May 15, 2008 PART OF THE POOL Beasley, Jaqua picked for U.S.
Former Chicago Fire forward Nate Jacqua and midfielder DaMarcus Beasley, now playing for Glasgow Rangers in Scotland were named to a 33-player pool that will be available to U.S. national coach Bob Bradley for the National Team's friendly matches against England, Spain and Argentina.
May 15, 2008 THE SEND OFF WMNT to face Brazil twice
The U.S. Women’s National Team will face Brazil in its final two matches before the 2008 Olympics, starting the two-game set on July 13 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. (3 p.m. CT live on ESPN), before traveling to San Diego, Calif., for a July 16 game at the University of San Diego’s Torero Stadium (9 p.m. CT live on Fox Soccer Channel).
May 14, 2008 COMING TO BRIDGEVIEW Toyota Park to Host Potential WC Qualifier for USA September 10
CHICAGO — Toyota Park is one of three venues that would host home matches for the semifinal round of qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Before taking the field in these games, however, the U.S. must first advance past the second round, where they face a home-and-away series against Barbados.
May 14, 2008 NO TAKERS No Fire Players on U-23 Roster
The Chicago Fire will keep all its Under-23 players for this month. Would-have-been Fire goalkeeper Dominic Cervi and former Hoosier Lee Nguyen were selected for the Under-23 National Team that will play at the Toulon International Tournament in Toulon France this month.
May 11, 2008 A COMING OUT PARTY Kai steps into the WNT spotlight
The glimpses have been there before. A great run to create space for a teammate. A quick turn to beat a defender. Even a spectacular goal here and there. But Natasha Kai has always been a prospect not quite ready for that regular spot with the U.S. Women’s National Team.
May 10, 2008 A TRI FOR KAI U.S. rolls over Canada 6-0
WASHINGTON, D.C---Natasha Kai used her head twice and her feet once. Waving her arms at the crowd every time, as she scored three goals to lead the United States to a 6-0 win over Canada Saturday night.
May 9, 2008 TICKETS ANYONE? For U.S. WCQ in Carson June 15
Tickets for the United States' first qualifying match for the 2010 World Cup will go on sale this Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.
May 3, 2008 INSTANT REPLAY U.S. women prevail late again vs. Aussies
Birmingham, Ala. -- Second-half substitute Angela Hucles connected for the game winner in the final seconds of stoppage time, giving the U.S. Women's National Team a 5-4 victory over Australia Saturday.
April 30, 2008 GOAZIOU DIES Was long time U.S. Soccer treasurer
Long-time U.S. Soccer board member Bill Goaziou passed away Wednesday morning after battling emphysema. He was 68.
April 29, 2008 IRAN TO TRAIN IN U.S.? U.S. Soccer has sent an invitation
In what could be an intriguing political situation, Iran said that it could prepare for World Cup qualifying in the U.S. after receiving an invitation from U.S. Soccer, according to the Iranian media.
April 27, 2008 FANTASTIC FINISH Lloyd lifts U.S. over Aussies, 3-2
Cary, N.C. -- In what was a wild finish to a busy evening, Carli Lloyd scored the game-winner in second-half stoppage time to give the U.S. a 3-2 victory over Australia Sunday night.
April 27, 2008 SOME HOME COOKING U.S. women vs. Aussies in Cary Sunday
Cary, N.C. -- The U.S. Women’s National Team has played in three tournaments in as many countries on three continents this year, but will finally get to play matches on home soil as the team enters a three-game series of domestic games, starting against Australia Sunday at 6 p.m. CT.
April 25, 2008 CHINA BOUND Seitz, Marrufo to officiate at the Olympics
The United States had two referees selected to officiate the 2008 Summer Olympics in China -- Hair Marrufo (men) and Kari Seitz (women).
April 20, 2008 OLYMPIC DRAW For U.S. men, women in China
The common thread for the U.S. men and women at the Summer Olympics is Japan. Both teams will play the Japanese at the Olympics in August.
April 18, 2008 OLYMPIC PREP BEGINS U.S. women bring in 25 players into camp
With Olympic qualifying behind the team, U.S. Women’s National Team coach Pia Sundhage will bring 25 players on a three-week, three-city, three-game road trip for the team's first domestic matches of the year.
