http://www.mail.com/organizations/20960-united-national-soccer-team.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/20960-united-national-soccer-team.html http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2104586-ocean-that-separates-us-european-fans.html Imagine Derek Jeter leading the New York Yankees off the field because opposing fans were yelling racial slurs and throwing bananas at his team. Or a game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls halted because of unrelenting race-baiting from the crowd. It's almost unfathomable to a U.S. sports fan, even with the country's long, wrenching and seemingly e... Thu, 23 May 2013 07:08:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2104586-ocean-that-separates-us-european-fans.html 2013-05-23T07:08:50Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2091376-donovan-left-roster-world-cup-qualifiers.html CHICAGO (AP) — Landon Donovan was left off the 29-man U.S. roster for a training camp ahead of a trio of World Cup qualifiers next month. But American coach Jurgen Klinsmann anticipates he will rejoin the team at some unspecified point. Donovan, a 31-year-old midfielder who played for the last three U.S. World Cup teams, took a sabbatical of nearly four m... Fri, 17 May 2013 00:08:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2091376-donovan-left-roster-world-cup-qualifiers.html 2013-05-17T00:08:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2066504-fifa-provisionally-bans-american-blazer-ethics.html ZURICH (AP) — FIFA provisionally banned outgoing executive committee member Chuck Blazer of the United States from all soccer-related activities for 90 days on Monday after he was accused of embezzling at least $21 million. Blazer had previously said he'll be giving up his seat on FIFA's ruling board when his term expires this month. He was accused of hav... Mon, 06 May 2013 17:58:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2066504-fifa-provisionally-bans-american-blazer-ethics.html 2013-05-06T17:58:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2032506-gulati-elected-to-fifa-executive-committee.html CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati was elected Friday to FIFA's executive committee, defeating Mexican Football President Justino Campeon by one vote. Gulati won 18-17 in a balloting at the congress of North and Central American and Caribbean Football in Panama City, USSF spokesman Neil Buethe said. Gulati was elected to a four-y... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:24:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2032506-gulati-elected-to-fifa-executive-committee.html 2013-04-19T22:24:52Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2024300-brazil-official-world-cup-olympics-will-safe.html RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian officials said Tuesday they were closely following the investigation into the explosions at the Boston Marathon as they consider whether to change security measures for next year's World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. But a top official with FIFA, soccer's world governing body, said his organization was already planning tougher... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:49:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2024300-brazil-official-world-cup-olympics-will-safe.html 2013-04-16T22:49:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2015182-wambach-morgan-highlight-pro-soccer-league.html NEW YORK (AP) — Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan headline the National Women's Soccer League, the third incarnation of a women's professional soccer league in the United States. The U.S. stars of the London Olympics will be joined by other national players in the eight-team league. The season kicks off Saturday night with FC Kansas City hosting scoring-sensat... Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:57:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2015182-wambach-morgan-highlight-pro-soccer-league.html 2013-04-12T19:57:27Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2000988-klinsmann-tim-howard-remains-top-us-goalkeeper.html NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Howard remains the No. 1 American goalkeeper despite two strong games by Brad Guzan in World Cup qualifiers last month. Howard, the starter since 2007, missed the snowy 1-0 win over Costa Rica and the 0-0 tie at Mexico after breaking two bones in his back while playing for Everton on Feb. 26. The 34-year-old returned to the English clu... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:16:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2000988-klinsmann-tim-howard-remains-top-us-goalkeeper.html 2013-04-05T22:16:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1981576-americans-tie-mexico-0-0-world-cup-qualifying.html MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Americans were clinging to a scoreless tie, seconds away from earning a rare point in Mexico, when Angel Reyna's shot darted perilously close to the goal. Brad Guzan lunged, smothering the ball with his body. "It's always going to be a bit hectic and a bit crazy, especially late in the game," Guzan said. "You're never going to come ... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:56:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1981576-americans-tie-mexico-0-0-world-cup-qualifying.html 2013-03-27T05:56:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1981526-americans-tie-mexico-0-0-wcup-qualifying.html MEXICO CITY (AP) — Brad Guzan swatted away shot after shot and the Americans hung on for a 0-0 draw with Mexico on Tuesday night, earning only their second point in a World Cup qualifier at Azteca Stadium. "It's always going to be a bit hectic and a bit crazy, especially late in the game," Guzan said. "You're never going to come to a place like Azteca and... