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U.S. poised to repeat '02 success
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comAlready battle-tested with playing conditions in South Africa, the U.S. is aiming to replicate its magical quarterfinal run from the 2002 World Cup. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009The purpose of the Soccer Power Index
Nate Silver, Special to ESPN.comSoccer Power Index: The purpose of SPI
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009A guide to ESPN's SPI ratings
Nate Silver, Special to ESPN.comA guide to ESPN's SPI ratings.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Ballack ruled out of Germany double-header
Michael Ballack will miss Germany's World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Finland through injury.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008Deciphering German customs
Jimmy Conrad, Special to ESPNsoccernetWhat does a U.S. national team player get up to while in Hamburg for the World Cup? Jimmy Conrad fills us in.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2006No ordinary background
Wayne Drehs, ESPN.comOn his path to stardom, Clint Dempsey has taken an atypical route and owes as much to his family as he does to his natural talent, writes Wayne Drehs.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2006A chat with Steve Cherundolo
Paul GrantU.S. national team defender Steve Cherundolo sat down with ESPN.com to talk about U.S. hopes for the World Cup, playing club soccer in Germany and team camaraderie.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2006Only playing for pride?
Alex ChickThe Black Antelopes are perhaps the team with the lowest pedigree in the entire competition, says Alex Chick.
Story | Conversation | May 24, 2006Beasley exudes quiet confidence
John BrewinAt the Nike uniform launch in Berlin, DaMarcus Beasley exuded confidence when talking about the U.S. prospects for the World Cup, writes John Brewin.
Story | Conversation | February 18, 2006Angola basks in warm World Cup glow
Angola basked in a warm glow on Sunday after the all-night party which followed the country's first qualification for the World Cup Finals.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2005Israel v Faroe Islands: Preview
...face Hungary in the next game with a back problem but played and poured in 17 points.Basketball players do not come any tougher than this guy.Latvia are an excellent outside shooting team with...
Preview | September 15, 2005The big, green W
Uli Hesse-LichtenbergerUli Hesse-Lichtenberger takes a look at the rise of surprise early-season Bundesliga leaders VfL Wolfsburg.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2004Time for heroes?
Ernst BouwesMarco Van Basten, with just six months experience as a reserve coach, is Holland's new coach. Ernst Bouwes is wary but excited.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 20042002 - England's Eastern promise
Dominic RaynorHaving qualified for the World Cup as group winners England were expected to do great things at Korea/Japan 2002. Dominic Raynor has the details.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2003EDITOR'S PICKS
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