query: when was the last time the us men 's soccer team won the world cup

pos: United States men's national soccer team sixteen. They qualified for five more consecutive World Cups after 1994 (for a total of seven straight appearances, a feat shared with only seven other nations), becoming one of the tournament's regular competitors and often advancing to the knockout stage. The U.S. reached the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, where they lost to Germany. In the 2009 Confederations Cup, they eliminated top-ranked Spain in the semi-finals before losing to Brazil in the final, their only appearance in the final of a major intercontinental tournament. The team failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, having been eliminated in continental

pos: Women's National Team WUSA was launched. In 2008, an organization called Women's Professional Soccer was formed and began playing pro soccer in 2009. The WNBA enjoys financial backing via the NBA and supplies a stream of professional players to the US Basketball WNT. At the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup held in Canada, a group of international players filed a lawsuit over the issues of discrimination. The women were forced to play on artificial turf, rather than real grass that the men played on in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Sydney Leroux, a member of the United States women's national soccer team stated

pos: Piotr Nowak to become an Assistant to United States Men’s National Team Head Coach Bob Bradley. Nowak also served as Head Coach of the U-23 National Team, advancing to 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Together with Bradley, they coached over 70 players and orchestrated the USA ’s championship run to a title in the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup and Mandela Cup. During his time with US Soccer, US Men’s National Team advance from position 31 to 12 in FIFA World Ranking. On 28 May 2009, Nowak resigned from his position with the United States Men's National Team.[2] Subsequently, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported

pos: Kyle Davies (soccer) for the United States in the tournament. The team qualified for the 2009 FIFA Under-20 World Cup taking place in Egypt, where Davies captained the team in the first and last games. He saw limited playing time, however, due to a head injury. Kyle Davies (soccer) Kyle Graham Davies (born April 11, 1989, in Danville, California, United States) is an American soccer player. Davies was a member of the US National U-17 Residency in Bradenton, FL and was expected to go play in college before entering the MLS SuperDraft. However, he was offered a contract with English side Southampton, who

pos: Jacob Burns (soccer) in the starting line-up to face Uzbekistan in a World Cup Qualifier. Burns won the praise of Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek for filling in for a virus-stricken Culina at the last minute and performing admirably alongside Carl Valeri in defensive midfield in the side's 1–0 win in Tashkent. His most recent appearance was on 17 June 2009 when he came on as a second-half substitute against Japan in a World Cup Qualifier won 2–1 by Australia. Jacob Burns (soccer) Jacob Geoffrey Burns (born 21 April 1978 in Sydney, Australia) is a retired Australian football (soccer) player who last played for

pos: St. Pius X Catholic High School (DeKalb County, Georgia) seasons. The team produced US World Cup player Ricardo Clark, who currently plays for Eintracht Frankfurt in addition to the U.S. National Team, and Andrew Wolverton, who currently plays for LA Galaxy and was a part of the 2011 FAB 50 National Championship team. The women's soccer program has enjoyed success equaling that of the men's program. They were named national champions in 2009, in addition to their state championship win. The ladies have won ten state titles, including seven of the last eight campaigns. The baseball team reached the state playoffs in 2004, and 2007-2015, winning the region championship

pos: 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Final 15th overall when taking into account the pre-FIFA era "Beach Soccer World Championships", beating the defending champions Portugal on their way to this year's final. Brazil competently won the final by 6 unanswered goals to win their fifth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and 14th world title overall since 1995, their first title for eight years since defeating Switzerland in the 2009 final. This condemned Tahiti to two successive World Cup final losses and the islanders became only the second team ever to fail to score in a World Cup final after Uruguay in 1996. Going into the match, Tahiti

pos: 2011 OFC Beach Soccer Championship 2011 OFC Beach Soccer Championship The 2011 OFC Beach Soccer Championship took place from February 23 to February 26, 2011, in Papeete, Tahiti, It acted as a qualifier for the 2011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. This was the third time the island had hosted the competition, following the 2006 and 2009 tournaments in Moorea. Only the winners of the tournament, Tahiti, qualified to play in the 2011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. The Solomon Islands were the favorites, having won the last 3 other qualifying championships in 2006, 2007 and 2009, but surprisingly lost in the final to Tahiti,

neg: Bob Whitehead (soccer) Bob Whitehead (soccer) Robert “Bob” Whitehead was a U.S. soccer player who spent time with St. Louis Kutis S.C. He also earned two caps with the U.S. national team in 1957. Whitehead played with St. Louis Kutis S.C. during the mid-1950s when they were a dominant U.S. team. Kutis won the 1957 Amateur Cup and National Challenge Cup. Whitehead was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 1984. After Kutis won the 1957 National Cup, the US Football Association decided to call up the entire team to represent the U.S. in two World Cup qualification games. As

neg: Russ Murphy Russ Murphy Russell “Russ” Murphy was a U.S. soccer player who spent time with St. Louis Kutis S.C.. He also earned two caps with the U.S. national team in 1957. Murphy played with St. Louis Kutis S.C. during the mid-1950s when they were a dominant U.S. team. Kutis won the 1957 National Amateur Cup and National Challenge Cup. Murphy was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 1984. After Kutis won the 1957 National Cup, the US Football Association decided to call up the entire team to represent the U.S. in two World Cup qualification games. As

neg: Bill Eppy Bill Eppy William Eppy was a U.S. soccer midfielder who earned one cap with the U.S. national team in 1957. Eppy played with St. Louis Kutis S.C. during the mid-1950s when they were a dominant U.S. team, winning the 1957 Amateur Cup and National Challenge Cup. He was the assistant coach for Kutis when it won the 1971 National Amateur Cup and was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 1985. After Kutis won the 1957 National Cup, the US Football Association decided to call up the entire team to represent the U.S. in two World Cup

neg: Bob Rooney (soccer) the St. James the Greater Grade School boys' soccer team in the CYC league in 1945. and for St. Louis Kutis S.C. during the mid-1950s when they were a dominant U.S. team. Kutis won the 1957 National Amateur Cup and National Challenge Cup. He was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 1984. After Kutis won the 1957 National Cup, the US Football Association decided to call up the entire team to represent the U.S. in two World Cup qualification games. As a result, Rooney earned two caps with the U.S. national team, both losses to Canada.

