Injuries leave host Russia limping ahead of World Cup
With less than three months to go until the World Cup in Russia, the host nation's players are dropping like flies. A spate of knee injuries this year has left the Russians hurrying to find cover at the back and trying to replace a key attacking threat.
With less than three months to go until the World Cup in Russia, the host nation's players are dropping like flies. A spate of knee injuries this year has left the Russians hurrying to find cover at the back and trying to replace a key attacking threat.
Mexico has to solve 2 major questions before the World Cup
Eighty-seven days before taking on Germany in its first match of Russia 2018, Mexico appears to have only two major lingering questions for the final 23-man roster that will try to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in a tournament away from home. Is veteran defender Rafael Marquez going to be called? And if Giovani Dos Santos' lackluster performances put his spot in jeopardy?
Eighty-seven days before taking on Germany in its first match of Russia 2018, Mexico appears to have only two major lingering questions for the final 23-man roster that will try to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in a tournament away from home. Is veteran defender Rafael Marquez going to be called? And if Giovani Dos Santos' lackluster performances put his spot in jeopardy?
United States men's soccer team fails to qualify for World Cup for first time since 1986
Twenty-eight years after one of the United States' most important victories came in stunning fashion at Trinidad to end a four-decade World Cup absence, the Americans' chances for the 2018 tournament in Russia ended on this island nation off the coast of Venezuela.
Twenty-eight years after one of the United States' most important victories came in stunning fashion at Trinidad to end a four-decade World Cup absence, the Americans' chances for the 2018 tournament in Russia ended on this island nation off the coast of Venezuela.
Sami Khedira donates 1,200 tickets to disadvantaged kids
It’s not unusual for athletes to buy tickets for family, friends or even a few fans. But what soccer star Sami Khedira did during Germany’s World Cup Qualifier against Norway wasn’t just a matter of picking some tickets up from will call -- it was a goodwill call.
It’s not unusual for athletes to buy tickets for family, friends or even a few fans. But what soccer star Sami Khedira did during Germany’s World Cup Qualifier against Norway wasn’t just a matter of picking some tickets up from will call -- it was a goodwill call.
3-nation unified bid to host 2026 FIFA World Cup
CONCACAF member nations the United States, Canada and Mexico declared their intention to submit formally a unified bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
CONCACAF member nations the United States, Canada and Mexico declared their intention to submit formally a unified bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Houston part of North American bid to host 2026 World Cup
Houston is part of 23 cities chosen to be included in the North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup.
Houston is part of 23 cities chosen to be included in the North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup.
Arena quits after US World Cup failure, Gulati stays for now
NEW YORK (AP) - Bruce Arena quickly resigned as U.S. coach after the Americans' failure to qualify for the World Cup. U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati is staying around, at least for now. Arena quit Friday, three days after the ruinous 2-1 loss at 99th-ranked Trinidad and Tobago that ended the Americans' streak of seven straight World Cup appearances.
NEW YORK (AP) - Bruce Arena quickly resigned as U.S. coach after the Americans' failure to qualify for the World Cup. U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati is staying around, at least for now. Arena quit Friday, three days after the ruinous 2-1 loss at 99th-ranked Trinidad and Tobago that ended the Americans' streak of seven straight World Cup appearances.
Dash welcome back their World Cup champs
Carli Lloyd, Meghan Klingenberg, and Morgan Brian were excited to be back from the World Cup and back in front of their Houston fans.
Carli Lloyd, Meghan Klingenberg, and Morgan Brian were excited to be back from the World Cup and back in front of their Houston fans.
Carli Lloyd: 'It's great to come home a World Cup champion'
Houston Dash midfielder Carli Lloyd, who became a national star with the U.S. Women's National Team, arrived at Bush Intercontinental Airport Sunday afternoon.
Houston Dash midfielder Carli Lloyd, who became a national star with the U.S. Women's National Team, arrived at Bush Intercontinental Airport Sunday afternoon.