by David on October 20, 2011
In just a little over two years the first match of the 2014 World Cup will be played in Sao Paulo Brazil, while Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana stadium will stage the final.
All around the world, teams are getting ready to begin their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign and we will have tickets to all the big qualifying games around the world.
World Cup 2012 Qualifying Matches
08 Sept 2012: Scotland v Serbia – Scotland v Serbia Tickets
11 Sept 2012: Scotland v Macedonia – Scotland v Macedonia Tickets
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by David on August 4, 2011
U.S. men’s national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann has named his first U.S. national team squad with DaMarcus Beasley, Ricardo Clark, Heath Pearce and Jose Torres were just some of the surprising inclusions. named by Klinsmann for the U.S. team’s friendly against Mexico on Aug. 10 in Philadelphia.
Some of the more notable omissions are Jozy Altidore, Clint Dempsey, Benny Feilhaber, Brad Guzan and Jonathan Spector, though Klinsmann said previously that certain club circumstances would prevent some players from being called in. Read more... (316 words, 1 image, estimated 1:16 mins reading time)
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by David on August 4, 2011
In front of another record setting crowd, Barcelona was stunned as Mexican side Chivas de Guadalajara beat them 4-1 Wednesday night.
It all started great for Barca when David Villa scored in the third minute. Gerard Pique sent a long pass to an open Villa, who fired a shot past Chivas goalkeeper Luis Michel.
Barça continued to dominate and made plenty of chances. On 27 minutes Villa rounded off a great team move, but shot wide and then a minute later Carlos Carmona cut in from the wing and hit the outside of the post with his shot. Read more... (294 words, 1 image, estimated 1:11 mins reading time)
by David on July 21, 2011
Argentina’s loss might be South Florida’s gain.
Argentina’s surprising quarterfinal exit from Copa America could mean that Lionel Messi will play for Barcelona in Miami on Aug. 3 against Mexico’s Chivas Guadalajara. Buy Barcelona v Chivas Tickets
According to reports out of Argentina, Messi is vacationing earlier than he had expected after the disappointing Copa America and is planning to fly to the United States to join his club team at the end of July.
In addition to Messi, Barcelona could also have Messi’s Argentine teammates Javier Mascherano and Gabriel Milito in the line-up in Miami also. Read more... (129 words, 1 image, estimated 31 secs reading time)
by David on July 11, 2011
Four members of the Los Angeles Galaxy and three from the New York Red Bulls were named to the MLS All-Star First XI over the weekend.
Here are the eleven players who received the most All-Star votes among fans:
GK- Kasey Keller
D- Omar Gonzalez, Sean Franklin, Rafa Marquez, Tim Ream,
M-David Beckham, Jack Jewsbury, Brek Shea, Landon Donovan
F- Thierry Henry, Chris Wondolowski
This is not necessarily the lineup that will start in the 2011 MLS All-Star Game against Manchester United on July 27th. New York Red Bulls head coach Hans Backe will select the starting lineup for the match. Buy MLS All-Stars v Man United Tickets Read more... (263 words, 1 image, estimated 1:03 mins reading time)
by David on June 26, 2011
The U.S. threw away a two goal lead and lost to Mexico 4-2 in the final of the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup in front of more than 93,000 at the Rose Bowl. Mexico will now represent CONCACAF at the Confederations Cup in Brazil in 2013.
The USA jumped out to a 2-0 lead after only 24 minutes with goals from Michael Bradley and Landon Donovan. But Mexico followed with four unanswered goals to earn its second straight Gold Cup title. Read more... (440 words, 1 image, estimated 1:46 mins reading time)
by David on June 20, 2011
Juventus has added a second date to its upcoming U.S. pre-season tour and they will meet legendary Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon at BMO Field in Toronto on July 23 (7 pm ET kickoff). Buy Juventus v Sporting Lisbon Tickets
Juventus had previously announced that they will meet Mexican side on July 26 at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y.Buy Juventus v Club America Tickets
Sporting Clube de Portugal, meanwhile, have won 18 national championship titles and 15 national cups, while also appearing in UEFA Champions League matches 17 times, and in eight UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup matches. They’re led by forward Hélder Postiga, who has 40 caps with the Portuguese national team, and central defender and captain Daniel Carriço.
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It was a little surprising that with all the big names touring the U.S. this summer, that no Italian were involved. Well that changed with the news that Juventus, the 27-time Italian champion, will play three friendlies in America in late July.
Only one of the three games has been formally announced and it is a good one. Juventus will take on Mexican team Club America on July 26 at Citi Field, the home of Major League Baseball’s New York Mets. Buy Juventus v Club America Tickets Read more... (549 words, 2 images, estimated 2:12 mins reading time)
Real Madrid has announced the third and final game of its U.S. tour this summer and it will take the Spanish giants to Philadelphia to play the Union July 23 at Lincoln Financial Field. Kickoff is set for 9pm.
“Lincoln Financial Field has once again attracted one of the world’s greatest soccer clubs to Philadelphia,” said Joe Banner, president of the Philadelphia Eagles. “We’re excited that fans in Philadelphia will have the opportunity to see the Union square off against Real Madrid. And we’re proud to bring another headline event to Lincoln Financial Field, which is becoming a great national entertainment destination.” Read more... (682 words, 1 image, estimated 2:44 mins reading time)
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Just days after announcing that the LA Galaxy will play Real Madrid on July 16th and the LA Coliseum, the Galaxy announces that they will play Manchester City on Sunday, July 24 at The Home Depot Center.
“It was very important to our club to host an international friendly here at The Home Depot Center for our fans, especially those who come to this stadium week in and week out to support the Galaxy. We are very excited to welcome Manchester City, a team that is challenging for the FA Cup and that has just secured a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League,” Galaxy President Tom Payne said. “Our stadium offers fans the unique experience of feeling like you are right on top of the action. We all remember the amazing atmosphere inside the stadium two years ago for our match against AC Milan. We look forward to having the same type of crowd on July 24.” Read more... (302 words, 1 image, estimated 1:12 mins reading time)
