‘2014 WORLD CUP’ Archives
RETHINKING THE GOLD CUP
RETHINKING THE GOLD CUP: It is time to re-evaluate the worth of a championship every two years. The Digicel Caribbean Cup begins this week. The tournament, in addition to crowning a regional champion within CONCACAF, also plays the role of qualifying five nations for the 2011 Gold Cup. Wait, didn’t we just have a Gold Cup? As a matter of fact [...]
NEW CONCACAF WORLD CUP QUALIFYING PLAN APPROVED
NEW CONCACAF WORLD CUP QUALIFYING PLAN APPROVED CONCACAF’s proposed new format for World Cup Qualifying has been approved by FIFA, according to reports from Univision. The new format, would replace the Hexagonal stage with two groups of four teams. The winners of the groups will qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The second place teams [...]
MLS STARS TO PLAY FOR COLOMBIA?
MLS STARS TO PLAY FOR COLOMBIA? Colombia is coming to the US for two friendly matches in the October International break, and the South American clubs roster just might have some Major League Soccer flavor. Gearing up for the 2011 Copa America, Colombia will be playing Ecuador at Red Bull Arena in Harrison NJ on Friday, October 8 at 8:30pm ET [...]
BOB BRADLEY TO REMAIN AS US NATIONAL TEAM BOSS
BOB BRADLEY TO REMAIN AS US NATIONAL TEAM BOSS US Soccer announced on Monday the Bob Bradley would remain in charge of the US Men’s National team for another World Cup cycle. Bradley, who was under contract with the federation until December, had been angling for the vacant manager position at English club Aston Villa. The 52-year-old [...]
MAPLE LEAF REPORT – CANADIAN SOCCER NEWS
MAPLE LEAF REPORT - CANADIAN SOCCER NEWS SEPTEMBER FRIENDLIES Next month, when Europe is beginning the long qualification process for Euro 2012, Canada will be taking advantage of the International window by playing two home matches. Toronto’s BMO Field will play host to Peru on September 4th and CONCACAF rivals and 2010 World Cup [...]
JULY 16 – SHORT CORNERS: INTERNATIONAL SOCCER NEWS NOTES AND RUMORS
JULY 16 - SHORT CORNERS: INTERNATIONAL SOCCER NEWS NOTES AND RUMORS MANCINI: MAN CITY MUST SPEND TO WIN Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is not ashamed of his clubs spending spree, quite the contrary, the Italian believes the only way to win trophies is to spend big. City has already spent $91 million this summer on David Silva, Yaya Toure [...]
