Soccer Digest articles

Recent articles from Soccer Digest

Why the U.S. stumbled at the World Cup.(Direct Kick; women's soccer)
December 1, 2003... WHEN PEOPLE WONDER what happened to the U.S. at the 2003 Women's World Cup, the first thing to consider is that the best team won. Germany was the most dynamic and mentally tough side at the Cup. Germany's 3-0 win over the U.S. wasn't as emphatic as the score would suggest--it padded the...

Thank you.(The Fans Speak Out)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... It's sad that the U.S. women didn't get to go out with a World Cup win. I want to thank all of the women for all of the memories that they gave to me and literally millions of others--especially young girls. Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Joy Fawcett, and Brandi Chastain are and...

A job well done.(The Fans Speak Out; Women's Soccer World Cup)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... Congratulations to the German women's national team on its World Cup victory. I'm a diehard U.S. fan but Maren Meinert, Brigit Prinz, and the German team deserved their victory. They dominated the U.S. and were the most skilled, determined team in the tournament. The U.S. is no longer the...

Tenacious O.(The Fans Speak Out; Colorado Rapids)(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... Thank you for your look at Colorado Rapids strikers John Spencer and Chris Carried. Those two--and the entire Rapids team--are proof that determination and tenacity are just as important to an athlete as speed, skill, and size. They make me proud to be a Rapids fan! Andrew Beaudoin ...

New York state of mind.(The Fans Speak Out; Bob Bradley)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... Bob Bradley is a genius, Who else could take a gangly, awkward, slow fellow like John Wolyniec, drag him over to New York, and make him into a consistent match-winner? That kid has heart, that manager has a lot of smarts, and both of them are winners. Allison Allen Plainfield, N.J.