Soccer News
New York clinches playoff spot by beating Vancouver
Miami Herald - 8 Oct 2017 06:14
Daniel Royer, Bradley Wright-Phillips and Felipe scored and the New York Red Bulls clinched the final Eastern Conference playoff spot with a 3-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Major …
Thorns advance to NWSL final with 4-1 win over the Pride
Miami Herald - 8 Oct 2017 03:09
The Portland Thorns earned a spot in the National Women's Soccer League championship with a 4-1 victory over the Orlando Pride on Saturday. The Thorns face the winner of Sunday's …
Americans call for more protection for Pulisic, other stars
Miami Herald - 8 Oct 2017 00:57
After watching Christian Pulisic repeatedly get hacked down and then removed early for his safety during the United States' crucial 4-0 World Cup qualifying win over Panama, American former goalkeeper …
Coleman expects physical Ireland
Sky Sports - 8 Oct 2017 00:22
Wales boss Chris Coleman is expecting another bruising encounter when his side take on the Republic of Ireland in their "all or nothing" World Cup qualifying decider next week.
Loew says Arsenal's Mustafi may be out 'for a long time'
Miami Herald - 8 Oct 2017 23:55
Germany coach Joachim Loew says Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi could face a lengthy spell out of the game after sustaining a thigh injury in his team's 5-1 World Cup qualifier …
Pirlo coy on Chelsea links
Sky Sports - 8 Oct 2017 23:50
Andrea Pirlo has refused to rule out joining Chelsea's coaching staff following his retirement from playing.
Germany 5 Azerbaijan 1: Low´s side end World Cup qualifying campaign in style
Soccer News - 8 Oct 2017 23:45
Germany wrapped up their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 100 per cent record as they swept aside Azerbaijan 5-1 in Kaiserslautern. Joachim Low’s side has been in imperious form in Group C, scoring 43 goals and con...
'Mustafi could be out for a while'
Sky Sports - 8 Oct 2017 23:40
Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi "could be out for a while" after suffering a suspected torn ligament during Germany's final World Cup Qualifier against Azerbaijan.
Norway 1 Northern Ireland 0: Brunt own goal cannot halt visitors´ play-off party
Soccer News - 8 Oct 2017 23:37
Chris Brunt’s comical own goal failed to take the shine off Northern Ireland’s achievement in reaching the World Cup play-offs on Sunday. Brunt volleyed into his own net with 19 minutes remaining as Michael O’Neill...
WATCH: Can stunner completes rout
Sky Sports - 8 Oct 2017 23:30
Liverpool's Emre Can scored a powerful effort to finish off Germany's rout of Azerbaijan in style.
Champion Germany perfect in best WCup qualifying campaign
Miami Herald - 8 Oct 2017 23:26
Defending champion Germany wrapped up the most successful World Cup qualification campaign with a 5-1 victory over Azerbaijan on Sunday, its 10th win from 10 games. With many regulars left …
O'Neill: Seeding not an issue
Sky Sports - 8 Oct 2017 23:22
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill is not worried that his side are unlikely to be seeded in the World Cup qualifying play-offs after losing to Norway.
World Cup 2018: Who has qualified?
Sky Sports - 8 Oct 2017 23:20
Who has qualified for next summer's World Cup, and who could still qualify in the coming six weeks?
Qualifiers: Germany's perfect 10
Sky Sports - 8 Oct 2017 23:07
Group C winners Germany closed their qualifying campaign with a 100 per cent record following a 5-1 win against Azerbaijan in Kaiserslautern.
Strachan blames ´genetics´ for Scotland´s qualifying exit
Soccer News - 8 Oct 2017 23:05
Gordon Strachan claims “genetics” are preventing Scotland from competing at the top level after his side spurned a chance to reach the World Cup play-offs. Needing three points to secure second spot in Group F, Strac...
World Cup play-offs explained
Sky Sports - 8 Oct 2017 23:00
Who is set to reach the World Cup play-offs in Europe? And how does the format work? We take a look here.
Strachan blames Scottish genetics
Sky Sports - 8 Oct 2017 22:53
Gordon Strachan has blamed Scotland's genetic make-up for his side's failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Salah sends Egypt to World Cup after 27-year wait
Miami Herald - 8 Oct 2017 22:24
Mohamed Salah scored from a penalty kick deep into injury time to send Egypt to the World Cup for the first time in 27 years after beating Republic of Congo …
WATCH: Goretzka's stunning backheel
Sky Sports - 8 Oct 2017 22:10
Leon Goretzka gave Germany the lead in their World Cup Qualifier with a stunning backheel against Azerbaijan.
Slovenia 2-2 Scotland: Five things we learned as the Tartan Army fail to clinch a playoff spot
Soccer News - 8 Oct 2017 22:08
In a game that could have seen Scotland clinch a World Cup play-off spot, many thought that Gordon Strachan’s men would come out swinging, preferring to go down fighting rather than in a limp defeat in which they offer...
Albania fans' group told to stay away from WCup qualifier
Miami Herald - 8 Oct 2017 21:57
Albanian police have told a group of home fans to stay away from the World Cup soccer qualifier against Italy on Monday. A statement Sunday said the Illyria Elite group …
Scotland's World Cup dream over
Sky Sports - 8 Oct 2017 21:40
Scotland's hopes of reaching the World Cup play-offs ended with a 2-2 draw in Slovenia, as Slovakia ran out 3-0 winners over Malta to secure second in Group F.