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U.S. soccer team singing new tune

New coach Pia Sundhage's attitude has changed the outlook for the U.S. women's national soccer squad, which plays Australia tonight in Cary.

Updated: Apr. 27, 2008 4:43 AM | Full story

Academies help players chase dreams

Influenced by success of European and South American training programs, new effort works to build soccer's U.S. status.

Updated: Apr. 20, 2008 1:42 AM | Full story

U.S. women's soccer qualifies for Olympics

The U.S. women's soccer team qualified for the Beijing Olympics on Wednesday night, beating Costa Rica 3-0 in the CONCACAF qualifying tournament semifinals.

Updated: Apr. 9, 2008 9:11 PM | Full story

U.S. women's soccer coach faces old team

Just a few months ago, Pia Sundhage was teaching the China women's soccer team how to attack and defend. Now she's hoping they've forgotten her lessons.

Updated: Jan. 20, 2008 1:20 AM | Full story

Hamm plays on in new league's logo

Mia Hamm retired in 2004 as soccer's most storied female player. Now she's getting her kicks again as the image of a new league.

Updated: Jan. 18, 2008 5:53 AM | Full story

RailHawks looking at Triangle's talent

Dozens of men and women try out.

Updated: Dec. 22, 2007 2:40 AM | Full story

Buckeyes earn shot at Deacs in final

Eric Edwards scored off a rebound in the 53rd minute to lift Big Ten champion Ohio State to a 1-0 victory over Massachusetts on Friday in the second NCAA soccer semifinal at SAS Soccer Park.

Updated: Dec. 15, 2007 5:51 AM | Full story

Beckham attracts a crowd, even in New Zealand

David Beckham can sure pull a crowd, even at training.

Updated: Nov. 30, 2007 3:21 AM | Full story

England's problems are many

England has the wealthiest soccer league in the world, with business tycoons from the United States, Russia and Asia lining up to own the clubs.

Updated: Nov. 23, 2007 3:04 AM | Full story

England rids itself of McClaren

Soccer team fires coach after losing out on Euro 2008; Beckham's future in air.

Updated: Nov. 23, 2007 3:04 AM | Full story

Houston repeats as MLS champ

It should not come as a surprise that Dwayne De Rosario scored the goal that gave the Houston Dynamo its second consecutive MLS Cup title.

Updated: Nov. 19, 2007 2:23 AM | Full story

Devils slip past Cavs

Duke needs OT for soccer victory.

Updated: Oct. 27, 2007 3:07 AM | Full story

German women defend Cup title

Save on penalty kick key in 2-0 win.

Updated: Oct. 1, 2007 2:10 AM | Full story

Solo alone in her dissent

U.S. goalie booted off team after rant.

Updated: Sep. 30, 2007 2:08 AM | Full story

Nothing could have saved U.S. in semis

Brazil was simply the better team.

Updated: Sep. 28, 2007 3:06 AM | Full story

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