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Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-04 10:39
Panama and Costa Rica battle to neighborly draw

PANAMA CITY (AP) -- Panama and Costa Rica drew 2-2 in a friendly match between two Central American neighbors on Friday.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-04 01:39
France humbled, Spain cruises in Euro qualifiers

LONDON (AP) -- While World Cup holder Spain was among the traditional powers to open qualifying for the 2012 European Championship with victories Friday, France was further humiliated by a 1-0 home defeat against lowly Belarus.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-04 01:39
Scientists uncover secret of Roberto Carlos goal

PARIS (AP) -- Thirteen years after Roberto Carlos stunned onlookers with his amazing "banana'' free kick that seemed to defy the law of physics, scientists finally have figured out just how he did it.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-04 01:39
Wenger to preside over the Homeless World Cup

PARIS (AP) -- Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hopes his role as organizing committee president for next year's Homeless World Cup in Paris raises awareness of those he fears are being increasingly excluded from society.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-04 00:39
Chicago's Brian McBride to retire at end of season

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) -- Brian McBride, whose scoring touch and tenacity earned him fans on both sides of the Atlantic, is calling it a career.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-04 00:39
Steve Davis: McBride leaves legacy as the quintessential U.S. target man

During his career, Brian McBride was the quintessential target forward for both club and country. His legacy in retirement will be that of the perfect pro, writes Steve Davis.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-03 20:39
Georgina Turner: England hopes Theo Walcott's improvement is not a mirage

Since bursting onto the scene as a 15-year-old prodigy, greatness has been expected from Theo Walcott. Now 21, the winger finally seems ready to deliver, writes Georgina Turner.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-03 20:39
Chicago's Brian McBride to retire at season's end

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) -- Brian McBride, whose scoring touch and tenacity earned him fans on both sides of the Atlantic, is calling it a career.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-03 18:39
Chelsea's Essien puts his Ghana career on hold

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Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-03 08:39
Ibrahimovic hails signing of "magician" Robinho

STOCKHOLM (AP) -- Zlatan Ibrahimovic hailed AC Milan's last-minute signing of Robinho from Manchester City, saying the Brazil winger would add a touch of magic to the Italian team.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-03 05:39
Critics had turned him into monster, Capello says

LONDON (AP) -- England coach Fabio Capello is confused by his sudden transformation from a "god'' to a "monster'' since his team faltered at the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-03 05:39
Israel breezes by Malta in qualifying for Euro '12

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) -- Yossi Benayoun scored a hat trick Thursday as Israel started its qualifying campaign for the 2012 European Championship with a 3-1 victory over Malta.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-03 05:39
FIFA: Iberian stadiums make ideal WCup venues

LISBON, Portugal (AP) -- A FIFA delegation says the main stadiums proposed by Spain and Portugal in their joint bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup are "ideal'' venues for big games.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-03 02:39
Beckham hopes to return to action soon for L.A.

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Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-03 01:39
MLS Timbers reveal new sponsor: Alaska Airlines

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- When the Portland Timbers join Major league Soccer next season, their jerseys will be sponsored by Alaska Airlines.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-02 21:39
Gabriele Marcotti: Splashy moves restore buzz to AC Milan

The addition of temperamental but oft-brilliant star Zlatan Ibrahimovic promises to revitalize Milan's aging lineup and propel it into the Serie A title race, writes Gabriele Marcotti.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-02 20:42
Sid Lowe: Van der Vaart could be latest star rescued off the Real Madrid scrap heap

Tottenham picked up the steal of the transfer window when it landed Rafael Van der Vaart, but it isn't the first time Real has mistakenly let a Dutch star go for cheap, writes Sid Lowe.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-02 18:42
Portugal coach Queiroz suspended for six months

LISBON, Portugal (AP) -- Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz was suspended for six months Thursday after the country's Sports Institute ruled that he disrupted an anti-doping test ahead of the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-02 18:42
Top coaches back 5 refs for Champions League

NYON, Switzerland (AP) -- Europe's top club coaches have backed UEFA's decision to use five match officials in the Champions League.

Sports Illustrated Soccer 2010-09-02 18:42
FIFA publishes official analysis of 2010 World Cup

ZURICH (AP) -- FIFA's official analysis of the World Cup says champion Spain could be the team of the century, and African countries harmed their chances by employing foreign coaches.

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