenge versus 19-time English Premier League Champion Manchester United at Soldier Field on Saturday, July 23 at 4:00 p.m. CT live on ESPN2/ESPN Deportes. The Fire, playing in their third match in seven days, will take on one of the EPL's marquee teams at the home of the … [Read more...] about Manchester United at Chicago Fire, Soldier Field: Rosters & Preview
Slovenia player guarantees victory over the U.S.
Slovania's midfielder Andrej Komac is quoted as saying “We will win this game. I have a good feeling.” Unfortunately for the United States, history is on Slovenia's side. The U.S. is 3-10-3 against European teams in the group stage (0-2-2 in their last 4 games). Slovenia is a small country, with a population the size of Houston, Texas. They gained independence in 1991 and … [Read more...] about Slovenia player guarantees victory over the U.S.
World Cup Group H Preview: Should Spain be the favorite to win it all?
Group H is the group of similarities. For starters, three of the four teams (Spain, Honduras and Chile) are Spanish-speaking countries. This means that both teams will be able to comprehend “yo mama” jokes, which may lead to more Zinedine Zidane-like headbutts. Another similarity is the fact that some of the most accomplished coaches are in this group. Spain is coached by … [Read more...] about World Cup Group H Preview: Should Spain be the favorite to win it all?
World Cup Group C Preview: Can U.S. live up to their expectations?
The U.S. national team is no longer considered an underdog. After beating Spain in the Confederations Cup last Summer, the U.S. has high expectations heading into the 2010 World Cup. For a team with such high expectations, the United States are vastly inexperienced, especially up front. The player with the most caps (games played for a national team) out of all the forwards … [Read more...] about World Cup Group C Preview: Can U.S. live up to their expectations?