Andrei Arshavin only played three matches at Euro 2008. In two of those matches against Sweden and Holland he was immense, dominating the game with his elegant touches and passing, and scaring to death the opposition with his eye for... Click to continue reading...

As the Senate gets ready to vote on a new bill to stave off economic disaster, and Sarah prepares (feverishly) to debate, and George Will joins the ranks of those who see her as unqualified to serve ... and some (unfortunately) find themselves feeling sorry for the lipsticked pitbull ... my thoughts turn (feverishly) to [. Click to continue reading...

I'm sleepy, so let's not dillydally... #1 - The weekend Americans Abroad goal roundup won't take long this time around, but at least somebody broke the drought. For the second straight Danish Cup match, Randers FC attacker Lee Nguyen lit the lamp. Check out his opportunistic marker here. A pair of homies in Norway's second fight picked up assists: Nybergsund's Joe Lapira and Haugesund's Cameron Click to continue reading...

Why is playing defense so satisfying? I know it isn't everyone's cup of tea, but there are more than a few of us who love the high anxiety of the back line in a tight game - who love the challenge of trying to shut down a player with more speed, more skill - who live for the peculiar victory of engineering another's defeat. Click to continue reading...

Hunter scores again after 6 dry matches. Hard to say, really. Feyenoord lost at home against Sweden's number one. Feyenoord had to play without Slory, Makaay, Landzaat and Bruins and due to all hick-ups in the warm up Verbeek's team just hasn't been able to gel yet. Can you blame anyone? The Click to continue reading...

Jeremiah White was called into US camp this past January and evidently did not make an impression on Bob Bradley. After playing a few minutes against Sweden he was released from the camp and has not been called back since. White can only hope Bradley is as open in his willingness to give attacking players [. Click to continue reading...

It's been an odd weekend. I'm still trying to regulate sleep after two middle-of-the-night U.S. matches in five days. But the games go on, so let's persevere... #1 - Jozy Altidore made a very strong La Liga debut as Villarreal scored a 1-0 win over Deportivo on Sunday. The U.S. international came on at halftime and displayed an array of power forward skills, drawing raves from Spanish daily Click to continue reading...

Greece U21 side ended their qualifying campaign for the U21 Championships in Sweden with a 1-0 win over the Faroe Islands in Greece. The win was bitter sweet, after Greece had already learned they would not be making the trip to Sweden this coming June. Despite missing out on the Click to continue reading...

I had the good fortune of rediscovering the infamous German song about Lukas Podolski last night. And then again this morning in the shower. And on the treadmill. And every goddamn 5 minutes inside my head since then. It reminded me of all the awesome and utterly horrendous songs about footballers we've been afforded over [. Click to continue reading...

Caitlin Munoz and Heather Garriock are playing in a seven-a-side tournament in Dubai, Lisa De Vanna and Kate Gill are in Sweden but here is the rest of the Matildas train on squad.

BALOMENOSVictoria
WIRKUSEmma
DUMONTCasey (U18)
STEWARTKate
MCSHEAKate
HARCHLana
REUTERKarla
POLKIINGHORNEClare
SPENCEBrooke
COLTHORPLauren
TRISTRAMJenna
BUTTTameka (U18)
BEAUMONTEllen
CARROLLKim
KELLOND-KNIGHTElise (U18)
WILLIAMSLydia
CHAPMANAmy
BARBIERIMelissa
DAYStacey
SALISBURYCheryl
LOGUEAlison
GLOHELindsay
PETERSJoanne
NEILSONAmber
McCALLUMCollette
HARTLEYLisa
KHAMISLeena
UZNLARServet
ROLLASONRenee
SIMONKyah
WALSHSarah
PERRYEllyse (U18)
SYKESAshleigh
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Group 1 : World Cup 2010 Qualification: Sweden are meeting Hungary Wednesday September 10th. Watch the Livestream and Highlights here  Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today     Don`t forget to sign up 11×2.com - the next big football site Click to continue reading...

The Spanish U/21 national team has defeated Kazajistan 1-2 to virtually secure its place for the 2009 U/21 Euro Championships to be held next June in Sweden. Spain dominanted... Read all the news, results, details & comments in English on Spanish Football & Sports Click to continue reading...

Follow the first match in Uefa World cup qualifying: Saturday 06.09.2008 at 18.30 ! Livestream and Highlights from the match at footiedb.com Do not forget to sign up on the next big football site 11×2.com:  Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today LIVESTREAM  Pre-register at the NEW football site 11×2 today Click to continue reading...

Fast, but now a shade less than furious... #1 - Let's begin with weekend American goalscorers, shall we? Let's all say it together, now: Charlie Davies can't stop scoring! Sadly, his ninth of the season (media player link) came in a 5-1 loss to Helsingborgs. Nevertheless, CD currently sits third in the Allsvenskan goal chart, one goal and slot behind Helsingborgs star Henrik Larsson. Click to continue reading...

Bundesliga outfit Stuttgart are planning on making a move for Liverpool starlet Astrit Ajdarevic.

The former Sweden U17 playmaker moved to Anfield in December 2006, making his debut for the Reds youth team a month later.

He is held in high regard on Merseyside but may be allowed to leave the club on loan in order to pick up valuable first team experience. Click to continue reading...

