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Soccer Power Index (SPI) Rankings
The Soccer Power Index Rankings, or SPI, is an international soccer ratings system that provides the the best possible objective representation...
PageU.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, 2009Luck 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, 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, 2009The World Cup wish list
Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyreNow that the procedures for Friday's World Cup draw have (finally) been set, whom do the Americans want to see in the first round next June? Because t...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009
FIFA plays fair in seedings snub
Andrew Warshaw in Cape TownThe correct thing to do in the interests of fair play - or a deliberate and premeditated stitch-up?
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Breaking down the World Cup draw
John BrewinNeed a quick primer of the draw? John Brewin examines all 32 teams headed to South Africa in 2010.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009Bitter Keane blasts Platini and Blatter
Soccernet staffIreland captain Robbie Keane has hit out at the presidents of FIFA and UEFA following his country's controversial World Cup exit in Paris, claiming they would be "delighted" that France had gone through.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009A good first weekend for SPI
Nate Silver, Special to ESPN.comSoccer Power Index: A good first weekend.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009Macala focused on Bahrain 'dream'
Soccernet staffCoach Milan Macala admits it would be a "dream'' for his Bahrain side to secure their first ever World Cup appearance when they take on New Zealand for a place in South Africa on November 14.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Desperation sets in for hopefuls
Andrew Hush, ESPN.comThere are plenty of permutations and a lot riding on the line for teams hoping to book their trip to South Africa. Who will sneak in?
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009A guide to ESPN's SPI ratings
Nate Silver, Special to ESPN.comA guide to ESPN's SPI ratings.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Belarus coach Stange plots England downfall
Belarus coach Bernd Stange is hoping to build on football's recent wave of popularity in the former Soviet republic and inspire an unlikely success in their World Cup qualifier against England in Minsk on Wednesday night.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2008No underdogs this time round
Jen ChangDown to the last eight of the World Cup, so far the tournament has gone largely as expected, writes Jen Chang.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2006World Cup Correspondents
Dominic RaynorSoccernet needs you. Join our team of Correspondents to provide coverage of the 2006 World Cup.
Story | Conversation | February 07, 2006EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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