* The USMNT defeated Italy for the first time ever. Yes, it was just a friendly. And, yes, the stakes were minimal. But the 1-0 win on Wednesday was still an historic achievement for the Americans, who went into the match with a 0-7-3 record against Italy, having been outscored 32-4.
The game itself was fairly lackluster, despite a few brilliant flashes from both sides. Tim Howard came up big in early minutes to stop a strike from Alessandro Matri. That shot set the tone, as Italy dominated offensive opportunities throughout the game. However, the Azzurri had a little trouble with the pesky offside rule; they were called for it nine times. Michael Bradley, the lone Serie A player in the US lineup, proved that his presence in the midfield is invaluable.
The winning goal came in the 55th minute, as Clint Dempsey – off a nice bit of play from Jozy Altidore – put a low ball past Gianluigi Buffon. Dempsey became only the fourth American to score against Italy, and the first to score in a non-penalty situation in 20 years. Whether the game’s outcome reflects US potential on the international scene or Italy’s decline as a soccer superpower is for you to decide.
* Arsenal defied expectations in a surprising 5-2 rout of third-place Tottenham in Premier League action last week. If you’re Tottenham, you know it’s bad when even Tomas Rosicky scores on you. Both teams have exciting matchups this week. Liverpool vs Arsenal airs live on Saturday, March 3, at 7:45 a.m. on ESPN2 and ESPN3. Arsenal also face AC Milan in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday, March 6. Manchester United vs Tottenham airs live on Sunday, March 4, at 11 a.m. on Fox Soccer. Now, if Bolton could just beat Manchester City, the EPL title race would really be something.
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Where to watch the best soccer games on US television networks. All times Eastern.
FRIDAY, MARCH 2
| Time | League or Competition | Teams | Network | Live or Replay? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00a | Italian Serie A | Napoli vs. Inter Milan | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 3:00a | International Friendly | Brazil vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina | GolTV | Replay |
| 4:00a | Australian A-League | Melbourne Heart vs. Central Coast Mariners | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 9:00a | English npower Championship | Middlesbrough vs. Reading | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 11:00a | English Premier League | Norwich City vs. Manchester United | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 1:00p | Italian Serie A | Lazio vs. AS Roma | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 2:40p | English npower Championship | Blackpool vs. Hull City | Fox Soccer Plus | Live |
| 3:00p | Carling Cup: Final | Liverpool vs. Cardiff City | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 3:00p | International Friendly | Switzerland vs. Argentina | GolTV | Replay |
| 3:15p | Portuguese Liga | Benfica vs. FC Porto | ESPN3 | Live |
| 5:00p | Argentinian Soccer | River Plate vs. Quilmes | GolTV | Live |
| 8:00p | English Premier League: 2010/11 | Manchester United vs. Tottenham | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 8:00p | Spanish Primera Division | Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona | GolTV | Replay |
| 9:00p | English npower Championship | Blackpool vs. Hull City | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 9:00p | Mexican Primera Division | U.A. de G. vs. Tijuana | Galavision | Live |
| 11:00p | English Premier League: 2010/11 | Tottenham vs. Manchester United | Fox Soccer | Replay |
SATURDAY, MARCH 3
| Time | League or Competition | Teams | Network | Live or Replay? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00a | Argentinian Soccer | River Plate vs. Quilmes | GolTV | Replay |
| 3:30a | Premier League Fan Zone | Arsenal vs. Tottenham | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 7:30a | English Premier League | Liverpool vs. Arsenal | ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3 | Live |
| 9:30a | German Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich | GolTV | Live |
| 9:45a | German Bundesliga | Hertha Berlin vs. Werder Bremen | ESPN Deportes, ESPN3 | Live |
| 9:53a | English Premier League | West Bromwich Albion vs. Chelsea | Fox Soccer Plus | Live |
| 10:00a | English Premier League | Manchester City vs. Bolton Wanderers | Fox Soccer | Live |
| 12:00p | Italian Serie A | Palermo vs. AC Milan | Fox Soccer, ESPN3 | Live |
| 12:00p | Spanish Primera Division | Mallorca vs. Osasuna | GolTV | Live |
| 12:15p | English npower Championship | Leeds United vs. Southampton | Fox Soccer Plus | Live |
| 12:25p | German Bundesliga | Borussia vs. Mainz 05 | ESPN Deportes, ESPN3 | Live |
| 2:00p | Spanish Primera Division | Barcelona vs. Sporting | GolTV | Live |
| 2:30p | Italian Serie A | Juventus vs. Chievo | Fox Soccer, ESPN3 | Live |
| 2:30p | English Premier League | Blackburn vs. Aston Villa | Fox Soccer Plus | Taped |
| 4:00p | Spanish Primera Division | Sevilla vs. Atletico Madrid | GolTV | Live |
| 4:30p | English Premier League | Stoke City vs. Norwich City | Fox Soccer Plus | Taped |
| 5:00p | English Premier League | Queens Park Rangers vs. Everton | Fox Soccer | Taped |
| 6:00p | Mexican Primera Division | Cruz Azul vs. Monterrey | ESPN Deportes | Live |
