RSL outlasts Galaxy to snare MLS Cup

In a game where injuries and fatigue threatened to derail both teams, RSL dug deeper to overcome L.A. 5-4 on penalties, writes Jeff Carlisle.

ESPN RISE Athletes of the Week

Ohio soccer goalie Ryan Grimme and Colorado volleyball player Morgan Broekhuis are this week's ESPN RISE National Athletes of the Week

ESPN Kids Writer Mailbag 19

Q: Which is harder, skiing or snowboarding? David from New Jersey A: David, that's an interesting question. I think it all depends on your experience. A lifelong...

ESPN Kids Writer Mailbag 19

Q: Which is harder, skiing or snowboarding? David from New Jersey A: David, that's an interesting question. I think it all depends on your experience. A lifelong skier would...

Title is true goal for 18-0 Akron

Caleb Porter played for an Indiana team that went undefeated in the regular season, then failed to win a national championship. Now the coach at Akron, Porter is trying to keep his 18-0 Zips focused on the ultimate prize: the College Cup.

Slovakia game to present U.S. with new challenges

The game against Slovakia gives the U.S. a chance to adjust to its lineup and prepare for life without Charlie Davies, writes Jeff Carlisle.

5 Burning Questions: Soccer bracket

From biggest snub to who will win it all to why the heck Portland got the short end of the stick, here are the answers to 5 Burning Questions on the 2009 NCAA women's soccer tournament bracket.

Onyewu plans a speedy recovery from knee surgery

While medical experts estimate a six-month timetable for his knee to heal, U.S. defender Oguchi Onyewu hopes to be ready in less, writes Kristian Dyer.

Fire 'D' rises to occasion

...to prove as a group that they can continue achieving the same positive results. "It's a challenge, and it's fun. If you're younger, maybe you get a little nervous about it," Busch...

Dempsey piles on the agony for Rafa Benitez

In a week in which Clint Dempsey was instrumental in Fulham's win against Liverpool, Ravi Ubha takes a brief look at recent notable performances by U.S. players in Europe.

Former players talk about Team USA

U.S. National Teamers from back in the day usually aren't shy about sharing their thoughts on the present squad. Some even get paid to do it as analys...

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Spain holds no fear for U.S. U-17s

Entering the group opener, the U.S. U-17s have a healthy respect for their Spanish opponents but aren't daunted, writes Brent Latham.

Munich's Daniel van Buyten, right, and Leverkusen's Eren Derdiyok, left, challenge for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Bayer...

Hamburg's Piotr Trochowski, left, and Bochum's Marc Pfertzel challenge for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between Hamburger SV and Vfl Bochum...

Munich's Daniel van Buyten, right, and Leverkusen's Eren Derdiyok, left, challenge for the ball during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Bayer...