If you've been following the conversations in the comments on this blog, you know that last week Sébastien Frey followed in David Trezeguet's footsteps and announced his international retirement.

You also know that Frey is 28. Which is... Well, it may not be infancy for a goalkeeper, but it's not exactly retirement age either.

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It's still early, so I may add to or update this edition as the day unfolds... #1 - It appears I got a false positive on yesterday's Michael Bradley transfer saga Spidey sense. Heerenveen exec Yme Kuiper just told me that yesterday's afternoon meetings revolved around another hot topic, Danijel Pranjić. Click to continue reading...

It's been a crazy day, and I got a late start due to rising from 4-6 a.m. to watch the USMNT squeak another "Boring, Boring Arsenal!" victory - and not the fun, sarcastic kind. Anyway, here we go... #1 - Our U.S. ladies had an uphill struggle against Brazil until the final whistle, but an extra time Carli Lloyd rifle job was all they'd need to claim a third Olympic gold medal in four tries (and Click to continue reading...

France came back from a goal down and won the friendly against Sweden 3 -2.Henrik Larsson marked his 99th cap with a stunning scissor kick goal.
France vs Sweden Highlights

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The respective U21 sides of Finland and Sweden had nothing between them as their friendly match in Turku drew to a close, and the result - one goal for each - reflected the proceedings quite well. The hosts started the game well, with Tomi Petrescu, Perparim Hetemaj, Berat Sadik and Tim Sparv all causing trouble to [. 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...

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...

Samir Nasri has been ruled out of France's friendly with Sweden on Wednesday because of a thigh strain. The Arsenal midfielder was called into Les Bleus' squad on Monday following the withdrawal of winger Hatem Ben Arfa, who injured his adductors at the weekend. But Nasri will not board Tuesday's flight to Gothenburg, the French Football [. Click to continue reading...

Any woman can tell you that the quickest way to exorcise demons is to get new clothes. That is apparently the France strategy as well. They've unveiled this new maillot for the Sweden game.

Because that old new jersey? The one they wore in Euros? I don't think anybody's in any hurry to see that one again.

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First thing: Check out this beauty of an assist that Hatem ben Arfa pulled off for Marseille in Champions League last week.

Second thing: Hatem is out and Samir Nasri is in for France's game against Sweden on Wednesday.

What do you think is there intrigue here, or just one player coming and one going?

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Impressive midfielder Samir Nasri has been called up to the France squad set to face Sweden after Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa pulled out due to injury. The 21-year-old former Marseille star scored a goal on his debut against West Brom on Saturday and will be hoping to carry his club form onto country. Click to continue reading...

OK: First off - Japan beat China (FIFA summary here). The two are rivals, but I can't say as I saw this one coming. I only caught the second half, and it was good enough to explain why. I felt for China, as I can't imagine how it must feel to give up a game like that in front of so many adoring fans. Click to continue reading...

Andrea Canales has put up her previews and predictions on ESPNsoccernet. And here's Marta talking about the Brazil-Norway match-up tomorrow. European women's soccer is showcased in the Sweden-Germany quarterfinal, and here's a nice piece about Pia from the FIFA site. Finally, here's a link to the bracket for the second stage of the women' [. Click to continue reading...

It may not seem like a big deal for the rest of the world for us here in Canada to have an Olympic team doing well in soccer is an amazing feat. Canada has yet to receive any medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Despite losing to Sweden 1:2 in it's final [...] Click to continue reading...

The Cheer Up Alan Shearer Predictions League : Season 4

It doesn't seem like two minutes since the last trophy was awarded to Shane but it's time for the return of the mighty CUAS Predictions League.

As ever, three points for the correct result, one for the right outcome and none for getting it completely wrong. Click to continue reading...

Domenech has got rid of the old and brought in new young talent into the squad for the friendly against Sweden in preparation for the first game in the qualification for the 2010World Cup. Veteran Goalkeeper Coupet has been dropped from the squad after a poor showing at Euro 2008conceeding 6 ... Click to continue reading...

Wow, wow, wow. Even the Phillies' loss has not dampened my amazement and feeling of great good fortune. The USWNT is through to the quarterfinals (not too surprising) and has won their group (pretty darn surprising) and is starting to score some goals (excellent news). To date, five different people have scored, [. Click to continue reading...

Schedule for 8/15: 6AM USWNT v. Canada and Brazil v. Norway 9AM Sweden v. Germany and China v. Japan SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Quarterfinal Match-Ups", url: "http://www.jordancornblog.com/quarterfinal-match-ups/" }); Click to continue reading...

I've been taking some time this morning to catch up on Olympic soccer news and, in particular, how the Swedish team is doing. Their performance at the Olympics has paralleled that of the USWNT in ways that have surprised me, as I thought they'd be one of the stronger sides coming out of the [...]SHARETHIS. Click to continue reading...

Tom Sermanni expects all Matildas to line-up for the W-League opener expected to be late October.

Lisa De Vanna and Kate Gill are the only doubts at this stage but he's hopeful they wil return from Sweden in time to play.

Speaking from China where Sermanni is scouting the Japanese men's group for Olyroo's Coach Graham Arnold the Matildas Coach was delighted with the new league and delighted there would be eight teams. Click to continue reading...