neg: U.S. Women's National Soccer Team pay discrimination claim made it only to the round of 16 that year; however, they were awarded $5 million. In 2014, when Germany won the Men's World Cup, the US team was awarded $35 million by FIFA, while the women received 5% of that for their Cup victory in 2015. The United States Soccer Federation responded to the compliant in a statement detailing its efforts to promote women's soccer, including its support of the National Women's Soccer League. In April 2017, the Players Association and the Federation negotiated a new collective bargaining agreement which may render the players' EEOC compliant moot. As of

neg: Women's National Team States women's national soccer team won the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, the team received $2 million total in prize money, while Germany national football team men's side received $35 million for winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Teams that were eliminated in the first round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup collected $8 million in winnings, twice as much as the winner of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. Women's sport in England only receives about 0.5% of sponsorship money, leaving many women seeking part-time employment Revenue generated from women's sports is much less than that generated by men,

neg: Arnie Mausser easily scored the goal which eliminated the US from World Cup contention and sent Costa Rica to the second round instead. Mausser played one more game for the national team, a 5–0 thrashing by England on June 16, when he saved a penalty by Glenn Hoddle. Mausser continued to be part of the US national soccer team until the 1990 World Cup, though he never played again. There is some debate as to Mausser not being selected to the 1990 World Cup squad which was likely because team was looking at its youth rather than veteran leadership at the time.

neg: Beth Keller Beth Keller Beth Keller (Elizabeth Ann Keller, born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 25, 1978) is an American soccer player who last played for the Carolina Courage in the Women's United Soccer Association. She played on the men's varsity soccer team at Hilton Head Island High School in South Carolina and was elected to Parade Magazine's All-American Girls Soccer Team in 1996. She played for the US Women's National Team (USWNT) in 1998 and 1999. She played with the US U-21 Team and won the 1999 Nordic Cup in Iceland. She played for the Chicago Cobras and was invited to

neg: Takumi Horiike team that won the 1992 Asian Cup and he played 4 matches in the competition. Under national coach Hans Ooft, Japan progressed to the Final round at 1994 World Cup qualification. Horiike was on the pitch when Japan's hope to play in the finals was dashed by an injury-time Iraqi equaliser in the last qualifier, the match that the Japanese fans now refer to as the Agony of Doha. He is currently working as a soccer commentator on television. Takumi Horiike Horiike was educated at and played for Shimizu Higashi High School. He won the national high school championship with

neg: El Salvador national beach soccer team in 2007, when they joined Mexico, Costa Rica and the US in the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship. Unfortunately, the team failed to win a game and ultimately finished last. In April 2008, the team again participated in the CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship, with the hope of reaching their first World Cup. On this occasion, the team played above expectations, and although they lost their opening game 4–2 to CONCACAF powerhouse Mexico, they went on to defeat raining CONCACAF and CONMEBOL Beach soccer champions the USA (5–6), and Costa Rica (3–4) to finish second in the group; this allowed them to

neg: Chicago Falcons losing 5-0. Chicago Falcons The Chicago Falcons were an American soccer team which won the 1953 National Challenge Cup, the precursor to the US Open Cup, and also participated in the Chicago-area National Soccer League in the 1950's. The Falcons won promotion to the NSL Major Division from the NSL First Division in 1952, the year they won the first of their two Peel Cup titles. In their first season in the Major Division, they finished second to the Ukrainian Lions. They also won their second consecutive Peel Cup in 1953. They played in the NSL's first division to at

neg: Chicago Falcons Chicago Falcons The Chicago Falcons were an American soccer team which won the 1953 National Challenge Cup, the precursor to the US Open Cup, and also participated in the Chicago-area National Soccer League in the 1950's. The Falcons won promotion to the NSL Major Division from the NSL First Division in 1952, the year they won the first of their two Peel Cup titles. In their first season in the Major Division, they finished second to the Ukrainian Lions. They also won their second consecutive Peel Cup in 1953. They played in the NSL's first division to at least 1956,

neg: United States men's national soccer team Cup (success of the 1984 Summer Olympics played the major role), but it did so under significant international criticism because of the perceived weakness of the national team and the lack of a professional outdoor league. This criticism diminished somewhat when a 1–0 win against Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S.'s first road win in nearly two years, in the last match of the 1989 CONCACAF Championship, earned the U.S. its first World Cup appearance in 40 years. The team was managed by Bob Gansler in preparation for the 1990 World Cup in Italy, with two of the team's more experienced

neg: 2010–11 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup long career. The ski flying world cup was won by Gregor Schlierenzauer for the second time. The nations cup and the FIS Team Tour were won by the team from Austria. The Nordic Tournament was not held due to the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo, Norway. Among others, it was the last season of Andreas Küttel, Adam Małysz, Harri Olli, Primož Peterka and Michael Uhrmann. Lower competitive circuits this season included the Grand Prix and Continental Cup. All 17 locations which have been hosting world cup events for men this season. Events in Harrachov were canceled. Oberstdorf

neg: History of the United States men's national soccer team the US defeated Algeria through a Landon Donovan stoppage time goal, the first time the U.S. had won its group since 1930. In the round of 16, the U.S. was eliminated by Ghana, 2–1. On FIFA's ranking of World Cup teams the U.S. finished in 12th place. The U.S. team began their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification with a 2–0 defeat to Brazil in the New Meadowlands Stadium. In preparation for the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the U.S. played three friendlies; a 1–1 draw to Argentina, a 1–0 loss to Paraguay, and a 4–0 loss to Spain. The United States

neg: Marcelo Serrano third straight state championship in 2014 as a first assistant head coach with Esporte Clube Bahia, then returned to Coritiba FC in 2015 as a first assistant head coach and served as the interim head coach, reaching a fourth straight state final. In 2016, Serrano joined the US Soccer Federation’s staff as an assistant coach with the U-17 men’s national team. During his time with US Soccer, the U-17 team qualified for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup with a runner-up result at the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship. With Serrano on staff, the US U-17 squad won tournament championships at

neg: United States women's national soccer team a squad in the last 12 months. Notes: The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled. "Sources" The two highest-profile tournaments the U.S. team participates in are the quadrennial FIFA Women's World Cup and the Olympic Games. The team has participated in every World Cup through 2015 and won a medal in each. The team has participated in every Olympic tournament through 2016 and reached the gold medal game in each until 2016, when they were eliminated in the quarterfinals on a penalty shootout loss

