German soccer in tatters (The Arizona Republic)

German soccer in tatters (The Arizona Republic)
BERLIN - More than four months after the World Cup the German economy is rising, but the same can hardly be said for the country’s soccer. The world’s biggest sports event ended July 9 in Berlin, and now Germany is grappling with contradictions as it assesses the tournament’s lasting impact.

For the love of soccer … Mihailovic patiently waits (Daily Southtown)

For the love of soccer … Mihailovic patiently waits (Daily Southtown)
Like most American soccer fans waiting for the sport’s biggest day to come, Aleks Mihailovic is an unshakable optimist.

NU, ND one win away from soccer’s final 4 (Chicago Sun-Times)

NU, ND one win away from soccer’s final 4 (Chicago Sun-Times)
Northwestern’s and Notre Dame’s men’s soccer programs will reach all-time highs this weekend when they travel to compete in the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament.