Organisation: US Soccer

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FAI facing pressure to ban heading ball at underage grades

The Football Association of Ireland is facing pressure to introduce a ban on youngsters heading the ball due to health concerns.

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Jack Anderson: Is sport betraying the terms of its social licence?

columnists

Don’t dismiss ‘player power’. It’s driving change in women’s sport

columnists

Support for Kieran O’Connor is heartening

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Sean Kelly: Living the American dream

GAA needs room for manoeuvre

US Soccer set to ban headers at underage level amid concussion fears

The Football Association of Ireland are set to explore new research after the US Soccer Federation said it is hoping to ban headers in fixtures involving players aged 10 and under.

Thu, 12 Nov, 2015

USA hoping heroics can spark 2026 bid

Fifa’s leaders have flagged up a possible American bid for the 2026 World Cup after the "staggering" impact of the tournament in the United States.

Thu, 03 Jul, 2014

Will Ferrell surprises US fans in Brazil as Klinsmann grants national day off

This great video shows Ferrell making a surprise appearance in a bar in Recife last night, saying he "will bite every German player if I have to.”

Thu, 26 Jun, 2014

USA takes a further step to becoming genuine contenders

That thrilling, slightly jarring draw between the US and Portugal on Sunday night was the most watched soccer game of all time in America.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2014

Hennessy keeping eyes open for next big US star

Have you heard about the Corkman helping to discover the next big star in world football? Well, he’s doing it for the United States, not the Republic of Ireland.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2014

Ukraine-US match to go ahead

Ukraine’s friendly against the United States will go ahead on Wednesday in Cyprus, according to US Soccer.

Tue, 04 Mar, 2014

The future’s bright for the two Robbies

I guess part of me was just afraid.

Wed, 29 May, 2013

Fulham home in on new boss

Fulham are set to step up the search for their new manager – with Ajax boss Martin Jol and Sven-Goran Eriksson reportedly now heading the club’s shortlist.

Fri, 16 Jul, 2010

Kezman gets three-match FA ban for US card

CHELSEA striker Mateja Kezman was last night handed a three-match domestic ban by the Football Association following his sending off against Roma during last week’s pre-season friendly in America.

Fri, 06 Aug, 2004

Mourinho happy at successful blooding of new Blues on US tour

JOSE MOURINHO is happy with the way his new-look Chelsea are shaping up following a pre-season tour of the US.

Thu, 05 Aug, 2004

Chelsea optimistic over Kezman

Chelsea remain optimistic striker Mateja Kezman will be available to face Manchester United in their Premiership opener on August 15 despite his sending-off in a pre-season friendly.

Tue, 03 Aug, 2004

Injury and suspension worries for Chelsea in US tour

CHELSEA assistant manager Steve Clarke believes the two-week trip to the US has been a “worthwhile” adventure, despite throwing up injury and suspension worries to key personnel.

Tue, 03 Aug, 2004

Chelsea may pay high price for US trip

CHELSEA’S pre-season trip to the US, a commercial success, could yet turn into a footballing nightmare.

Sat, 31 Jul, 2004