soccer http://www.npr.org soccer en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:05:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif soccer http://www.npr.org Everton's Moyes To Replace Ferguson At Man United David Moyes will be succeeding the world's most famous soccer coach. Alex Ferguson announced this week that he'll retire at the end of the season. Moyes has led the English Premier League's Everton club since 2002. Thu, 09 May 2013 11:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/09/182579340/evertons-moyes-to-replace-ferguson-at-man-united?ft=1&f=149698938 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/09/182579340/evertons-moyes-to-replace-ferguson-at-man-united?ft=1&f=149698938 David Moyes will be succeeding the world's most famous soccer coach. Alex Ferguson announced this week that he'll retire at the end of the season. Moyes has led the English Premier League's Everton club since 2002.

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]]> Alex Ferguson: A Legendary Manager For An Iconic Franchise Alex Ferguson, who is stepping down after 27 years at the helm of Manchester United, is widely regarded as the most successful British soccer manager ever. Wed, 08 May 2013 11:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/08/182235158/alex-ferguson-a-legendary-manager-for-an-iconic-franchise?ft=1&f=149698938 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/08/182235158/alex-ferguson-a-legendary-manager-for-an-iconic-franchise?ft=1&f=149698938 Alex Ferguson, who is stepping down after 27 years at the helm of Manchester United, is widely regarded as the most successful British soccer manager ever.

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]]> Did Team USA 'Win' Its 0-0 Match With Mexico? Mexico City's Azteca Stadium has been "a house of horrors" for the Americans. Tuesday's tie with Mexico, though, gives Team USA a much-needed point in World Cup qualifying standings. So is ending nil-nil actually a big plus? Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/27/175449594/did-team-usa-win-its-0-0-match-with-mexico?ft=1&f=149698938 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/27/175449594/did-team-usa-win-its-0-0-match-with-mexico?ft=1&f=149698938 Mexico City's Azteca Stadium has been "a house of horrors" for the Americans. Tuesday's tie with Mexico, though, gives Team USA a much-needed point in World Cup qualifying standings. So is ending nil-nil actually a big plus?

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]]> Best Goal Ever? Soccer's Zlatan Ibrahimovic May Have Scored It His GOALLL! for Sweden Wednesday night is getting rave reviews. Watch the video of the long-distance bicycle kick that cemented Sweden's 4-2 victory over England. Then tell us: Is it the best ever? Thu, 15 Nov 2012 11:10:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/15/165202050/best-goal-ever-soccers-zlatan-ibrahimovic-may-have-scored-it?ft=1&f=149698938 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/15/165202050/best-goal-ever-soccers-zlatan-ibrahimovic-may-have-scored-it?ft=1&f=149698938 His GOALLL! for Sweden Wednesday night is getting rave reviews. Watch the video of the long-distance bicycle kick that cemented Sweden's 4-2 victory over England. Then tell us: Is it the best ever?

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]]> Famed Barcelona Footballers Will Only Fly With Female Flight Attendants Lionel Messi and his teammates are tired of being asked for autographs by male members of Turkish Airlines' crews, the club says. So, the soccer team has asked that only women be on board with the team. The airline — the team's official carrier — has agreed. Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:21:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/09/18/161338741/famed-barcelona-footballers-will-only-fly-with-female-flight-attendants?ft=1&f=149698938 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/09/18/161338741/famed-barcelona-footballers-will-only-fly-with-female-flight-attendants?ft=1&f=149698938 Lionel Messi and his teammates are tired of being asked for autographs by male members of Turkish Airlines' crews, the club says. So, the soccer team has asked that only women be on board with the team. The airline — the team's official carrier — has agreed.

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]]> Stricken Soccer Player Fabrice Muamba Tweets Smiling Photo From being "in effect, dead" after suffering a heart attack during a game on March 17, the English Premier League midfielder has recovered enough to send fans a wonderful photo of him smiling way from a hospital bed. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/30/149697908/stricken-soccer-player-fabrice-muamba-tweets-smiling-photo?ft=1&f=149698938 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/03/30/149697908/stricken-soccer-player-fabrice-muamba-tweets-smiling-photo?ft=1&f=149698938 From being "in effect, dead" after suffering a heart attack during a game on March 17, the English Premier League midfielder has recovered enough to send fans a wonderful photo of him smiling way from a hospital bed.

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