World Cup match: For Honduras, a chance to unite; for US an opportunity to clinchOctober 9th, 2009 World Cup match big for US and HondurasSAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — For Hondurans, Saturday night's World Cup qualifier is an opportunity to unite during a political crisis that's stretched on since June. For U.S. players, it's a chance to clinch a spot in next year's 32-nation field in South Africa.
Late goal by Sabah lifts Mexico over US 2-1 in World Cup qualifierAugust 13th, 2009 Mexico beats US 2-1 in qualifierMEXICO CITY — Mexican coach Javier Aguirre showed his relief after his team's 2-1 victory over the United States on Wednesday in a critical World Cup qualifier. "Today is a day to celebrate, drink a few tequilas, and then get back to work," Aguirre said after Miguel Sabah's goal in the 82nd minute gave Mexico the come-from-behind victory.
Late goal by Sabah lifts Mexico over United States 2-1 in World Cup qualifierAugust 13th, 2009 Mexico beats US 2-1 in World Cup qualifierMEXICO CITY — Mexican coach Javier Aguirre showed his relief after his team's 2-1 victory over the United States on Wednesday in a critical World Cup qualifier. "Today is a day to celebrate, drink a few tequilas, and then get back to work," Aguirre said after Miguel Sabah's goal in the 82nd minute gave Mexico the come-from-behind victory.
Another tournament, another final for US men as they beat Honduras 2-0 in Gold Cup semisJuly 24th, 2009 US beats Honduras 2-0 to reach Gold Cup finalsCHICAGO — New players, same result for the U.S. men's soccer team.
With yet another new lineup, US takes on Honduras in Gold Cup semifinalsJuly 23rd, 2009 Nice to meet you: Honduras vs. US hardly a replayCHICAGO — There's no Tim Howard, Landon Donovan or Carlos Bocanegra.
Concussion will likely knock Conrad out of Gold Cup semifinal against HondurasJuly 23rd, 2009 Conrad 'likely' to miss Gold Cup semifinalCHICAGO — A concussion will likely knock Jimmy Conrad out of Thursday's Gold Cup semifinal against Honduras, coach Bob Bradley says. Conrad suffered the concussion when he was hit in the face during Saturday's quarterfinal match against Panama.
Cooper converts OT penalty kick, lifts US past Panama 2-1 and into CONCACAF Gold Cup semifinalJuly 19th, 2009 US beats Panama 2-1, advances in Gold CupPHILADELPHIA — With just one regular in the starting lineup, the United States rallied past Panama into the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Kenny Cooper converted a penalty kick in the 105th minute, giving the two-time defending champions a 2-1 victory and a semifinal berth against Honduras, which beat Canada 1-0 in the opener of Saturday's doubleheader.
US playing short-handed against Panama in Gold Cup quarterfinalJuly 17th, 2009 US playing short-handed against PanamaPHILADELPHIA — The United States will be playing short-handed in Saturday's CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal against Panama. Four of the 23 players on the original U.S.
Quaranta, Ching score 4 minutes, give US 2-0 win against Honduras in Gold CupJuly 9th, 2009 Quaranta, Ching score for US in Gold Cup winWASHINGTON — Santino Quaranta broke a scoreless tie in the 75th minute and Brian Ching followed with a header in the 79th, giving the United States a 2-0 win against Honduras in the Gold Cup on Wednesday night. The United States, two-time defending champion in the competition contested among the countries of North and Central America and the Caribbean, is 23-0-1 in Gold Cup group play.
Honduras-United States SummaryJuly 9th, 2009 Honduras-United States SummaryFirst half_No scoring. Second half_1, United States, Quaranta 1 (Davies), 75th minute.
Altidore, Guzan, Clark among 7 players added to US roster for CONCACAF Gold CupJuly 2nd, 2009 Altidore, Guzan added to US roster for Gold CupTUKWILA, Wash. — Forward Jozy Altidore, backup goalkeeper Brad Guzan and midfielder Ricardo Clark were among seven players added to the U.S.
Brazil lines up potent attack against US team missing Michael Bradley in Confed Cup finalJune 28th, 2009 Brazil lines up potent attack against USJOHANNESBURG — Brazil's formidable attack of Kaka, Robinho and Luis Fabiano will start in the Confederations Cup final against the United States on Sunday. The Americans, who are playing in a men's final at a FIFA competition for the first time, will play the match at Ellis Park without midfielder Michael Bradley.
With Bradley suspended, Feilhaber gets call for Confed Cup final against BrazilJune 28th, 2009 Feilhaber replaces Bradley in US lineupJOHANNESBURG — Benny Feilhaber was in the United States' starting lineup in place of key midfielder Michael Bradley, who was suspended for Sunday's Confederations Cup final against Brazil after drawing a red card in the final minutes of the Americans' semifinal upset of Spain. Feilhaber has played in each of the Americans' first four games at the Confederations Cup, getting a start against Italy in the group stage.
DaMarcus Beasley, Sacha Kljestan join US lineup against Brazil in Confederations CupJune 18th, 2009 Beasley, Kljestan join US lineup against BrazilPRETORIA, South Africa — DaMarcus Beasley and Sacha Kljestan were inserted into the U.S. starting lineup for Thursday's first-round Confederations Cup match against Brazil.
Brian Ching out of US World Cup qualifier vs. Honduras; Conor Casey called in for Chicago gameJune 5th, 2009 Brian Ching out of US qualifier against HondurasCHICAGO — U.S. forward Brian Ching will miss Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Honduras because of a strained hamstring.
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