Altidore, Wambach named US players of the year

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 12:58

Jozy Altidore, who helped the United States qualify for the 2014 Brazil World Cup, and Abby Wambach, international football`s all-time goal leader, were named US Soccer Athletes of the Year on Wednesday.

US Olympic soccer dreams crushed by El Salvador equaliser

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 11:06

The United States will not feature in the Olympic soccer tournament in London after surprisingly missing out to Canada and El Salvador in the group stage of qualifying.

Toronto FC hire Germany`s Klinsmann as consultant

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 22:17

Former Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann will advise Major League Soccer (MLS) club Toronto FC as they seek to become more competitive in the U.S. soccer league, the club said on Wednesday.

Passion the key to 2018 World Cup bid, says US head

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 10:06

The United States bid for the 2018 World Cup could hinge on whether the country`s passion for the sport is fully appreciated by the rest of the world, US Soccer president Sunil Gulati said.

US feels good about World Cup host bid

Last Updated: Monday, June 28, 2010, 23:15

The US soccer team may have been knocked out of the World Cup, but a much bigger match awaits in December, when FIFA decides what countries will host the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.

World Cup sparks US interest in beautiful game

Last Updated: Saturday, June 19, 2010, 10:24

Half-time and things are looking bleak for the United States as they trail Slovenia 2-0 in their vital World Cup match.

US coach Bradley praises fightback

Last Updated: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 16:46

United States coach Bob Bradley praised his team for the way they fought back for a 1-1 draw against England albeit helped by a goalkeeping clanger in their opening Group C game on Saturday.

England to make their mark on US in World Cup opener

Last Updated: Saturday, June 12, 2010, 12:27

England have been urged to lay down a World Cup marker when they take on the United States in their opening Group C match on Saturday.

US players stuck in traffic jam caused by elephant

Last Updated: Saturday, June 12, 2010, 11:43

Forget getting past England. The US team had to get past the elephants first.

US soccer clubs threaten breakaway league

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 10:48

A new soccer championship, potentially an alternative to Major League Soccer (MLS), will be created in the United States next season unless a dispute between clubs and their league can be resolved.