The first meeting between the U.S. Women’s National Team and Japan took place in 1986, the second year of existence of the U.S. WNT program. The match in the far-flung locale of Jesolo, Italy, was notable in that it was the fourth win in U.S. history, but no one would have known back then it was the start of a series which would eventually include three of the last…
Claudio Ranieri and Alejandro Sabella are the latest to be linked to become the next manager of the Thailand national team. There will be literally dozens of big names who will apply for the position. I hope it goes to a coach who really wants the job, and not just a take the money and run merchant. Having worked under Peter Reid and Bryan Robson, as assistant boss…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A 61-year-old Vietnam veteran and grandfather of five became the oldest player ever to get in a college football game. Alan Moore kicked an extra point for NAIA Faulkner in its season-opener on Saturday. Moore wore a square-toe shoe and kicked old-school style, not soccer style - trends that were popular when he first played college football in…
Frog Leaps: Do this about 20 yards, rest, then do it again 10 yards, rest, do it again for 5 yards. Sprinting: In my opinion, this is the best way to increase your speed and agility. Do five 20-yard sprints, four 30-yard sprints, three 40-yard sprints, two 50-yard sprints and then finally, set out a 40-yard dash, and sprint it at all out speed, take about a minute…
Son Heung-min had a memorable 2014, but where did he rank in the top 10? It has certainly been an up-and-down year for Asian football and ESPN FC has a go at choosing the 10 best performers of 2014. 10. Boualem Khoukhi (Al Arabi and Qatar) The Algerian-born star scored six goals to help the men in maroon lift the West Asian Football Federation Championship in January…
Prediction: Barcelona will continue to inflict misery on PSG, winning both games. But they’ll be close. Real Madrid vs. Napoli Feb. 15 and March 7 Analysis: Real Madrid, the defending Champions League winner and Group F runner-up, will face Group B winner Napoli. Real Madrid is better equipped to handle the simultaneous demands of domestic and continental pursuits…
Football players need a combination of speed, strength, agility, and power to be successful on the field—and that means a lot of time in the gym. To train right, football players need to hit a range of areas and that’s why we’ve put together this all-around workout for you to add to your routine. FREQUENCY: Perform each of workouts (I, II, , and IV) once per week…
Dec 11, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison (96) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports The Jacksonville Jaguars were a massive disappointment in 2016 in multiple respects and their record…
Japan Partnerships Manager, Venture Cafe Global Institute Venture Café Global Institute (VCGI) and Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) are seeking to hire a Japan Program Manager to support the growing Captains of Innovation program based the Cambridge, MA, where this position is also based. This person will also staff the Japan Desk as a type of “Madoguchi”, the welcoming…
Shinzo Koroki scored his sixth goal of the season early in the first half as Urawa Reds beat FC Tokyo 1-0 on Sunday to move into first place in the J-League standings Sent! A link has been sent to your friend s email address. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. AP TOKYO (AP) — Shinzo Koroki scored his sixth goal of the season early in the first half as Urawa…
In the movie Airplane! when a lady requests light reading material, she is promptly handed a leaflet titled “Famous Jewish Sports Legends.” “Famous Asian Sports Legends” might not be much more voluminous than that leaflet, either, but at least there’s an Ichiro Suzuki here and a Yao Ming there. But when it comes to the gladiator sport of American football, will there…
Soccer fitness is about soccer conditioning and what you put in your put for fuel. Learn how to eat right and improve your fitness level. Soccer fitness and conditioning is crucial to becoming a top level soccer player, as is eating healthy. Let s learn how to get fit for soccer and eat healthy so you can become the best soccer player you can be. Reuters Pictures…
Drill 1: Dribble and run (Beginner) “Start on the touchline with a ball at your feet and get set to run across the width of the pitch. Dribble the ball as fast as you can until you are parallel to the centre spot, leave the ball there, run at 80 per cent speed to the opposing touchline, run back to the ball at the same pace and dribble it back to your starting position…
Wednesday sees matchday three action in Asia s premier club competition come to an end with fixtures in two groups.. Matchday three action grips Groups F and H of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League on Wednesday and let s take a look at what is in store for us:- GROUP F: Shanghai SIPG (CHN) vs Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) It will be a tussle for the top…