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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – JULY 20: Comedian Simon Brodkin (not pictured) throws cash at FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter during a press conference at the Extraordinary FIFA Executive Committee Meeting at the FIFA headquarters on July 20, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Philipp Schmidli/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Comedian Makes It Rain On Sepp Blatter

Today’s press conference about FIFA reform got off to a rather amusing start as comedian Lee Nelson (real name is Simon Brodkin) crashed into FIFA’s meeting to prank Sepp Blatter by “making it rain” on him. Brodkin disguised himself as a North Korea delegate and told Blatter as he casually walked up to the stage, “Sepp, […]

FOXBORO, MA – JULY 10: Aron Johannsson #9 of United States carries the ball during the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A match between United States and Haiti at Gillette Stadium on July 10, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Golazo By Aron Johannsson Makes it 3-0 USMNT in Gold Cup

This CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinal game between the USMNT and Cuba has gone from Cuba getting an outside chance go get back into the game to being hopelessly out of reach. Aron Johannsson received the LONG pass from Michael Bradley, taking advantage of the issues from the Cuban backline. Johannsson got behind and, while goalkeeper […]

FRISCO, TX – JULY 07: Clint Dempsey #8 of USA scores against Donis Escober #22 of Honduras during the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A match between USA and Honduras at Toyota Stadium on July 7, 2015 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Clint Dempsey and Gyasi Zardes Give USMNT Fast Start Against Cuba

The USMNT got off to a fast start against Cuba in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinals. Two goals were scored in a span of 15 minutes as Clint Dempsey and Gyasi Zardes exploited the Cuban back line to score a couple of rather clinical goals. Here is Dempsey’s goal in the 4th minute assisted by […]

HOUSTON, TX – JULY 11: Rudolph Austin #17 of Jamaica celebrates his goal in stoppage time against the Canada at BBVA Compass Stadium on July 11, 2015 in Houston, Texas. Jamaica won 1-0. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Rodolph Austin Nabs Late Winner For Jamaica

Rodolph Austin was the hero for Jamaica in their game against Canada in the Gold Cup, scoring the winner in the 92nd minute of the match. The match was scoreless up until the Jamaican captain scored the goal for his squad securing the 1-0 win. The match was a drab affair between both squads as Jamaica looked […]

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 19: Luis Tejada #18 of Panama dribbles the ball against El Salvador during the 2011 Gold Cup Quarterfinals on June 19, 2011 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. Panama wins 5-3 in penalty kicks after playing to a 1-1 tie. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Panama Scores on Training Ground Free Kick Play in Gold Cup

We have seen teams try trick Free Kicks learned on the training ground before in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Costa Rica scored a goal like this Wednesday. Tonight, it was Panama’s turn as Gabriel Gomez passed the ball to Armando Cooper on the other side of the box. While open, Cooper took his shot which deflected […]

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL – JULY 08: A Germany fan reacts while surrounded by dejected Brazil fans after Germany’s 7-1 win during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Semi Final match between Brazil and Germany at Estadio Mineirao on July 8, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Brazil Defeated Germany 1-0 in 2014 World Cup Semifinal

The title is not deceiving you, Brazil actually defeated Germany 1-0 in last years World Cup Semifinal…at least according to this video. Yes, in all actuality, Germany beat Brazil 7-1 en route to winning the 2014 World Cup but this person did a great job making it look like Brazil won and advanced to the […]

TAMPA, FL – JUNE 02: Roy Miller of Costa Rica kicks during the International Friendly Match between Japan and Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium on June 2, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Costa Rica go level on set piece straight off training ground

The training ground is where tactics and mindset are established. It is also a place where players have a bit of fun coming up with goofy plays and daring free kicks. Apparently Costa Rica has been working on a quirky set piece or two heading in to the 2015 Gold Cup, because it didn’t take […]

VANCOUVER, BC – JULY 05: Goalkeeper Hope Solo #1 of the United States talks with Julie Johnston #19 in the first half against Japan in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Johnston scores own goal to make it 4-2 Japan

