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Impotent CONCACAF To Plead For Fourth World Cup Spot

Remember back in high school when student government candidates would promise things they had absolutely no hope of delivering -- a soda machine in the cafeteria, the extra parking spaces, early release on football Fridays? Well, it appears that Jack Warner is running for class president. The December World Cup vote...

US Falls to No. 18 in Latest FIFA Rankings

The U.S. fell five spots to 18th place in the latest FIFA rankings despite not playing a match since the World Cup. Meanwhile, 2010 World Cup champion Spain grabbed the top spot in the rankings, followed by the Netherlands, Brazil and Germany. The U.S. fell because its four wins at the CONCACAF Gold Cup in July 2009 have...

U.S. on Brink of World Cup Berth

This much is simple for the U.S. national team's Saturday night 2010 World Cup qualifier at Honduras. If the U.S. leaves San Pedro Sula with three points, then it automatically qualifies for next June's World Cup in South Africa. Anything else? Well it's so confusing that the U.S. Soccer site has established a scenario...

Alexi Lalas Eager to Bring 'Soccer People Together' at Film Festival

Ever since he burst onto the worldwide scene at the 1994 World Cup thanks in part to his unmistakable fiery red goatee and flowing locks, Alexi Lalas has been one of the Apostles of spreading the world on U.S. soccer.In the 15 years since the U.S. announced its ambition on the world stage, Lalas has witnessed the gradual...

Clint Dempsey Ruled Out vs. Honduras

For fans of the U.S. national team clamoring for midfielder Clint Dempsey to move from the right side of midfield to the right side of the bench, well, they've gotten their wish, though the circumstances aren't exactly ideal. Dempsey has been ruled out for Saturday's 2010 World Cup qualifier at Honduras due to a shoulder...

Background on concacaf

The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF; ) is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean.

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