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US national team crash out of Under-17 World Cup after losing to host Chile 4-1
The US national team finished bottom of their group at the Under-17 World Cup in Chile, as they lost 4-1 to the host country on Friday and will not be advancing to the knockout stage. The US took an early lead courtesy of Brandon Vazquez, but Chile scored four unanswered goals courtesy of Marcelo → Read More
Club Deportivo Olimpia 1, Vancouver Whitecaps 0
The Vancouver Whitecaps turned the page on their debut CONCACAF Champions League campaign on Thursday, losing their final group stage game but gaining experience playing in Central America. Nestor Martinez's powerful free kick made the difference for Olimpia, as they defeated the Whitecaps 1-0 at → Read More
Audi MLS Cup Playoffs: Tracing the evolution of the postseason format since 1996
The MLS Cup Playoffs have been a constant feature of the Major League Soccer season over the past 20 years, but that’s just about the only constant when it comes to the postseason. Audi MLS Cup Playoffs 101: Everything you need to know There have been a few … OK, many format changes over the → Read More
Seattle Sounders pleased with resilience but acknowledge there's work to do
When Obafemi Martins scored the equalizer in the Seattle Sounders’ 1-1 draw against the Houston Dynamo on Sunday afternoon at BBVA Compass Stadium, he did not do any of his customary backflips in celebration. Consider it a symbol for the work left to be done by the Sounders. While Seattle remain → Read More
Rochester Rhinos defeat LA Galaxy II 2-1 in 2015 USL Championship
The Rochester Rhinos appeared a team of destiny during the 2015 USL season, and they saw out that fate on Friday night, winning the USL championship 2-1 in extra time against the LA Galaxy II at Sahlen's Stadium in Rochester, New York. Substitute Asani Samuels (pictured, above) scored both goals for → Read More
How to watch and follow the 2015 FIFA Under-17 World Cup
The latest edition of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup is here, this time in Chile, and the US are back in the field, returning after missing out on the 2013 tournament. In a tough Group A with the hosts, Croatia and Nigeria, the US will have to work to manage a good showing. But they're only seven games → Read More