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The greatest goals of the decade

Tom Adams

Tom Adams offers his selection of the ten finest goals scored in the past decade.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2009

U.S. won't overlook its opponents

Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernet

After 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, 2009

U.S. lucks into an ideal draw for 2010

Steve Davis, Special to ESPN.com

After drawing England, Algeria and Slovenia for its first-round group, the U.S. should enter the World Cup with high hopes of advancement, writes Steve Davis.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

U.S. team hopes for favorable draw

Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernet

A favorable opening-round group is key for any team's hopes of advancement. With this in mind, Jeff Carlisle breaks down the possible scenarios for the U.S. team in Friday's World Cup draw.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Maradona is still in the limelight

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Maradona and Lionel Messi will be the focus in South Africa. But can Maradona keep from becoming a distraction? Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Can the hosts beat the odds?

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

The South African squad will face some difficult challenges while hosting the World Cup. Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

French sympathy for Irish, Swedes blast ref

There was plenty of sympathy for the Republic of Ireland in the French media on Thursday morning after the controversial extra-time goal that denied them a place in next summer's World Cup finals.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Dramatic finale for Africa

Don Peters

Don Peters on a dramatic final day of World Cup qualifying in the African region.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Ireland in trouble as France fail to fall for Trap

Kevin Palmer

Kevin Palmer examines the mood in Ireland after France served up a dose of reality at Croke Park.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

Honduras' unusual home-field advantage

Luke Cyphers

MIAMI -- The U.S. national team says it isn't concerned about the political situation in Honduras affecting their World Cup qualifier in San Pedro Sul...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Dempsey injury creates opportunity for Holden

Luke Cyphers

MIAMI -- With a key offensive threat injured ahead of a match that could clinch a spot in next year's World Cup, the U.S. national team faced the adve...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009

The purpose of the Soccer Power Index

Nate Silver, Special to ESPN.com

Soccer Power Index: The purpose of SPI

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009

England to get its kicks like '66?

Ravi Ubha

It has been more than 40 years since England won a World Cup, and the natives are getting decidedly restless. Does the Three Lions have what it takes to knock off Brazil (and others) in South Africa?

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Can Brazil hold it together for 2010?

Ravi Ubha

It's never too early to talk about favorites for the World Cup. Ravi Ubha reports.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2009

Media's love affair with Trapattoni over

Kevin Palmer

Kevin Palmer reports as the Irish media bring the curtain down on Giovanni Trapattoni's honeymoon period.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008