neg: Neil Clarke (soccer) Clarke was with Fall River when they lost the National Challenge Cup final to Bethlehem Steel. In 1920 and 1921, he played for Robins Dry Dock, which won the 1921 Challenge Cup. In 1921, the American Soccer League replaced the NAFBL as the top U.S. league. Todd Shipyards, the parent company of Robins Dry Dock, took over sponsorship of the team, renaming Todd Shipyard. The team folded at the end of the 1921-1922 season, and Clarke moved to the Fall River Marksmen. He saw little playing time and in 1923, he made his last move, this time to the Philadelphia

neg: United States women's national rugby union team Jordan was elected Treasurer for the Board. Today, women’s rugby is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, with teams competing in six divisions domestically. The U.S. women's national team program fields five representative teams: U19, U23, 7’s, USA ‘A’, and the Women Eagles. Players that were chosen for the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland. Squad for 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup. Women's team that won the inaugural 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup "(Full internationals only. Last updated November 30, 2016)" "(Source: US Women's Rugby Foundation)" In 1996 the first assembly of a National Women’s

neg: Tony DiCicco Tony DiCicco Anthony D. DiCicco Jr. (August 5, 1948 – June 19, 2017) was a U.S. soccer player and coach and TV commentator. He is best known as the coach of the United States women's national soccer team from 1994 to 1999, during which time the team won an Olympic gold medal in 1996 and the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. He was also coach of the USA team that won the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Born in Wethersfield, Connecticut, DiCicco is 1966 graduate of Wethersfield High School in Wethersfield, Connecticut, where he lettered in soccer, baseball and

neg: Furman Paladins 3 in the nation and has produced a share of professional players. Former star Clint Dempsey, who now plays club soccer for Seattle Sounders FC in Major League Soccer, is the #1 all-time leading goal scorer for the US team, including goals scored at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Ricardo Clark, a member of the United States Men's National Soccer Team and Houston Dynamo also played soccer for Furman. Current MLS players Shea Salinas of the San Jose Earthquakes, Chris Klute of

neg: Russia national beach soccer team in the following year already sixth. By winning the 2010 Euro Beach Soccer Cup, Russia qualified for the 2011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and won the trophy by defeating Brazil, 12–8. Since 2010, the head coach is Mikhail Likhachev. "The national squad for the 2018 Euro Beach Soccer League" Coach: Mikhail Likhachev Matches played within the last 12 months, as well as upcoming fixtures, are displayed. Russia played a total of 215 matches, 160 (74%) out of which were won. "Only main international events are counted in the below table" Russia national beach soccer team The Russia national beach

neg: 2006 Euro Beach Soccer League – Last chance bracket to European teams in the 2006 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, four of which were filled when Portugal, Spain, Italy and Poland reached the semi-finals of the Superfinal. This meant there was still one final berth at the World Cup to be filled. In order to decide which nation would get this fifth and final spot at the World Cup, BSWW decided the prospective nations would compete in a knockout tournament called the "Last chance bracket", with the winner claiming the final World Cup ticket. France won the event by beating Switzerland in the final and claimed the last remaining

neg: Jay Hoffman (soccer) U-20 men's side that went to the 9th World Youth Championships at Malaysia in July 1997. He was head coach of the 1999 U.S. Women's Pan American Games team that won the gold medal, and assistant coach to the Women's National Team that won the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. He holds the USSF "A" license, and teaches that advanced course to other coaches. He also coached the US Paralympic soccer team from 2002 until 2015. He and his wife Susan have two children, Scott and Samantha. Hoffman is an avid golfer. Jay Hoffman (soccer) James A. "Jay" Hoffman, Jr.

neg: 2007 United States women's national soccer team 2007 United States women's national soccer team The United States women's national soccer team (sometimes referred to as USWNT) represents the United States in international soccer competition and is controlled by U.S. Soccer. The U.S. team won the first ever Women's World Cup in 1991, and has since been a superpower in women's soccer. In 2007, the team won the Four Nations Tournament (women's football) (5th title through 2007), the Algarve Cup (5th title through 2007) and placed 3rd at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, finishing with a 19–1–4 record. After defeating England in the World Cup Quarterfinals, Head

neg: 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Final the 1988 FIFA Women's Invitation Tournament. On U.S. television, the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup shattered viewing records for soccer – played by men or women. With the Fox Network reporting 25.4 million viewers and Spanish-language Telemundo reporting 1.3 million viewers, the combined 26.7 million viewers made the final the most-watched soccer game in American history. As prize money for their victory, the US team was awarded $2 million. This paled in comparison to the 2014 men's champion, Germany, who received $35 million. On 11 July, the World Cup win was celebrated with ticker-tape parade in New York City. It

neg: Princeton–Rutgers rivalry the series. Men's soccer Princeton has a 29–20–9 lead over Rutgers in men's soccer as of 2016 in a series dating back to 1942. Princeton has competed in men's soccer since 1909, nearly three decades before Rutgers launched its program in 1938. Women's soccer Rutgers has an 18–10–3 lead over Princeton in the all-time series, first played in 1980 and last in 2015. Princeton hosted Rutgers in the second round of the 2001 College Cup on November 18, 2001; Rutgers won 1–0. Carli Lloyd of Rutgers, a future member of the US national team, scored the lone goal and broke

neg: 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Final step above us for sure. For us, we didn't start well, so at the start of the match we weren't confident. It was really hard. Brazil deserve the World Cup."" ""It's difficult. Two times we have lost the final of a World Cup. But today there are no regrets from us. Brazil was too strong. Even if we made some mistakes. In one year they played so many matches and never lost. We are happy. Brazil stopped us and they were the only team who beat us."" </div> 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Final The 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer

neg: Sara Whalen outside defender. She earned her first cap against France, while still in college. The following year, 1998, Whalen had a very successful season scoring two goals and garnering three assists. In 1999, Whalen helped the US Women's National Team win the Women's World Cup, playing every minute of extra-time in the final against China. Whalen was pictured on the cover of "Time Magazine" hugging Brandi Chastain. The following year, Whalen won a silver medal as a part of the US Women's Team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. In 2001, Whalen was a founding player of the Women's United Soccer Association,

neg: Canada men's national soccer team The Reds went up against Oceania Football Confederation's champions Australia. Canada won the first leg 2–1 in Edmonton. Australia led the second leg 2–1 at the end of 90 minutes, sending the tie to extra time. There was no score in the extra 30 minutes, meaning the series was decided by a penalty shootout which Australia won 4–1 to eliminate Canada from contention. Australia went on to lose 2–1 on aggregate to Argentina, who advanced to the World Cup. With the World Cup to be played in the US, Canada had the opportunity to play a number of high-profile squads