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:31:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1981526-americans-tie-mexico-0-0-wcup-qualifying.html 2013-03-27T05:31:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1980194-fifa-upholds-us-win-costa-rica.html ZURICH (AP) — FIFA has upheld the United States' 1-0 win over Costa Rica in a snowy World Cup qualifier last week, saying the protest by the visitors was not filed correctly. The Ticos were angered by the decision of referee Joel Aguilar of El Salvador to allow the game in Commerce City, Colo., to be played on a snow-covered field. World Cup regulations r... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:54:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1980194-fifa-upholds-us-win-costa-rica.html 2013-03-26T15:54:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1977810-fifa-costa-rica-protest-wcup-loss-to-us.html ZURICH (AP) — FIFA is studying a protest from the Costa Rica soccer federation, which wants a World Cup qualifier against the United States replayed after losing 1-0 in a snowstorm. "FIFA will now analyze the content of the letter and next steps will be determined in due course," the governing body said Monday in a statement. The Costa Rican federation sa... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:32:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1977810-fifa-costa-rica-protest-wcup-loss-to-us.html 2013-03-25T13:32:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1974734-snow-job-americans-beat-costa-rica-1-0-storm.html COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Soft snow started falling, and then kept getting heavier as the night progressed. From the start of Friday's World Cup qualifier, the lines on the field were covered. As the game wore on, even the Americans in their white home uniforms became hard to see. And then in the 55th minute, with the U.S. leading Costa Rica 1-0 on Clin... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 06:28:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1974734-snow-job-americans-beat-costa-rica-1-0-storm.html 2013-03-23T06:28:24Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1962930-bocanegra-dropped-us-roster-qualifiers.html The United States heads into World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico with an inexperienced defense after dropping captain Carlos Bocanegra and learning eight players are injured or ill. Already without goalkeeper Tim Howard, the shaky U.S. back line got even weaker Monday when coach Jurgen Klinsmann said Timmy Chandler, Fabian Johnson and Danny... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:42:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1962930-bocanegra-dropped-us-roster-qualifiers.html 2013-03-19T01:42:21Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1952774-us-women-beat-germany-2-0-title.html The United States gave Tom Sermanni a title in his first tournament as coach of the American women's team. Alex Morgan scored twice in the first half, and the U.S. defeated Germany 2-0 Wednesday night in the final of the Algarve Cup at Faro, Portugal. The Americans won the prestigious tournament for the ninth time in 18 appearances. "I... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:06:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1952774-us-women-beat-germany-2-0-title.html 2013-03-14T00:06:58Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1944764-conclave-chatter-dominates-vatican-soccer-league.html ROME (AP) — Vatican-sponsored soccer league matches went ahead as scheduled this weekend on a hill overlooking St. Peter's Basilica. For the 16 teams of seminaries, missionaries and oratories, however, the pre- and postgame talk veered from purely sports and spiritual topics to the coming conclave to elect a new pope. The conclave directly affected the to... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:20:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1944764-conclave-chatter-dominates-vatican-soccer-league.html 2013-03-10T18:20:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1943318-tim-howard-to-us-qualifiers.html Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has two broken bones in his back and likely will miss the Americans' World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico this month. Aston Villa's Brad Guzan is poised to take over in goal in what would be his first qualifiers in four years. Howard was hurt Feb. 26 in an FA Cup win over Oldham and missed last weekend's Premier... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:51:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1943318-tim-howard-to-us-qualifiers.html 2013-03-09T17:51:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1940958-us-women-rout-china-5-0-algarve-cup.html ALBUFEIRA, Portugal (AP) — Ali Krieger and Whitney Engen did more than defend Friday, scoring their first international goals as the U.S. women stayed atop their group with a 5-0 rout of China at the Algarve Cup. Christen Press also scored, joining Brandi Chastain, Danielle Fotopoulos and Abby Wambach as the only U.S. players to score four or more goals i... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:43:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1940958-us-women-rout-china-5-0-algarve-cup.html 2013-03-08T18:43:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1936248-us-women-beat-iceland-3-0-algarve-cup-opener.html FARO, Portugal (AP) — When the U.S. women get rolling, watch out. Abby Wambach got her 154th goal, leaving her four shy of Mia Hamm's all-time record, and Rachel Buehler scored in her 100th appearance as the Americans rebounded from a sluggish first half to beat Iceland 3-0 Wednesday in the opener of the Algarve Cup. Shannon Boxx also scored for the Olymp... