2-1, Two Second-Half Goals Push U.S. Past El Salvador

Featured, USMNT, United States 25 February 2010 | 1 Comment

2-1, Two Second-Half Goals Push U.S. Past El Salvador

Brian Ching may have just booked himself a ticket to South Africa this summer, or at least a trip to Eindhoven next week.

With time ticking away for many U.S. players to earn one of the few remaining spots towards next summer’s World Cup, Ching and Sacha Kljestan staked their claim with second-half goals against El [...]

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Decisions Speak Louder Than Words

USMNT, World Cup 5 October 2009 | 0 Comments

 
 

Sometimes the boldest statements are those not said verbally.  Not known for making bold remarks or daring predictions about his team, Bob Bradley may have just sent a message to the rest of the CONCACAF region indirectly.
He’s planning on walking out of the ever so hostile Estadio Olimpico with three points on Oct. 10.
U.S. camp [...]

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Brian Ching Signs New Deal With Houston Dynamo

MLS 24 September 2009 | 0 Comments

Brian Ching Signs New Deal With Houston Dynamo

Local Houston media are reporting that star striker Brian Ching has signed a new deal with the Houston Dynamo.
Ching had one year left on his current deal, but the club decided to forego the final year of the contract and sign him to a new four-year deal.
Houston Dynamo COO, Chris Canetti, confirmed the deal with [...]

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Inside the Six, Ep. #11, w/ Dave Topp and Jeff Kassouf

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Inside the Six, Ep. #11, w/ Dave Topp and Jeff Kassouf

Hours after the United States confirmed the Mexico bogey, Richard Farley and Dave Topp broke down the results from Estadio Azteca and evaluate where Wednesday’s loss leaves the country’s program. In the show’s final segment, Richard is joined by Jeff Kassouf, owner of Equalizer Soccer, a site devoted to promoting the women’s game. [...]

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FC Dallas v Houston Dynamo Preview

MLS 6 August 2009 | 0 Comments

FC Dallas v Houston Dynamo Preview

Last weekend’s MLS action saw a goal-scoring bonanza with both FC Dallas and the Houston Dynamo heavily involved. The two Texas clubs combined for 10 goals, both bringing home much-needed wins.
FC Dallas are coming off of an unprecedented 6-0 victory over the Kansas City Wizards. Jeff Cunningham scored an impressive 4 goals and David Ferreira [...]

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Goal Spree Key to Houston’s 4-3 Win Over DC United

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Goal Spree Key to Houston’s 4-3 Win Over DC United

Houston Dynamo coach Dominic Kinnear must be happy to have Brian Ching and Stuart Holden back in the starting lineup.  Ching scored two goals, nearly netted a third, and Holden drove one in from the penalty spot, helping the Dynamo take home all three points in a 4-3 win over DC United.
Besides improving to a [...]

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Houston Dynamo vs DC United Preview

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Houston Dynamo vs DC United Preview

After an orange-tinted All Star week, the Houston Dynamo look at this weekend’s match-up against DC United as a must-win.  Houston are coming off of a 4 game win-less streak (in all competitions) after dropping points to Seattle Sounders FC twice, Toronto FC, and the New England Revolution.  The Dynamo still remain at the top [...]

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Cooper’s Penalty Kick Sends U.S. to Semi’s

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Cooper’s Penalty Kick Sends U.S. to Semi’s

It wasn’t their best performance of the tournament, but a late penalty kick kept the U.S.’s quest to repeat as Gold Cup champions alive.
In a match where coach Bob Bradley’s squad had to battle back for the extra-time victory, a bad tackle in the box allowed Kenny Cooper to put away the game winning penalty [...]

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Late strike from Holden draws U.S. with Haiti, 2-2

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Late strike from Holden draws U.S. with Haiti, 2-2

After two shut-out wins to begin the 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the U.S. men’s national team needed a stoppage time goal from midfielder Stuart Holden to secure a tie versus Haiti.
Holden also assisted a goal to Davy Arnoud to put the U.S. up early.
“Confidence, the more games I’ve gotten I think I’ve got more comfortable,” [...]

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Quaranta, Ching Send U.S. Past Honduras, 2-0

USMNT, United States 9 July 2009 | 1 Comment

Quaranta, Ching Send U.S. Past Honduras, 2-0

WASHINGTON — There’s no place like home.

Playing in front of his home fans, Santino Quaranta did not disappoint the locals. His late second-half goal broke a scoreless tie against Honduras in the nation’s capital.
Along with another late goal from Brian Ching, the U.S. men’s national team was able to silence a very pro-Honduran crowd with [...]

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