neg: Mexico–United States soccer rivalry Women's Gold Cup semifinal, where they won 2–1. This win got the Mexican women to their second Women's World Cup. Mexico also defeated the U.S. at the 2007 Pan American Games in Brazil, where Mexico won 3–2 after being down 2 goals, though this match is not considered official by both associations and FIFA due to the U.S. fielding their U20 team in that tournament as opposed to their senior team. On January 28, 2018 for the first time in women’s official competitions of any category a Mexican U-20 squad had finally defeated the US. Mexico’s U-20 side won the

neg: 2011 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Final Russia huge favourites to reach the final. In spite of El Salvador's efforts, Russia prevailed in a straightforward semi final, winning 7-3, moving on to play in their first ever FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup final. Brazil started their World Cup campaign in Group D alongside Mexico, Ukraine and Japan, as reigning World Champions as well as being considered the best team in the world, having won the last four FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups and having scored a huge 56 goals in 6 games during qualifying. Brazil were by far the favourites to win a fifth consecutive title. Brazil's

neg: Pierre Barrieu by shutout. His first assignment with the US Soccer Federation was working with the U-18 United States. Barrieu was then named the United States strength and conditioning coach for the 2002 Gold Cup, where the USA won their first Gold Cup in 11 years. Barrieu went on to coach for the United States in the 2002 World Cup . In particular, the fitness of the USA team was widely believed to have been an important factor during the historic run to the quarterfinals in Korea. On January 1, 2003, Barrieu officially left UVA to join the US Soccer Federation as

neg: 2007 Euro Beach Soccer League – Last chance bracket to European teams in the 2007 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, four of which were filled when Portugal, Spain, Russia and France reached the semi-finals of the Superfinal. This meant there was still one final berth at the World Cup to be filled. As in 2006, in order to decide which nation would get this fifth and final spot at the World Cup, BSWW decided the prospective nations would compete in a knockout tournament called the "Last chance bracket", with the winner claiming the final World Cup ticket. Italy won the event by beating Switzerland in the final and claimed

neg: A Time for Champions on June 29, 1950, considered one of the greatest upsets in sports history. Throughout the 20th century the United States remained an underdog in World Cup soccer. The losing streak ended in 1950 when a U.S. team featuring five St. Louisans on the 11- player roster beat England’s powerhouse team 1-0 in a spectacular, surprise victory in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. That win signaled St. Louis’ rise as a soccer hotbed, a view reinforced nine years later when soccer became an intercollegiate sport. Between 1959 and 1973, Saint Louis University’s soccer team, comprised almost exclusively of St. Louis players, won 10

neg: Al Harker to the Kensington Blue Bells. In 1932, he moved to the Philadelphia German-Americans. When the second American Soccer League formed in 1933, the German-Americans moved to the new league. That year, the team won the National Amateur Cup and the National Challenge Cup in 1935. The team became known as the Philadelphia Americans in 1941. Under its new name, Harker and his team mates won the ASL championship in 1942, 1944 and 1947, as well as the league cup in 1941 and 1943. Harker was called into the for the 1934 FIFA World Cup, but did not see time in

neg: 2011 United States women's national soccer team a list of matches that were played in 2011. U.S. Soccer 2011 United States women's national soccer team The United States women's national soccer team (sometimes referred to as USWNT) represents the United States in international soccer competition and is controlled by U.S. Soccer. The U.S. team won the first ever Women's World Cup in 1991, and has since been a superpower in women's soccer. In 2011, the team won the Four Nations Tournament (women's football) (7th title through 2011), the Algarve Cup (8th title through 2011) and were runners-up at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, finishing with a

neg: Tony DiCicco at his home in Wethersfield, Connecticut. He was 68 years old. Tony DiCicco Anthony D. DiCicco Jr. (August 5, 1948 – June 19, 2017) was a U.S. soccer player and coach and TV commentator. He is best known as the coach of the United States women's national soccer team from 1994 to 1999, during which time the team won an Olympic gold medal in 1996 and the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. He was also coach of the USA team that won the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. Born in Wethersfield, Connecticut, DiCicco is 1966 graduate of Wethersfield High

neg: Sport in Australia 1–0 in injury time to the eventual champions, Italy. They also hold the unusual distinction of having won continental soccer championships of two confederations – Oceania's OFC Nations Cup four times between 1980 and 2004 and, after moving to the Asian Football Confederation in 2005, the AFC Asian Cup in 2015. The Australia women's national soccer team, the Matildas, have appeared in all FIFA Women's World Cups except the first in 1991. They have advanced past the group stage in each of the last three editions of the competition (2007, 2011 and 2015), losing in the quarter-finals each time. In

neg: Shannon Boxx the Year award, and won an NCAA Women's Soccer Championship with Notre Dame in 1995. Shannon Boxx announced her retirement from international and club soccer after winning the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. She played her last game on October 21, 2015 when the USWNT tied with Brazil as part of their victory tour. Boxx is the younger sister of Gillian Boxx, who won a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics with the United States softball team. The multiracial Boxx, whose biological father, was black, was raised by her white single mother in Southern California. In a 2008 interview, she

neg: 2015 Australia national soccer team season 17 November 2015 (v. )." 2015 Australia national soccer team season This page summarises the Australia national soccer team fixtures and results in 2015. As hosts, Australia won the AFC Asian Cup for the first time in January. The second half of the year saw qualification commence for the next World Cup and Asian Cup. By the end of the year Australia was sitting at the top of the qualification group with two games yet to be played. They were to finish 2015 ranked 57 in the FIFA rankings after falling to an all-time low of 100 at the end

neg: 2015 Australia national soccer team season 2015 Australia national soccer team season This page summarises the Australia national soccer team fixtures and results in 2015. As hosts, Australia won the AFC Asian Cup for the first time in January. The second half of the year saw qualification commence for the next World Cup and Asian Cup. By the end of the year Australia was sitting at the top of the qualification group with two games yet to be played. They were to finish 2015 ranked 57 in the FIFA rankings after falling to an all-time low of 100 at the end of 2014. "Correct as of

neg: 2011 United States women's national soccer team 2011 United States women's national soccer team The United States women's national soccer team (sometimes referred to as USWNT) represents the United States in international soccer competition and is controlled by U.S. Soccer. The U.S. team won the first ever Women's World Cup in 1991, and has since been a superpower in women's soccer. In 2011, the team won the Four Nations Tournament (women's football) (7th title through 2011), the Algarve Cup (8th title through 2011) and were runners-up at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, finishing with a 14-4-2 record. They were coached by Pia Sundhage. The following is

