El Tri resurgent under Javier Aguirre
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comAt one point in qualifying, it appeared doubtful that Mexico would even reach South Africa. However, under Javier Aguirre, El Tri have rediscovered their swagger. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009U.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, 2009Small schools achieve big goals in 2009
Sheldon Shealer, ESPN RISEESPN RISE soccer editor Sheldon Shealerreleases the top small school high school soccer accomplishements of the 2009 season
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Uruguay to rely on its forward pair
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comBurdened by the weight of its past glories, an inconsistent Uruguay side will rely heavily on its explosive offensive talent. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2009Holden ponders defining choice
Doug McIntyreWhether Stuart Holden ends up landing a spot on the U.S. World Cup team or not could very well depend on the decision he makes at the end of this mont...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
Getting Ready for Some Soccer
ESPN Kids WriterAround the world on Friday, soccer fans were glued to their televisions, computers and radio. Amazingly, there was no big game on...
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009National All-State teams
Sheldon Shealer, ESPN RISEHigh school soccer all-state teams from around the country
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, 2009Youth players react to U.S. World Cup draw
Sheldon Shealer, ESPN RISEYouth soccer players react to U.S. World Cup draw
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Spain, England, Italy winners in draw
Associated PressSpain and Italy were drawn the chance to saunter through their opening-phase groups when the draw at Friday's draw for next year's World Cup.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009U.S. draw: Even better than you think
Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre...said it all as he watched the World Cup draw unfold at New York's ESPNZone. When Mexico was immediately pulled into South Africa's group, he tried to keep a flat affect, but a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
Luck of draw to U.S., not SPI powers
Nate Silver, Special to ESPN.comSoccer Power Index: The United States catches a break in the World Cup draw, but SPI powerhouses Brazil, Portugal and Ivory Coast weren't as lucky, writes Nate Silver.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009All-Decade Girls' Soccer Team
Sheldon Shealer, ESPN RISEAll-Decade Girls' Soccer Team
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009Tarpley's impact on and off the field
Sheldon Shealer, ESPN RISEMichigan's Tarpley, the ESPN RISE Player of the Decade in girls soccer, helped to change state rule while starring at her school.
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