©Mark Dadswell/Getty Images How does this happen? How did a team as lethargic as Nigeria make it to the final? I mean from keeper to front line I'd say they are simply average. The Japanese had just as good of a shot to make it to the final. And I'll be honest, I only saw the [...] Click to continue reading...

After being humiliated by Argentina in the semi-finals, Brazil overcame Belgium 3-0 in today's match played for the bronze medal. Anderson had a good game, playing in a more defensive role for Brazil, breaking up play and bursting forward with good pace. However, as the bluenoses will love to tell you, it was their new £19 million [. Click to continue reading...

Since Wayne Rooney exploded on the International football scene during Euro 2004, he has faced some criticism in this country, particularly from the England supporting perspective. Whilst all England players massively under perform, there aren't many players who are the receiving end of more negative England press. Click to continue reading...

The only MLS player in the Jamaican starting XI was Real Salt Lake's Williams. REPRESENTING! Real Salt Lake's Andrew Williams, who was born in Canada scored for Jamaica, in the 52nd-minute , 5 minutes after Julian de Guzman gave Canada the lead. The goal saved a crucial away point for the Reggae Rude Boyz. Click to continue reading...

Last night's World Cup qualifier in Guatemala was what you might call a "TV Screamer" in that, I was practically hoarse from screaming at my television at matches end.

For starters, ESPN had a baseball game on instead of the match as advertised which sent me over the top. The insufferable baseball game finally ended at about 10 minutes in to the first half. Click to continue reading...

With just one game into the new Premier League campaign, International friendlies already become the main talking point of the week with several Arsenal players starring for their respective countries. Here at Gooner Talk, we look to bring you the latest updates and results on how the Arsenal players are doing for their countries with a [. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal skipper William Gallas has been appointed France vice-captain by Les Bleus boss Raymond Domenech ahead of this evening's game against Sweden. Former Gunners' striker Thierry Henry has been made captain in a bid to lift the team after their flop at Euro 2008. France were criticised for an unadventurous style of play and a reclusive lifestyle [. Click to continue reading...

Ryan Giggs, who retired from International football to concentrate on his Manchester United career, believes that Rio Ferinand should have been awarded the England captaincy. Whilst still complimentary of the Chelsea man, he thinks that Rio possesses the qualities of a proper England captain "Obviously I am bias and I think Rio should have got it, but [. Click to continue reading...

Fabio Capello made the wrong decision in awarding John Terry the captaincy, not that it is much of my concern. Seems like I'm not the only one though, with the chief football writer for The Times holding a new soft spot for Rio. If someone had proposed Rio Ferdinand as England captain three or even two [. Click to continue reading...

International friendly match: Sweden are meeting France Wednesday August 20th. Watch the highlights and LIVESTREAM here. Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today   Click to continue reading...

Fifa World Cup 2010 Qualifying : Salvador are meeting Costa Rica Wednesday August 20th. Watch the highlights and LIVESTREAM here. Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today Click to continue reading...

International friendly match: Iceland are meeting  Arzerbaijan Wednesday August 20th. Watch the highlights and LIVESTREAM here. Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today   Click to continue reading...

ARGENTINA! surprisingly battered Brazil in today's semi-final at the Olympics, meaning they will not go on to play Nigeria in Saturday's final for the gold medal. The referee was taking no prisoners, sending off two frustrated Brazilian's for challenges that would usually see just a yellow card in the Premiership. Click to continue reading...

John Terry's appointment as England captain has got me thinking about what a 'good captain' should be. The man who famously dropped David Beckham, before realising the errors of his ways (albeit, too late) and lost his job because of it, has made yet another controversial decision on awarding the captaincy to Terry. Click to continue reading...

Perfect timing for an International friendly eh? England take on the Czech Republic days after the Premiership season kicked off, in a pointless match at the new Wembley stadium. Training is under way and it's a case of 'same old England'. "I can guarantee we have 23 men who are ready to run through brick walls for [. Click to continue reading...

Maurice Edu's move to Glasgow Rangers is all but finalized after MLS agreed to the Scottish club's $5 million bid.  According the the Rangers website, the 22-year-old American international is currently in Glasgow to discuss personal terms and watch the team's SPL opener against Hearts. If Edu's work permit is accepted (and considering his prominent role with [. Click to continue reading...

I'm still reading a lot of complaining about Orozco's red card, most recently Fullback, who remembered some particularly dubious anti-US officiating by Wolfgang Stark, who sent Orozco off.  And almost immediately after the game, Ives, being more mild-mannered, wrote:

Orozco can't throw an elbow of any kind, but the referee did not have to give a red card that early in the match.

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AAAGGGHHHH!

Sorry but I had to get that out of the way. Basically that is my reaction after watching the US Men's team fall to Nigeria by a razor thin 2-1 margin; but as you know in football, the margin doesn't matter – only the result.

With this morning's result – the US Men become spectators in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, but all is not lost with this performance. Click to continue reading...

Just a quick reminder to all the U23 die hard fans that the match against Nigeria kicks off tomorrow morning at 5:00AM Eastern time.

You can catch the match live on the USA Network and online via the video widget. Get your coffee ready and pray for the result!

USA! USA! USA! Click to continue reading...

Ahh, the magic that is the internet. Although the U23 US Men played Sunday morning, the Olympic video widget has been a godsend for those of us caught up in match conflicts.

By now, you know the US men gave up a heartbreaking equalizer in the 92nd minute to the Dutch Under 21 European Champions but I think that may be beside the point. Click to continue reading...

Wayne Rooney is an obvious target for criticism in this country and he gets more than his fair share. Whether talking about his temperament or his performance, Rooney is put in the spotlight and is heavily scrutinised. However, it appears as though new England manager, Fabio Capello, is on Rooney's side. Click to continue reading...

Anderson is hugely popular with the United faithful, showing bags of skill, confidence, fight, and potential to become one of the World's greatest. The only area he has been lacking so far is in the scoring department, with his debut season finishing without a goal. Some might say he made up for this with his penalty [. Click to continue reading...

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The New England Revolution have an extra One Million clams in the bank after downing the Houston Dynamo in a nail biter of a final.

The two MLS teams bested their Mexican league competition as well as MLS compatriots DC United and Chivas USA over the last month for the right to battle for the second SuperLiga trophy and the one million dollar purse. Click to continue reading...

The All American 2008 Super Liga final kicks off tonight at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The New England Revolution will face the Houston Dynamo for the one million dollar prize as we reach the crescendo of the month long eight team tournament.

According to the pre match press release, "Houston beat New England in the previous two MLS Cup Finals, but the Revs, who have never lost to the Orange during the regular season, are perfect in the SuperLiga tournament and have been the best overall team in North America since the beginning of the MLS regular season. Click to continue reading...