Spain 4, United States 0: Player Ratings

It wasn’t a great performance by the United States as they lost 4-0 to Spain and even had an early goal called off incorrectly on an offside call. The United States held out until the 28th, but 3 goals in

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2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Group C Preview

Group C is one of the most talented groups with all four teams reaching the knockout stage in the last two gold Cups. One of them won’t be making it this time. Here is a closer look at the most

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2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Group B Preview

Group B of the Gold Cup doesn’t hold the two big powers but there are some dark horses in this group including Honduras and Jamaica. Here is closer look at the teams. Grenada: Player To Watch: Delroy Facey With Shalrie

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2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Group A Preview

The Gold Cup starts this Sunday. Mexico will be looking to defend its 2009 title, but the United States is the last winner when both of the teams sent their best squads. Mexico and the US have dominated, but Costar

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United States vs. Spain Preview

This should be a tough test for the US as they prepare for the Gold Cup. This should be a good game for the US to work on their defense and they might try using this game as preparation for

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Major League Soccer: Gameweek 12 I Know The Score

Last week, the league seemed turned up on its head as Real Salt Lake finally lost at home in league play for the first time over 2 years, while Portland lost their winning streak at home to start. The teams

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Remembering Paul Scholes

Paul Scholes retired today ending a 17 year career as a one club man with Manchester United. He will join their coaching staff at Old Trafford. The announcement was not completely surprising given his unwillingness to sign a new contract.

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Building A Team To Beat Barcelona

Barcelona were crowned as the champions of Europe over the weekend. Barcelona are the best team I’ve ever seen compete in the Champions League and this got me thinking about building a team that could topple this group. Therefore I

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Ligue 1: ESS End Of Season Awards

Ligue 1 was the last of the big leagues to finish up. The league started off with a tight group with only Arles falling off the pace early. However, Lille emerged as the front runners and won the league for

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UEFA Champions League: Barcelona Outclass Manchester United

Barcelona are champions of Europe again. They defeated Manchester United at Wembley getting goals from Pedro, Lionel Messi, and David Villa while United only got a goal from Wayne Rooney to cancel Pedro’s opener. Barcelona’s performance once again showed they

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