Posts under Tag: Mexico
U.S. women face Mexico in Olympic soccer qualifying
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It’s a big match on Tuesday night in British Columbia for the United States women’s soccer team as they face Mexico in qualifying for this summer’s London Olympic tournament. Place your soccer bets at WagerWeb.com. The United States routed Guatemala 13-0 Sunday to clinch a berth in the semifinals of the CONCACAF qualifying tournament for the Olympics. Vancouver native Sydney

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Soccer Odds: Dominant Americans Face Mexico in Qualifier
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A pair of undefeated rivals that have yet to allow even a single goal against will meet to decide first place in Group B as Mexico takes on the United States in asoccer betting showdown at the CONCACAF 2012 Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament on Tuesday night (10:30 pm Eastern) at BC Place in Vancouver. Visit Bovada’s online sportsbook today for all

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Mexican soccer star arrested in kidnapping ring bust
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A disgraced Mexican soccer goalkeeper has been arrested for allegedly helping a gang of kidnappers, reports MSNBC. Omar Ortiz, known as “El Gato” (“The Cat”), is accused of helping a gang identify rich targets for kidnapping, earning more than 10% of each victim’s $73,000 ransom. Ortiz was goalkeeper for many years for the top division Monterrey team, but he was

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Why the Old Firm remains an important rivalry in soccer

Even though the Scottish Premier League is decline, the Old Firm match between Team America’s Rangers and Celtic remains one of the captivating and important rivalries in soccer. goal-us

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U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann keeping tabs on Club America midfielder Isaac Acuña

Klinsmann may have pin-pointed a new addition to the USA team in America midfielder Isaac Acuña. For now the 22-year-old is staying focused on maintaining his club form. goal-us

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Mohamed Bin Hammam to hear outcome of FIFA appeal next week

The 62-year-old, who unsuccessfully ran for this year’s FIFA presidency, will soon discover whether his lifetime ban from the organization will be overturned. goal-us

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International Friendly Preview: USA – Mexico

  Just a month removed from the Gold Cup final, these two CONCACAF giants clash again. The friendly will mark the debut of new U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann. goal-us PROBABLE LINEUPS United States (4-3-3): Howard; Cherundolo, Bocanegra, Ream, Pearce; Jones, Bradley, Torres; Adu, Donovan, Agudelo. Full Roster: GOALKEEPERS (2): Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Tim Howard (Everton) DEFENDERS (7): Carlos Bocanegra (Saint-Etienne),

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MLS Designated Player Dissection: Omar Bravo damages his MLS reputation

The Mexican’s theatrics against Seattle were unbecoming, but he can repair his reputation when he returns from suspension. goal-us In a dizzying half-minute, Omar Bravo effectively took the documents containing his MLS reputation and ran them through a paper shredder, transforming a dignified start to his MLS career into chad. Actually, Bravo did more than that this weekend. He went

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Gunshot victim Salvador Cabanas to play in Paraguay – Club America friendly

The 31-year-old striker has been on the sidelines for 19 months, but has returned to health and will feature in the tribute match. goal-us Former Paraguay international Salvador Cabanas has recovered from being shot in Jan. 2010 and will feature for old side Club America in a tribute match against his nation. The striker was the victim of an attempted

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CONCACAF teams learn 2014 World Cup qualifying fate

The preliminary draw for 2014 World Cup qualifying was held Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, setting the USA up against Jamaica and Mexico against Costa Rica as part of the third round goal-us A host of CONCACAF teams learned their destiny in 2014 World Cup qualifying on Saturday afternoon at the competition’s preliminary draw in Rio de Janeiro. The U.S.

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