After a quick 4-0 lead the United States Women’s national team appeared to take the foot off the gas a bit. Japan took advantage once in the first half, and then forced defender Julie Johnston in to a no-win situation early in the 2nd half. With Japan taking a long free kick, Johnston was forced […]

VANCOUVER, BC – JULY 05: Carli Lloyd #10 of the United States scores her second goal of the first half agaisnt goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori #18 of Japan in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Carli Lloyd w/ Goalazo for 1st half Hattrick

Take a bow Carli Lloyd. The USWNT midfielder has scored a hattrick in 16 minutes and the final part of it was a beauty, a goalazo for the ages. Lloyd took one look at a Japanese goalkeeper out near the top of her box and decided this was a good idea: https://vine.co/v/en7BvYqAtA2 Yes, that scoreline […]

VANCOUVER, BC – JULY 05: Goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori #18 of Japan is unable to save a shot by Carli Lloyd #10 of the United States as Lloyd scores in the first half in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Carli Lloyd with a brace in first 5 minutes of WWC Final

So much for pressure, so much for playing a game based on keeping the ball away from the Japanese midfield. All of that was thrown out the window as Carli Lloyd slammed home a pair of goals in the first five minutes of the match. Up first was a beauty of a corner kick and […]

DUBLIN, IRELAND – NOVEMBER 18: Timmy Chandler of USA during the International Friendly match between the Republic of Ireland and USA at the Aviva Stadium on November 18, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Timmy Chandler’s Golazo (Yes, Chandler) Gives USMNT 2-0 Lead

Timmy Chandler has been everybody’s favorite punching bag on the US Men’s National Team. He hasn’t been playing too well defensively and led people to wonder what dirt he has on Jurgen Klinsmann. Then, to slightly paraphrase a Dumb and Dumber line, just when it seems as if he couldn’t get any worse, he does […]

MIAMI, FL – MAY 22: A view of the Miami Heat logo on the court during Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers at AmericanAirlines Arena on May 22, 2013 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Miami Heat Wishes USWNT “Good Luck in the Finals tonight!”

The NBA’s Miami Heat tweeted the USWNT good luck as they go against Japan in the Women’s World Cup Final. There was just one problem, their timing was a little off.

EDMONTON, AB – JULY 01: Laura Bassett of England is comforted by Jo Potter and England manager Mark Sampson after the FIFA Women’s World Cup Semi Final match between Japan and England at the Commonwealth Stadium on July 1, 2015 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

VIDEO: England’s 92nd Minute Own Goal Denies Them a Women’s WC Final

England lost in the absolutely worst, most heartbreaking way imaginable today by losing via an own goal in the 92nd minute. Japan won 2-1 and advanced as a result and will face the United States in a 2011 Women’s World Cup Final rematch on Sunday starting at 6 PM ET on FOX. Laura Bassett tried […]

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL – JUNE 28: (L-R) Gonzalo Jara, Gary Medell, Fabian Orellana, Eduardo Vargas and Eugenio Mena of Chile react after being defeated by Brazil in a penalty shootout during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil round of 16 match between Brazil and Chile at Estadio Mineirao on June 28, 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

VIDEO: This Chile Copa America Semi Winner is Worthy of a Ray Hudson Scream

The first Semifinal of the 2015 Copa America started in controversial fashion and ended on a terrific goalazo by Eduardo Vargas to get Chile the 2-1 win and advance to the Final on Saturday. Chile will face the winner of Argentina and Paraguay on Tuesday. OH WHAT A GOLAZO!!!!

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 30: (Alternate crop of image #494719253) Raul Fernandez of Peru fails to stop Daniel Sturridge of England (not pictured) scoring the opening goal during the international friendly match between England and Peru at Wembley Stadium on May 30, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Chile Benefits On Straight Red Against Peru in Copa Semi

Three certainties in life are death, taxes and controversy in Copa America. Tonight, in the first Semifinal of the 2015 tournament, Peru’s Carlos Zambrano saw a straight red by putting his boot into Charles Aranguiz’s back. ZAMBRANO GIVEN A STRAIGHT RED!

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