New Zealand at full strength for Bahrain qualifier
ReutersNew Zealand coach Ricki Herbert named a full-strength squad on Thursday for the second leg of their Asia/Oceania World Cup qualifying match against Bahrain on Nov. 14.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009Czech Rep 0-0 Northern Ireland: Hosts Czech out
Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington had reasons to be cheerful as his side finished their World Cup qualifying campaign with a creditable draw at the Synot Tip Stadium.
Story | October 14, 2009Nelsen to lead New Zealand for World Cup play-off
ReutersNew Zealand have chosen a 19-man squad, captained by Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen, for next month's first leg of their World Cup play-off against Bahrain.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009Lafferty misses crucial Northern Ireland qualifier
Soccernet staffNorthern Ireland have announced that Kyle Lafferty has lost his battle to be fit for Wednesday's pivotal World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2009Ireland slams door shut on international return
Gareth MaherGareth Maher examines the impact of Stephen Ireland's decision not to return to the Irish squad.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009Now the work begins for Australia
Jason DaseyJason Dasey examines the strengths and weaknesses of the S Africa-bound Socceroos.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2009Wales v Germany
Forward Mario Gomez has not scored in his last 13 appearances for Germany so a match against a Wales side who appear to have surrendered all hope of reaching the World Cup finals could be just what he needs.
Preview | March 30, 2009San Marino 0-3 N.Ireland: Easy win for Irish
Northern Ireland got the victory they craved in this World Cup qualifier by completing the double over San Marino.
Story | February 10, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "chris hope" make the list?