Coach Antic extends Serbia contract

Radomir Antic has extended his contract as Serbia coach until the end of their Euro 2012 campaign after getting the team out of a "deep black hole", in the words of his Football Association chief.

Antic extends Serbia contract after success

Antic extends Serbia contract after success

South Korea arrange friendly clashes

South Korea have lined up a number of friendly games for January as part of their preparations for next year's World Cup.

U.S. women wrap up camp with an eye on 2011

It's still early days yet but the U.S. women's national team already has its eye on the 2011 World Cup, writes Jacqueline Purdy.

Red Stars' Masar a rising star

Chicago Red Stars' Ella Masar talks about what it was like to make her USWNT debut.

St. John's CD: Small school, big-time talent

Florida high school soccer notes on ESPN RISE

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Camp "Last Chance"

...Scandinavian-league players, it may be the last chance to grab a spot on the 2010 World Cup team; for a few youngsters, it may be the first chance to make a lasting impression...

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Ronaldinho Disappointed FIFA World Rankings Aren't Based On Ability To Juggle Blindfolded

...2nd in Group C (England 9, Algeria 28, Slovenia 33). As attention turns toward the 2010 World Cup, EA Sports has decided to ratchet up the Competition Meter with something they're calling the...

FIFA: No suspect bets on qualifier

FIFA has found no evidence of suspicious bets on a World Cup qualifier refereed by an official later suspended for alleged involvement in match-fixing.

Rangers: No reason for Beasley to leave

Glasgow Rangers manager Walter Smith has told midfielder DaMarcus Beasley there is no reason for him to leave the Scottish club to ensure he makes the U.S. World Cup squad.

Only 176 Days Until The World Stands Still

Tick tock, tick tock, only 176 days until the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off. For many, the world's biggest sporting event can't come fast enough. Until...

U.S. will face Netherlands

The United States will play the third-ranked Netherlands in a World Cup warm-up at Amsterdam on March 3, and both teams figure to be at relatively full strength.

FIFA ranks U.S. No. 14; Spain No. 1

Spain is ranked No. 1 in the year-end FIFA standings for the second straight year, while the United States is ranked 14th.

Donovan's loan raises questions aplenty

Landon Donovan has a chance to stand steadfast in a demanding EPL environment, but it raises questions. What if he fails or gets injured? Better yet, what if he succeeds, asks Steve Davis.