Opinion: Despite World Cup exit, American soccer gaining momentum, respect
Seldom does a defeat in international sport command the “respect” of a victorious opponent. “Two words.. TIM HOWARD#Respect#BelUSA,” Belgian cap…
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Opinion: United States’ World Cup success brings delight to hopeful fans
One of the many beauties of sports is that they attract people for varying reasons. Some may consider it a vital part of their everyday lives, but …
Opinion: 2014 FIFA World Cup figures majorly into Jurgen Klinsmann’s legacy for US Men’s National Team
Jurgen Klinsmann has fared well as the United States men’s soccer team coach in his first three years, setting records including a 12-match win str…
Commentary: Team USA is most at home in Columbus
When sports fans think of rivalries in the United States, Red Sox-Yankees, North Carolina-Duke, Lakers-Celtics and Ohio State-Michigan come to mind…
Painting the town red, white and blue: a look at the creation of the USA vs. Mexico soccer tifo
The roar of the crowd in Columbus Crew Stadium reached a fever pitch — a massive sea of red, white and blue shirts jumping and shouting in unison —…
US qualifies for 2014 World Cup, beats Mexico 2-0 in Columbus
The overwhelming roar of 24,584 fans screaming “dos a cero,” was the only audible thing in Crew Stadium at the end of the U.S. men’s national socce…
Commentary: ‘Kenny G’ not your normal backup
Just two minutes and 58 seconds into Saturday’s win over San Diego State, the most important play of the game had already happened. That play was n…