Rock Hill man laid foundation for local love of soccer

Rock Hill man laid foundation for local love of soccer

Thirty-five years ago Ray Thompsett unwittingly helped lay the foundation in Rock Hill that led to the national championships at Manchester Meadows.

U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Beats Colombia at the Olympics: Fan View

The U.S. women's soccer team beat Colombia at the Olympics in Group G of the competition. The U.S. will advance to the final Group G game on July 31. The July 28 match between the U.S. and Colombia ended with a score of 3-0 and revealed that the U.S. team is capable of a strong performance.

Hope Solo, USA women's soccer goalie, rips former teammate and current analyst Brandi Chastain on Twitter - New York Daily News

For years, there has been a bit of a rivalry between the old guard of U.S. women’s soccer and the recent group led by Solo, which has yet to win a World Cup. Chastain, working as an analyst for NBC, was simply giving her honest opinion when she gave the ...

Women's soccer day 2 roundup

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) -- The U.S. women's soccer team advanced to the Olympic quarterfinals Saturday with a second straight win and remembered an injured teammate in a 3-0 victory over Colombia.

Soccer notebook: FA points finger at Terry

Soccer notebook: FA points finger at Terry While many of the greatest athletes in the world gathered in London for the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games, the English Football Association made a strong statement Friday by charging former England national team captain John Terry of racially abusing an opponent last October. "After seeking advice from an external Independent QC, and having ...

IOC awards 2014 and 2016 Olympic Games broadcast rights in China - Olympic

IOC awards 2014 and 2016 Olympic Games broadcast rights in ChinaOlympicThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced an agreement with China Central Television (CCTV) to broadcast the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, in 2014; the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016; the ...and more »

London 2012: Brazil don't need any Dark Knights; They have plenty of Marvels - BackPageFootball

BBC SportLondon 2012: Brazil don't need any Dark Knights; They have plenty of MarvelsBackPageFootballBut by Brazil manager Mano Menezes' own words, these games are probably the most important Olympic Games of all time for his nation and up to three quarters of his squad will be important members of his Brazil 2014 team. Speaking to World Soccer ...Team GB, Brazil, and the MLS All-StarsU.S. National Soccer PlayersBrazil men's football team wary after mistakes that nearly cost the win in openerWashington PostEgypt coach Ramzy confident despite defeat to BrazilBBC SportThe Augusta Chronicleall 97 news articles »

No club, but Harry Kewell says he's still focused on 2014 World Cup in Brazil - The Daily Telegraph

No club, but Harry Kewell says he's still focused on 2014 World Cup in BrazilThe Daily TelegraphKewell explained his reasons for heading back to the UK, while also refusing to give up his dream of making the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Kewell has been linked with British clubs Blackburn, Middlesbrough and, more recently, third-tier Swindon Town.and more »

How to Choose Athletic Gear for Youth Soccer

"Do my children really need special shoes for soccer?" That was the first question I asked when I signed my twins up for fall soccer several years ago. I'd never played the sport, so I really didn't know why five-year-olds would need cleats. After all, they ran around all over the playground in their tennis shoes with no problems, and buying special shoes for a single season of little league ...

Colombia is next for U.S. women's soccer team - Los Angeles Times

With the exception of last summer's World Cup matches with Brazil and Japan, the U.S. women's soccer team generally faces few challenges on the field. So Coach Pia Sundhage has tried to foster some of that off the pitch by rotating players ...

Tributes paid to the late Jack Taylor, referee of the 1974 World Cup final - The Guardian

"I was fortunate to travel to the 2010 World Cup final in South Africa with Jack, for him to watch Howard Webb. He was incredibly proud that another Englishman had taken charge of the biggest game in world football. "But then that was Jack ...

The First World Cup Belongs in Durham, England - EPL Talk

On today, the day of the opening ceremonies at the Olympic Games, I want to ask you, the avid soccer fan, who won the first World Cup. It is likely you say “Uruguay”. You may say that they won their first World Cup in 1930. You also may inform me that ...

Women's soccer team hopeful gold medal will have impact in U.S.

The Americans are the favorite at the Olympics, but there's no telling what winning in London would mean for professional soccer back home.

Soccer-World Cup final referee Taylor dies at 82 - Reuters India

LONDON, July 27 (Reuters) - English referee Jack Taylor, who awarded the first penalty in a World Cup final in 1974, has died aged 82, the Premier League said on Friday. Taylor officiated in more than 1,000 league matches and over 100 ...

List of Live Soccer Games on US TV for July 27 to July 29

Plan to park yourself on the couch throughout the weekend. Live soccer games will be taking place and airing on television on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and you will definitely have your pick of contests. Friendlies that feature Premier League clubs will air, as will Major League Soccer matches. There are also the Men's and Women's Olympic competitions that will be showcased on a variety of ...

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.

Olympics 2012: Brazil Don't Need Any Dark Knights; They Have Plenty of Marvels - Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportOlympics 2012: Brazil Don't Need Any Dark Knights; They Have Plenty of MarvelsBleacher ReportBut by Brazil manager Mano Menezes' own words, these games are probably the most important Olympic Games of all time for his nation and up to three quarters of his squad will be important members of his Brazil 2014 team. Speaking to World Soccer ...Brazil ready to begin quest for 1st Olympic goldYahoo! SportsLooking for first gold, Brazil taking Olympic tournament seriouslyGlobe and MailBrazil ready to begin quest for 1st Olympic gold in men's soccerFox NewsESPNall 686 news articles »

President Blatter statement on Brazil 2014 progress - Fifa.com

Fifa.comPresident Blatter statement on Brazil 2014 progressFifa.com“We all agree that the FIFA World Cup in Brazil must be a success. With President Dilma Rousseff, we have expressed mutual confidence and we are certain that we will be able to deliver a very exciting 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and an exceptional ...FIFA says Brazil on track for 2014Jamaica ObserverBrazil's Rousseff pledges more economic stimulus shortlyReutersBrazil public sector demands stymie Rousseff's cost-control pushCNBC.comStabroek Newsall 37 news articles »

Football: Russia's new coach Capello aims for Brazil 2014 - Agenzia Giornalistica Italia

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www.nicovideo.jp+OR+www.dailymotion.com+OR+www.veoh.com+OR+vids.http://theworldcupsoccersite.com&page=10">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.