The Lights earned a penalty kick in stoppage time against the Swope Park Rangers on Sunday that could’ve tied the match, but Samuel Ochoa’s shot hit the post.
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Costa Rica and Panama were overwhelmed at the World Cup, both going two and out. What does that say about the United States, which didn’t even make it to soccer’s showcase?
Review-Journal soccer reporter Ben Gotz previews key matches in the third round of the World Cup.
MOSCOW — Who’s in, who’s out and possible scenarios at the World Cup:
In humidity usually so debilitating for England, the goals flowed freely. A 6-1 rout of Panama on Sunday — led by Harry Kane’s hat trick — was the national team’s largest-ever victory margin at the World Cup.
The Mexican national team defeated South Korea 2-1 on Saturday to remain atop the World Cup standings of Group F. Mexico can win the group Wednesday with a victory or tie against Sweden.
The 24-year-old midfielder was cut by the Seattle Sounders’ organization in March, but has a goal and an assist in his first three games with the Lights.
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia — Carlos Vela and Javier Hernandez scored a goal each to move Mexico closer to a spot in the round of 16 by beating South Korea 2-1 Saturday at the World Cup.
It was the first come-from-behind victory of this edition of the tournament and leaves Switzerland, Serbia and Brazil fighting to advance from Group E.
Who’s in, who’s out and possible scenarios at the World Cup.
Mexico fans are trying out a new chant so the country’s federation avoids another FIFA fine. Only time will tell, though, whether some of them won’t go back to the old one that got them into trouble in the first place.
The 20-year-old is the eighth new player the Lights have added since May 22 and will be eligible to play immediately for the club.
Review-Journal reporter Ben Gotz talks to Lights FC midfielder Zach Mathers about his first three games with the club and his time in the Seattle Sounders’ organization.
Lionel Messi’s goal drought at the World Cup continued on Day 8 after Croatia thrashed Argentina 3-0 to advance from the group.
Who’s in, who’s out and possible scenarios at the World Cup.