Two die during stadium’s construction
(Delfim Martins / AP)
Part of the venue that will host the 2014 World Cup opener collapses, aggravating already urgent concerns Brazil won’t be ready for soccer’s signature tournament.
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Area teams look to advance in soccer
The Virginia and Virginia Tech women are one win from the College Cup. Georgetown, U-Va. and Maryland are in the men’s draw with 16 teams left.
Hokies try to keep special season going
Coach Chugger Adair and the Virginia Tech women’s soccer team are in the final eight for the first time.
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Premier League. La Liga. Bundesliga. Serie A. Ligue 1. Mexico. Argentina. Brazil. Uruguay. Australia. NCAA soccer tournaments.
Severna Park boys finish on top
BOYS’ SOCCER | Severna Park was clutch when it counted during its run to the Maryland 4A championship.
Whitman’s story ends at No. 1
GIRLS’ SOCCER | The senior-laden Vikings finish atop The Post Top 10 after winning their second Maryland 4A state championship.
D.C. United’s 2014 schedule announced
United will open the 2014 MLS regular season March 8 against the Columbus Crew at RFK Stadium.
Regional college soccer roundup
The Virginia and Virginia Tech women and Maryland, Georgetown and Virginia men remain alive in the NCAA soccer tournaments.
Americans abroad weekend roundup
U.S. national team forward Aron Johannsson scored his 15th goal across all club competitions and Mikkel Diskerud had a goal for Rosenborg in the Norwegian cup final.
Facing cancer with dignity
D.C. soccer standout Shawn Kuykendall is supported by family, friends, faith as he battles cancer.
‘I need God more than ever’
Former D.C. United player Shawn Kuykendall turns to faith after being diagnosed with a rare cancer.
The fight of his life
At 31, local soccer standout Shawn Kuykendall finds support in his family, friends and faith as he battles thymic cancer.
#Kuykenstrong
Shawn Kuykendall has been active on social media for several years. He has documented part of his cancer battle on his Instagram account. A look at the first stage of his treatment through his iPhone lens and in his words:
Mids, Patriots advance in NCAA tournament
Navy extended the nation’s longest winning streak to 15 by routing VCU, while George Mason needed PKs to eliminate William & Mary in the NCAA men’s soccer tournament.
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Premier League. La Liga. Bundesliga. Serie A. Ligue 1. Eredivisie. Scotland. Russia. Israel. MLS. Mexico. Brazil. Argentina, Uruguay. Australia. Japan. NCAA tournaments.
Soccer Outsider on USMNT friendlies
The games were dull, but we still learned some things about the Americans as they prepare for the World Cup.
The build-up to the World Cup
The 32 World Cup teams are set. Now what? Draw, training camp, friendlies ... Here are all the details.
D.C. United news and notes
The latest from RFK Stadium: Josh Wolff departs, Michael Seaton plays for Jamaica, United clears salary cap space and accepts allocation money, DCU’s MLS value, league award finalists.
MLS’s disappearing act
An illogical playoff schedule, with a condensed start and interminable stops, has further marginalized MLS.
Video: Ronaldo’s hat trick
Cristiano Ronaldo scored three goals as Portugal defeated Sweden to secure passage to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
LeBron James, David Beckham in talks about MLS franchise
South Florida hasn’t always been hospitable to soccer, though.
2014 World Cup qualifying updates
Qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil concludes this week with eight matches: four in Europe, two in Africa and two intercontinental playoffs.
UMBC unhappy about NCAA seed
Despite the best record in the country and high rankings, the UMBC Retrievers received the No. 16 seed in the NCAA men’s soccer tournament.
Terps No. 5 seed in NCAAs
ACC champion Maryland is the No. 5 seed in the NCAA men’s soccer tournament, while Virginia, George Mason, Georgetown, Navy, UMBC, William & Mary, ODU and VCU also made the 48-team field.
Terps, Patriots, Mids win titles
Maryland won its second consecutive ACC soccer title, while George Mason conquered the Atlantic 10 and Navy advanced to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 25 years.
Terps win ACC soccer title
ROUNDUP | Coach Sasho Cirovski and Maryland claim a conference title and berth in the NCAA tournament, along with George Mason and Navy.
Gurney, Vikings win 4A title
GIRLS’ SOCCER | Anna Gurney scores a pair of second-half goals to lead Whitman past Catonsville, 2-0, for its second state championship — and first since 2004.
Drama for area college teams
Virginia, Maryland and George Mason won in dramatic fashion in conference soccer tournaments, while the top-ranked Virginia women rolled in the NCAA first round.
Severna Park beats Blake, 1-0
The Falcons win the 4A state finals, behind a lone goal from Daniel Kwon.
Kwon’s goal lifts Severna Park to title
BOYS’ SOCCER | Daniel Kwon puts in a full night’s work Friday and his second-half strike gives Severna Park a 1-0 win over Blake in the Maryland 4A title match.
Cavs take down No. 1 Notre Dame
MEN’S SOCCER | After trailing 3-1 in the 85th minute, Virginia rallies for an ACC semifinal win in penalty kicks.
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A father figure bids adieu to rugby program
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