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Back-to-Back Gold Cup Champs vs. Mexico 06-24-07; individual player ratings

The United States has moved one step closer to establishing themselves as the dominating force in CONCACAF (when they can go into the Azteca and win, that will be it), with two second-half goals in a 2-1 victory. Feilhaber's goal was worthy of a title-winning stirke. That was easily one of the 10 best goals […]

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The Madness of Thierry Henry and Thaksin Shinawatra

This past week, the two names you can't escape are Arsenal's Thierry Henry and soon-to-be conqueror of Manchester City Thaksin Shinawatra. I've purposefully stayed away from writing about them. Why? If you're like me, I'm a bit sick of hearing their names in the news so often, which is why I've waited until now to […]

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Mexico's Continued Pain and Alexi Lalas

I must admit having a new respect for the Mexican people today even if I still detest their national football team. They are a people who seemed to have so much hope that today they would finally remove the spell Landon Donovan (aka the Mexicutioner) and his mates have on their national team, and yet […]

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Parting Thoughts on the Gold Cup Squad

Obviously winning the Gold Cup is a wonderful achievement for the United States national team. However some lingering questions remain in my mind about the future of the national team. While Landon Donovan once again showed his quality and class when he decides he really wants to play the game (instead of hanging out on […]

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/ 6866 days ago

Mexico’s Pain and New Love for Lalas

I must admit having a new respect for the Mexican people today even if I still detest their national football team. They are a people who seemed to have so much hope that today they would finally remove the spell Landon Donovan (aka the Mexicutioner) and his mates have on their national team, and yet […]

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/ 6866 days ago

Parting Thoughts on Our Gold Cup Squad

Obviously winning the Gold Cup is a wonderful achievement for the United States national team. However some lingering questions remain in my mind about the future of the national team. While Landon Donovan once again showed his quality and class when he decides he really wants to play the game (instead of hanging out on […]

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US 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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The 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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View 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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/ 6868 days ago

US 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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Bring Back the British Home Championship

By John Nicholson It seems likely that a revamped version of the Home Internationals will be revived in a couple of year's time. England will be invited to join Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in the end of season tournament but the F.A is likely to turn it down because it thinks England needs to […]

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$200 Million Buyout of GolTV Falls Through

The proposed agreement for GolTV to be purchased by SCP Worldwide for $200 million has fallen through, according to the St. Louis Business Journal. The Business Journal reporter quotes industry sources speculating that the deal fell through because SCP Worldwide, owned by Dave Checketts, "could violate Major League Soccer non-compete rules because SCP, owner of […]

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Copa 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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/ 6868 days ago

Bradley 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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Barca in for Henry

In a blockbuster move Thierry Henry appears ready to end his eight-year stay with Arsenal as reports are flooding across the wires that he has agreed to sign for Barcelona in a £16m transfer deal with Henry agreeing to terms on a four-year, £130,000-a-week contract . No official announcement has appeared on either club's website […]