Topic: Olympic Qualifying
CONCACAF gets it right with the Gold Cup change
By Michael Lewis TropiGol.com Editor Given what the scandals the confederation has struggled with, CONCACAF has had more than its share of criticism the past few years — and rightfully so. But let’s give CONCACAF some credit. On Friday, CONCACAF … Continue reading →
Tagged CONCACAF, CONCACAF Gold Cup, FIFA Confederations, Gold Cup | Leave a comment
Story No. 1: Mexico finds the road to El Dorado
By Michael Lewis TropiGol.com Editor To some observers of the beautiful game, Mexico beating Brazil for the Olympic men’s gold medal was a big surprise. For others, it was another heralding of the emergence of a world power. The Mexicans … Continue reading →
Tagged Carlos Salcido, Giovani dos Santos, Hulk, Jose Corona, London Olympics, Luis Fernando Tena, Neymar, Oribe Peralta | Leave a comment
Story No. 2: U.S. women strike gold for 3rd consecutive time
By Michael Lewis TropiGol.com Editor For striker Abby Wambach and her U.S. teammates, the nightmares were erased. There would be no bad dreams of losing the 2011 Women’s World Cup, no more thinking how they allowed a world championship to … Continue reading →
Report: Brazil fires national coach Menezes
SAO PAULO, Brazil — It seems no soccer coach is safe from the firing line these days, and that includes the coach of the host team of the 2014 World Cup. Brazil coach Mano Menezes has been fired, according to … Continue reading →
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Important Olympic lessons help propel Filigno, Rutgers to Big East success
By Matt Levine TropiGol.com Writer Rutgers University women have shown some offensive muscle in the last two games, scoring eight goals. It should not come as a surprise that the Scarlet Knights were led by junior forward Jonelle Filigno, whose … Continue reading →
Tagged 2012 London Olympics, Big East, Carli Lloyd, Glenn Crooks, Jonelle Filigno, Rutgers University | Leave a comment
Sinclair disappointed about her punishment, but no regrets about statements
By Michael Lewis TropiGol.com Editor KANSAS CITY, Kansas — Christine Sinclair accepted her $3,500 fine and four-match ban from FIFA on Monday. In her first public statement since being sanctioned by soccer’s world governing body, the Canadian international said she … Continue reading →
FIFA fines, suspends Sinclair 4 games for ‘unsporting behavior’ after Olympic loss
Canada international striker Christine Sinclair has been suspended for four matches and fined an undetermined amount by the FIFA disciplinary committee for displaying unsporting behavior towards match officials after the team’s 4-3 extratime semifinal loss at the London Olympics. The … Continue reading →
CONCACAF, Webb honor Mexico’s gold-medal winners
MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s gold-medal winning team was honored by CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb during a ceremony prior to the World Cup qualifying match between Mexico and Costa Rica at Azteca Stadium on Tuesday night. “I am honored to share … Continue reading →
Lloyd selected as TropiGol.com’s women’s player of the week
Midfielder Carli Lloyd, who recorded a brace for the United States in its 2-1 gold-medal triumph over Brazil at Wembley Stadium last Thursday, was selected as the TropiGol.com’s women’s player of the week. Lloyd was honored for the week ending … Continue reading →
Tagged 2012 London Olympics, Carli Lloyd, Lauren Cheney, Pia Sundhage, Shannon Boxx | Leave a comment
Peralta named TropiGol.com’s men’s player of the week
Striker Oribe Peralta, who scored both goals for Mexico in its 2-1 gold-medal game victory over Brazil at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, was named the Tropigol.com’s men’s player of the week. Peralta was honored for the week ending on Sunday, … Continue reading →
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