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mon 11/9/2009
University of New Mexico soccer player Elizabeth Lambert has been suspended indefinitely by her school after she was captured kicking, punching and violently pulling the hair of her opponents during a televised match. Lambert has apologized: "I let my emotions get the best of me in a heated situation."
across the aisle
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wed 10/14/2009
U.S. soccer star Charlie Davies is recovering from surgery after a fatal car accident that left one person dead. U.S. Soccer Federation spokesman Neil Buethe said the 23-year-old's injuries were not life-threatening, but possibly "career-threatening."
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daily dos
wed 9/9/2009
New Mexico-born soccer player Edgar Castillo, who once played for México, has been cleared by FIFA to play for the U.S. National team.
Javier Aguirre
quote of the day
wed 8/12/2009
"Today is a day to celebrate, drink a few tequilas, and then get back to work."
- Mexico coach Javier Aguirre after his team's victory over the USA.
USA vs. Mexico
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mon 8/10/2009
| name | U.S.A. | México. |
| team colors | Red, white and blue. | Green, white and red. |
| nickname | The Stars and Stripes. | El Tri. |
| current coach | Bob Bradley. | Javier Aguirre. |
| outfitted by | Nike. | Adidas. |
| strength | Corner kicks and counter-attacks. | Keeping possession of the ball. |
| weakness | Lack of depth on the bench. | Defending free kicks and corner kicks. |
| played first international match in | 1916. | 1923. |
| world cup appearances | Eight. | Thirteen. |
| sponsors | Budweiser, McDonald's, Gatorade, Chase Bank and Jose Cuervo. | Visa, AeroMexico, Corona, Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Lala dairy products. |
| all-time leading scorer | Landon Donovan (41). | Jared Borgetti (46). |
| most call-ups | Cobi Jones (164). | Claudio Suarez (178). |
| historic upset | Defeated England 1-0 in the 1930 FIFA World Cup. | Defeated Brazil 3-0 in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Cup. |
| most recent victory | Defeated Spain 2-0 in the FIFA Confederations Cup. | Defeated the U.S. 5-0 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. |
| undefeated in | Columbus Crew Stadium (cap. 22,555). | Estadio Azteca (cap. 115,500). |
| captain | Defender Carlos Bocanegra. | Defender Rafael Márquez. |
| future stars | Forward Jozy Altidore and defender Jonathan Spector. | Forward Giovani Dos Santos and forward Carlos Vela. |
| clever marketing catchphrase | Wake up America, you have your very own soccer team. | Huevos: es seguir creyendo cuando nadie más lo hace. |
| bragging rights | The U.S. defeated México 2-0 in the 2002 World Cup in Korea/Japan. | Mexico's all-time record against the U.S. is 29-14 (with 10 draws). |
| in their own words | "I have no problem at all with saying I hate them." - Eric Wynalda. | "Me vale madre lo que digan, que ch*****n a su madre." - Oswaldo Sánchez. |
| ladies love | Defender Carlos Bocanegra. | Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. |
México Men's National Team
whodat
wed 8/5/2009
(image via www.femexfut.org.mx)
¡Ay, ay, ay, ay, canta y no llores!
Players to watch:
Cuauhtémoc Blanco
He won't be the fastest player on the field, but "Cuauh" may be the most skilled. Now 36, Blanco is back to spark México's offense with his one-of-a-kind creativity.
Andrés Guardado
Short, fast and explosive, Guardado is capable of unleashing his blistering long-range shot whenever he gets space, making him one of México's most exciting players.
Giovani Dos Santos
Only 20 years old, Dos Santos is always dangerous with the ball at his feet. A skilled passer, Giovani can split defenses apart with his precise touches and flashy moves.
Carlos Vela
A quick and agile striker, 20-year-old Vela has shown he can be a lethal finisher when paired with fellow U-17 World Cup champ Giovani Dos Santos.
Guillermo "Memo" Ochoa
Lanky goalkeeper Memo Ochoa has appeared in TV commercials, video games and magazines, but he's finally cemented his starting job after an impressive Gold Cup.
México's biggest star will sit out due to a calf injury sustained during Barcelona's U.S. tour versus the L.A. Galaxy, Seattle Sounders and Chivas of Guadalajara.
