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U-20 USWNT falls to Canada 1-0 in Concacaf Women’s U-20 Semifinals
The USA still qualified for the U-20 World Cup.
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Social unrest surrounding World Cup in Brazil remains major issue heading into opening games
With the World Cup being hosted by Brazil, the most nation with the most successful on-field history in the competition, it should be a time for celebration. The tournament brings out the world's best players in a month-long tournament and a chance for the Brazilians to win a sixth World Cup, this time on home soil. While the 2014 edition will be known for the play on the pitch and the nation that eventually lifts the trophy, it may very well be equally known for the social unrest.
Standing Tall: D.C. Gatorade Player of the Year Nick Jackson’s remarkable career re-visited
The end of Sidwell Friends School's fall soccer season back in November came down to two separate penalty kicks to help the school to a conference and state title. Nick Jackson, who was a regular holding midfielder found himself between the goalposts during the shootouts. However, it wasn't an unfamiliar territory for the D.C. Gatorade Player of the Year, but one he didn't venture into for years.
2014 World Cup and Everton contract both likely last for Tim Howard
Entering his third World Cup, Tim Howard continues to be a steady back-stop for the United States Men's National Team. He continues to put in man of the match performance for country and his club team, Everton. However, this World Cup and his recently inked 4-year Everton deal are likely his last as a pro.
Julian Green listened to his heart when making one-time switch to USMNT
Young German-American winger Julian Green has suddenly become the most closely-watched, and perhaps most controversial, player on the U.S. Men's National Team. SoccerWire.com spoke with the Bayern Munich teenager to learn more about his unique story.
Richmond Kickers, U.S. U-18 star Katie Cousins named National Player of the Year
Richmond Kickers and Jefferson Forest High School midfielder Katie Cousins has been named the 2013-14 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year. A longtime U.S. youth national team standout who most recently spent time with the U.S. U-18 squad, Cousins is a University of Tennessee commit who has shined at the high school, club and international levels.
Doing the Double: Two-time Gatorade POY and Maryland commit George Campbell is a rare talent
Winning state Gatorade Player of the Year once is an outstanding achievement at the close of a high school season, but being recognized twice shows exemplary consistency at a high level of play in addition to impressive commitments off the field. George Campbell of the McDonogh School in Maryland has done just that, taking the honor for a second straight year. The senior midfielder found the net 23 times and assisted on 15 goals.
