Mexico Beats Chile 1-0 In Warm-Up For World Cup
by Carlos Rodriguez (Result | Yahoo - May 16)
Alberto Medina scored in the first half Sunday to give Mexico a 1-0 win over Chile in its last warm-up match at home before heading to Europe to prepare for the World Cup. more details | go to article

Soccer Has Become A Big Hit In U.S.– If Mexico Is Playing
by Tom Timmermann (Analysis | St. Louis Post Dispatch - May 11)
Ricardo Ruiz came to America from Guadalajara, Mexico, 20 years ago and is an American citizen. "I love this country," he said. "I support this country. I would go to war for this country." But when it comes to soccer? "My heart is always in Mexico," he said. more details | go to article

England's Soccer Team Shuts Out Distractions In Training Camp
by Kevin Baxter (Article | Los Angeles Times - May 23)
If oversized striker Peter Crouch was beginning to feel comfortable with his place on England's national soccer squad, it didn't take long for him to learn that comfort would have no place in the team's World Cup training camp. more details | go to article

Johnson Wonder Strike Lifts England Over Mexico In Friendly
by Angus MacKinnon (Result | Yahoo - May 24)
A spectacular solo strike from Glen Johnson lit up an otherwise workmanlike performance from England as Fabio Capello's side notched up a 3-1 win over fellow World Cup qualifiers Mexico at Wembley on Monday. more details | go to article

Stuttering Performance Answers Few Questions
by Ridge Mahoney (Analysis | Soccer America - May 25)
England looked the less polished but more efficient team Tuesday in beating Mexico, 3-1, at Wembley Stadium, with the word “patchy” cropping up in headlines and match reports. more details | go to article

Tri Defense Is Exposed
by Paul Kennedy (Analysis | Soccer America - May 24)
After giving up just one goal in eight friendlies before heading off to Europe to begin final preparations for the World Cup, Mexico finally faced a legitimate contender and conceded three goals to England with remarkable ease. more details | go to article

Mexico's Goalkeepers Vie To Start In World Cup
by Kevin Baxter (Result | Los Angeles Times - May 13)
The national team has three 'best' goalkeepers, and Coach Javier Aguirre has not named a starter. Memo Ochoa started in Mexico's 1-0 victory against Angola on Thursday night in Houston. more details | go to article

Fans Of Mexico's World Cup Team Are Cautiously Optimistic
by Kevin Baxter (Result | Los Angeles Times - May 16)
They don't seem prepared to set their hopes high because of the team's disappointing showings in previous tournaments. more details | go to article

English Have A Good Feeling About Chances In World Cup
by Kevin Baxter (Profile/Interview | Los Angeles Times - May 24)
England plays the U.S. in World Cup opener June 12, and Coach Fabio Capello's confidence is fanning excitement. Betting parlors have England favored to reach semifinals, which it has done only once in last 44 years. more details | go to article

Mexico Striker Vela Wants World Cup To Open Doors
by Frank Griffiths (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - May 25)
After a season hampered by injuries and a lack of playing time at Arsenal, Mexico forward Carlos Vela is looking at the World Cup as his chance to shine. more details | go to article