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Holden ponders defining choice
Doug McIntyre...says Holden of the choice to either remain in Houston by re-signing with MLS or to take his blossoming career to Europe. "At this moment I genuinely don't know what's best for...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
The return of summer romance
Brett TaylorBrett Taylor looks ahead to South Africa as he seeks to rekindle a summer romance.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009U.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, 2009Mixed reaction as hosts face tough draw
Don PetersDon Peters gauges the reaction in South Africa as they prepare for a tricky group.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Antic confident Serbia will reach last 16
ReutersSerbia have a great opportunity to reach the last 16 of the 2010 World Cup finals after they were drawn in Group D with Germany, Australia and Ghana, coach Radomir Antic said.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009African party gets underway in Cape Town
Soccernet staffCape Town was well and truly struck by World Cup as the party spilled onto the streets and vuvuzelas were blown deep into the night after Friday's World Cup draw, despite a tricky draw for the hosts.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 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, 2009Team analysis of the draw
Jon CarterThe World Cup draw took place on Friday night and, as always, had some interesting pairings. Here, we break down each of the teams and their chances of progressing from their groups.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Soccernet says...
Soccernet staffThe World Cup draw reactions from some of the Soccernet columnists.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Queiroz: Ivory Coast clash is key
Andrew WarshawWhether or not Group G at the World Cup constitutes a genuine Group of Death, Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz believes the match against the Ivory Coast could be decisive in sorting out who qualifies - assuming, that is, Brazil goes through untroubled.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Excitement growing as WC draws near
Andrew WarshawFive years after FIFA broke new ground by awarding its most prized possession to an African country, the eyes of the sporting world converge on Cape Town on Friday when the 32 finalists for next summer's World Cup finally learn their fate.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Dunga to step down after World Cup
Soccernet StaffBrazil coach Carlos Dunga has announced he will step down after the World Cup, even if he leads his country to victory in South Africa.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Considering 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, 2009Sweet and savory, that's the live draw
Roger Bennett, Special to ESPN.comThe World Cup live draw is about more than just pots and countries, as Roger Bennett explains.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009England's 2018 bid in the spotlight
Andrew Warshaw in Cape TownAs David Beckham continues on England's 2018 World Cup campaign trail, rival bid nations are staging their own charm offensives in what is becoming an increasingly intense public relations lobbying battle.
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