neg: Brazil women's national under-20 football team U-20 Women's World Cup Head coach: Doriva Bueno Brazil women's national under-20 football team The Brazil U-20 women's national soccer team is a youth soccer team operated under the Brazilian Football Confederation. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the Brazil women's national football team. In the history of u-20 national team, the Brazilians won all editions of the South American Under-20 Women's Football Championship 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2015. The best placement of the Brazil U-20 in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was in 2006, at the time the Brazilians won

neg: Val Pelizzaro Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 1984. After Kutis won the 1957 National Cup, the US Football Association decided to call up the entire team to represent the U.S. in two World Cup qualification games. As a result, Pelizzaro earned two caps with the U.S. national team, both losses to Canada. The first was a 5-1 loss on June 22, 1957. The second game was a July 6 loss to Canada. He was also a member of the U.S. soccer team at the 1959 Pan American Games. After retiring from playing in 1967, Pelizzaro was hired as an assistant coach

neg: 1998 Chicago Fire season leagues won the league championship. The next time an expansion franchise would reach the championship of their respective sports league would be 20 years later, when the first-year Vegas Golden Knights NHL ice hockey team reached the 2018 Stanley Cup Finals. The last professional soccer club to play in the Chicago area was the Chicago Sting, who played in the original NASL from 1974 to 1983, and then in the Major Indoor Soccer League from 1984 to 1988. The Sting won two Soccer Bowl championships: in 1981 and again in 1984. The Chicago Fire were one of two new MLS

neg: Bob McGregor (footballer) Bob McGregor (footballer) Robert "Bob" McGregor was a Scottish association football wing half who played professionally in Scotland and the American Soccer League. McGregor played for Greenock Morton F.C. from 1919 to 1923, winning the 1922 Scottish Cup with them. In 1923, McGregor left Scotland to join Bethlehem Steel in the American Soccer League. He played for Bethlehem until 1930, serving as team captain during the last few years with the team. During his time with Bethlehem Steel, the team won the 1924 American Cup, 1926 National Challenge Cup, two league titles and one league cup. In 1930, McGregor moved

neg: History of the United States men's national soccer team the national team and the lack of a professional outdoor league. This criticism diminished somewhat when a 1–0 win against Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S.'s first away win in nearly two years, in the last match of the 1989 CONCACAF Championship, earned the United States their first World Cup appearance in 40 years. For the 1990 World Cup in Italy, two of the team's more experienced players, Rick Davis and Hugo Perez, were recovering from serious injuries and unavailable for selection, and manager Bob Gansler selected many inexperienced players and recent college graduates. The U.S. went on to lose all

neg: United States men's national soccer team FIFA selected Mexico to host the tournament. In the last game of CONCACAF qualifying for the 1986 World Cup, the U.S. needed only a tie against Costa Rica to reach the final qualification group against Honduras and Canada. U.S. Soccer scheduled the game to be played in Torrance, California, an area with many Costa Rican expatriates, and marketed the game almost exclusively to the Costa Rican community. Costa Rica won the match 1–0, and kept the U.S. from reaching its fourth World Cup finals. In 1988, U.S. Soccer attempted to re-implement its national-team-as-club concept, offering contracts to players to train

neg: Providence Park 1977, the stadium was site of the North American Soccer League Soccer Bowl '77 between the New York Cosmos and the Seattle Sounders, the last official game of the legendary Pelé. The Cosmos won the championship. On September 7, 1997 the stadium hosted a World Cup soccer qualifying match between the United States men's national team and Costa Rica. A raucous capacity crowd of 27,396 saw the U.S. squad win, 1–0, on a goal by Tab Ramos in the 79th minute. The stadium was the site of four group matches in the 1999 Women's World Cup. The stadium also hosted

neg: Cor van der Hart Cup (KNVB-Cup) was won (Final AZ'67-Ajax 1–0). In 1973 was added to the staff of the Dutch national team as an assistant manager next to Frantisek Fadrhonc. During the 1974 FIFA World Cup he was the assistant of Rinus Michels when the Dutch national team lost the final to Germany. In 1980 he coached Fort Lauderdale to the NASL's American Conference title, and a runner-up finish in Soccer Bowl '80. In 1999 Van der Hart was wearing the orange shirt one more time, when he was part of the so-called "Oranje of the Century team". Van der Hart died on

neg: History of soccer in the United States Women's World Cup Final. The Algarve Cup was followed by wins over Trinidad & Tobago and Canada. The U.S. team then competed in the inaugural USA Women's Cup, pitting the U.S. against Germany, China, and Norway, their biggest rival at the time. They won all three matches, including a 4-1 win over Norway, to take the USA Women's Cup 1994. The 1994 CONCACAF Women's Championship in August determined the CONCACAF's two qualifiers for the 1995 FIFA Women's World Cup. The team easily won the tournament to qualify for their second World Cup. The women's national team spent the first part

neg: Chris Creveling he won both time trials at the US Single Distance Championships and made the World Cup Team. He won his first World Cup medal when the United States placed third in the 5000 meter relay at Quebec. Creveling won the 1000 meters at the 2013 National Championships, and finished second overall at the event. At the 2013 World Championships in Hungary, he was the top American finisher, placing 16th overall. During the 2013–14 World Cup season, Creveling helped the United States to a silver (at Seoul) and two gold medals (at Shanghai and Kolomna). The team finished first in the

neg: For Pleasure fifth place in the individual ranking. Then in 2000 they won gold with the German team and a brilliant fourth place in the individual ranking at the Olympic Games in Sydney. With both riders, For Pleasure won 75 S-level classes. In the last eight years of his career, For Pleasure contributed to four championship victories for the German Show Jumping team and won team gold four times. He won his last Grand Prix in 2004 at the World Cup in Leipzig, Germany. He was 18 years old at the time. He won the class over a massive indoor course, "the

neg: Mark Dodd remains the only Championship ever won by the Dallas MLS Franchise. Dodd was an alternate on the 1998 World Cup Team. Dodd collected fifteen caps with the U.S. national team, the first coming September 15, 1990 against Trinidad and Tobago. Throughout his US National Team goalkeeping career he earned seven shutouts and also held a U.S. National Team record for most consecutive shutout minutes. Mark Dodd Mark Dodd (born September 14, 1965) is a former U.S. soccer goalkeeper. He spent one season in the Major Indoor Soccer League, six in the American Professional Soccer League and four in Major League

