Egypt requests postponement of ACN qualifier
Egypt head coach Bob Bradley and his team are scheduled to open their qualifying campaign for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations on Feb. 29, but that could be pushed back after the Egyptian Federation requested a postponement. The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has asked the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that its road match...
Thursday Kicks: MLS Preseason in SoCal & more
I'm under a directive to burn some vacation hours so will take an extended break through next Tuesday. That means no column next week, but one of this country's best soccer writers has stepped in with an apt Galaxy-centric column...
Report: CONCACAF, Conmebol planning 18-team tournament in 2016
photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIphotos.com Conmebol's Copa America is the oldest international continental tournament in soccer, and 2016 will mark its 100th birthday. That could also be the year that many American soccer fans have a dream come true. According to Mexican outlet mediotiempo.com, CONCACAF president Alfredo Hawit said during a recent stop in Mexico...
Soccer Wednesday: A Look Ahead
There is plenty of high-profile soccer going on around the world this Wednesday, but perhaps no games carry as much significance as the two African Cup of Nations semifinals. Ivory Coast and Ghana took care of business in the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals with matching 3-0 victories, and all that stands in the way...
Bradley ‘totally committed’ to Egypt job
The recent upheaval following a club match in Egypt that left 74 people dead and more than a thousand others injured could have easily convinced Bob Bradley to pack up his things and return to the comfort of the United States. Instead, the former U.S. national team coach and current Egypt national team coach reportedly...
Saturday Ticker: Sporting KC tops San Jose, Henry scores in Arsenal romp and more
Sporting Kansas City's quest to repeat as Eastern Conference regular season champions began today with a 2-1 pre-season victory against the San Jose Earthquakes in the pre-season opener for both clubs. Kansas City midfielder Konrad Warzycha delivered the game-winning goal, converting a free kick to break a 1-1 deadlock. Chris Wondolowski and Kei Kamara exchanged...
African Cup of Nations quarterfinals set
After winning their respective groups, Ivory Coast and Ghana are on a crash course for a high-profile final at the African Cup of Nations, but there is still work to be done before the top two African nations do battle for the continent's top prize. The Elephants, one of two sides to secure all nine...
Friday Kickoff: Bradley marches with protesters, Terry loses captaincy & more
By JOHN BOSCHINI As Egypt reels from the tragic deaths in Port Said, national team coach Bob Bradley is taking a role in the rebuilding. The former U.S. manager joined in a non-violent protest march on Thursday as public anger against the interior ministry grows. Protesters feel not enough was done to prevent the deaths...
Mid-Day Ticker: Morales set to start, Egypt internationals retire and more
By FRANCO PANIZO U.S. national team prospect Alfredo Morales has not seen the field for Hertha Berlin since October, but that will not stop him from making his first-ever start in the Bundesliga this coming weekend. Morales is slated to start at right back in place of the suspended Christian Lell when Hertha faces Hannover...
Wednesday Kickoff: FIFA considers rule changes; United, Spurs close gap & more
By JOHN BOSCHINI FIFA is considering a number of rule changes that could have a major impact on the international game going forward. The major proposal that FIFA's board is facing would allow teams to use a fourth substitute in extra time in an attempt to cut down on player injuries. Several organizations on both...
