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/ 6874 days agoUS vs. Mexico 06/24/07 Gold Cup
The Final that everyone expected and, according to some, the Final that CONCACAF had hoped for. The two premier soccer nations in CONCACAF meet for the region's top prize. The United States will be looking to repeat as champions while the Mexicans are looking to redeem themselves from a string of poor results against the […]
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/ 6875 days agoThe View From Mexico
I arrived in Mexico this afternoon eager to find out if a buzz existed about tomorrow’s Gold Cup final between Mexico and the USA. Coming into a touristy airport like Cancun doesn’t tell you much about Mexico. In fact you might as well be somewhere in middle America, because probably less awareness of the beautiful […]
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/ 6875 days agoView from Mexico ahead of 2007 Gold Cup Final
I arrived in Mexico this afternoon eager to find out if a buzz existed about tomorrow’s Gold Cup final between Mexico and the USA. Coming into a touristy airport like Cancun doesn’t tell you much about Mexico. In fact you might as well be somewhere in middle America, because probably less awareness of the beautiful […]
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/ 6875 days agoUS vs. Canada 06/21/07 Gold Cup; Individual Player Ratings
First some general thoughts:I didn't feel that anyone played all that well. There were a lot of mixed performances out there. Bradley was the best player on the field in the 1st half, but slowly faded before he picked up an absolutely moronic red-card in the waning minutes. Beasley had his moments, but faded in […]
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/ 6876 days agoCopa Squad Announced by Bradley
Bob Bradley names the 22 man US roster for Copa America today. As expected Landon Donovan has not been named to the squad and will return to the LA Galaxy. Herculez Gomez who has had an excellent season thus far for Colorado is one of three players who have never been capped before to be […]
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/ 6876 days agoBradley Names Copa Roster
Bob Bradley names the 22 man US roster for Copa America today. As expected Landon Donovan has not been named to the squad and will return to the LA Galaxy. Herculez Gomez who has had an excellent season thus far for Colorado is one of three players who have never been capped before to be […]
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/ 6877 days agoCONCACAF's Superpowers Look Human
Canada and Guadeloupe did not make it easy, but we have the final everyone expected in the Gold Cup. The US once again squandered chance after chance but somehow managed to hang on to a 2 to 1 victory over a very game Canada squad. The US was without question the beneficiary of poor officiating […]
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/ 6877 days agoSo it’s Mexico versus the US After All
Canada and Guadeloupe did not make it easy, but we have the final everyone expected in the Gold Cup. The US once again squandered chance after chance but somehow managed to hang on to a 2 to 1 victory over a very game Canada squad. The US was without question the beneficiary of poor officiating […]
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/ 6877 days agoGalaxy Acquire Pavon and Klein
Carlos Pavon who scored four goals in this year's CONCACAF Gold Cup signed with the LA Galaxy yesterday. Pavon will compliment new acqusition Edson Buddle in the Galaxy attack. Today the Galaxy traded for US National Team veteran Chris Klein. It's obvious that Alexi Lalas finally realizes that the squad is bereft of talent and […]
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/ 6877 days agoPavon Signs with Galaxy
Carlos Pavon who scored four goals in this year's CONCACAF Gold Cup signed with the LA Galaxy yesterday. Pavon will compliment new acqusition Edson Buddle in the Galaxy attack. Today the Galaxy traded for US National Team veteran Chris Klein. It's obvious that Alexi Lalas finally realizes that the squad is bereft of talent and […]
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/ 6877 days agoPodcast Will be Released Tomorrow at the Latest
I apologize for the delay but episode four of the Major League Soccer Talk podcast featuring interviews with Jonathan Starling and Michael Haley will be released either tonight or tomorrow. Next week's episode will feature an interview with Phil McThomas of Soccer Shout and Clever Football. com
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/ 6877 days agoCopa Roster to be Named Tonight
Coach Bob Bradley will name the USA squad for Copa America following tonight's Gold Cup semifinal matchup versus Canada. Check back here for squad details.
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/ 6877 days agoBradley to Name Copa Roster after Semifinal
Coach Bob Bradley will name the USA squad for Copa America following tonight's Gold Cup semifinal matchup versus Canada. Check back here for squad details.
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/ 6877 days agoUS vs.Canada 06/21/07 Gold Cup Semi-Final
Bob Bradley and several American youngsters will face their biggest test on the international scene. Canada has played very well at times in this Gold Cup. They have a solid core of 5 or 6 players and a serviceable supporting cast. Julian de Guzman, Dwayne DeRosario, Paul Stalteri and Atiba Hutchinson are all very experienced […]
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/ 6878 days agoSarachan Fired
Dave Sarachan, a longtime associate of Bruce Arena with DC United and the National Team was fired today as Head Coach of the Chicago Fire. Chicago entered the season with high hopes and began the campaign an undefeated run of five matches but has one just once in the past seven. The Fire at this […]