Confederation News

USA defeat Japan in Men's Football Opener; Honduras lose to Italy
08/07/2008

USA defeat Japan in Men's Football Opener; Honduras lose to Italy

The USA defeated Japan, 1:0, in the Group B opener of the Men's Football Tournament Beijing 2008 at the Tianjin Olympic Sports Center Stadium on Thursday. Stuart Holden scored the only goal as the Stars & Stripes win their first match... READ MORE >
Canada open Women's Football Tournament Beijing 2008 with victory over Argentina; USA fall to Norway
08/06/2008

Canada open Women's Football Tournament Beijing 2008 with victory over Argentina; USA fall to Norway

Canada opened Group E of the Women's Football Tournament Beijing 2008 with a 2:1 victory over Argentina at the Tianjin Olympic Sports Center Stadium on Wednesday. Candace Chapman and Kara Lang scored in the 27th and 72nd minutes, resp... READ MORE >
A Youth Revolution in Cuba
07/29/2008

A Youth Revolution in Cuba

Cuban spirits are soaring after they demolished Antigua and Barbuda 8-3 on aggregate in the last round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. With a new coach in experienced German Reinhold Fanz, a crop o... READ MORE >
Puerto Rico: Breaking new ground
07/29/2008

Puerto Rico: Breaking new ground

Years of inactivity in international play saw the Puerto Rico national team take a free fall in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. The Boricuas have now emerged from the depths with a former World Cup player at the helm, and in the proces... READ MORE >
Canadian De Rosario scores game winner again, to lift MLS All-Stars past England's West Ham United 3:2
07/25/2008

Canadian De Rosario scores game winner again, to lift MLS All-Stars past England's West Ham United 3:2

Cuauhtemoc Blanco just made Sven-Goran Eriksson's job as Mexico coach a lot more difficult. The wily Chicago Fire striker and Mexico international scored once and set up another goal for Colorado Rapids midfielder Christian Gomez to... READ MORE >
President Jack Warner begins Member Association Tour this week
07/10/2008

President Jack Warner begins Member Association Tour this week

CONCACAF President Jack Warner began his 40-Member Association Tour of the CONCACAF region on Wednesday, 9 July with his official visit to Haiti. President Warner's visit to Haiti is the first stop in his circuit of official visits ... READ MORE >
Final World Cup Qualifying tune up games in the books
06/12/2008

Final World Cup Qualifying tune up games in the books

Netherlands Antilles lost narrowly to Venezuela, 1:0, while Grenada overcame Jamaica 2:1 in an all-Caribbean clash in the final two qualifying games for CONCACAF sides before the Second Stage of World Cup Qualifying gets underway over th... READ MORE >
Almost 80,000 Fans See USA Tie With Number One Ranked Team In World At Giants Stadium
06/09/2008

Almost 80,000 Fans See USA Tie With Number One Ranked Team In World At Giants Stadium

In front of a passionate crowd at sold out Giants Stadium, the US National Team returned home from their two match trip to Europe to hold the world's number one ranked team, Argentina, to a goalless draw. In scenes reminiscent of the... READ MORE >
Reggae Boyz Tie Soca Warriors, Mexico and Honduras Pick Up Wins
06/09/2008

Reggae Boyz Tie Soca Warriors, Mexico and Honduras Pick Up Wins

Mexico bounced back from the disappointment of their midweek defeat against Argentina with a 4:0 victory against Peru with all four goals coming in the first 29 minutes of the match. It took just five minutes for Fernando Arce to open t... READ MORE >
Mexico and USA Look to Rebound Against CONMEBOL Foes
06/06/2008

Mexico and USA Look to Rebound Against CONMEBOL Foes

In a year that has already featured over 340 senior international matches, this weekend will continue to captivate fans with a mix of games from Euro 2008, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and a series of international friendlies. Highlighting... READ MORE >