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FIFA: Men’s World Cup could be on turf ‘sooner rather than later’
Jerome Valcke says a men’s World Cup could be on grass “sooner rather than later.” (Photo: FIFA.com/AFP) The men’s World Cup could be played “sooner rather than later” on artificial pitches, FIFA said...
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FIFA gives Nigeria last chance to avoid ban
Nigeria is headed to the World Cup for a seventh straight time. (Photo Courtesy: CAF) ABUJA, Nigeria — FIFA has given Nigeria one last chance to avoid a “lengthy” ban that would prevent the reigning...
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France, South Korea bid for 2019 Women’s World Cup
French is one of two bidding nations for the 2019 World Cup, along with South Korea. (Photo France FF) ZURICH — Football delegates from France and South Korea have handed over their bid documents to...
View ArticleNigeria says it has avoided FIFA ban
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Football Federation says it has avoided a long-term ban by FIFA after in-fighting over the leadership of the football body was ended through intervention by the country’s...
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Solo’s domestic violence trial set for January
Hope Solo’s court date on fourth-degree domestic violence assault charges has been set for Jan. 20, 2015. The World Cup starts on June 6. (USA Today Images) KIRKLAND, Wash. — A January trial date has...
View ArticleUConn player suspended for flipping off camera
STORRS, Conn. — The University of Connecticut has suspended a women’s soccer player who made an obscene gesture to a television camera following the Huskies’ win in Sunday’s American Athletic...
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Vela out as New Mexico coach after hazing incident
Kit Vela (right) will not be retained as New Mexico coach after 14 seasons. (August 20, 2014. REUTERS/Joe Kolb) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico says women’s soccer coach Kit Vela will not return to the...
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Report: Marta OK after car crash in Brazil
Marta is OK after a car crash in Brazil on Saturday. (Photo Copyright Jeff Kassouf for The Equalizer) SAO PAULO — Five-time world player of the year Marta has sustained minor injuries in a car crash...
View ArticleUSWNT ties China to open Brasilia tournament
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) The United States women’s soccer team conceded a second-half equalizer to draw 1-1 against China in the opening match of the International Tournament of Brasilia on Wednesday....
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Marta hat trick sinks USWNT for 1st time under Ellis
Marta scored a hat trick to beat the United States on Sunday. (Getty Images) BRASILIA, Brazil — Five-time world player of the year Marta scored three goals to lead Brazil to a 3-2 come-from-behind win...
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