U.S. won't overlook its opponents
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetAfter receiving a relatively easy World Cup draw, the U.S. is in the rare position of being considered favorites to advance to the second round, but it can't afford to overlook its opponents, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Hat-trick throws Owen England lifeline
Harry HarrisHarry Harris watched Michael Owen steal all the headlines with a three-goal haul in Germany.
Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009Rooney slept through World Cup draw
England striker Wayne Rooney has revealed he slept through Friday evening's World Cup draw.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Many 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, 2009Beckham: I'm prepared for finals snub
Soccernet staffDavid Beckham has admitted "nothing is guaranteed" when it comes to his hopes of playing for England at the 2010 World Cup finals. The former Three Lions captain will join AC Milan in January to prove his form and fitness to boss Fabio Capello but Beckham is prepared to be left out if he is not performing.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009MLS and players far apart on labor negotiations
Kristian DyerWith MLS and the players' union far apart on their negotiation stances, the league faces an offseason of labor worries, writes Kristian Dyer.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009Tottenham stars on trial
Harry Harris, Football CorrespondentHarry Harris on how Tottenham's potential England stars performed against Everton.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009About Last Night Pictures from Dec. 4th
SportsCenterDavid Beckham and Charlize Theron get stuck working the Punch Pong booth at the ESPN holiday party. Noah...
Blog | December 05, 2009Rooney: We're full of confidence
Andrew Warshaw in Cape TownWayne Rooney says Fabio Capello will leave "no stone unturned" trying to help England win the World Cup for the first time in half a century.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009U.S. draw: Even better than you think
Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre...on" smile, and actually slapped his knee. "Awesome," he said out loud. "Can't wait." Let the Beckham-Donovan hype begin. Donovan beamed a little more as it was revealed the Yanks would play the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
U.S. to open vs. England
ESPN.com news servicesThe United States has been placed in Group C of the World Cup and will play England in the opening game.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009World Cup live draw instant analysis
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comWho will be in the Group of Death? Where will the U.S. end up? And what will it all mean? Ravi Ubha has the instant analysis.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009ESPN 100: Nos. 48-60
ESPN The Magazine...for the Spanish club. Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo now plays for Real Madrid, the club for which David Beckham played before the L.A. Galaxy snatched him for $250 million. 59. Phillies second baseman Eric...
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009World shakers
Jeff Bradley, Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre, ESPN The MagazineESPN The Magazine's December 14 issue looks at five key players and teams to watch in the 2010 World Cup. Among them? Didier Drogba, Pato, Torres, Pique, and more.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009
World Cup bidding war starts in earnest
Andrew Warshaw in Cape TownThe draw for next summer's World Cup finals may have been the global focus of sporting attention in Cape Town today. But a few hours earlier, another World Cup drama was unfolding in the palatial grounds of a government building on the outskirts of the city.
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