Holden ponders defining choice
Doug McIntyreWhether Stuart Holden ends up landing a spot on the U.S. World Cup team or not could very well depend on the decision he makes at the end of this...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
Many meaty draw questions to chew on
Roger Bennett, Special to ESPN.comThe U.S. team's delight at its first-round draw was hard to hide, as was France's continued good fortune. Roger Bennett reflects on the implications of the draw.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009U.S. draw: Even better than you think
Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre...said it all as he watched the World Cup draw unfold at New York's ESPNZone. When...of a frightening African side like Ivory Coast, America got upstart Algeria. And rather than a marquee...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
Considering the 'impact' of the draw
Nate Silver, Special to ESPN.comSoccer Power Index: Nate Silver considers the "impact" of the World Cup draw using a new statistic of his own creation.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Unseeded U.S. faces anxious draw wait
Associated PressFriday's World Cup draw could go a long way to determining whether the Americans get out of the first round next June in South Africa or make a quick exit as they did in 2006.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009U.S. thinks records possible
Associated PressU.S. bidders are planning to tell FIFA it can set World Cup attendance records if they gain the right to host the tournament in 2018 or 2022.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009FIFA denies Henry handball connection
Associated PressFrance will not be a seeded team for Friday's World Cup draw, meaning Les Bleus could face powerful teams such as Brazil or Spain in the group stage.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Brazil in a good position -- again
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comBrazil knows how to get the job done. Can it in 2010? Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Breaking down the World Cup draw
John BrewinNeed a quick primer of the draw? John Brewin examines all 32 teams headed to South Africa in 2010.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009Ten World Cup matches to remember
Tom AdamsFrom unforgettable finals to seismic shocks, we've see some of soccer's finest players, goals and drama.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009A good first weekend for SPI
Nate Silver, Special to ESPN.comSoccer Power Index: A good first weekend.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009Though heartened, U.S. still has issues
Leander SchaerlaeckensThe U.S. showed mettle in salvaging a draw with a late charge against Costa Rica on Wednesday, but sketchy play and the absences of injured Charlie Davies and Oguchi Onyewu ultimately may cost the Americans in World Cup competition.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Maradona could lose demigod status
Mariano Hamilton, ESPNdeportes.comWhen the legendary Diego Maradona was appointed as Argentina's coach, most Argentines thought it was a godsend. Now, with the team barely staying alive in World Cup qualifying, Maradona's reputation has taken a huge hit.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2009U.S. books World Cup berth
The U.S. soccer team is headed to South Africa for a chance to redeem itself in the World Cup.
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