20 Aug 16
Neymar nets winning penalty as Brazil claims Olympic gold medal
Neymar led the way with a goal and a game-sealing penalty kick, pushing Brazil to the country’s first ever gold medal in Olympic soccer.
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20 Aug 16
Soccer Saturday: Your Running Commentary
Neymar and Brazil look to seal the country’s first Olympic gold, while Barcelona and Juventus headline the return of La Liga and Serie A action, respectively.
17 Aug 16
Brazil blasts Honduras to book spot in Olympic gold medal game
Neymar and Brazil laid waste to Honduras with a 6-0 thumping in Wednesday’s Olympic semifinal.
17 Aug 16
Soccer Wednesday: Your Running Commentary
Neymar and Brazil headline a busy Wednesday of soccer, which includes Olympic action, the Spanish Super Cup, the UEFA Champione League and a pair of NASL matches.
16 Aug 16
Soccer Tuesday: Your Running Commentary
The women’s Olympics soccer tournament will name two finalists on Tuesday afternoon, while club competitions around the globe take center stage, including the UEFA Champions League.
12 Aug 16
Solo delivers bitter rant after USWNT's Olympic loss
Hope Solo grabbed the headlines after the U.S. Women’s Olympic elimination after ripping Sweden and calling the Swedes “cowards” for their gameplan to beat the Americans.
12 Aug 16
Sweden tops USWNT on penalty kicks to reach Olympic semifinal
The U.S. Women’s National Team’s quest for a fourth-straight gold medal ended in Friday’s Olympic quarterfinal loss to Sweden.
12 Aug 16
USWNT ready for emotional quarterfinal clash with Sundhage, Sweden
The U.S. Women’s National Team faces off with former head coach Pia Sundhage’s Sweden in Friday’s Olympic quarterfinal, heightening the emotions as the U.S. pushes towards a fourth straight Olympic gold (…)
11 Aug 16
Brazil rolls, Mexico falls as Olympic quarterfinals set
Hosts Brazil advanced to the quarterfinals following a convincing win over Denmark, while reigning champions Mexico were eliminated from the Olympics after a narrow 1-0 loss vs. South Korea.
09 Aug 16
Colombia scores late free kick to tie USWNT in Olympic group stage finale
Goals from Crystal Dunn and Mallory Pugh helped the U.S. Women’s National Team overcome an early Hole Solo mistake, but a late free kick from Colombia earned a shock 2-2 draw on Tuesday night.