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:56:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1936248-us-women-beat-iceland-3-0-algarve-cup-opener.html 2013-03-06T20:56:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1896824-pro-soccer-player-robbie-rogers-gay.html Robbie Rogers, a former player for the U.S. national team and Major League Soccer, says he is gay and "could not be happier" about his decision to go public with his disclosure. In a post on his personal website, Rogers writes: "Life is only complete when your loved ones know you. ... Try explaining to your loved ones after 25 years you are gay." Rogers' ... Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:38:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1896824-pro-soccer-player-robbie-rogers-gay.html 2013-02-16T20:38:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1873684-honduras-rallies-to-beat-us-2-1-wcup-qualifier.html A young American defense came apart on a hot, tropical afternoon, and the United States opened the final round of World Cup qualifying with a loss for the first time in 24 years. Jerry Bengtson took advantage of a defensive mix-up to score the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute, and Honduras rallied to beat the United States 2-1 at San Pedro Sula. "They wer... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1873684-honduras-rallies-to-beat-us-2-1-wcup-qualifier.html 2013-02-07T01:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1868554-altidore-wants-to-move-racist-chants.html MIAMI (AP) — Jozy Altidore wants to move on from last week's racist chants directed at him during a Dutch Cup game. "It was an unfortunate event and very disappointing for everybody involved," Altidore said Monday in remarks released by the U.S. Soccer Federation. "I've spoken on it, and I felt I let all my thoughts out in that moment. I just hope that we... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1868554-altidore-wants-to-move-racist-chants.html 2013-02-04T22:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1823436-stuart-holden-returns-16-month-layoff.html LONDON (AP) — American midfielder Stuart Holden played his first game in 16 months and only his second in 22 months, returning from knee surgery as Bolton defeated Sunderland 2-0 Tuesday night to advance to the FA Cup's fourth round. Holden entered in the 74th minute of the third-round replay. The 27-year-old, a member of the 2010 U.S. World Cup team, inj... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1823436-stuart-holden-returns-16-month-layoff.html 2013-01-15T23:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1804554-messi-wins-record-4th-worlds-best-player-award.html ZURICH (AP) — Lionel Messi became the first four-time winner of the FIFA Player of the Year award after shattering the world record with 91 goals last year for Barcelona and Argentina. The 25-year-old won for the fourth straight time, beating Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona teammate Andres Iniesta in voting announced Monday. His 91 goals top... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 02:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1804554-messi-wins-record-4th-worlds-best-player-award.html 2013-01-08T02:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1762462-column-1-athlete-year-2012-messi.html PARIS (AP) — 'Tis the season for making merry and for choosing our top sports men and women of the year, two distinctly separate annual rituals that in fact dovetail neatly, because part of the joy and merriment of following sports is debating who is best at them. This being an Olympic year, we were spoiled for choice in 2012. Oscar Pistorius is a temptin... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1762462-column-1-athlete-year-2012-messi.html 2012-12-12T21:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1737350-beckham-wins-2nd-mls-title-galaxy-beat-dynamo-3-1.html CARSON, Calif. (AP) — David Beckham stood on the podium with his three sons, an oversized Union Jack knotted around his Los Angeles Galaxy jersey. With a practiced lift and a broad smile, he raised the sparkling silver cup over his head to a raucous ovation amid a confetti blizzard. Now that's a Hollywood ending worthy of a star. Beckham wrapped up his ML... Sun, 02 Dec 2012 01:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1737350-beckham-wins-2nd-mls-title-galaxy-beat-dynamo-3-1.html 2012-12-02T01:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1731126-messi-ronaldo-wambach-up-fifa-awards.html SAO PAULO (AP) — Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta are the finalists for FIFA's world player of the year award. They were picked from a list of 23 candidates for this year's Ballon d'Or, with Messi looking to become the first player to win the award four times. The Argentina and Barcelona playmaker won the award the last three years. ... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1731126-messi-ronaldo-wambach-up-fifa-awards.html 2012-11-29T14:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1730442-morgan-hat-trick-us-beats-ireland-5-0.html PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — It was something of an understatement when Alex Morgan said she was feeling it against Ireland. Morgan scored three first-half goals and the Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. women's national team defeated Ireland 5-0 on Wednesday night, the latest match in an exhibition tour for fans following the London Games. On ... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1730442-morgan-hat-trick-us-beats-ireland-5-0.html 2012-11-29T05:23:00Z