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Stars to come out in Beijing Posted Friday, July 18, 2008 10:53 AM ET By Dave Ungrady, WCSN.com With commitments from Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho and Brian McBride, so far, the 2008 men's Olympic tournament will have no shortage of top-flight names to whet a soccer fan's appetite.
Brazil Olympic team to play Vietnam Posted Friday, July 18, 2008 7:11 AM ET By The Associated Press
HANOI, Vietnam(AP) - Brazil's men's team will play a friendly against Vietnam next month before going to Beijing seeking its first Olympic soccer gold medal.
U.S. men's team decided Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 2:19 PM ET By The Associated Press
Teenagers Freddy Adu and Jozy Altidore, along with over-23 players Brian McBride, Michael Parkhurst and Brad Guzan, were among the 18 players chosen to represent the U.S. men's soccer team in Beijing.
U.S. soccer team named Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 10:18 AM ET By Martin Thorstensson U.S. men's head coach Peter Nowak has selected an 18-man roster to represent the United States in soccer in Beijing. Brian McBride, Michael Parkhurst and Brad Guzan were the over-23 players selected.
China fires men's Olympic soccer coach Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 8:24 AM ET By The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) -- China dropped Ratomir Dujkovic as its Olympic soccer coach just three weeks before the start of the Beijing Games.
Wambach breaks leg, Olympics out Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 7:53 AM ET
Abby Wambach will miss the Olympics after breaking her leg in a violent collision during the U.S.' 1-0 win over Brazil Wednesday night. Losing the star striker is a blow to the Americans' chances for a gold medal.
U.S. soccer star Wambach injured Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 8:55 PM ET By The Associated Press
Leading scorer Abby Wambach of the U.S. women's soccer team suffered an apparent left leg injury during a match against Brazil on Wednesday night.
Ronaldinho given the green light Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2008 9:36 AM ET By The Associated Press Ronaldinho's signing by AC Milan has opened the door to Beijing, fulfilling a long-held wish. Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti says the Olympics will give the Brazilian superstar a chance to get back in shape.
Tale of two victories Posted Sunday, July 13, 2008 8:31 PM ET By JP Dellacamera, Special to NBCOlympics.com A 71st-minute goal by Amy Rodriguez lifted the U.S. past Brazil, 1-0, in Commerce City on July 13. JP Dellacamera believes a moral victory for the visitors may have outweighed the scoreboard victory for the hosts.
Rodriguez lifts U.S. women over Brazil Posted Sunday, July 13, 2008 8:22 PM ET By By the Associated Press
COMMERCE CITY, Colo.(AP) - The United States women's soccer team tuned up for the Olympics with another shutout.
Fun with a flip-cam Posted Friday, July 11, 2008 2:54 PM ET Midfielder Heather O'Reilly takes us along as she and the U.S. women's national team prepare for the Beijing Games.
Putting faith in Hope Posted Friday, July 11, 2008 8:06 AM ET By By the Associated Press
CHICAGO(AP) - Goalkeeper Hope Solo was among 18 players picked Monday for the U.S. Olympic women's soccer roster, nine months after she was kicked off the team at the World Cup.
FIFA: Youth reigns supreme Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 1:10 PM ET By The Associated Press
Under-23 players must be released by their clubs for the Beijing Games, FIFA ruled June 10. However, clubs will not be obligated to free up over-23 players, a decision that affects Brazil's Robinho and Ronaldinho.
Power in numbers Posted Wednesday, July 9, 2008 3:19 PM ET By Dan Driscoll, Special to NBCOlympics.com Highlighted by Natasha Kai's first career hat trick, the U.S. women claimed a 6-0 victory over Canada in Washington, D.C., and made another strong statement for being counted among the world's best.
FIFA to rule on Olympic players' use for Beijing Posted Wednesday, July 9, 2008 6:37 AM ET By The Associated Press
ZURICH, Switzerland(AP) - FIFA will issue guidelines by Thursday to calm growing tension between clubs and countries over the use of players for the Beijing Olympics.
Meet Pia Posted Tuesday, July 8, 2008 1:38 PM ET By Martin Thorstensson As the first foreign coach in the history of the U.S. women’s national team program, Pia Sundhage brings experience from the playing field and the sidelines to a U.S. team that yearns for its third Olympic gold medal.
U.S. women blow out Beijing opponent Posted Tuesday, July 8, 2008 1:38 PM ET By The Associated Press FREDRIKSTAD, Norway (AP) -- Midfielder Lindsay Tarpley scored an early goal, and the United States beat Norway 4-0 on Wednesday in tuneup for the Olympic women's soccer tournament.
Let the samba start! Posted Tuesday, July 8, 2008 7:45 AM ET By The Associated Press World Cup veterans Robinho and Ronaldinho have been included in the 18-man roster that will try to lead Brazil to its first Olympic gold medal in soccer at the Beijing Games.
Lloyd gives U.S. women 1-0 win over Sweden Posted Saturday, July 5, 2008 6:04 PM ET By By the Associated Press
SKELLEFTEA, Sweden(AP) - Carli Lloyd scored on a deflected shot in the 39th minute Saturday to give the United States a 1-0 victory over Sweden in a women's Olympic tuneup.
US defender Mitts back from knee injury Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 1:57 PM ET By The Associated Press
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.(AP) Heather Mitts could have embarked full time on Career No. 2.
Queens of Peace Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 1:27 PM ET By The Associated Press Angela Hucles scored two minutes into stoppage time to lift the U.S. women past Canada, 1-0, in the final of the Peace Queen Cup in South Korea. Hucles received the Golden Ball as tournament MVP.
Barca backpedals on Ronaldinho, Messi Posted Thursday, June 26, 2008 6:12 PM ET By The Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - FC Barcelona will do all it can to keep Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi from playing at the Beijing Olympics, sporting director Txiki Begiristain said Thursday.
Iraq disbands national soccer team after loss Posted Thursday, June 26, 2008 4:28 PM ET By By the Associated Press
BAGHDAD(AP) - It was less than a year ago that Iraqis poured into the streets in a rare show of unity and celebration after the national soccer team won the prestigious Asian Cup.
Natasha Kai: Rainbow warrior Posted Thursday, June 26, 2008 2:28 PM ET By Martin Thorstensson In January, Natasha Kai was struggling to make a dent in the U.S. lineup. Five months (and ten goals) later, the determined Hawaiian has turned into one of the top scoring options on a talented U.S. soccer team.
A sign of things to come Posted Wednesday, June 25, 2008 11:01 AM ET By JP Dellacamera The USA-Argentina match was much more than a scoreless draw, writes JP Dellacamera. It was a riveting showcase of several potential 2008 Olympians, exactly two months before the Opening Ceremonies.