A Good First Weekend For SPI
by Nate Silver (Analysis | ESPN - November 16)
In its first full weekend of action, the Soccer Power Index had a rather good day. One of the teams it had highlighted as being underrated (Cameroon) advanced into the World Cup, while other favorites (Uruguay and Portugal) scored key goals to give themselves a leg up in their home-and-home playoff matches. Let's take a look at who has moved up and moved down significantly, based on their ratings, as a result of Saturday's competition. more details | go to article

Americans Don't Show Much Attack In 1-0 Loss To Slovakia
by Robert Wagman (Result | Soccer Times - November 14)
The United States men dropped a rather lackluster 1-0 decision to host Slovakia before a rather sparse crowd at Tehelne Pole Stadium in Batislava. more details | go to article