Soccer's corruption scandal could undermine shining moment for US

Los Angeles TimesSoccer's corruption scandal could undermine shining moment for USLos Angeles TimesIn the spring of 2014, international soccer officials made a historic announcement — Copa America, one of the world's oldest and most-prestigious tournaments, was coming to the U.S. for the first time. American officials saw the choice as validation ...

Orlando City soccer stadium deal is all about finding home

Orlando SentinelOrlando City soccer stadium deal is all about finding homeOrlando SentinelWhich led to Friday's announcement that the MLS franchise will privately finance the construction of a 25- to 28,000-seat downtown soccer-specific stadium. The stadium will now be owned and operated privately by Orlando City, instead of the original ...Orlando City Soccer fans wary over stadium changesBay News 9Orlando City Soccer stadium to be larger than planned, privately financedWFTV OrlandoOrlando City Soccer to privately finance stadium, increase capacityNews 13 OrlandoWESH Orlando -Orlando Business Journal -Washington Timesall 138 news articles »

Messi and Arsenal Remind Us What Soccer Is All About

New York TimesMessi and Arsenal Remind Us What Soccer Is All AboutNew York TimesAnd thankfully some of the real players were in the mood to show what soccer is really all about. Lionel Messi topped the bill — again — and one of his goals in Barcelona's 3-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final was classic Messi.Breakers stay unbeaten at home; Arsenal wins record 12th FA CupBoston Globe (subscription)all 4 news articles »

Soccer stars in racist orgy with Thai hookers

New York PostSoccer stars in racist orgy with Thai hookersNew York PostPlayers for England's Leicester City soccer club, on a promotional visit to Thailand, reportedly hired local hookers for a racist orgy — which was caught on tape and published on Sunday. The Daily Mirror posted troubling footage of players James ...Racist Orgy Video: Premiere League's Leicester City Players Seen Using Racial ...International Business TimesLeicester City Soccer Stars' Racist Porn Orgy Video: Thailand Sex Trip And ...The InquisitrSoccer-Leicester players sorry after racist sex tape allegationsYahoo Eurosport UKall 183 news articles »

New Arrests Coming in Soccer Corruption Probe, Weber Says

BloombergNew Arrests Coming in Soccer Corruption Probe, Weber SaysBloombergThe U.S. investigation of corruption in soccer's governing body is moving to a new phase that will bring criminal charges against more people, the Internal Revenue Service's chief investigator said in an interview. How the case develops hinges in part ...A US Tax Investigation Snowballed to Stun the Soccer WorldNew York Timesall 82 news articles »

Behind Stirling Carter, Interlake claims first state soccer title

The Seattle TimesBehind Stirling Carter, Interlake claims first state soccer titleThe Seattle Times1 of 12 Snohomish's Gus Baxter leads his team towards the grandstands after winning the 4A boys state soccer championship final against Central Valley, 3-1, at... More. Snohomish wins school's fourth in Class 4A. By Matt Massey. Special to The Seattle ...Snohomish soccer wins second consecutive state titleUSA TODAY High School Sportsall 3 news articles »

In soccer

Christian Science MonitorIn soccer-mad German town, no whiff of FIFA's foul windsChristian Science MonitorCorruption investigators are circling soccer's global governing body, FIFA. But in Dortmund, there's no dampening of grass-roots enthusiasm for the local side, which draws the largest average attendance in the world.Soccer Saturday: Cup Finals highlighted by similar teams, different coachesMinneapolis Star TribuneSoccer-Wolfsburg land first German Cup with win over DortmundYahoo Eurosport UKall 447 news articles »

Girls soccer: Rochester too much for Latin in 1A final

Chicago TribuneGirls soccer: Rochester too much for Latin in 1A finalChicago TribuneCatie Cronister's sprawling kick save in the final 30 seconds of the first half of Saturday's 1A girls soccer state championship looked like a game-saver. Latin's junior keeper steered a point-blank shot just wide of the goal to keep her team's one ...Rochester routs Chicago Latin for Class 1A state girls soccer titleThe State Journal-Registerall 4 news articles »

Soccer's 'nuclear option' could make the World Cup irrelevant

Business InsiderSoccer's 'nuclear option' could make the World Cup irrelevantBusiness InsiderSoccer World Cup Mexico Rafael Marquez Brazil David Luiz REUTERS/Kai PfaffenbachMexico's Rafael Marquez (L) fights for the ball with Brazil's David Luiz during their 2014 World Cup Group A match at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza, Brazil, June 17, ...and more »

