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The article discusses several aspects of the career of Basque Spaniard soccer midfielder Xabi Alonso as of 2016, and it mentions how the 34-year-old soccer star has played for various soccer teams such as the Liverpool Football Club, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, and FC Bayern München. Alonso's soccer skills are addressed, along with the various offensive attacking methods that have been utilized by teams that Alonso has played for. Passing and goal scoring are also examined.

The article discusses soccer players on the U.S. women's soccer team coached by Jill Ellis that will compete in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup competition. Topics include goalie Hope Solo's team record for career shutouts, the recovery of forward Alex Morgan from left-ankle injuries, and midfielder Abby Wambach's record for matches played and goals scored in World Cup competitions.

The article discusses U.S. soccer player Abby Wambach and her participation in her fourth and final FIFA Women's World Cup in 2015. Topics include her record for the most international career goals scored, Wambach's scoring of the U.S. women's team's winning goal during the 2004 Summer Olympics against Brazil, and her reliance on assistance from her teammates in order for her skill of heading the ball to be successful. A chart is presented which displays the publication's forecasts for the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.

The article focuses on soccer player Luis Suárez. Suárez's status as the most important player on Uruguay's national team in the 2014 World Cup tournament is examined. A contrast is considered between Suárez's abilities as a player, particularly his 2013-2014 season with the Liverpool team in England's Premier League, in which he tied a league record with 31 goals scored and won its Player of the Year Award, and actions including biting opponents and insulting one with a racial slur for which he has been suspended by the Premier League and have earned him a poor reputation with fans. Suárez says his goal for his career is to change his image.

The article focuses on the Spanish soccer team Futbol Club Barcelona (FC Barcelona). The role of the team's training center and school for youth soccer players in its success in Spanish and international competition is considered, and it is noted that eight of its starting 11 players in 2012 are graduates of the academy. The team's unique offensive style involving constant passing and motion is examined. Lionel Messi, the team's best player, is discussed as an example of its overall excellence.

The article focuses on Jurgen Klinsmann, coach of the U.S. national soccer team. Klinsmann's effort to alter the team's style to place more focus on offense is considered in terms of mixed results achieved by the team in 2012 exhibition games he has coached. Klinsmann's unconventional coaching techniques, which include a focus on nutrition, requiring players to create their own scouting video recordings and intense physical fitness testing, are discussed.

The article focuses on the U.S. national women's soccer team. The role of forwards Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan in the team's offense is discussed, particularly its potential impact on the team's performance in the 2011 Women's World Cup tournament. Wambach's recovery from a broken leg suffered in 2008 is considered. Morgan's shooting ability is examined.

The article focuses on soccer player Bastian Schweinsteiger, a midfielder for the soccer team Bayern Munich and Germany's national team. Schweinsteiger's abilities on both offense and defense are considered, with his performances for Germany in several games of the 2010 World Cup tournament cited as examples. Schweinsteiger admits he has a difficult relationship with fans of the Bayern Munich team.

The article focuses on soccer midfielder Andrés Iniesta of the soccer team FC Barcelona and Spain's national team. Iniesta's winning goal for Spain in the final of the 2010 World Cup tournament is considered, especially a T-shirt he wore in tribute to a player on a rival team of Barcelona who had died of a heart attack during training. Iniesta discusses the importance of his family in his soccer career.

The article focuses on soccer player David Villa, a forward for the Spanish team FC Barcelona and for Spain's national team. Villa's ability to shoot equally well with either foot is discussed and attributed to his training after a right leg injury as a child soccer player. Villa's role in Barcelona's offense is examined. It is noted Villa tied as the leading goal scorer in the 2010 World Cup tournament.

The article focuses on soccer player Dani Alves, a right halfback for the Spanish soccer team FC Barcelona and Brazil's national team. Alves' extreme versatility as a player is considered, particularly his significant involvement on offense for Barcelona and Brazil despite playing a primarily defensive position.

The article focuses on soccer player Lionel Messi, an inside forward for the soccer team FC Barcelona and Argentina's national team. It is noted that Messi has been named World Player of the Year by the soccer organization Federation Internationale de football association (FIFA) in both 2010 and 2011 and has the highest salary in the sport. Scoring records for both goals and assists set by Messi are considered.

The author offers opinions on soccer and soccer players. He discusses his selection of a mythical all-star team of what are said to be the 11 best players in the world. The author states he chose players who could best imitate the techniques on offense and defense, particularly passing, of the club team Barcelona and the Spanish national soccer team.

The article focuses on soccer player Guillermo Barros Schelotto, a midfielder for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer (MLS). The Crew won the 2008 MLS Cup for the league championship over the New York Red Bull 3-1, with Barros Schelotto assisting on all three goals. The midfielder's passing ability is praised by his teammates, coaches, and rivals.

