Louisville to Explore Expansion Plans for Soccer

WLKY LouisvilleLouisville to Explore Expansion Plans for SoccerWLKY LouisvilleWith the popularity of Louisville City FC growing, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer has announced plans to increase the city's soccer presence. Fischer asked the staff of Louisville Forward to begin working on plans to enhance the city's current ...

How Did East Timor Soccer Improve So Much? Brazilians

New York TimesHow Did East Timor Soccer Improve So Much? BraziliansNew York TimesMELBOURNE, Australia — With so little to cheer in their nation's brief soccer history, fans of East Timor's national team would be correct to consider this the squad's golden era. East Timor, which did not play a World Cup qualifying match until 2007 ...and more »

NHIAA Soccer: Gabi gets goals, and lots of 'em

The Union LeaderNHIAA Soccer: Gabi gets goals, and lots of 'emThe Union LeaderHer mom, Michelle, played for the women's soccer team and Gabi's dad, Russell, played quarterback for the Crimson. Brummett is the second oldest of five children in the family, but its the support she receives and gives at Derryfield School that has ...

US Men's Soccer Starts Olympic Qualifying

New York TimesUS Men's Soccer Starts Olympic QualifyingNew York TimesU.S. Soccer, which failed to qualify a men's team for the London Olympics in 2012, takes its shot at a trip to Rio 2016 this month, starting with a match Thursday night against Canada in Kansas City, Kan. Four years ago, the United States washed out of ...US men's soccer team to start Olympic qualifying with renewed purposeLos Angeles TimesUS men's soccer Olympic qualifying previewNBCSports.comUS prepared to open Olympic soccer qualifying vs CanadaFOXSports.comTeamUSA.org -CTV Newsall 106 news articles »

9 ways we could name Reno's new soccer team

Reno Gazette Journal9 ways we could name Reno's new soccer teamReno Gazette JournalThe owners of Reno's professional soccer team, set to begin play in 2017, are asking for the public's help in naming the team. Dusting off the name of a defunct team isn't a terrible idea, and we have a few to choose from: Reno Soccer Club (1970s ...

Chicago Fire soccer fans in the mud pit of hell

Chicago TribuneChicago Fire soccer fans in the mud pit of hellChicago TribuneThe soccer bloggers covered it of course, and they do a fine job. But that's not enough for Fire supporters to gain entry to the Chicago sports fan wallowing pits. You need to register in the city's sports universe to get in. But the Fire does not. So ...Join the Chicago Fire Soccer Club's 18th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday ...Chicago Fireall 2 news articles »

NC State celebrates soccer legacy

WRALSportsFan.comNC State celebrates soccer legacyWRALSportsFan.comAfter starting their season with a 9-1 record, the 1990 NC State men's soccer team lost three of five matches entering their final regular season home game against UNC-Greensboro. Like the Wolfpack soccer squads of yore, it appeared this team was ...

Well | A Soccer Star and Role Model With Tourette Syndrome

New York Times (blog)Well | A Soccer Star and Role Model With Tourette SyndromeNew York Times (blog)Many Americans know Tim Howard as the star goalie of the United States men's national soccer team, whose dramatic saves in last year's World Cup in Brazil led to a tournament record. But fewer know about his struggles off the field with a neurological ...and more »

Game holds special meaning for McDowell soccer player

GoErie.comGame holds special meaning for McDowell soccer playerGoErie.comKatie Mraz, a McDowell girls soccer player, center, cries Sept. 28 during a pre-game ceremony for her mother, Linda Mraz, who lost her battle with cancer in July of 2015. Teammates Marlee Coon, left, Bryn Cancilla, and Emma Manczka, place hands on each ...

US men's soccer team to start Olympic qualifying with renewed purpose

Los Angeles TimesUS men's soccer team to start Olympic qualifying with renewed purposeLos Angeles TimesJuergen Klinsmann was only eight months into his job as coach of the national soccer team when the U.S. was eliminated in the group stage of the last Olympic qualifying tournament. In men's soccer, the Olympic competition is an under-23 tournament ...US prepared to open Olympic soccer qualifying vs CanadaFOXSports.comOlympic Qualifying Presents Unique Challenges For US Men's Soccer TeamTeamUSA.orgSoccer Canada looking to turn around Olympic fortunesCBC.caall 72 news articles »

Wells boys' soccer team benefits from new coach

Press HeraldWells boys' soccer team benefits from new coachPress HeraldWells has long been known as a football town, with soccer a secondary sport. Last season Wells did make some rare noise, going 6-6-2 in the regular season, winning a preliminary-round playoff game and then taking eventual regional runner-up Greely to ...

Soccer notes: Corruption crisis sees UEFA, FIFA call off friendly match

Salt Lake TribuneSoccer notes: Corruption crisis sees UEFA, FIFA call off friendly matchSalt Lake TribuneManchester City's Sergio Agüero, center, celebrates his side's second goal during the Champions League group D soccer match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and Manchester City in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015.Former FIFA VP Jack Warner receives lifetime ban from soccerThe Seattle Timesall 479 news articles »

Eight Men Out: Iranian National Women's Soccer Team Found To Be Infested With ...

