November 14, 2016 After home loss, US seeks 1st qualifying win at Costa Rica Standing on a sideline at Estadio Nacional, where a running track and 20-30 yards separate the field from the stands, Kasey Keller remembered getting hit on the head by a half-eaten hot dog during a World Cup qualifier at nearby Estadio Ricardo Saprissa, where fans were on top of players and the U.S. went 0-7 in World Cup qualifying.
November 14, 2016 Mexico wins 1st World Cup qualifier in US since 1972 Rafa Marquez scored a tiebreaking goal on a header in the 89th minute, giving Mexico a 2-1 win Friday night and its first victory at the United States in World Cup qualifying since 1972.
November 14, 2016 After loss to Mexico, US heads to Costa Rica The United States is in danger of becoming the fourth team to start 0-2 in the final round of CONCACAF's World Cup qualifying since the hexagonal format was adopted ahead of the 1998 tournament.
November 13, 2016 8-goal Belgium rout in WCup qualifier; Ronaldo settles for 2 Belgium enjoyed an eight-goal rout in World Cup qualifying on Sunday, and Cristiano Ronaldo managed just two — and missed a penalty — as Portugal also won.
November 11, 2016 Christen Press scores fourth career hat trick in 8-1 US win As the season winds down, coach Jill Ellis wants the Americans winging it and making adjustments on the fly to keep pressure on opponents from all angles and every spot on the field.
November 11, 2016 Germany newcomer scores 3; England, France, Poland also win On a busy night across Europe, a player making his debut for Germany notched a hat trick in a 8-0 rout of tiny San Marino as the three biggest teams in action all won their qualifying matches for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
November 11, 2016 Brazil's Neymar takes honors, Messi returns for Argentina Just the prospect of Lionel Messi's return gave Argentina so much confidence that one player openly said it would intimidate the Brazilians ahead of their South American World Cup qualifying match.
November 10, 2016 Meeting with England highlights decline of Scottish soccer The latest installment of international soccer's oldest rivalry is a jarring reminder for Scotland of just how far the team has fallen — and keeps on plummeting.
November 8, 2016 Mourinho already showing signs of strain at Man United Jose Mourinho has picked fights throughout his trophy-laden coaching career, typically against soccer authorities, match officials, the media and opposing managers.
November 7, 2016 Refugee to referee: Syrian eyes promotion to Bundesliga Almost a year into his new life in Germany, Syrian refugee Ammar Sahar is well on his way to realizing his dream of becoming a Bundesliga referee.
