Soccer Insider Archive: South Africa
World Cup Issues, James Surgery, ACC
*I'm looking forward to the World Cup. I'm not particularly looking forward to the logistics of attending the World Cup in South Africa, where problems continue to hamper preparations. The latest setbacks are rail service and hotel costs. A rental car is an option, and given the price of reasonable...
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Steve Goff
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November 9, 2009; 12:27 PM ET |
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South Africa
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Wednesday Kickaround
*In the shadows of a sparkling World Cup stadium, people continue to live in deplorable conditions. Welcome to South Africa. *D.C. United award winners..... Team MVP: Clyde Simms. Defender: Bryan Namoff. Fans' Choice: Chris Pontius. Goal of the Year: Namoff (diving header). Coaches' Award: Rodney Wallace. Humanitarian: Devon McTavish. Golden...
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Steve Goff
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October 28, 2009; 9:36 AM ET |
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2010 World Cup
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Americans Abroad
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College Soccer
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D.C. United
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Germany
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South Africa
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Spain
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TV
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Women
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DCU, Americans, Tyler, Santana
*Ben Olsen, Jaime Moreno, Clyde Simms and Marc Burch did not travel with D.C. United for Tuesday night's Champions League match at Toluca. Presumably, they are being rested ahead of the MLS finale Saturday at Kansas City. (None appears on the injury list.) Andrew Jacobson (hamstring) also stayed home. So...
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Steve Goff
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October 19, 2009; 5:10 PM ET |
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2010 World Cup
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Americans Abroad
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Destination: Cape Town
Admire the setting for the new Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, site of eight World Cup matches, including a quarterfinal and semifinal. Check out this excellent blog for more recent images and construction information....
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Steve Goff
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July 28, 2009; 11:47 AM ET |
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