Soccer Update

First and foremost the U.S. beat Mexico in the first match of the final round of World Cup 2010 qualifying. Coach Bob Bradley's son Michael was the star of the game with two goals on our neighbors to the south. Here the usual suspects from ESPN's soccer coverage giving their two cents on last night's matchup.

Also here is an update on how things are going for the South African squad. They lost an international friendly 2-0 to visitors Chile. But more importantly than how their squad is fairing is the issues of readiness of this, one of Africa's most developed nations. With having to upgrade or build new on every stadium for the World Cup, South Africa has had far to come. Here is an overall update on their status.