neg: Bob McGregor (footballer) to the Newark Americans for at least one season. Bob McGregor (footballer) Robert "Bob" McGregor was a Scottish association football wing half who played professionally in Scotland and the American Soccer League. McGregor played for Greenock Morton F.C. from 1919 to 1923, winning the 1922 Scottish Cup with them. In 1923, McGregor left Scotland to join Bethlehem Steel in the American Soccer League. He played for Bethlehem until 1930, serving as team captain during the last few years with the team. During his time with Bethlehem Steel, the team won the 1924 American Cup, 1926 National Challenge Cup, two league

neg: Canada women's national under-20 soccer team Canada women's national under-20 soccer team The Canada U-20 women's national soccer team is a youth soccer team operated under the Canadian Soccer Association. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the full women's national team. Their most recent major competition was the 2018 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship. Canada hosted the inaugural FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in 2002 (U-19 prior to 2006). They won silver led by future star Christine Sinclair, finishing runner-up to the United States in a close 0–1 extra time defeat. Two years later, Canada won the 2004 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship,

neg: Julie Foudy "farewell tour" that marked the end of what the media labeled the "golden era" of US women's soccer. Foudy has served as an in-studio analyst for ABC, ESPN and ESPN2's coverage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008, and has provided on-air commentary and analysis during United States Women's National Team matches since then. She has also coanchored ABC and ESPN telecasts of the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup and the 2007 season of Major League Soccer, including the MLS Cup. She appeared as a pundit for the ESPN coverage of the UEFA Euro 2008 championship finals,

neg: Bruce Murray (soccer) His first national team goal came against Uruguay on February 7, 1986. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. Murray went on to play on the U.S. team at the 1988 Summer Olympics, and become a mainstay in the lineup during World Cup qualifying. Murray started all three games for the US at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, the U.S.'s first appearance at the Cup since 1950. His play in the World Cup saw him having a hand in both goals scored during the finals, scoring one and assisting on the other. Only Brian McBride, Clint Mathis, and John O'Brien

neg: Giana Roberge as well as assisting in the qualifying of over 20 Saturn and Timex Team men and women athletes for the 2000 and 2004 Olympics. In 2003, Roberge was given a clean bill of health and returned to racing when she had time between directing the Saturn Women to the #1 ranking in the US and managing both the men’s and women’s teams. She won the Master’s US National Time Trial Championships and was silver medalist at the Master’s World Championships. She was later quoted in interview saying, "I'm really bummed that I got silver at Masters World's last year -

neg: Josh Wolff a definite spot because of continual injury problems. He did play for the United States in the 2002 World Cup, assisting on the opening goal in the second-round win against Mexico. On May 2, 2006, Wolff was named to the US roster for the FIFA World Cup in Germany. Wolff played his last national team match versus Spain at Estadio El Sardinero on June 4, 2008. Josh Wolff Joshua David "Josh" Wolff (born February 25, 1977) is a retired American soccer player who now works as an assistant coach for Columbus Crew SC of Major League Soccer. Born in Stone

neg: Jean-Pierre Tokoto Jean-Pierre Tokoto Jean-Pierre Tokoto (born 26 January 1948 in Douala) is a retired Cameroonian professional footballer. He competed for the Cameroon national football team at the 1982 FIFA World Cup. In March 1980, Tokoto signed with the New England Tea Men of the North American Soccer League. In 1981, the team moved to Florida and renamed itself the Jacksonville Tea Men. In the fall of 1981, Tokoto moved to the Philadelphia Fever of the Major Indoor Soccer League. In 2006, he was selected by CAF as one of the best 200 African football players of the last 50 years. Jean-Pierre

neg: Leroy Franks 22, 1957 loss to Canada. He was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 1996. Leroy Franks Leroy Franks is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who earned one cap with the U.S. national team in 1957. Franks graduated from C.B.C. High School in Clayton,Mo in 1955,where he was 1st team All-State 3 years. He also lettered in football,track and baseball. Franks also won 5 fights in 1954 Golden Gloves competition at 147lb. After Kutis won the 1957 National Cup, the US Football Association decided to call up the entire team to represent the U.S. in two World

neg: S.C. Eintracht S.C. Eintracht S.C. Eintracht is an amateur American soccer team founded in 1933 which plays in the Cosmopolitan Soccer League. Founded by German immigrants in Astoria, Queens, and known at times as New York Eintracht, the team entered the German American Soccer League in 1933. In 1943, it won the first of four straight league titles. Its last league title came in 1950. Eintracht won the 1944 and 1945 National Amateur Cup as well as the 1955 National Challenge Cup. Eintracht also won the Dr. Manning Cup, the Eastern New York State Soccer Association championship, in 1943, 1945, 1946 and

neg: Michelle French under-17 women's national teams. French prepared the under-20 team for the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Canada and the 2016 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Papua New Guinea, in which the team failed to win a medal. In February 2017, US Soccer reassigned her to be a full-time assistant coach for the senior women's national team. On December 15, 2017, the University of Portland, French's alma mater, announced she had been hired to replace Garret Smith as head coach of their women's soccer program, the Portland Pilots. Michelle was awarded a Golden Scarf by the Seattle Sounders

neg: St. Francis Xavier University is represented in the Atlantic University Sport conference by 12 varsity athletics teams. The X-Men teams include men's football, basketball, cross-country, track and field, soccer, and hockey. The X-Women teams include basketball, cross country, track and field, hockey, rugby and soccer. In 1966, the X-Men Football team won the College Bowl (now the Vanier Cup) as top university football team in Canada. The X-Men Basketball program has won three CIS Championships (1993, 2000, and 2001) and in 2004, the X-Men Hockey team won their first CIS Championship. In 2011, the X-Women Hockey team placed second at the CIS Championships in

neg: Claudio Reyna in German. Book Internet Claudio Reyna Claudio Reyna (born July 20, 1973) is a retired American soccer player and the current director of football operations for New York City FC. He was the captain of the United States men's national team before retiring from international soccer following the U.S.'s exit from the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He is widely considered one of the greatest players the United States has ever produced. Reyna last played for New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer, where he was team captain. Reyna's father Miguel moved to the United States in 1968 from Argentina,

