Korea amped for semi vs. Germany
Associated Press...If South Korea wins, it would become the first nation in a World Cup final not from Europe or South America. It's already the first Asian team to get this far, an appropriate...
Story | June 24, 2002South Korea faces Cup power Germany
Associated Press...on Tuesday night, trying to become the first team in a World Cup final that's not from Europe or South America. Celebrations have built with upsets over Poland, Portugal, Italy and Spain. Millions...
Story | June 23, 2002U.S. squad proves itself with showing
Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea -- They woke up America and they woke up the world. The United States came to the World Cup seeking redemption, respect and recognition. The American soccer team got...
Story | June 22, 2002Arena's deal up at end of year
Associated Press...after the United States completed its most successful World Cup in 72 years, Bruce Arena said he was open to staying on as coach of America's national team. Arena, hired in October 1998, led...
Story | June 21, 2002Bush calls U.S. team before match
Associated Press...World Cup meeting between the neighboring nations. "We know we represent the greatest country in the world," Arena told Bush. "We are going to give the kind of effort you and all America will...
Story | June 16, 2002U.S. has done well recently vs. Mexico
Associated Press...Mexico City. Respect came grudgingly following U.S. wins at the 1991 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the 1995 Copa America -- the South American championship that both were invited to as guests. "A long time...
Story | June 15, 2002Immediate family stays at team hotel
Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea -- Kids are among the reasons for U.S. success at the World Cup. And not just the ones on the field. When the team eats lunch, the voices of crying...
Story | June 13, 2002'Sleeping is for wimps'
Associated Press...it even before the United States posted its biggest World Cup victory in 52 years last week, a 3-2 upset over Portugal. America's next game begins Monday at 2:30 a.m...
Story | June 08, 2002U.S. expects hostile welcome Monday
Associated Press...nearly coming to a halt. Thousands of tickets to be had DAEGU, South Korea -- South Korean World Cup organizers said Sunday they would sell 7,028 tickets for the U.S.-South Korea match to...
Story | June 07, 2002U.S. hosted the World Cup in 1994
Associated Press...premier event will return to the United States then -- 20 years after the first World Cup was staged in America. "If FIFA continues with its current stated plan, 2010 would go to Africa and 2014...
Story | June 07, 2002CONCACAF teams perform well so far
Associated Press...fans turn to North and Central America and the Caribbean. When it comes to soccer, the world looks away. Yet, after one week of play at the World Cup, it is not mighty Europe nor...
Story | June 06, 2002Stewart may miss game vs. South Korea
Associated Press...match that could clinch a second-round World Cup berth for the Americans. "We got to enjoy...the world's fifth-ranked team. It was America's greatest soccer upset since a 1950 win...
Story | June 06, 2002U.S. fans rejoice over stunning upset
Associated PressAcross America, U.S. soccer fans got up early -- or stayed up late -- and watched their World Cup team face European powerhouse Portugal. Two hours later, they...
Story | June 05, 2002Sampson still feels criticism unfair
Associated Press...just doesn't think he was the cause of the U.S. downfall at the 1998 World Cup. Four years after advancing to the second round, the Sampson-coached Americans lost to Germany, Iran and...
Story | June 04, 2002Veteran American ready for Cup debut
Associated Press...That list does not include a single World Cup game. He wasn't considered for the 1990...fan has no idea how to evaluate him. "America is a country of numbers,'' he said. That...
Story | June 02, 2002TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "americas cup" make the list?