Archive for March 4th, 2010

Q&A: Slovenia captain Robert Koren – CBC News (Slovenia Football News)

After the draw for the World Cup group stage last December, British tabloid The Sun summed up the mood in England with the acronym “EASY: E for England, A for Algeria, S for Slovenia, Y for Yanks”. Slovenia captain Robert Koren, 29, doesn’t mind his World Cup Soccer Continued

MADRID: Spain coach Vicente del Bosque believes that Fabio Capello’s England side are one of the favorites to win this summer’s World Cup in South Africa. “We know there are other strong teams in Europe, the Americas and in Africa and all can be World Cup Soccer Continued

Frank Augstein/The Associated Press United States‘ Jay Demerit (right) and the Netherlands‘ Klaas Jan Huntelaar challenge for the ball during a friendly soccer match in Amsterdam today. The Netherlands won 2-1. AMSTERDAM — The United States fell World Cup Soccer Continued

With the World Cup on the horizon, there will be plenty of discussion surrounding which players are likely to make an impact on the tournament. There is a chance that Everton’s left-back won’t even be included in Fabio Capello’s squad to go to South World Cup Soccer Continued

U.S. head coach Bob Bradley has named former Czech international Lubos Kubik to be an assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s National Team. Kubik’s impressive resume includes a 20-year professional career with stints in the top divisions in Italy World Cup Soccer Continued

Lubos Kubik named U.S. assistant – New York Post (World Cup Soccer)

Lubos Kubik named U.S. assistant – New York Post
U.S. head coach Bob Bradley has named former Czech international Lubos Kubik to be an assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s National Team. Kubik’s impressive resume includes a 20-year professional career with stints in the top divisions in Italy

U.S. names Kubik assistant coach – Tri-City Herald
United States coach Bob Bradley named ex-Czech international Lubos Kubik an assistant coach for the national team Tuesday. Kubik’s 20-year playing career included stints in Italy, France and Germany, and a four-year spell in Major League Soccer. He

England can win FIFA World Cup, says del Bosque – IndiaTimes
MADRID: Spain coach Vicente del Bosque believes that Fabio Capello’s England side are one of the favorites to win this summer’s World Cup in South Africa. “We know there are other strong teams in Europe, the Americas and in Africa and all can be

Slovenia surge sees of Qatar – UEFA
Four different scorers helped the FIFA World Cup finalists Slovenia to register their first friendly win in almost two years. Four different players were on target as Slovenia overpowered Qatar, whose goalkeeper stopped a penalty from Robert Koren

Netherlands beats United States 2-1 in World Cup warmup – OregonLive.com (Football Slovenia)

Netherlands beats United States 2-1 in World Cup warmup – OregonLive.com
Frank Augstein/The Associated Press United States‘ Jay Demerit (right) and the Netherlands‘ Klaas Jan Huntelaar challenge for the ball during a friendly soccer match in Amsterdam today. The Netherlands won 2-1. AMSTERDAM — The United States fell

England hope to avoid US repeat – FIFA
England go into their 13th FIFA World Cup™ as not just Group C’s main attraction but as overwhelming favourites to finish top. Yet they may not have things their own way. The USA have upset England before and they will be hopeful of making progress

Netherlands beats United States 2-1 in World Cup warmup – OregonLive.com (Slovenia Football News)

Netherlands beats United States 2-1 in World Cup warmup – OregonLive.com
Frank Augstein/The Associated Press United States‘ Jay Demerit (right) and the Netherlands‘ Klaas Jan Huntelaar challenge for the ball during a friendly soccer match in Amsterdam today. The Netherlands won 2-1. AMSTERDAM — The United States fell