http://www.worldcupblog.org/north-america/ World Cup South Africa 2010 en-us World Cup Blog http://usa.worldcupblog.org/us-soccer-news/usa-denmark-1-3-highlights.html http://usa.worldcupblog.org/us-soccer-news/usa-denmark-1-3-highlights.html Marlon Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:58:53 -0600 Jeff Cunningham scored his first international goal, but three second half goals saw the United States lose to Denmark. http://honduras.worldcupblog.org/team-news/keep-them-coming.html http://honduras.worldcupblog.org/team-news/keep-them-coming.html X-ino Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:06:33 -0600 Honduras started off with a positive result for their journey to the 2010 World Cup. http://mexico.worldcupblog.org/1/antonio-de-nigris-passes-away-at-31.html http://mexico.worldcupblog.org/1/antonio-de-nigris-passes-away-at-31.html Al Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:48:58 -0600 After suffering a heart attack late Sunday night, Antonio De Nigris, striker for Greek club AE Larissa and former Mexican international, passed away at the young age of 31. De Nigris had a nomadic career all over South America and Europe, and made 16 appearances for El Tri, scoring 4 goals. His most memorable moment in the green shirt was a screamer scored against Brazil in his first international match. He was working hard to earn another call up for the national team. "The Larissa family mourns from today the tragic loss of 31-year-old international Mexican footballer, Antonio De Nigris," a club statement said. "It is with deep sorrow that the administration, technical leadership, players and executives of the club would like to express their condolences to his family, particularly his spouse Sonia and five-year-old daughter Miranda." "An autopsy will be held at the General Academic Hospital in Larissa to determine the precise reasons of his death." R.I.P. Tano http://usa.worldcupblog.org/us-soccer-news/slovakia-meh-denmark-next.html http://usa.worldcupblog.org/us-soccer-news/slovakia-meh-denmark-next.html Brooks Peck Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:51:10 -0600 As you can see from the highlights, the US MNT's 1-0 loss to Slovakia wasn't pretty, but they hung in there, got some good chances, and only allowed a goal on a questionable penalty kick (also, good job spelling Marek Hamsik's name wrong, USsoccer.com). There really isn't too much you can say about this match. It was a friendly, the roster was missing some key components, and there were only about 37 people in attendance. So, yeah, there it is. Looking ahead to Denmark, Bob's side will be slightly different as Cherundolo, Dempsey, and Chad Marshall have all been given http://usa.worldcupblog.org/us-soccer-news/bob-releases-slovakia-roster-hospital-releases-charlie-davies.html http://usa.worldcupblog.org/us-soccer-news/bob-releases-slovakia-roster-hospital-releases-charlie-davies.html Brooks Peck Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:13:39 -0600 Marcus Hahnemann is back in the US MNT roster with his new ride (hint: it's his bike -- don't get you hopes up for a pimped out 1970s army tank or something), but first, the best news of the week from The AP: U.S. forward Charlie Davies was released from a Washington hospital on Tuesday nearly a month after a car accident killed a fellow passenger. [...] In a statement, Dr. James DeBritz of Washington Hospital Center said Davies will rehabilitate with the national team staff. DeBritz said it will take extensive physical therapy for Davies to recover from several broken bones, including http://mexico.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2010/adidas-releases-mexicos-2010-kit.html http://mexico.worldcupblog.org/world-cup-2010/adidas-releases-mexicos-2010-kit.html Al Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:33:05 -0600 And umm... they look cool? This, my friends, is what the team will be wearing as they strike fear into the world's best teams. A Power Rangers-esque Adidas jersey that is confused to whether it's "retro" or "futuristic". http://mexico.worldcupblog.org/1/mexicans-in-europe-117-809.html http://mexico.worldcupblog.org/1/mexicans-in-europe-117-809.html Andrea Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:22:01 -0600 Salcido and Rodriguez formed a duo on the field. Spain [caption id="attachment_361" align="alignleft" caption="Marquez"][/caption]Rafael Marquez(Barcelona)- Rafa had no activity with Barcelona this week, either in the Champions League, or in La Liga. http://mexico.worldcupblog.org/players-in-europe/mexicans-in-europe-1031-110109.html http://mexico.worldcupblog.org/players-in-europe/mexicans-in-europe-1031-110109.html Andrea Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:32:22 -0600 Guess what Nery Castillo is doing? And guess who scored. http://usa.worldcupblog.org/the-future/the-united-states-u17s-advance-to-the-knockout-round.html http://usa.worldcupblog.org/the-future/the-united-states-u17s-advance-to-the-knockout-round.html Marlon Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:22:07 -0600 After a tough start against Spain the United States' U17 side was able to stack up 1 - 0 wins against Malawi and the United Arab Emirates. The United States will advance after securing second place in their group. A skillful side that is able to move the ball around and keep possession, the United States kids have drawn criticism from some for lacking a clinical finishing edge, but they seem to excel at moving the ball around (something we haven't been able to say about many US sides). The midfield pairing of Luis Gil and Marlon Duran have impressed http://usa.worldcupblog.org/friendly/uswnt-v-germany-post-game.html http://usa.worldcupblog.org/friendly/uswnt-v-germany-post-game.html Melissa Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:55:46 -0500 If you are a connoisseur of Twitter like me, then you've already stumbled upon the terms "twiggers" and "twitches" numerous times and you've undoubtedly already figured out what they really mean. So to pacify the Decency and Morals Subcommittee of World Cup Blog, I will be using those terms (well, actually only one of those terms) liberally during this post in order to avoid getting into twouble. Right - disclaimer out of the way and without further ado, I give you my USWNT v Germany post-game analysis... Twitch of the Match Lori Chalupny. Our captian kept that back line http://usa.worldcupblog.org/news/uswnt-v-germany-preview.html http://usa.worldcupblog.org/news/uswnt-v-germany-preview.html Melissa Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:44:33 -0500 Here are the facts (or as many facts as I can remember): The #1 and #2 ranked teams in the world are about to play a friendly in the future location of the 2011 Women's World Cup. Germany recently won the Euros by destroying England 6-2 and if you caught that one on the internets, I don't use the term "destroying" lightly. Oh, and it appears coach Pia is hell bent on switching the US squad over to this "possession football" thing since she's bringing over an assload of midfielders plus Abby & A-Rod. And she's