SAN ANTONIO, TX – APRIL 15: The United States team surround Juan Agudelo #17 after he scores a goal against Mexico during an international friendly match at the Alamodome on April 15, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)

USMNT Rules Over Europe! Beat Netherlands and Germany

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The USMNT faced World Cup champion and currently top ranked Germany on Wednesday. Rather than cower in fear, the USMNT stared them down to a 2-1 come-from-behind win. This comes on the heels of a thrilling 4-3 come-from-behind win against the Netherlands late last week. In just five days, the USMNT beat the No. 6 […]

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 10: L to R, John Requejo Jr, Marco Delgado, Gedion Zelalem, Rubio Rubin and Thomas Thompson of USA celebrate the win while Carlos Ibarguen of Colombia shows his disappointment during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 Round of 16 match between USA and Colombia at Wellington Regional Stadium on June 10, 2015 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

US U-20 Team to World Cup Quarterfinals Thanks to Rubin’s Goal and Steffen’s PK Save

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In a special U-20 World Cup Rewind, the U-20 US Men’s National Team defeated Colombia 1-0 to advance to the U-20 World Cup Quarterfinals against Serbia. The tense battle was thrilling to the bitter end as the United States had to do all they can to keep Colombia from scoring an equalizer in this Round […]

MONCTON, NB – JUNE 09: Eniola Aluko #9 of England and Laura Georges #4 of France fight for the ball during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Group F match at Moncton Stadium on June 9, 2015 in Moncton, Canada. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

2015 Women’s World Cup Recap: Day 4

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Today was a day of close-fought games, an excellent day for the neutral fan. Three good matches between six evenly matched squads and a hard fought performance from an overmatched Korean squad. Overall though, the day was full of the most likely outcomes and no real surprises. France and Brazil took care of business, England […]

BRASILIA, BRAZIL – DECEMBER 10: Formiga (#20) and Andressa of Brazil celebrate a scored goal against Argentina during a match between Brazil and Argentina as part of International Women’s Football Tournament of Brasilia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on December 10, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Brazil’s Formiga (37) Becomes Oldest Goalscorer in Women’s World Cup History

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Brazil’s Formiga and Japan’s Homare Sawa are competing for all the “oldest” records. At 37 and 36 respectively, both are participating in their 6th Women’s World Cup. To put that in perspective, both have been playing for their respective teams since the 2nd World Cup in 1995. Formiga dipped into the fountain of youth when […]

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – JULY 01: Mizuho Sakaguchi of Japan (2nd L) and Veronica Perez of Mexico battle for the ball during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011 Group B match between Japan and Mexico at BayArena on July 1, 2011 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Joern Pollex/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Goal line technology gets 1st use as Mexico takes 1-0 lead over Colombia

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Goal line technology is being used for the first time ever at a FIFA Women’s World Cup, and it came in rather handy on Tuesday afternoon. Mexico put major pressure on Colombia’s defense thanks to a series of great corner kicks, with the third and final one finally getting the ball beyond the goal line. […]

MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 13: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final, second leg match between Real Madrid and Juventus at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 13, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo to release film…about himself of course

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There simply isn’t a bigger name in the world of soccer than the reigning FIFA Ballon d’Or (World Player of the Year) Cristiano Ronaldo. He’s everywhere in just about every language and every company wants him to market their latest gear and goods. You don’t even have to say his last name and have people […]

during international friendly between Trinidad & Tobago and England at the Hasely Crawford Stadium on June 1, 2008 in Port of Spain, Trinidad.

Former FIFA exec Jack Warner investigated over Haiti disaster money

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Jack Warner is in even more trouble. Warner, former and one of the primary targets of the ongoing FIFA investigation, is being further investigated for “the disappearance of money meant for victims of the Haiti earthquake.” Warner stands accused of taking $750,000 intended for the Haitian people. This money was donated by FIFA ($250,000) and the […]

SINSHEIM, GERMANY – JULY 16: Sara Thunebro (R) of Sweden and Eugenie Le Sommer of France battle for the ball during the FIFA Women’s 3rd Place Playoff match between Sweden and France at Rhein-Neckar Arena on July 16, 2011 in Sinsheim, Germany. (Photo by Joern Pollex/Getty Images)

VIDEO: (Women’s World Cup) Le Sommer with a rocket goal

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Beautiful goal from the French striker. Quick shot, powerful, and beats the keeper at the near post.

2015 Women’s World Cup Recap: Day 3

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Who is the “Group of Death?” Invariably there are pundits everywhere trying to figure that out for both the men’s and women’s World Cup. This year and for the women’s World Cup there was only one choice — Group D. D for Death, right? Either that or three of the highest possibly ranked teams in […]

WINNIPEG, MB – JUNE 08: Megan Rapinoe #15 of United States celebrates her opening goal against Australia in the first half during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Group D match at Winnipeg Stadium on June 8, 2015 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

USWNT asserts control of “Group of Death” in 3-1 World Cup opener

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After a stunning 3-3 tie between Nigeria and Sweden in the opening match of Group D play, the United States knew a win over 10th ranked Australia would mean control of the so-called “Group of Death” from the word go. Thanks to a two-goal performance from midfielder Megan Rapinoe, the United States women’s national team […]

during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 Group D match at Winnipeg Stadium on June 8, 2015 in Winnipeg, Canada.

VIDEO: Megan Rapinoe opens up the scoring for USWNT, Australia Equalizes

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The United States began their World Cup against Australia and while Australia is putting up a fight, it was the Americans who scored first. Megan Rapinoe took advantage of a fortunate bounce but her strike from about 20 yards struck the back of the net to take the lead 1-0 in the 12th minute. The […]

ORLANDO, FL – DECEMBER 12: The “Swoosh” logo is seen on a Nike factory store on December 12, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. Tiger Woods announced that he will take an indefinite break from professional golf to concentrate on repairing family relations after admitting to infidelity in his marriage. The company issued a statement that “Woods and his family have Nike’s full support.” (Photo by Getty Images)

VIDEO: Nike Launches “American Woman” Ad Before USWNT/Sweden

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With just hours until the USWNT kicks off to begin their 7th World Cup, Nike unveiled this pretty terrific ad featuring the team training to the tune of “American Woman.” And when I say “American Woman,” they don’t use the Lenny Kravitz version, they used The Guess Who version (aka the good version). The commercial […]

DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 08: Heather Mitts #2 of Team USA signs autographs after the game against China at Ford Field on December 8, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. USA defeated China 2-0. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Heather Mitts, “I don’t care what you do off the field” in describing Hope Solo

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Amid new information about Hope Solo’s alleged domestic violence troubles coming from ESPN’s Outside the Lines, the FOX Soccer panel talked about the news in the kind of way that you have to talk about it but you don’t really want to. While discussing whether or not the Hope Solo news is a story that […]

MUSCAT, OMAN – DECEMBER 09: President of FIFA, Jospeh Sepp Blatter attends a press conference with the Oman Football Association at the Main Press Centre, Al-Musannah Sports City on December 9, 2010 in Muscat, Oman. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

FIFA Funded “United Passions” Earns $607 in US Theaters, 0% Rating on Rotten Tomatoes

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In what is one of the worst weekend film debuts in US cinema history, the FIFA funded/pretty much propaganda film, United Passions, about the history of FIFA and the history of outgoing FIFA President Sepp Blatter, earned a total of $607 in Friday and Saturday box office earnings. They probably shouldn’t have released the movie […]

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