Articles filed under Soccer
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U.S. holds Belgium off until extra time, loses 2-1Jul 01, 2014 1:01 am - They captured the eyes and hearts of a suddenly awakened soccer nation, who gathered in unprecedented numbers to watch the world's game. But the end of the ride came at ...
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5 memorable World Cup chantsJul 01, 2014 1:01 am - Associated Press SAO PAULO - With "I believe that we will win!" American soccer fans finally have a World Cup chant that doesn't just involve shouting their country's na...
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Argentina beats Switzerland 1-0 after extra timeJul 01, 2014 1:01 am - SAO PAULO - Angel Di Maria scored in the 118th minute Tuesday to give Argentina a 1-0 win over Switzerland after extra time and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. W...
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5 memorable World Cup chantsJul 01, 2014 1:00 am - SAO PAULO — With “I believe that we will win!” American soccer fans finally have a World Cup chant that doesn't just involve shouting their country's name. In terms of ...
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U.S. soccer loss or not, things are different nowJul 01, 2014 1:00 am - So that's it for the United States soccer side in the World Cup. (Yes, I have taken to calling it a “side” rather than the more common “team” in North America.) Gone but...
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New 'World' view for U.S. soccer teamJun 30, 2014 3:00 pm - This game is different. No longer is the United States taking the long view of its World Cup matches. The days of a "good" loss are over. Now the United States is in the...
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Germany beats Algeria 2-1 in extra timeJun 30, 2014 1:01 am - PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil - Substitute Andre Schuerrle and Mesut Ozil scored in extra time Monday to lead Germany over an aggressive Algeria 2-1 and into the World Cup quarte...
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Chicago moves World Cup party to Soldier FieldJun 30, 2014 1:01 am - Chicago will hold a World Cup viewing party in Soldier Field after previous U.S. games drew tens of thousands to the city's lakefront Grant Park. U.S. Soccer and the cit...
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5 things to know about Belgium ahead of U.S. clashJun 30, 2014 1:01 am - MOGI DAS CRUZES, Brazil - If Belgium has a reputation for self-indulgence because of its love of chocolate and beer, it is time to look at its World Cup squad and admire...
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Costa Rica beats Greece with penalty kicksJun 29, 2014 1:01 am - RECIFE, Brazil - Ten-man Costa Rica beat Greece in a penalty shootout Sunday to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time. Michael Umana scored the decisive p...