A.C. Reynolds holds on for 3

HighSchoolOTA.C. Reynolds holds on for 3-A soccer titleHighSchoolOTA.C. Reynolds made its first visit to the NCHSAA women's soccer state finals. Swansboro, a perennial power, was in the 3-A championship for the first time but had earned four state crowns at the 2-A level, in 2006, '09, '10 and '13. The Lady Pirates ...Reynolds soccer live blog todayAsheville Citizen-Times (blog)State soccer championship notebook: Kidd gives credit, not excusesJacksonville Daily Newsall 11 news articles »

Carrboro girls soccer claims 2A title, new NCHSAA record

News & ObserverCarrboro girls soccer claims 2A title, new NCHSAA recordNews & ObserverFirst Look: Photojournalist Fabian Radulescu's raw edit from the Carrboro Jaguars and Forbush Falcons girls soccer game that counted for the NCHSAA 2A Championship Title in Raleigh, N.C. on Saturday, May 29, 2015. Carrboro won 2-1 in overtime.Carrboro wins girls 2A state soccer title in double overtimeDurham Herald SunCarrboro Edges Forbush In OT To Claim 2A State Soccer TitleUSA TODAY High School Sportsall 18 news articles »

Orlando City Soccer fans wary over stadium changes

Orlando SentinelOrlando City Soccer fans wary over stadium changesBay News 9With the news that the Orlando City Soccer Stadium is expanding, Lion fans told News 13 they are excited, but wary about the change. “We can hope for the best that it will expand Orlando City Soccer,” Orlando City Soccer Club fan Lauren Stockner told ...Orlando City to privately finance soccer stadium, pay back cityOrlando SentinelOrlando City Soccer stadium to be larger than planned, privately financedWFTV OrlandoOrlando City Soccer to privately finance stadium, increase capacityNews 13 OrlandoWESH Orlando -CBS Local -Orlando Business Journalall 87 news articles »

US women's soccer vs. South Korea

NewsdayUS women's soccer vs. South KoreaNewsdayUnited States' Sydney Leroux (2) tackles the ball away from South Korea's Kim Doyeon (19) during the second half of a women's soccer international friendly match at Red Bull Arena, Sunday, May 30, 2015, in Harrison, N.J. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.U.S. Women's Soccer: Listless Americans tie South Korea 0-0San Jose Mercury NewsUSA vs. Korea Republic Women's Soccer: Score and Twitter Reaction from ...Bleacher ReportUS soccer plays scoreless draw with South Korea in final tuneup before World ...New York Daily NewsSFGate -International Business Timesall 62 news articles »

U.S. Women's Soccer: Listless Americans tie South Korea 0

Bleacher ReportU.S. Women's Soccer: Listless Americans tie South Korea 0-0San Jose Mercury NewsHARRISON, N.J. -- The United States wrapped up its World Cup warm-up matches with a listless 0-0 draw against South Korea on Saturday, a result that highlighted the Americans' struggle to regain top form going into next month's tournament. Again ...USA vs. Korea Republic Women's Soccer: Score and Twitter Reaction from ...Bleacher ReportUSA women underwhelming in final World Cup tuneup with scoreless drawUSA TODAYUS women's soccer vs. South KoreaNewsdayNew York Daily Newsall 58 news articles »

USA vs. Korea Republic Women's Soccer: Score and Twitter Reaction from ...

Bleacher ReportUSA vs. Korea Republic Women's Soccer: Score and Twitter Reaction from ...Bleacher ReportThe United States completed their preparations for this summer's Women's World Cup with a 0-0 draw against South Korea on Saturday evening. The women's team confirmed the result through its official Twitter account: ...US Women's Soccer: Listless Americans tie South Korea 0-0San Jose Mercury NewsUS soccer plays scoreless draw with South Korea in final tuneup before World ...New York Daily Newsall 33 news articles »

Panther Creek claims NCHSAA 4A soccer championship, beats Providence

News & ObserverPanther Creek claims NCHSAA 4A soccer championship, beats ProvidenceNews & ObserverPanther Creek celebrate the win. The Panther Creek Catamounts played the Providence Panthers for the NCHSAA 4A Girls Soccer Championship Title in Raleigh, N.C. on Saturday, May 29, 2015. Panther Creek won 2-0. | Fabian Radulescu newsobserver.Panther Creek claims girls soccer title with 2-0 win over ProvidenceHighSchoolOTProvidence falls to Cary Panther Creek in NCHSAA 4A girls' soccer finalCharlotte Observerall 7 news articles »

