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Germany’s Thomas Mueller, right, and Jonas Hector celebrate their side's third goal during the World Cup Group C qualifying soccer match between Germany and Czech Republic at the Volkspark stadium in Hamburg, Germany, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Germany beats Czech Republic 3-0 in World Cup qualifying

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Germany’s Mario Goetze falls over Czech Republic’s goal keeper Tomas Vaclik during the World Cup Group C qualifying soccer match between Germany and Czech Republic at the Volkspark stadium in Hamburg, Germany, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Germany flying, England misfiring in World Cup qualifying

By CIARAN FAHEY - Associated Press

Brazil’s Filipe Luis, left, cangratulates his teammate Brazil’s Neymar after he scored against Bolivia during a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Natal, Brazil, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

New coach Tite making Brazilians excited about national team

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Bolivia goalie Carlos Emilio Lampe, right, checks on Brazil’s Neymar as he lies on the pitch with his face bleeding after a rough play during a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Bolivia, in Natal, Brazil, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016. Brazil won the match 5-0. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Tite’s Brazil trashes Bolivia as Neymar scores 300th goal

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Injury sidelines Robben for upcoming World Cup qualifiers

Associated Press

Members of &quot;Dardanet&quot;, a Kosovo fan club, are escorted by police as they celebrate the group's arrival, before the World Cup Group I qualifying soccer match between Croatia and Kosovo in Shkoder, Albania, Thursday Oct. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu)

With Mandzukic’s hat trick, Croatia trashes Kosovo 6-0

Associated Press

FIFA head Infantino suggests 48-team World Cup

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 5, 2015, file photo, Carli Lloyd of the U.S celebrates scoring her third goal against Japan during the first half of the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Carli Lloyd says the time she's had to take to recover from a minor knee injury has been a blessing. It helped her slow down and reflect on a wild year. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Can the USWNT win Olympic gold a year after winning the World Cup?

By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times

United States' Clint Dempsey reacts after scoring against Paraguay during the first half of a Copa America Group A soccer match Saturday, June 11, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Jurgen Klinsmann prepares United States for Copa America knockout round

By Thomas Floyd - Special to The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 30, 2015, file photo, Argentina's Lionel Messi kicks the ball during a Copa America semifinal soccer match against Paraguay at the Ester Roa Rebolledo Stadium in Concepcion, Chile. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo, File)

As Copa America begins, significant questions loom for those taking part

By Thomas Floyd - Special to The Washington Times

United States' Ali Krieger (11) in action during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Colombia, Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Chester, PA. The United States won 3-0. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Ali Krieger trying to ward off Olympics thoughts with Spirit season set to begin

By Thomas Floyd - Special to The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 6, 2006 file photo German soccer legend and head of the organizing committee for the 2006 soccer World Cup in Germany, Franz Beckenbauer, right, talks to Wolfgang Niersbach during a workshop in the build up for the World Cup in Düsseldorf, western Germany. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, file)

Beckenbauer ethics probe puts WC votes under scrutiny again

By ROB HARRIS and GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Wei-Ding after 11…Kg8-h8.

DAVID R. SANDS: A knockout format in chess that packs a punch

By David R. Sands - The Washington Times

FIFA President Sepp Blatter drives his car into the garage of the FIFA headquarters on his way to work in Zurich, Switzerland, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015. Blatter was questioned by Swiss investigators on Friday about why FIFA paid 2 million Swiss francs (about $2 million) to UEFA President Michel Platini in 2011 for work supposedly carried out at least nine years earlier. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

FIFA bans Blatter ally Warner for life over repeated bribery

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Washington Spirit defender Crystal Dunn, left, takes the ball downfield against Portland Thorns defender Rachel Van Hollebeke during the first half of an NWSL soccer match in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015. The teams tied 3-3. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)

After Women’s World Cup snub, Crystal Dunn’s spirited effort could pay off

By Thomas Floyd - Special to The Washington Times

Jamaica’s Rudolph Austin, facing camera, celebrates with teammates Joel McAnuff, left, and Je-Vaughn Watson, right, as United States’ DeAndre Yedlin walks off the pitch after Jamaica defeated the United States 2-1 in a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer semifinal Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

United States searching for something positive after loss to Jamaica in Gold Cup

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

United States' Megan Rapinoe hoists the trophy as she celebrates after defeating Japan to win the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on July 5, 2015. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via Associated Press)

Women’s World Cup final seen by record 26.7 million in US

Associated Press

United States players celebrate after they defeated Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Sunday. (The Canadian Press via AP)

Women’s World Cup soccer champions get Obama congratulations call

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Carli Lloyd (left) of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team celebrates a goal with Meghan Klingenberg during the first half of the FIFA Women's World Cup Final on Sunday against Japan in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (The Canadian Press via Associated Press)

U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team wins World Cup with victory over Japan

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

A handout photo, provided by Fox Sports, of David Neal, the network's Executive Producer of FIFA World Cup. Neal joined Fox Sports in 2013 and has more than 30 years of television experience. (Courtesy Fox Sports)

The Conversation: Fox Sports’ David Neal on Women’s World Cup, future of U.S. soccer

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times