The article highlights the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship soccer game between Duke University and Indiana held at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The soccer was tied at 1-1 in seven overtimes when Senior Wing Back Gregg Thompson was awarded a direct free kick to give Indiana its first NCAA title. The Duke University Blue Devils were at first overpowering but failed to take advantage of Indiana Hoosiers' tentativeness. As Indiana's man-to-man defense tightened, the Blue Devils' offense went nowhere.

The article focuses on U.S. woman soccer player Alex Morgan. Morgan's significant role on offense on the U.S. national team is discussed, particularly her goal scoring in 2012 and in the 2011 World Cup tournament. Morgan expresses enthusiasm about being an athlete at the 2012 Olympic Games, and discusses her visualization routine before soccer matches.

The article focuses on the national soccer team of Ivory Coast, offering sports forecasting on the team's appearance in the 2010 World Cup tournament. The team's strength is said to be its offense, thanks to top European club players such as Didier Drogba. Ivory Coast is forecast as having a good chance of advancing to the event's elimination stage, but its weak defense could lead to it being upset.

The article focuses on soccer player Samuel Eto'o. Eto'o's career as one of the leading forwards in European club soccer is described. His role as captain and top goal-scorer for the Cameroon national soccer team and his play in as it qualified for the 2010 World Cup tournament are discussed. Eto'o is considered the leading player in African soccer history.

The article focuses on the U.S. men's national soccer team. The team defeated Cuba 1-0 in Havana, Cuba in qualifying play for the 2010 World Cup tournament. The U.S. is undefeated in qualifying play, but has shown little offensive prowess in its 1-0 wins over Cuba and Guatemala. Cuba has had little international soccer experience.

Previews the United States men's soccer team that will compete at the 2002 World Cup in Japan and Korea. Likelihood that Pablo Mastroeni, despite several strong performances during qualifying, will not make the 23-man roster; Hard decisions facing head coach Bruce Arena before he submits his roster; Belief that offense is one of the team's strength, after they scored only one goal during the 1998 World Cup.

Focuses on Clint Mathis, professional soccer player with the New York/New Jersey MetroStars. Biographical information; Speculation that Mathis could be the best scorer in Major League Soccer (MLS) history; Outlook for the 2001 MLS season.

The author offers opinions on the U.S. national soccer team. It is argued that the team's 2-1 loss to Honduras in a qualifying match for the 2014 World Cup tournament indicates that the team needs to improve its performance in road games, pass the ball more carefully to maintain ball possession and that coach Jurgen Klinsmann should be more consistent in selecting his starting players.

The article offers opinions on Jurgen Klinsmann, coach of the U.S. national soccer team. It is stated that the team's performance in qualifying matches for the 2014 World Cup tournament have not justified the expectations for Klinsmann, particularly the expectation he would create a team more focused on offense. It is forecast Klinsmann will be dismissed immediately if the U.S. fails to qualify for the World Cup.

The article focuses on U.S. soccer player Clint Dempsey. Dempsey's success as a member of the Fulham team in England's Premier League in the 2011-2012 season, in which he has scored 22 goals, fourth-highest in the league, is examined. Dempsey discusses his techniques on offense. Dempsey's role with the U.S. national team is examined.

The article focuses on U.S. soccer player Clint Dempsey. Dempsey's success in the 2011-2012 Football Association Premier League season in England, in which he has scored 22 goals for the Fulham team, the most ever by an American in that league, is discussed. The possibility that Dempsey will be sold to another European team after the season allowing him to compete in the Champions League is considered.

The article focuses on Jürgen Klinsmann, coach of the U.S. national soccer team. The team's losing record in exhibition games since Klinsmann was hired in 2010 is discussed. Changes in player personnel and in the team's strategy on offense made by Klinsmann are considered in terms of the team's possible performance in the 2014 World Cup tournament.

The article discusses the 4-2 victory of Mexico's national soccer team over the U.S. in the final of the 2011 Gold Cup tournament. The role of younger players for Mexico in the team's offense is considered. The performance of U.S. midfielder Freddy Adu is examined, and Adu is cited as a comparably skilled young player on offense for the U.S.

The article focuses on Germany's national soccer team and its 4-1 victory over England in the first elimination round of the 2010 World Cup tournament. The team's focus on offense is discussed, particularly the performance of midfielder Thomas Müller. The role of coach Joachim Loew is considered. England's goalkeeper David James states Germany's defense may be too weak for the team to win the Cup.

Focuses on Guatemalan soccer player Carlos Ruiz of the Los Angeles Galaxy. Biographical information; Percentage of his team's total goals Ruiz scored during the 2002 Major League Soccer season; Strong performance of the Galaxy, who are seeking to win their first MLS championship.