U.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, 2009Turmoil surrounds Nigeria
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comNigeria doesn't lack talent, but turmoil surrounds the squad, with rumors of internal strife and ongoing instability at coach. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2009The greatest goals of the decade
Tom AdamsTom Adams offers his selection of the ten finest goals scored in the past decade.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Gullit: Owen faces tough battle
Harry Harris, Football CorrespondentRuud Gullit has said he thinks Michael Owen faces a fight to make it to the World Cup despite his hat-trick for Manchester Untied in the Champions League that has re-opened the debate about which strikers will make it into Fabio Capello's squad.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009The 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. draw: Even better than you think
Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyreNEW YORK -- Landon Donovan's body language -- and his actual language -- said it all as he watched the World Cup draw unfold at New York's ESPNZone. W...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
Team 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, 2009Assessing the World Cup contenders
Freddie LjungbergThe 2010 World Cup will see 32 teams slug it out for the trophy, but which teams have a genuine shot? Freddie Ljungberg separates the contenders from the pretenders.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 20092010 World Cup draw and qualifiers
John BrewinAs the draw for the finals on December 4 gets close, we look at the shape of the pots and assess each of the 32 qualifying nations.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009Ghana aiming high on home continent
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comGhana is aiming high while playing on its home continent, but it will be tough to make an impression. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Will confidence be justified?
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comGermany has the usual confidence heading into the World Cup. Can they justify that attitude? Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009NZ World Cup hero Rory Fallon grateful for rule change
ReutersNew Zealand's Rory Fallon thought his World Cup dreams had ended before they had even begun.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2009Cunningham, Johnson get their shot
Luke Cyphers...successful loan to Cardiff, he's a backup at Fulham in the Premiership. "It's been a long time since I've been a part of the U.S. team and been in the camp...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009
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