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/ 5946 days ago

Bob Bradley Did Great, but the USMNT Should Hire Someone New

After the failure of Germany 2006, nobody wanted to hire Bob Bradley for this job. It was hard to find a fan that thought he was the right man. US Soccer was desperate to hire Jurgen Klinsman. Columnist fantasized about importing some maestro from Europe or South America. When the other options failed to pan […]

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/ 5947 days ago

Everton Plotting Permanent Move For Landon Donovan?

Landon Donovan has been making news lately. From his solid play at the World Cup to a potential paternity suit, the American International has been finding his way into print in recent days. Turns out he's still on the mind of David Moyes as well. The News of the World is reporting that Everton […]

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/ 5947 days ago

I Come Not to Bury the USMNT, But to Praise Them

So how good is the US Men’s National Team? Over the past two years, the US team has fully revealed itself in relation to other teams and this is the report card- • The USMNT is well ensconced in the second tier of international soccer, which is no small feat. Over the past 20 years, […]

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/ 5949 days ago

The World's Reaction to Landon Donovan's Game Winning Goal: Video

If you're a US soccer fan, the above video is required viewing. It shows how much Landon Donovan's winning goal meant to the United States, soccer fans and the American people. So much emotion outpouring from people around the world as they celebrated the United States's victory against Algeria. In the past week, I've been […]

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/ 5951 days ago

New Updated ESPN "Power of 10" TV Spot for World Cup

A couple months before the World Cup, ESPN released a series of 4 TV ads in their "One Game Changes Everything" campaign. If you don't remember the ads, there was "Robben Island", "United", "Power of 10" and "Passion", and they came out in that order separated by about two weeks. The ads really added to the hype […]

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/ 5951 days ago

Why USA's Algeria Win Was a Victory Against England

It's incredible how one goal can make such a difference. With the game between Algeria and the United States still at nil-nil in the 90th minute Wednesday, the USA men's national team was on the precipice of getting knocked out of the tournament. But the last-gasp winner by Landon Donovan changed everything in so many […]

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/ 5951 days ago

Win a FLO TV Or a USA World Cup ESPN Mural And More at Wowies

If you live in South Florida, there's only one place to be this weekend to watch your World Cup games and that's Wowies Sports Grill in Boca Raton, Florida. EPL Talk is hosting all of its official World Cup Viewing Parties at Wowies, a modern sports bar featuring 31 big screen TVs, three full-liquor bars, […]

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/ 5952 days ago

Landon Donovan Cries Tears Of Joy After US World Cup Victory

Minutes after the United States's historic victory versus Algeria Wednesday in the World Cup, ESPN reporter Jeremy Schapp interviewed Landon Donovan. And before the interview could even start, Donovan covered his eyes as he cried tears of joy at an incredible late win to send the US team through to the next round. As if […]

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/ 5952 days ago

USA Win Group C With Heroic 1-0 Win Against Algeria

Landon Donovan scored a wonderful goal in injury time to beat Algeria 1-0 and to put the United States as the first place finisher in Group C. In a very tense game where the United States had numerous chances to win the game but just couldn't seem to get the ball into the back of […]

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/ 5965 days ago

England v USA: The Key Matchups

Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, John Terry, Ashley Cole. An illustrious lot, these world footballing stars would make the starting XI of just about every squad on the planet and are known from the Midwest to the Midlands. Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, Jozy Altidore, Michael Bradley, Tim Howard. While making strides in European leagues, […]

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/ 5969 days ago

Despite Injury Setbacks, US Team Building Confidence Heading Into Mammoth Showdown

It has seemed at times that every moment the U.S. Men's National Team begins to get a glimpse of what their squad will look like come the first group match of the World Cup, the injury bug strikes. At the Confederation's Cup, Charlie Davies became a household name and the U.S. finally had a much […]

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/ 5969 days ago

The L.A. Galaxy – You Win Some, You Draw Some

No Donovan. No Buddle. No Beckham. No problem. The L.A. Galaxy continued their astounding early season form this evening with a 4-1 bulldozing of the Houston Dynamo this evening at the Home Depot Center. The Galaxy continued their absolutely torrid pace and are still undefeated with 10 wins and 2 draws for 2010. In the […]

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/ 5972 days ago

Who Should the US Start Against Australia?

This Saturday marks the last tune up match the United States have before they take the field June 12 against England in their World Cup opener. After four years of building his squad, Bradley still has some questions that still need to be cleared up before the South African campaign begins. Here is my lineup. […]

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/ 5980 days ago

Landon Donovan ESPN SportsCenter Commercial: Video

What do you do if you're Landon Donovan and you're trying to make a photocopy but you're not having much luck? That's the premise of this cheeky new TV commercial from ESPN SportsCenter. Enjoy.

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/ 5983 days ago

England vs USA, Is It Just Another Game?

Ever since the World Cup draw was made back in December, all eyes in the United States have been on the first game in Group C. The match against England is widely anticipated in America, but here it's just another group game. There's not the same level of excitement, sure England fans are looking forward […]