| 6:00p | Mexican Primera Division | Queretaro vs. Morelia | Telefutura | Live |
| 6:00p | Brazilian Soccer | Portuguesa vs. Catanduvense | GolTV | Taped |
| 7:55p | Mexican Primera Division | Tigres vs. Atlante | Galavision | Live |
| 8:00p | English Premier League | Manchester City vs. Bolton Wanderers | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 8:00p | Mexican Primera Division | Tigres vs. Atlante | Galavision | Live |
| 8:00p | Spanish Primera Division | Barcelona vs. Sporting | GolTV | Replay |
| 10:00p | English Premier League | Blackburn vs. Aston Villa | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 10:00p | Mexican Primera Division | Atlas vs. Pachuca | Galavision | Live |
| 10:00p | German Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich | GolTV | Replay |
| 11:00p | Australian A-League | Wellington Phoenix vs. Gold Coast United | Fox Soccer | Taped |
SUNDAY, MARCH 4
| Time | League or Competition | Teams | Network | Live or Replay? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00a | International Friendly | Brazil vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina | GolTV | Replay |
| 1:00a | English Premier League | West Bromwich Albion vs. Chelsea | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 3:00a | Italian Serie A | Juventus vs. Chievo | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 3:00a | Brazilian Soccer | Portuguesa vs. Catanduvense | GolTV | Replay |
| 4:00a | English npower Championship | Blackpool vs. Hull City | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 6:53a | English Premier League | Newcastle United vs. Sunderland | Fox Soccer Plus | Live |
| 9:00a | Italian Serie A | AS Roma vs. Lazio | Fox Soccer | Live |
| 9:00a | English Premier League | Fulham vs. Wolverhampton | Fox Soccer Plus | Live |
| 10:00a | Spanish Primera Division | Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Sociedad | ESPN Deportes, ESPN3 | Live |
| 10:30a | Dutch Eredivisie | PSV Eindhoven vs. Twente Enschede | ESPN Deportes, ESPN3 | Live |
| 11:00a | English Premier League | Tottenham vs. Manchester United | Fox Soccer | Live |
| 11:00a | Italian Serie A | Parma vs. Napoli | Fox Soccer Plus | Taped |
| 11:30a | German Bundesliga | 1899 Hoffenheim vs. Cologne | GolTV | Live |
| 12:00p | Spanish Primera Division | Granada vs. Valencia | ESPN Deportes, ESPN3 | Live |
| 1:00p | English npower Championship | Cardiff City vs. West Ham United | Fox Soccer Plus | Taped |
| 1:00p | Mexican Primera Division | Toluca vs. Pumas U.N.A.M. | Univision | Live |
| 2:30p | Italian Serie A | Inter Milan vs. Catania | Fox Soccer, ESPN3 | Live |
| 2:55p | French Ligue 1 | FC Lorient vs. Stade Rennais FC | Fox Soccer Plus | Live |
| 3:00p | Argentinian Soccer | San Lorenzo vs. Boca Juniors | GolTV | Live |
| 3:30p | Spanish Primera Division | Real Madrid vs. Espanyol | ESPN Deportes, ESPN3 | Live |
| 5:00p | Mexican Primera Division | America vs. Jaguares de Chiapas | Univision | Live |
| 5:00p | International Friendly | Switzerland vs. Argentina | GolTV | Replay |
| 6:00p | FA Archives: FA Cup Third Round | Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 7:00p | Spanish Primera Division | Barcelona vs. Sporting | GolTV | Replay |
| 10:00p | Spanish Primera Division | Sevilla vs. Atletico Madrid | GolTV | Replay |
| 11:00p | English Premier League | Tottenham vs. Manchester United | Fox Soccer | Replay |
MONDAY, MARCH 5
| Time | League or Competition | Teams | Network | Live or Replay? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00a | Australian A-League | Wellington Phoenix vs. Gold Coast United | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 12:00a | Argentinian Soccer | San Lorenzo vs. Boca Juniors | GolTV | Replay |
| 3:00a | Italian Serie A | AS Roma vs. Lazio | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 3:00a | International Friendly | Switzerland vs. Argentina | GolTV | Replay |
| 9:00a | Australian A-League | Wellington Phoenix vs. Gold Coast United | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 11:00a | French Ligue 1 | FC Lorient vs. Stade Rennais FC | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 1:00p | Australian A-League | Wellington Phoenix vs. Gold Coast United | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 1:00p | Argentinian Soccer | San Lorenzo vs. Boca Juniors | GolTV | Replay |
| 3:00p | Italian Serie A | AS Roma vs. Lazio | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 3:00p | German Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich | GolTV | Replay |
| 5:00p | English Premier League | Queens Park Rangers vs. Everton | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 5:00p | Italian Serie A | Parma vs. Napoli | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 5:00p | Spanish Primera Division | Barcelona vs. Sporting | GolTV | Replay |
| 8:00p | English Premier League | Manchester City vs. Bolton Wanderers | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 9:00p | English Premier League | Queens Park Rangers vs. Fulham | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 11:00p | English Premier League | Tottenham vs. Manchester United | Fox Soccer | Replay |
TUESDAY, MARCH 6
| Time | League or Competition | Teams | Network | Live or Replay? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00a | Italian Serie A | Juventus vs. Chievo | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 3:00a | German Bundesliga | 1899 Hoffenheim vs. Cologne | GolTV | Replay |
