Freddy Adu scored his first goal for the US senior national team against Guatemala on Wednesday night.
Linda Cuttone/Sports Vue Images
Cooper, Adu score for US against Guatemala
COMMERCE CITY, Colo.--Wednesday night’s match against Guatemala at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park might have been meaningless to a US team that had already qualified for the next round of World Cup Qualifying and wrapped up first place in Group 1, but it was a milestone for youngsters Kenny Cooper and Freddy Adu, who scored their first senior international goals in the 2-0 United States victory.
Complete
story
AWAITING THEIR FATE UIC Flames sit tight and wait for NCAA brackets after 1-0 loss to Loyola
CHICAGO – One goal proved to be the difference in Friday night’s Horizon League semifinal between UIC and Loyola. The Ramblers’ Mark Halma tallied a goal in the 22nd minute. Despite a strong push, the Flames couldn’t bounce back in a 1-0 loss.
NEW BEGINNING? New players, teamwork seem to have the Fire heading in the right direction
Could it be a new beginning for the Chicago Fire? It’s the second half of the season. The team has a handful of games left. But something has looked different about the Fire as of late. Perhaps it’s the addition of Brian McBride and Marco Pappa. Maybe it’s teamwork. But something seems to be working. Complete
story Kathryn Knapp Column Archive
BRANDI CHASTAIN Getting ready for the big event
I have been in many big tournaments over my soccer career and know what kind of pressure players can feel, real and perceived. The greatest advice I can give any player or coach is that the game is the same, no matter if it is a local match, a state cup, a national championship, or an Olympic Games. Complete
story Brandi Chastain Column Archive Ask Brandi a Question