SportsGridEight Men Out: Iranian National Women's Soccer Team Found To Be Infested With ...SportsGridThere was a bit of a controversy last year when Iran's governing soccer body instituted gender testing, after it was revealed that four members of the country's women's national team were actually men. The players were awaiting sex-change surgery, and ...and more »

Lauren Holiday preparing to say goodbye to pro soccer

Indianapolis StarLauren Holiday preparing to say goodbye to pro soccerIndianapolis StarPORTLAND, Ore. — The National Women's Soccer League championship game symbolizes both an end and a beginning for Lauren Holiday. The 28-year-old midfielder for FC Kansas City is retiring from soccer following the title game Thursday night against ...National Women's Soccer League Championship Game: Seattle vs. Kansas City, how ...OregonLive.comall 19 news articles »

Doyel: Butler soccer, local woman make magic

Indianapolis StarDoyel: Butler soccer, local woman make magicIndianapolis StarIt's magic. That's what they said. Delaney Archibald shows up for soccer practice at Butler, and magic happens. Every single time. Some things, though, you have to see for yourself. So I went to Butler the other day. Just to watch Delaney Archibald ...

It's official: National Soccer Hall of Fame coming to Frisco

Dallas Morning News (blog)It's official: National Soccer Hall of Fame coming to FriscoDallas Morning News (blog)Renovations have been approved for Toyota Stadium in Frisco to accommodate the U.S. Soccer Federation's National Hall of Fame Museum. It's finally official. The U.S. Soccer Federation is partnering with FC Dallas to bring its National Soccer Hall of ...and more »

Feds Won't Say If Artificial Turf on Your Kid's Soccer Field Is Safe

NBCNews.comFeds Won't Say If Artificial Turf on Your Kid's Soccer Field Is SafeNBCNews.comDespite a series of NBC News reports on the growing debate about the safety of crumb rubber artificial turf, the federal agencies that regulate the product have remained largely silent. Earlier this month, in fact, the head of the Environmental ...and more »

Will CONCACAF Cup soccer showdown draw equal fan support?

Washington PostWill CONCACAF Cup soccer showdown draw equal fan support?Washington PostEver since CONCACAF selected the Rose Bowl as the venue for the United States-Mexico soccer showdown Oct. 10, the prevailing opinion was that, despite playing at a U.S. site, the Mexicans would enjoy an overwhelming home-field advantage. Southern ...and more »

US Prepared to Open Olympic Soccer Qualifying Vs Canada

CBS LocalUS Prepared to Open Olympic Soccer Qualifying Vs CanadaABC NewsAndi Herzog has come to understand the importance of the Olympics in the U.S., where national pride swells every four years regardless of the sport taking place. That what makes the country's recent history in soccer so disappointing. The U.S. has ...Canada in tough at Olympic soccer qualifierHamilton Spectatorall 17 news articles »

Pendleton family fighting New York State to get son on soccer team

WKBW-TVPendleton family fighting New York State to get son on soccer teamWKBW-TVPENDLETON, N.Y. (WKBW) - A Pendleton family is fighting tooth and nail to get their son back on the Starpoint High School soccer team. Clare Donahue said she has hired an attorney to challenge a state rule that is keeping her son Oscar Donahue off the ...

Referee pulls a gun during dispute at soccer game in Brazil

UPI.comReferee pulls a gun during dispute at soccer game in BrazilUPI.com30 (UPI) -- A referee in a Brazilian soccer match is facing potential disciplinary action after he pulled a gun during a dispute about a call. Footage of the incident at a field in Brumadinho shows referee Gabriel Murta, 27, who also works as a police ...Soccer ref in Brazil pulls gun on players during matchLas Vegas Review-Journalall 6 news articles »

Army

NCAA.comArmy-Navy Cup men's soccer continues rivalry at PPL ParkNCAA.com12 at Lincoln Financial Field, but it won't be the only Philly-flavored matchup between the schools in 2015, as their soccer teams will face off 7 p.m. Friday in the Army-Navy Cup IV at PPL Park. Seventh-year Navy head coach Dave Brandt and the ...and more »

Garcia

KSN-TVGarcia-Bebek resigns as head women's soccer coachKSN-TVWICHITA – Newman University Director of Athletics Vic Trilli announced that head women's soccer coach Victor Garcia-Bebek has announced his resignation for personal reasons, effective Sept. 30. “I'm appreciative of Victor Garcia-Bebek's service here at ...

Prep girls' soccer: Bingham and Copper Hills battle to scoreless draw

Salt Lake TribunePrep girls' soccer: Bingham and Copper Hills battle to scoreless drawSalt Lake Tribune(Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune) Copper Hills defender Nikki Oliver, left, and Bingham's Abbie Bertola crash to the ground during girl's soccer game at Copper Hills High School in West Jordan, Tuesday, September 29, 2015.

How old is the US Open Cup? Putting one of soccer's longest

MLSsoccer.comHow old is the US Open Cup? Putting one of soccer's longest-running ...MLSsoccer.comWith a little help from the history department at MLSsoccer.com, of course. Here are some sporting, historical and cultural factoids to help put the age of the country's longest-running soccer tournament – and one of the oldest still-running soccer ...