United States manager Bob Bradley will discuss his future with the US Soccer Federation in July.Bradley's side topped Group C ahead of England but were knocked out in the last 16 of the World Cup by Ghana in extra time on Saturday. I think he has done a very good job, that is very clear, said federation president Sunil Gulati.But Gulati is unsure whether Bradley, whose contract expires in Decemb
JOHANNESBURG - The Americans are leading charmed lives these days.England,meanwhile, must be wondering what it did to tick off the soccer gods.The World Cup's knockout rounds start Saturday, and who keeps going has asmuch to do with who you play as how you play.Heavy hitters Argentina, England,Germany, Portugal and maybe Spain are bunched together on one side of the draw,and only three - at most
JOHANNESBURG - FIFA put 5,000 tickets for two World Cup second-roundmatches back on sale after South Africa and France were eliminated.FIFA spokesman Pekka Odriozola said Wednesday the tickets had been reservedby fans of teams who were knocked out the previous day.Fans could reserveteam-specific tickets to follow a country throughout the tournament.Around 4,000 seats are being sold for the Urugu
By NICOLINO DIBENEDETTO STATS Writer=Sixty years ago, the United States stunned England in the World Cup in one of the most storied upsets in sports history.A win in South Africa might not prove to be as legendary, but could be more significant.The U.S and England meet Saturday in one of the most highly anticipated matches of this World Cup.Joe Gaetjens scored to give the U.S a 1-0 victory over