Roster
Goalkeepers
Guillermo Ochoa Club: América (Mexico)
José de Jesús Corona Club: Cruz Azul (Mexico)
Defenders
José Antonio Castro Club: Tigres (Mexico)
Aarón Galindo Club: Chivas Guadalajara (Mexico)
Efraín Juárez Club: UNAM (Mexico)
Jonny Magallón Club: Chivas Guadalajara (Mexico)
Rafael Márquez Club: Barcelona (Spain)
Ricardo Osorio Club: Stuttgart (Germany)
Carlos Salcido Club: PSV Eindhoven (Holland)
Oscar Rojas Club: América (Mexico)
Midfielders
Cuauhtémoc Blanco Club: Chicago Fire (MLS)
Israel Castro Club: UNAM (Mexico)
Andrés Guardado Club: Deportivo La Coruña (Spain)
Gerardo Torrado Club: Cruz Azul (Mexico)
Forwards
Nery Castillo Club: Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine)
Guillermo Franco Club: None
Alberto Medina Club: Chivas Guadalajara (Mexico)
Giovani dos Santos Club: Tottenham (England)
Miguel Sabah Club: Monarcas (Mexico)
Carlos Vela Club: Arsenal (England)
Follow all the action on mun2.
U.S. Men's National Team
whodat
mon 8/3/2009
"Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land, God bless the U.S.A."
Players to watch:
Landon Donovan
A seasoned veteran at the age of 26, forward Landon Donovan scored a goal against México in the 2002 World Cup and is looking to score more goals at the Azteca.
Tim Howard
The USA's top goalkeeper, Howard will build on his impressive play in the FIFA Confederations Cup, where he was awarded a Golden Glove for best keeper of the tourney.
Oguchi Onyewu
At six-foot-three, 180lbs, defender Oguchi Onyewu intimidates with his physical power and strength in the air, cutting an imposing figure anywhere on the field.
Josmer "Jozy" Altidore
Nineteen-year-old Altidore is being touted as the "future of U.S. soccer." Tall, strong and fast, Jozy poses problems for any defender who dares to go one-on-one.
Carlos Bocanegra
A cagey defender known for hard tackles, Bocanegra has been a part of many U.S.A-México battles, bringing years of experience to the U.S. defense.
Roster
Goalkeepers
Brad Guzan Club: Aston Villa (England)
Tim Howard Club: Everton (England)
Defenders
Carlos Bocanegra Club: Rennes (France)
Jonathan Bornstein Club: CD Chivas (MLS)
Steve Cherundolo Club: Hannover 96 (Germany)
Jay DeMerit Club: Watford (England)
Chad Marshall Club: Columbus Crew (MLS)
Oguchi Onyewu Club: AC Milan (Italy)
Jonathan Spector Club: West Ham United (England)
Midfielders
Michael Bradley Club: Borussia Mönchengladbach (Germany)
Ricardo Clark Club: Houston Dynamo (MLS)
Clint Dempsey Club: Fulham (England)
Benny Feilhaber Club: AGF Aarhus (Denmark)
Stuart Holden Club: Houston Dynamo (MLS)
Jose Francisco Torres Club: Pachuca (Mexico)
Forwards
Jozy Altidore Club: Hull City FC (England)
Conor Casey Club: Colorado Rapids (MLS)
Brian Ching Club: Houston Dynamo (MLS)
Charlie Davies Club: FC Sochaux (France)
Landon Donovan Club: LA Galaxy (MLS)
Follow all the action on mun2.
U.S. Latino Olympians to watch
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mon 8/11/2008
(image by Alexander Hassenstein via Getty Images)
Age: 23
Hometown: East Los Angeles, California
Sport: Boxing (Middleweight)
Watch: August 16, 20, 23
Age: 41
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Sport: Swimming (50m free, 4x100m free)
Watch: August 15 -17
Age: 19
Hometown: Duncanville, Texas
Sport: Boxing (Light Flyweight)
Watch: August 13, 16, 19, 22, 24
luces and abuses
daily dos
tue 1/15/2008
Portuguese fútbol star Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly involved in another prostitution scandal. (via ONTD )
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