Alex Morgan’s second goal of the Olympic Qualifying tournament capped the USA’s 3-0 win over Costa Rica on Friday.
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U.S. blanks Costa Rica, 3-0, to reach Olympics for 5th time
VANCOUVER -- Prior to the CONCACAF women's Olympic soccer qualifying tournament, the U.S. Women's National Team wanted to send a message to the rest of the world that the team meant business.
WORK IN PROGRESS Heaps, Revs still looking for a goalscorer
When Jay Heaps took over as New England Revolution coach, his thinking was that the entire team did not have to be retooled in order to be competitive this season. And while there have been some departures this offseason, Heaps has yet to change his mind. Complete story
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Gonzalez injury illustrates the perils of MLS loaning players
For all you fans who wanted to know why I did not want the Red Bulls to loan captain and striker Thierry Henry to Arsenal, I give you Exhibit A:
On his first day of training with FC Nuremberg in Germany, LA Galaxy central defender Omar Gonzalez tore the ACL of his left knee after he collided with fellow American Timmy Chandler in training. He is expected to be sidelined as long as nine months.
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Indoor soccer is alive in Kansas City
Indoor soccer is alive and relatively well in Kansas City. Even if it is in a bit of a time warp. But hey, that's always been part of the beauty of indoor soccer. Turn out the lights, pump smoke on the field, blare 80s disco music and watch guys run around on the turf like they were in a pinball machine.
When Jay Heaps took over as New England Revolution coach, his thinking was that the entire team did not have to be retooled in order to be competitive this season. And while there have been some departures this offseason, Heaps has yet to change his mind.
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