World Cup spoiler ... may the worst win
Roger Bennett, Special to ESPN.comContrary to popular belief, it's not always the favorite that lifts the World Cup trophy. In fact, as the last three World Cups have shown, it's often the opposite.
Story | Conversation | December 20, 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, 2009Holden ponders defining choice
Doug McIntyre...possible destination for the Scottish-born Holden, who moved to Texas as a 10-year old, played college ball at Clemson and signed with Sunderland of the English Premier League in 2005 before heading back...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009
U.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
All Whites could be blanked
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comNew Zealand could go winless in South Africa, as it did in 1982. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Evra's greenophobia, female footballers get dirty
Dominic RaynorDominic Raynor on a week when France's Patrice Evra got greenophobia ahead of their World Cup play-off with Ireland.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Onward to Trinidad and Tobago
Luke CyphersPORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago -- Some reporting odds and ends, followed by some analytical odds and ends, after which we will end with some truly...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 08, 2009
A guide to ESPN's SPI ratings
Nate Silver, Special to ESPN.comA guide to ESPN's SPI ratings.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Davies leads confident squad into game day
Luke Cyphers...goal celebrations, sleep patterns and footwear. The New Hampshire native, ex-prep wrestling star and former Boston College standout attributes his confidence to advice from Tony Gustavsson, his first club coach at Hammarby in the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 04, 2009
Our 2010 World Cup wish list
Zach BenabidAs national teams prepare for the final stretch of World Cup qualifying, Zach Benabid takes a look at which players casual fans hope to see in South Africa next summer.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009NFL stadia dominate list of U.S. World Cup venues
ReutersAll but one of the NFL's 31 stadiums are on a list of potential soccer World Cup venues as part of the U.S. bid for the 2018 or 2022 finals, the country's soccer federation said on Thursday.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2009The future is now
Allen HopkinsDepsite the World Cup flameout, the outlook for the U.S. team is bright with lots of young talent waiting in the wings, writes Allen Hopkins.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2006Arena uncertain about future after U.S. Cup ouster
Bruce Arena sounded more like a man ready to say goodbye than a coach eager to sign on for another World Cup.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2006Jimmy being Jimmy
Allen HopkinsFrom humble origins as a college walk-on, Jimmy Conrad has earned respect and playing time through sheer hard work, writes Allen Hopkins.
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