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Wolfsburg crowned, Swedish struggle continues

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:37:00 GMT

Wolfsburg celebrated a maiden Bundesliga triumph and FC Zurich retained the Swiss crown, while Malmo and Tyreso continued their personal duel in Sweden. FIFA.com reviews the latest from the club scene.

USA back with a bang as Salvadorans stride

Mon, 13 May 2013 03:35:00 GMT

USA will return to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup after a lengthy absence, edging fellow qualifiers El Salvador in the Bahamas in a qualifying tournament where top-ranked Mexico fell flat.

Ben Haim heads to Toronto

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:31:00 GMT

Major League Soccer side Toronto announced Thrusday Queens Park Rangers defender Tal Ben Haim will join the Reds on loan until the end of June.

Brockie set for Toronto spell

Wed, 08 May 2013 03:55:00 GMT

New Zealand and Wellington Phoenix striker Jeremy Brockie has agreed to a three-month loan deal at MLS club Toronto FC, the side coached by former All Whites team-mate Ryan Nelsen.

Mexico, Salvadorans comb the beach for gold

Tue, 07 May 2013 05:26:00 GMT

Qualifiers in the CONCACAF zone commence this week in Nassau, Bahamas, where Mexico are eager to defend their regional crown and El Salvador aim to keep up their relentless ascent and book passage to Tahiti 2013.

League queens crowned, big guns fire

Tue, 07 May 2013 03:21:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews a massive week in the women's game highlighted by huge interest as Barcelona edged Athletic Bilbao in a stunning Spanish season finale, champions crowned in Italy, plus the latest from Germany and USA.

Women’s round-up: April 2013

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:47:00 GMT

FIFA.com runs the rule over an action-packed month of women's football, which witnessed the qualifying campaign for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015™ gather pace and the dawn of a new era in the USA.

Camara making big impact in Montreal

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Hassoun Camara has been enjoying his move across the Atlantic to Montreal Impact, where FIFA.com recently spoke to the Frenchman to discuss his move to MLS and the benefits of the Italian influence in the Impact dressing room.

Exciting finales and early frontrunners

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:59:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest women’s club action amid some tough early season jousting in USA and Japan, while Wolfsburg are on the verge of ending a long hegemony and Spain is set for a remarkable climax to the title race.

Helland inducted into Canada’s Hall of Fame

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:56:00 GMT

Janine Helland, a two-time FIFA Women's World Cup footballer and current member of the National Organising Committee for Canada 2015, has been selected for induction to the Soccer Hall of Fame in Canada

Wolfsburg and Lyon to battle for European crown

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:47:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the latest from the women’s club game, where VfL Wolfsburg will meet defending titleholders Olympique Lyon in the UEFA Champions League final, with the action also hotting up in the German and Swedish leagues.

Mexico juniors continue to dominate

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:44:00 GMT

Defending world champions Mexico sparkled in winning the CONCACAF U-17 qualifying tournament to book their place at UAE 2013, where they will be joined by Panama, Honduras and Canada.

Wolfsburg take lead, NWSL kicks off

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:58:00 GMT

The National Women's Soccer League roared into action in the USA, while Wolfsburg and Lyon closed in on the UEFA Women's Champions League final in Europe. FIFA.com has the latest from the women's game at club level.

Portland win, Di Vaio lifts Montreal

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:34:00 GMT

A lone second-half goal earned Portland Timbers a 1-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes to lift them third in the Western Conference, while Eastern leaders Montreal Impact were held to a 1-1 draw by Columbus Crew.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:51:00 GMT

In this week's birthday feature, we take a look at Nigerian full-back Taye Taiwo, young Barça star Martin Montoya, American midfielder Maurice Edu and Canucks midfielder Jodi-Ann Robinson.

Panama and Canada book places

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 05:01:00 GMT

Canada and Panama both won their CONCACAF U-17 Tournament quarter-finals 4-2, against Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago respectively, to book their places at the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013.

USA league aiming for third time lucky

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:07:00 GMT

After two unsuccessful attempts to maintain a professional women’s football league in the USA, hopes are high that the new National Women’s Soccer League, which commences on Saturday, can flourish where its predecessors failed.

Elite duo shine, Euro contenders joust

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:57:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews a big week of women’s international action as USA and Germany again displayed their quality, Canada continued FIFA Women’s World Cup™ preparations while UEFA Women’s EURO aspirants also kept busy.

Mexico lead U-17 pack in Panama

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:20:00 GMT

The top 12 junior sides in North, Central America and the Caribbean, led by defending U-17 world champions Mexico, gather in Panama this weekend with the aim of reaching UAE 2013.

Lithuania, Malta first stops on road to Canada

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to the Canada 2015 qualifiers, with global qualifying commencing on Thursday with a mini-tournament involving Europe's eight lowest-ranked teams.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:18:00 GMT

In our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names in football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week.

Impact stay perfect

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:41:00 GMT

Marco Di Vaio's matchwinning goal for Montreal Impact over New York Red Bulls further consolidated the Canadian club's lead at the top of MLS's Eastern Conference.

USA complete five years at the summit

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:06:00 GMT

USA still lead the way ahead of Germany and Japan, with Brazil, France and Sweden following closely behind, in a women's ranking with only a few changes.

Montopoli: We want this to be the best ever

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:23:00 GMT

With the official match schedule for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ announced, National Organising Committee CEO Peter Montopoli told FIFA.com he is setting his sights high for the tournament.

FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ match schedule unveiled

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:11:00 GMT

The official match schedule for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ was provisionally approved today by the FIFA Executive Committee during a meeting held in Zurich.

Historic derby day builds deeper MLS tradition

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:26:00 GMT

For the first time in its history, Major League Soccer hosted seven derbies across Canada and the United States - touted as “Rivalry Week” - which saw supporters groups come out in full force throughout the weekend.

England exact revenge in Cyprus

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:14:00 GMT

Some four months prior to UEFA Women's EURO 2013 in Sweden, England laid down a marker with victory over Canada in the Cyprus Cup final. FIFA.com reviews the action.

Finns target major tournament breakthrough

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:30:00 GMT

Finland are warming up for the 2013 UEFA Women’s EURO at the Cyprus Cup. FIFA.com spoke to striking duo Sanna Talonen and Linda Sallstrom about the July tournament and their dream of breakthrough qualification for Canada 2015.

Mexico dominate New World four

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:12:00 GMT

Mexico were crowned CONCACAF youth champions for the 12th time on Sunday, and will be joined at Turkey 2013 by runners-up USA and new boys El Salvador and Cuba.

MLS begins life after Beckham

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:18:00 GMT

Major League Soccer is set to kick off its 18th season, with Los Angeles Galaxy aiming to make history with a third straight title and a host of contenders eager to stop them. FIFA.com takes a closer look.

History as Cuba qualify alongside USA

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:29:00 GMT

Cuba will feature in their first-ever FIFA U-20 World Cup after qualifying at the expense of Costa Rica, while continental powerhouse USA return to the world stage after defeating Canada.

Swansea lift League Cup trophy

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:24:00 GMT

Swansea City defeated Bradford City 5-0 in the League Cup final at Wembley Sunday afternoon, which provided the Welsh side with its first major silverware in their club's existence.

New World 12 target Turkey

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 08:50:00 GMT

USA and Mexico lead the way as CONCACAF's top 12 youth sides gather in Puebla, Mexico and take aim at qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey later this year.

Canadian receives six-match suspension

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:26:00 GMT

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has today notified The Canadian Soccer Association of a decision reached at the FIFA Disciplinary Committee meeting held on 20 November 2012 related to the player Olivier Occean.

Women's round-up: January 2013

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 09:51:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the biggest points from Women's Football over the last month as UEFA EURO 2013 begins to come into focus and clubs added to their ranks.

USA, Canada in goalless stalemate

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:21:00 GMT

USA concluded preparations for the final stage of CONCACAF qualifying for Brazil 2014 with a low key goalless draw against Canada in Houston.

Player distribution sees NWSL take shape

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:26:00 GMT

Some of North America's best international players were distributed amongst the clubs of the new National Women's Soccer League in USA as it took a meaningful step towards the beginning of its first season.

Japan line up Canada friendly

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:27:00 GMT

Japan are to take on Canada in preparation for their FIFA World Cup™ qualifier against Jordan in March.

QPR's Nelsen appointed Toronto coach

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Queen's Park Rangers defender Ryan Nelsen has been appointed as the new head coach of Major League Soccer side Toronto FC, however the 35-year-old remains a player for the London club for the time being.

2012 in Numbers

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 07:30:00 GMT

With the year drawing to a close, FIFA.com rounds up some of the most notable records, milestones and statistics of 2012.

Happy Birthday to you!

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 08:32:00 GMT

Vicente Del Bosque, Hugo Lloris and Melissa Tancredi all feature in our regular look at the forthcoming week's birthday boys and girls.

Herdman’s highlights of 2012

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:58:00 GMT

John Herdman speaks to FIFA.com about the year's highs and lows with Canada, working with Christine Sinclair and his hopes for the future of women's football in his adopted country.

Official Emblem for Canada 2015 unveiled from coast to coast

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 18:59:00 GMT

The Official Emblem for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 has been unveiled across Canada and around the world via a live event in Vancouver.

Déjà vu as Galaxy, Dynamo do battle

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:30:00 GMT

Los Angeles Galaxy and Houston Dynamo will meet at the Home Depot Centre for the second straight year this Saturday to decide the MLS champion for 2012. FIFA.com previews the finale to the season Stateside.

What is international football’s biggest rivalry?

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know what you feel is the biggest rivalry in the international game.

Marsch leaves Impact position

Sat, 03 Nov 2012 19:57:00 GMT

Major League Soccer side Montreal Impact have parted company with coach Jesse Marsch following their maiden campaign in the division.

MLS enters crunch phase

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:15:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews the upcoming MLS play-offs as ten teams, including Vancouver Whitecaps, Canada's first representatives in the post-season action, begin to battle it out for a place in the MLS Cup.

The Week in Quotes

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:02:00 GMT

Featuring Ronaldinho on why he likes to smell nice when he plays, Gary Neville and Samuel Eto’o having digs at Ryan Babel and Alex Song respectively, and Jorge Valdano on why Neymar is the best footballer in the world.

Joy of six in CONCACAF

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:14:00 GMT

USA, Jamaica, Panama, Honduras and Costa Rica all got the results they needed to join mighty Mexico in the final six-team hexagonal round of CONCACAF qualifying for Brazil 2014.

Honduras rout Canada to advance with Panama

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:52:00 GMT

A Jerry Bengtson hat-trick inspired Honduras to a remarkable 8-1 victory over Canada and into next year's six-nation final round of CONCACAF qualifying alongside Panama who drew 1-1 against bottom side Cuba.