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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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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A Summer of Soccer, To Remember or Forget?

USMNT 3 August 2009 | 0 Comments

A Summer of Soccer, To Remember or Forget?

Two tournaments, two second-place finishes, and more noteably two second-half collapses.
But is that how American supporters should remember this summer’s U.S. soccer campaign?
The U.S. failed to hold a 2-0 lead at halftime against Brazil, then after outplaying Mexico for the first 50 minutes of the Gold Cup final; they were embarrassed to the tune of [...]

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Kenny Cooper Sold To 1860 Munich

Europe, MLS 31 July 2009 | 0 Comments

Kenny Cooper Sold To 1860 Munich

FC Dallas and USMNT Forward Kenny Cooper has been sold to Bundesliga 2 side 1860 Munich, the MLS club announced Friday. Cooper started 15 games this season for FC Dallas, scoring 7 goals, as well as netting two goals for the USMNT during the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Cooper, who has English citizenship, has been the [...]

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On To the Finals, U.S. Defeats Honduras, 2-0

USMNT, United States 23 July 2009 | 1 Comment

On To the Finals, U.S. Defeats Honduras, 2-0

It doesn’t seem to matter who is or is not playing for coach Bob Bradley’s squad this summer.
Throughout the Gold Cup, it has been well documented how the U.S. has lost players to their European club teams and it appeared like only a matter of time that it would catch up to the team.
But with [...]

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

USMNT, United States 19 July 2009 | 0 Comments

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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USMNT: Short-Handed, But Far From Finished

USMNT, United States 17 July 2009 | 0 Comments

USMNT: Short-Handed, But Far From Finished

As Bob Bradley and company have continued on through Gold Cup play, the challenge of repeating as champion has become more and more daunting.
Team performance appears to be slipping with every match. Several key players have left to begin training with their European club teams. Still the Americans managed finish group play atop their opponents [...]

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WSR Radio, Episode #4: Gold Cup, U.S. Soccer w/ Kartik Krishnaiyer

EPL, MLS, Radio, Serie A, South America, USL, USMNT, World Cup 13 July 2009 | 1 Comment

As a key member of our soccer-loving community, Kartik Krishnaiyer is one of the first people you would go to for an opinion on Major League Soccer, CONCACAF football, or the sport at large. In Episode 4 of World Soccer Reader Radio, Kartik joined host Richard Farley to talk Gold Cup, the U.S. National [...]

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

USMNT, United States 12 July 2009 | 1 Comment

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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U.S. Confederations Cup Preview

USMNT 12 May 2009 | 0 Comments

U.S. Confederations Cup Preview

While most U.S. Supporters are waiting for World Cup qualifying to resume, there are those who know the FIFA Confederations Cup is looming. After two quick games in early June against Costa Rica and Honduras, the US will travel to South Africa for the tournament.

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