Recent Voice of America Articles
Netherlands Defeats US in Friendly International Football Game
by No Author Listed (Article | Voice of America - February 18)
The Netherlands has scraped out a 1-0 victory over the United States in a friendly international football (soccer) game Wednesday in Amsterdam. more details | go to article

American Mosaic (transcript)
by Shep O'Neal (Profile/Interview | Voice of America - April 17)
Freddy Adu was born in the West African nation of Ghana fourteen years ago. On April sixth, he became the youngest professional athlete to play in a major American sport in more than one-hundred years. Shep O’Neal tells us more about him. more details | go to article

US Men's Soccer Team On Verge Of Qualifying For 2006 World Cup
by Parke Brewer (Preview | Voice of America - June 18)
The United States men's soccer team is on the verge of the next round of qualifying for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. The Americans play the second match of a two-game series against Grenada on Sunday in Saint George's, Grenada. more details | go to article

Us Women's Soccer Team Gearing Up For Athens Olympics
by Julie Goldberg (Profile/Interview | Voice of America - August 6)
The United States women's soccer team is looking to win the Olympic title after taking home the silver medal four years ago in Sydney. The Athens Olympic games will be the last for 1996 and 2000 Olympic team members Brandi Chastain, Joy Fawcett, Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly and Mia Hamm. more details | go to article

Us, Jamaica To Play Critical Soccer Match Wednesday
by Parke Brewer (Preview | Voice of America - November 17)
The U.S. men's soccer team takes on Jamaica Wednesday night in Columbus, Ohio, in a match that is critical for the visitors. This is last of six group matches in the semifinal regional qualifying round for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. more details | go to article

The Universal Nature Of Soccer
by Mohamed Elshinnawi (Commentary | Voice of America - December 1)
Soccer has long-been a popular sport worldwide, but during the past 15 years, youngsters in America have been taking more of an interest in the game. Mohamed Elshinnawi produced this story. Kimberly Russell narrates. more details | go to article

The Universal Nature Of Soccer (Video)
by Mohamed Elshinnawi (Commentary | Voice of America - December 5)
2 Minutes RealVideo: Soccer has long-been a popular sport worldwide, but during the past 15 years, youngsters in America have been taking more of an interest in the game. Mohamed Elshinnawi produced this story. Kimberly Russell narrates. more details | go to article

US Soccer Team Set For World Cup
by Philip Batson (Analysis | Voice of America - May 3)
The final 23-man roster for the U.S. World Cup soccer team has been unveiled. VOA's Jim Stevenson reports the squad is a blend of veterans and newcomers who will play in Germany in June. more details | go to article

Goalkeeper Kasey Keller Key To Us World Cup Campaign
by Teresa Sullivan (Profile/Interview | Voice of America - May 30)
The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team heads to Germany this week for the 2006 World Cup to compete with 31 other nations for the sport's ultimate prize. This will be the first time in four World Cup appearances that goalkeeper Kasey Keller is the undisputed starter for the U.S. men. more details | go to article

Us Soccer Coach 'Interim' No Longer
by David Byrd (Profile/Interview | Voice of America - May 16)
The U.S. Soccer Federation has named interim coach Bob Bradley as the men's national team coach. more details | go to article

US Women's Soccer Team Regroups After Draw With North Korea
by Jim Stevenson (Preview | Voice of America - September 12)
The United States women's soccer team has returned to training after playing North Korea to a 2-2 draw on Tuesday at the Women's World Cup in China. VOA's Jim Stevenson has this update on the team's preparations in Chengdu. more details | go to article

US Women's Soccer Team Seeks Win Against Sweden At World Cup Championship
by Jim Stevenson (Preview | Voice of America - September 13)
The United States women's soccer team is making its final preparations for a match with Sweden at the Women's World Cup in China. VOA's Jim Stevenson is in Chengdu with a preview of Friday's Group-B contest. more details | go to article

US Poised To Advance In Women's World Cup Football Championship
by Jim Stevenson (Result | Voice of America - September 14)
The United States' women's football team has defeated Sweden, 2-0, in a crucial first round Women's World Cup game in China. VOA's Jim Stevenson watched the game in Chengdu, where the Americans put themselves in position to advance to the quarterfinals from Group-B. more details | go to article

USA, Brazil Play In Women's World Cup Semifinals
by Jim Stevenson (Preview | Voice of America - September 25)
The semi-final round of the Women's World Cup football (soccer) tournament concludes Thursday in Hangzhou, China, with Brazil seeking its first title at the event. But as VOA's Jim Stevenson reports, heavily favored United States is standing in the way of the South American team. more details | go to article

US Women To Play Final World Cup Game Without Top Goalkeeper
by Jim Stevenson (Preview | Voice of America - September 29)
The U.S. women's national football team will play it's final Women's World Cup match without one of it's top goalkeepers. VOA's Jim Stevenson reports from Shanghai, where the team is trying to move forward after some controversial remarks. more details | go to article

Popular Voice of America Articles
American Makes Waves On Italy's National Football Team
by Brent Latham (Profile/Interview | Voice of America - June 22)
New Jersey born football (soccer) player Giuseppe Rossi has catapulted into the limelight at the Confederations Cup tournament being played in South Africa. But the young star is not wearing the red, white, and blue flag of the United States. more details | go to article


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