neg: Claudio Reyna Claudio Reyna Claudio Reyna (born July 20, 1973) is a retired American soccer player and the current director of football operations for New York City FC. He was the captain of the United States men's national team before retiring from international soccer following the U.S.'s exit from the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He is widely considered one of the greatest players the United States has ever produced. Reyna last played for New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer, where he was team captain. Reyna's father Miguel moved to the United States in 1968 from Argentina, where he had gone

neg: Katie Thorlakson 11–1 win over Jamaica at the 2007 Pan American Games. Thorlakson was selected to the national team for the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup, playing once in a 4–0 win over Ghana. Katie Thorlakson Katie Thorlakson (born January 14, 1985, in New Westminster, British Columbia) is a Canadian retired soccer forward, who last played for Melbourne Victory FC. Thorlakson won two medals with the Canadian women's national soccer team at the Pan American Games in 2003 and 2007. She played collegiately soccer for the University of Notre Dame women's soccer team, where she record 73 assists, second most in school

neg: 1979–80 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup last competitions counted as a single World Cup win: notably, this remains the only time in World Cup history when the results from more than one competition were counted as a single combined event. All 18 locations which have been hosting world cup events for men this season. 1979–80 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup The 1979/80 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup was the 1st World Cup season in ski jumping. It began in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy on 27 December 1979 and finished in Štrbské Pleso, Czechoslovakia on 25 March 1980. The individual World Cup was won by Hubert Neuper, who

neg: United States women's national under-20 soccer team captain the team through the next World Cup cycle. The team won the 2010 CONCACAF Under-20 Women's Championship title the next year and secured a berth to the 2010 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, to be held in Germany. Sydney Leroux was the leading scorer at the tournament with six goals. In the World Cup, they won their group, but lost on penalty kicks to Nigeria in the quarterfinals. Leroux was again their leading scorer, tallying five goals in their four matches. In 2011, Steve Swanson was named coach of the squad for the second time, after having coached in

neg: Terry Moore (soccer) FIFA World Cup squad in Mexico in 1986, but did not play in the finals. Moore played 118 regular season games in the NASL and 16 in the play offs from 1980 to 1984 for three teams. He was a member of the Tulsa Roughnecks team that won the 1983 Soccer Bowl in Vancouver over Toronto Blizzard. With the NASL defunct, Moore returned to Northern Ireland to play and live. At the time of the 1986 World Cup, he was playing for Glentoran. In 2005, he was inducted into the Canadian Soccer Hall of Fame. Terry Moore (soccer) Terence "Terry"

neg: Mike Apple the last in the Xtreme Soccer League. That season, the Ignition won the league title. Mike Apple Michael Apple (born June 4, 1978) is a retired American soccer player who played professionally in the USL A-League and several American indoor leagues. He was a member of the United States national futsal team at the 2008 FIFA Futsal World Cup. Apple attended Akron University where he played on the men's soccer team from 1995 to 1998. He was a 1998 Third Team All American with the Zips. Apple finished his bachelor's degree in sports management at Robert Morris University. In 1999,

neg: History of the United States women's national soccer team history to have won three Women's World Cup titles, becoming the most successful team in the tournament to date. Following their most recent World Cup win, the team was honored with their own ticker tape parade in New York City, the first for a women's sports team, and they also received the Outstanding Team award during the 2015 ESPY Awards and a Teen Choice Award for Favourite Female Athlete(s). They were honored by Glamour Magazine as "Women of the Year." Sports Illustrated celebrated them with 25 covers of the magazine – one of several members of the team, one of

neg: Aly Wagner Aly Wagner Alyson Kay "Aly" Wagner (born August 10, 1980) is a sports broadcaster and retired American soccer midfielder who last played for Los Angeles Sol of Women's Professional Soccer and the United States women's national soccer team. She is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time FIFA Women's World Cup bronze medalist. She has worked for Fox Sports and ESPN as a soccer analyst. She is the first woman to call a FIFA Men's World Cup game on U.S television, serving as the analyst alongside Derek Rae for Iran's 1-0 win against Morocco on June 15, 2018. Born and

neg: Ricardo Azevedo athlete and captain of the US national team, and Cassie, also a water polo player. Azevedo met his wife Libby when he was an exchange student at Long Beach. Ricardo Azevedo Ricardo Azevedo (born August 24, 1956) is a Brazilian professional water polo coach, coach of China. Born in Brazil, he is the son of a Brazilian World Cup soccer player. Azevedo played on the Brazilian National Water Polo Team from 1974 to 1980. He was twice voted Brazil's "Player of the Year". In 1976, his team won the gold medal in the South American Games. Azevedo received his Bachelor

neg: BSWW World Ranking the team that is reigning World Cup champions during that time. When the rankings debuted in February 2014, Russia were the inaugural world leaders, having amassing over 5000 points thanks to winning the 2011 and 2013 World Cup and Euro Beach Soccer League (EBSL) titles. Portugal won the next World Cup in July 2015 and the EBSL in the August; Russia finished third in both. Despite Portugal's successes, they were not enough to knock Russia off the top spot until June 2016. Portugal relinquished their world crown to Brazil in May 2017 who immediately took the number 1 ranking. Only

neg: Salesian College Celbridge Gaelic football. The annual Road Race, held each October, is a road race participated in by around 450 students. The Fr. Archer Cup, named after the late Fr. Charles Archer, a former teacher, is awarded to the winner. Salesians won the U14 All-Ireland Soccer Final in 2006.The Salesians' senior soccer team advanced to the Senior Soccer All-Ireland final in 2008 in Buckley's Park in Kilkenny, but ultimately lost 2–1 to CBS of Sexton Street in Limerick. They reached the final again in 2010 when they lost to St. Marys, Galway, in the last minute of extra time. The score was

neg: Lorrie Fair the US State Department in conjunction with the US Soccer Federation, going on envoys abroad to promote healthy lifestyles, and sport for diplomacy. Since 2008, Fair has worked with several projects, such as Charlize Theron's Africa Outreach Project and her own Kickabout Africa 2010 project, to promote development efforts in Africa. Lorrie Fair Lorraine Ming "Lorrie" Fair (born August 5, 1978) is a retired American professional soccer midfielder who was a member of the World Cup Champion United States national soccer team. Over the span of ten years, she was a part of one World Cup Team and three Olympic

