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El Tri – The increasing obstacles facing young Mexican soccer players
With the news that Efrain Juarez and Pablo Barrera are likely both on their way back to Mexico after their countryman coach Javier Aguirre was dismiss…
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Soccer – An extended interview with U.S. soccer coach Jurgen Klinsmann
When Insider went to France and Slovenia last month, it wasn’t just to cover U.S. friendlies. The blog also had the opportunity to sit down with Jurge…
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Landon Donovan’s schedule is keeping him off the field for the U.S. team
When Jurgen Klinsmann’s U.S. roster for this month’s friendlies is announced later this week, there’s a good chance Landon Donovan’s name will be on i…
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Talking Smack — Body Issue highlights athletes on, off the field
Leslie Goldman loves the six-packs and luscious booties of the Body Issue and appreciates the writers’ willingness to tackle the problem of body image.
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U.S. Soccer – Jurgen Klinsmann is all about the numbers
Soccer is notoriously hard to quantify, but in at least one area for the U.S. national team — jerseys — the numbers don’t lie: Jurgen Klinsmann has …
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What to watch for with Jurgen Klinsmann as head coach – U.S. Soccer
PHILADELPHIA — The Jurgen Klinsmann era is underway at a head-spinning pace, careening from hiring announcement to first result — a 1-1 draw against…
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Women’s World Cup — Motivations vary for Sweden, Japan
The Japanese come from an emotional place, hoping to uplift their devastated country. The Swedes have been to the World Cup final once and are driven to return.
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USA Soccer: After loss to Panama, many questions facing Bob Bradley
The national team’s worst loss in recent memory puts plenty of heat on U.S. coach Bob Bradley. It was only one game, which American players, coaches …
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The Pro’s Questionnaire — Abby Wambach’s heroes? Her parents
The U.S. national team soccer star fears regrets, loves her parents, coffee and burrito bowls.
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Women’s World Cup: Checking out Team Canada’s cribs
Canadian women’s soccer captain Christine Sinclair gives the public a peek into the home life of professional players.
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