FIFA president slams AG, soccer corruption case

Fox NewsFIFA president slams AG, soccer corruption caseFox NewsZURICH – FIFA President Sepp Blatter criticized U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch and an American federal investigation into soccer corruption which could yet lead directly to his door. In a defiant interview with his local Swiss broadcaster, Blatter ...Women's Soccer Is One Bright Spot on Sepp Blatter's RecordNew York TimesSoccer World Reacts to Sepp Blatter's Re-ElectionTIMETHE LATEST: Heavyweights FIFA, UEFA in soccer power battleSTLtoday.comall 13,978 news articles »

Sepp Blatter criticizes US Attorney General Loretta Lynch, FIFA corruption case

USA TODAYSepp Blatter criticizes US Attorney General Loretta Lynch, FIFA corruption caseUSA TODAYZURICH (AP) — FIFA President Sepp Blatter criticized U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch and an American federal investigation into soccer corruption which could yet lead directly to his door. In a defiant interview with his local Swiss broadcaster ...Soccer World Reacts to Sepp Blatter's Re-ElectionTIMEUS Soccer Probe Brings Adulation From AbroadWall Street JournalSepp Blatter Withstands Scandal and Criticism to Secure a Fifth TermNew York Timesall 13,768 news articles »

Women's Soccer Is One Bright Spot on Sepp Blatter's Record

New York TimesWomen's Soccer Is One Bright Spot on Sepp Blatter's RecordNew York TimesNow that Sepp Blatter has won his fifth term as president of FIFA, defying all common sense that the leader of a corrupt sport should be ousted instead of rewarded, he can move on to the next big event on his calendar: the Women's World Cup.Blatter criticizes US justice chief, soccer corruption caseU.S. News & World ReportSoccer World Reacts to Sepp Blatter's Re-ElectionTIMEFIFA Corruption Scandal Pressures Soccer Governing Body's SponsorsWall Street Journalall 13,546 news articles »

Blatter criticizes US justice chief, soccer corruption case

U.S. News & World ReportBlatter criticizes US justice chief, soccer corruption caseU.S. News & World ReportFIFA president Sepp Blatter after his election as President at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland, Friday, May 29, 2015. Blatter has been re-elected as FIFA president for a fifth term, chosen to lead world soccer despite separate U.S. and Swiss ...Soccer World Reacts to Sepp Blatter's Re-ElectionTIMESepp Blatter Withstands Scandal and Criticism to Secure a Fifth TermNew York TimesFIFA Corruption Scandal Pressures Soccer Governing Body's SponsorsWall Street Journalall 14,031 news articles »

US Soccer Probe Brings Adulation From Abroad

Wall Street JournalUS Soccer Probe Brings Adulation From AbroadWall Street JournalSÃO PAULO, Brazil—In recent years, Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona has gained prominence for something besides his goals: criticizing the U.S. He got a Che Guevara tattoo, palled around with Fidel Castro, and once led a mass march against ...Extradition orders and probes as FIFA scandal ripples across soccer-crazy ...Fox NewsFIFA scandal reverberating across soccer-crazy South AmericaWashington Timesall 73 news articles »

For Women's World Cup, U.S. Soccer Fans Kick It Up A Notch

NPRFor Women's World Cup, U.S. Soccer Fans Kick It Up A NotchNPRSoccer fans are replacing their favorite club jerseys for national colors as the best female players in the world prepare to face off in Canada for World Cup 2015, which starts on June 6. The American Outlaws, considered the biggest U.S. national ...and more »

How a Fax Helped Rewrite Women's Soccer in the US

New York TimesHow a Fax Helped Rewrite Women's Soccer in the USNew York TimesBRICK, N.J. — To get an idea of how long Christie Rampone has played on the United States women's national team, let her tell you how U.S. Soccer first invited her to try out for the squad. “I didn't get an email or a phone call,” she said. “I'm so ...

Soccer In Argentina Suspended Again After Another Player Dies

DeadspinSoccer In Argentina Suspended Again After Another Player DiesDeadspinJust weeks after the passing of Emanuel Ortega from an injury suffered on the field of play, Argentina is again mourning the loss of a player. Cristián Gómez, of Atlético Paraná, died this weekend of cardiac arrest after collapsing in the middle of a game.and more »

Soccer apparel sales growth strikes past the competition

Los Angeles TimesSoccer apparel sales growth strikes past the competitionLos Angeles TimesSoccer footwear sales in the U.S. between April 2014 and March 2015 increased 14% over the previous year to $139 million. Apparel sales for men, women and children soared 57% to $112 million. The biggest catalyst for soccer-related sales? The 2014 ...