neg: Werner Nilsen 1937 Challenge Cup finals, but lost both times. In 1937, Nilsen joined his last team, South Side Radio before retiring at the end of the 1937–38 season. Nilsen was inducted into the St. Louis Old Time Soccer Players Hall of Fame in 1983. In 1934, Nilsen earned two caps with the United States when he was selected to the 1934 FIFA World Cup roster. His first game with the U.S. came on a May 24, 1934 World Cup qualification victory over Mexico. His next game did not end as successfully for the U.S. as it lost to Italy on May

neg: Leroy Franks Leroy Franks Leroy Franks is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who earned one cap with the U.S. national team in 1957. Franks graduated from C.B.C. High School in Clayton,Mo in 1955,where he was 1st team All-State 3 years. He also lettered in football,track and baseball. Franks also won 5 fights in 1954 Golden Gloves competition at 147lb. After Kutis won the 1957 National Cup, the US Football Association decided to call up the entire team to represent the U.S. in two World Cup qualification games. As a result, Franks earned one cap with the U.S. national team in a June

neg: Rebecca Quinn (soccer) Rebecca Quinn (soccer) Rebecca Catherine Quinn (born August 11, 1995) is a Canadian soccer player for the Washington Spirit and the Canadian national team. After playing college soccer with the Duke Blue Devils, Quinn became the highest drafted Canadian in the National Women's Soccer League history when she was selected third overall by the Washington Spirit in the 2018 NWSL College Draft. Quinn won a silver medal at the 2012 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship in Guatemala. She also represented Canada at the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and 2015 Pan American Games. On

neg: Soccer in Canada World Cup appearance, the Canadian Soccer League began operations in 1987, and in 1989 the Canadian Soccer Referees' Association was founded. The NASL was replaced by the Canadian Soccer League with teams in eight Canadian cities. The Vancouver 86ers won the 1990 North American Club Championship, beating Maryland Bays 3–2 in the final in Burnaby, British Columbia. The same year, Canada's national side took part in the North American Nations Cup (formerly the NAFC Championship) for the first time, hosting the three-team tournament. Mexico and Canada sent their full squads, but the USA sent a 'B' team and does not

neg: Conor O'Brien (soccer) Conor O'Brien (soccer) Conor Stephen O'Brien (born October 20, 1988) is an American soccer player. Conor O'Brien won a State Cup as a Boys-Under-10 player with the Long Island Junior Soccer League's Terryville Fire in 1999. He was the only Fire player remaining the next time they won the State Cup—as an Under-18 side in 2007. In 2007, O’Brien pulled off a stunning accomplishment when he led his club team, the Terryville Fire, to a U-18 national title. For those who follow youth soccer in this country, Terryville’s national title was a Hollywood–style Cinderella run that would surpass what was

neg: Danielle Fotopoulos Danielle Fotopoulos Danielle Ruth Garrett Fotopoulos (born March 24, 1976), née Danielle Ruth Garrett, is an American soccer coach and former player. Fotopoulos holds the all-time National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I records for goals and points, and was a member of the University of Florida team that won the 1998 NCAA women's soccer championship, and also the United States national team that won the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. She is currently head coach of the Eckerd College women's soccer team. Fotopoulos was born in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania in 1976, the daughter of Bill and Donna Garrett. She

neg: Gary White (football) championships that Washington had won in over 15 barren years and made the program California South's biggest rival in the country. White was named in the US Soccer Task Force for National player Development along with such names as Mia Hamm and Claudio Reyna. On 1 February 2012, White was appointed as head coach of Guam and whilst also serving as the as the federation's technical director. The Guam national team shocked the world under White most notably in June 2015 when after two games of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers they lead group D. The group included world

neg: Soccer in the United States final was broadcast live on the Fox Network, marking the first time that a soccer match between two European club teams was televised in the U.S. on English-language broadcast television. These TV networks also provide coverage of international soccer competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, the FIFA Women's World Cup, the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the UEFA European Championship, the FIFA Confederations Cup, and the U.S. men's national team, and women's national team matches. The Mexico national football team is also a popular team featured on Spanish language television and on ESPN. In addition to the World Cup, other international soccer

neg: Christie Pearce Christie Pearce Christie Patricia Pearce (formerly Rampone; born June 24, 1975) is an American professional soccer defender. She is the former captain of the United States women's national soccer team. Pearce is a 3-time Olympic gold medalist, and also a 2-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion. Pearce has played in five FIFA Women's World Cup finals and four Olympics women's football tournaments. She is a 1999 and 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup champion, and a three-time gold medalist having won championship titles at the 2004 Athens Olympics, 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics. She has finished no lower than

neg: United States women's national soccer team In May 2014 a deal was signed to split TV coverage of other USWNT games between ESPN, Fox Sports, and Univision through the end of 2022. The USWNT games in the 2014 CONCACAF Women's Championship and the 2015 Algarve Cup were broadcast by Fox Sports. The 1999 World Cup final set the original record for largest US television audience for a women's soccer match with 18 million viewers on average and was the most viewed English-language US broadcast of any soccer match until the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Final between the United States and Japan. The 2015 Women's World

neg: José Miguel Noguera an extensive history with the sport of soccer in Southern California. Tony Morejon was very familiar with Noguera and his skills on the soccer pitch and considered Noguera one of the best players he had ever seen. It appears that after the 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, where the USA defeated England, soccer in Southern California started to spark some interest. Some of the best players on that US 1950 National Team played with Noguera. José Noguera also won league Championships with the San Pedro McIlwain Canvasbacks in 1950-51 and 1951-52. The Canvasbacks went on to win the US

neg: Bobby Smith (soccer) time in the rest of the U.S. games that year, as well as all of its games in 1974 and half the 1975 games. In 1976, he saw time in several games, the last being a 3-0 loss to Canada in a playoff in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, which eliminated the U.S. from qualification for the 1978 FIFA World Cup. Smith would not play for the national team until 1980 when he played in his last game, a 1-1 tie with Portugal on October 7. After retiring from playing professionally, Smith returned to New Jersey where he has coached youth soccer. He

neg: U.S. Cup U.S. Cup U.S. Cup (also known as the USA Cup, United States Cup and Nike U.S. Cup) was a soccer competition held annually in the United States from 1992 to 2000, except for the World Cup years of 1994 and 1998. The tournament, hosted by the United States Soccer Federation, was contested between the United States and three guest teams. The cup was created to train the American soccer team and to popularize the sport in the US before the men's 1994 FIFA World Cup. Originally known as the U.S. Cup, the name was changed to the Nike U.S. Cup