British Soccer Team Has Lackluster Olympic Start

British Soccer Team Has Lackluster Olympic Start

Britain, which has not fielded an Olympic men’s soccer team since 1960, lost its lead late and tied Senegal, 1-1, in its opening match.

United for Olympics, British Soccer Team Has Lackluster Start - New York Times

New York TimesUnited for Olympics, British Soccer Team Has Lackluster StartNew York TimesFIFA imposes the age restriction because it does not want the Olympics throwing a competitive shadow over the World Cup. The Summer Games also arrive just as many in this soccer-mad nation are taking a brief holiday from an otherwise consuming game.

Japan shocks Spain in Olympic soccer opener - Gant Daily

Latinos PostJapan shocks Spain in Olympic soccer openerGant DailyGlasgow, United Kingdom (4E Sports) – Japan produced the biggest shock so far in Olympic football as it edged World Cup and European Champion Spain, 1-0, Thursday in the qualifying round at Hampden Park. The Japanese came out more aggressive ...Japan upsets Spain 1-0 in Olympic men's soccer matchChicago Daily HeraldOlympic Soccer 2012: Japan Upsets Spain 1-0, RecapLatinos PostJapan men's soccer shocks Spain at OlympicsCBS NewsIt's On MyTV -AllMediaNY -Bleacher Reportall 329 news articles »

Olympics, Soccer and the United States - SportsNOLA.com (blog)

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Olympic soccer: Brazil wins, Spain loses

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) -- Gold-medal favorite Brazil scored three first-half goals then held on for a 3-2 win over Egypt in its opening Olympic match in Group C on Thursday.

Olympic men's soccer day one roundup

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) -- Gold-medal favorite Brazil scored three first-half goals then held on for a 3-2 win over Egypt in its opening Olympic match in Group C on Thursday.

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State Links To London Olympics: Soccer - KING5.com

EnstarzState Links To London Olympics: SoccerKING5.comSolo's promising soccer career seemed to go haywire when, at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China, she complained publicly over being benched by U.S. coach Greg Ryan prior to a semifinal match against Brazil, despite recording shutouts over ...How To Start A U.S. Women's Soccer BandwagonCrave OnlineOlympic hopefuls take the pitchSan Lorenzo Valley Press-BannerOlympics 2012 TV Schedule; Soccer, What To Expect Before Opening ...Enstarzall 13 news articles »

New York signs World Cup veteran Cahill - Fox News

New York Times (blog)New York signs World Cup veteran CahillFox News"He is the technical, physical presence we have been looking to add in our team and he brings a wealth of experience to our club having played in some of the highest levels of international soccer. "Tim is a proven leader both on and off the field and ...Australian MF Cahill signs with Red BullsSportsnet.ca (press release)Australia wonders what might have been as Cahill moves to Red BullsSI.comIt's Official: Red Bulls Land CahillNew York Times (blog)all 184 news articles »

Goal: New Lineup at Fox Soccer Report

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FIFA Suspends Bin Hammam From Soccer for 90 Days

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Olympic Soccer Schedule 2012: Complete Slate of Games for the Sport's Top Stars - Bleacher Report

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http://theworldcupsoccersite.com%2Farticles%2Fpocket%2F&us=10&e=1">Fabio Capello signs 2-year deal as Russia coach through to 2014 World Cup ... - Washington Post

NEWS.com.auFabio Capello signs 2-year deal as Russia coach through to 2014 World Cup ...Washington PostAlong with a barrage of criticism from Russian soccer analysts, the Russian team also faced the ire of the media and fans who accused the players of a lack of enthusiasm and laziness. Capello played 32 internationals for Italy as a midfielder ...Fabio Capello signs on to take Russia to the 2014 World CupNEWS.com.auCapello signs 2-year contract as Russia coachSI.comNew Russia coach Capello sets sights on 2014 World CupIrish IndependentSoccer365 (press release) -Sports Networkall 187 news articles »

Olympic schedule, what to watch today: Men's soccer

Men's soccer is the sport to watch on today's Olympic schedule; there will be eight matches total, with several top-seeded teams playing today.

FACTBOX-Factbox on Sergio Batista - Yahoo! Eurosport

Spent his best years in the 1980s at Argentinos Juniors, the modest Buenos Aires club that launched the careers of many other Argentina internationals including Diego Maradona, Fernando Redondo, Esteban Cambiasso and Juan Roman Riquelme Won Argentine ...

Soccer Is Welcome at Home of Sox - New York Times

New York TimesSoccer Is Welcome at Home of SoxNew York TimesBradley's ascent is just one more sign that soccer is reaching critical mass in the United States even if the Yanks have their troubles in the World Cup. Sunil Gulati, president of the United States Soccer Federation, speaks about “signals” of soccer's ...and more »

Positive Soccer Coaching: Setting Goals with ISoccer

Successful youth soccer players set goals. By setting goals, players define a clear path to improvement. The iSoccer.org web site makes setting goals easy. The basic services of iSoccer are free. All you have to do is register. Here is an introduction to iSoccer and how it can help your team set goals in soccer.

A Moment in the Sun for British Women’s Soccer

British women soccer players normally toil in obscurity in a country obsessed with the men’s game. The Olympics have finally given them a chance to shine.

Olympics Give British Women’s Soccer a Moment of Sun

British women soccer players normally toil in obscurity in a country obsessed with men’s soccer, but the Olympics have finally given them a chance to shine.

Olympic soccer: Are US women facing the future in France?

No matter what happens Wednesday, when the US women's soccer team opens its Olympic tournament against France, it has – in some ways – already lost.