| 4:00a | English npower Championship | Cardiff City vs. West Ham United | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 9:00a | English npower Championship | Leeds United vs. Southampton | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 11:00a | English Premier League | Queens Park Rangers vs. Everton | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 11:00a | English Premier League | Wigan Athletic vs. Aston Villa | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 2:30p | UEFA Champions League | Arsenal vs. AC Milan | Fox Soccer | Live |
| 2:40p | FA Cup: 5th Round | Birmingham City vs. Chelsea | Fox Soccer Plus | Live |
| 3:00p | Spanish Primera Division | Sevilla vs. Atletico Madrid | GolTV | Replay |
| 5:00p | UEFA Champions League | Benfica vs. Zenit St Petersburg | Fox Soccer | Taped |
| 5:00p | UEFA Champions League | Arsenal vs. AC Milan | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 7:30p | The FA Classic Collection | Manchester United vs. West Ham United | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 8:00p | UEFA Champions League | Arsenal vs. AC Milan | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 8:30p | UEFA Champions League | Benfica vs. Zenit St Petersburg | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 10:00p | CONCACAF Champions League | Monarcas Morelia vs. Monterrey | Galavision | Live |
| 11:30p | FA Cup: 5th Round | Birmingham City vs. Chelsea | Fox Soccer | Replay |
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7
| Time | League or Competition | Teams | Network | Live or Replay? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00a | UEFA Champions League | Arsenal vs. AC Milan | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 3:00a | Italian Serie A | Inter Milan vs. Catania | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 3:00a | AC Milan Channel | Palermo vs. AC Milan | GolTV | Replay |
| 4:00a | Australian A-League | Wellington Phoenix vs. Gold Coast United | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 8:00a | FA Cup: 5th Round | Birmingham City vs. Chelsea | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 10:00a | UEFA Champions League | Arsenal vs. AC Milan | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 11:00a | UEFA Champions League | Benfica vs. Zenit St Petersburg | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 12:25p | Italian Serie A | Bologna vs. Juventus | Fox Soccer Plus | Live |
| 2:30p | UEFA Champions League | Barcelona vs. Bayer Leverkusen | Fox Soccer | Live |
| 2:30p | UEFA Champions League | Apoel vs. Olympique Lyonnais | Fox Soccer Plus | Live |
| 3:00p | German Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich | GolTV | Replay |
| 5:00p | UEFA Champions League | Apoel vs. Olympique Lyonnais | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 5:00p | FA Cup: 5th Round | Tottenham vs. Stevenage | Fox Soccer Plus | Taped |
| 5:00p | Spanish Primera Division | Sevilla vs. Atletico Madrid | GolTV | Replay |
| 8:00p | CONCACAF Champions League | Toronto vs. L.A. Galaxy | Fox Soccer, Telefutura | Live |
| 8:00p | UEFA Champions League | Barcelona vs. Bayer Leverkusen | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 8:00p | Spanish Primera Division | Barcelona vs. Sporting | GolTV | Replay |
| 10:00p | CONCACAF Champions League | Seattle vs. Santos Laguna | Fox Soccer, Telefutura | Live |
THURSDAY, MARCH 8
| Time | League or Competition | Teams | Network | Live or Replay? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00a | UEFA Champions League | Apoel vs. Olympique Lyonnais | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 3:00a | CONCACAF Champions League | Toronto vs. L.A. Galaxy | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 3:00a | German Bundesliga | Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich | GolTV | Replay |
| 4:00a | Italian Serie A | Parma vs. Napoli | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 9:00a | Italian Serie A | Bologna vs. Juventus | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 11:00a | UEFA Champions League | Benfica vs. Zenit | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 1:00p | Italian Serie A | Inter Milan vs. Catania | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 1:00p | UEFA Champions League | Apoel vs. Olympique Lyonnais | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 1:00p | UEFA Europa League | Atletico Madrid vs. Besiktas | GolTV | Live |
| 3:00p | CONCACAF Champions League | Seattle vs. Santos Laguna | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 3:00p | UEFA Europa League | AZ Alkmaar vs. Udinese | GolTV | Live |
| 5:00p | CONCACAF Champions League | Toronto vs. L.A. Galaxy | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 5:00p | Italian Serie A | Bologna vs. Juventus | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 5:00p | UEFA Europa League | Manchester United vs. Athletic Bilbao | GolTV | Taped |
| 8:00p | UEFA Champions League | Barcelona vs. Bayer Leverkusen | Fox Soccer | Replay |
| 8:00p | CONCACAF Champions League | Isidro Metapan vs. Pumas | Galavision | Live |
| 9:00p | English Premier League | Newcastle United vs. Sunderland | Fox Soccer Plus | Replay |
| 11:00p | UEFA Champions League | Apoel vs. Olympique Lyonnais | Fox Soccer | Replay |