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Jurgen Klinsmann Gets Tactics Correct But USA Undone By Sloppy Mistakes In Portugal Game

In the pulsating World Cup game between USA and Portugal, the United States changed its midfield shape reverting to the 4-2-3-1 formation that was used in qualifying. Head Coach Jurgen Klinsmann had set up with a midfield diamond in each of the previous five matches including in the Group G opener against Ghana. Graham Zusi […]

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USMNT Player Ratings From USA vs Portugal World Cup Game

Who said soccer was boring, eh, sports fans?! The United States of America were some thirty seconds away from the World Cup knockout stages and a stranglehold on the Group of Death, but a Cristiano Ronaldo cross, headed in by Silvestre Varela, broke American hearts. Still, this US team has nothing to be ashamed of. […]

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US Increase Odds to 86% of Advancing In World Cup

Everything is up for grabs in Group G. In the latest odds, the USA retains a surprisingly large 86% chance of advancing, according to Chris McFarland of Share Draft. The US Men's National Team have a three point lead over Ghana and Portugal and a +1 goal difference compared to -1 for Ghana and -4 for […]

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WATCH USA 2-2 Portugal Match Highlights [VIDEO]

This is the World Cup that just keeps on giving. Seconds from qualifying for the next round, U.S.A. were struck with the cruelest of blows as Silvestre Varela headed in Portugal’s equalizer from a magical cross by Ronaldo. The Americans more than matched their European opponents and deservedly took the lead ten minutes from time […]

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Portugal Scores Sucker Punch Goal To Finish 2-2 With USA [VIDEO]

With less than 30 seconds to go until the referee blew the full-time whistle, Portugal's Silvestre Varela scored a goal with the last kick of the game after a superb header from Cristiano Ronaldo to finish the game 2-2 against the United States. It was a sucker punch to the United States. It felt like […]

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Clint Dempsey’s Goal To Put USA 2-1 In the Lead

In the 82nd minute, USMNT striker Clint Dempsey scored a goal by chesting the ball into the back of the net from a Graham Zusi pass to put the USA 2-1 in the lead and just minutes away from automatic qualification to the next round of the FIFA World Cup. It was a scrappy goal […]

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USA vs Portugal, Starting Lineups and World Cup Open Thread

The final match of the day is the biggest World Cup battle for both the United States and Portugal thus far this tournament. Where to watch – The game kicks off at 6 PM EST/3 PM PST, and this is where people in USA can watch this game – English language: ESPN and WatchESPN.com Spanish […]

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WATCH Jermaine Jones' Incredible Goal For USA Against Portugal In World Cup [VIDEO]

Jermaine Jones scored an incredible long range effort for the United States in the second half of the match against Portugal tonight to tie the game 1-1 with less than 25 minutes remaining. Watch the highlight of the goal from the 64th minute:

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WATCH Tim Howard's Spectacular Save & USA-Portugal First Half Highlights [VIDEO]

USA goalkeeper Tim Howard made a spectacular save at the end of the first half against the United States, by tipping the ball over the crossbar. Howard showed his experience with the fingertip save, but will be counting himself fortunate that Nani's shot seconds before hit the post and didn't go into the net. Watch […]

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WATCH Nani Score to Give Portugal Early Lead Against USA [VIDEO]

Portuguese winger Nani scored a goal for Portugal in the 5th minute of the World Cup game against the United States. The early goal is a devastating blow to the USA, especially after the goal was gifted to Portugal due to a sliced clearance by the usually reliable defender Geoff Cameron. Watch the highlight of […]

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Everything You Need to Know for the USA vs Portugal World Cup Game

STARTING XI's FOR USA & PORTUGAL WHERE TO FIND THE GAME ON US TV & INTERNET USA VS PORTUGAL WORLD CUP PREVIEW 4 KEY MATCHUPS ON THE FIELD FOR USA & PORTUGAL SCENARIOS FOR HOW THE USA CAN ADVANCE IN THE WORLD CUP PLAYER PROFILES: TIM HOWARD | CLINT DEMPSEY WHERE TO WATCH THE WORLD […]

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US Newspapers Preview USA-Portugal World Cup 2014 Game

Tabloid newspapers have a bad reputation in America, which means that most cities only have a boring broadsheet. That's a shame because sports are more fun to follow with a bit of sensationalism and bold graphics. Let’s take a look at how the Portuguese papers, and some American ones, are pumping us up for today’s […]

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Tim Howard, USA World Cup Player Profile: The Goalkeeper Wall at the Back for the USMNT

Throughout qualifying and even into the tournament itself, there were questions about who would line up along the US back four. Pundits, fans, and even Klinsmann himself went through the combinations, looking for the perfect balance. The one thing those four players have going for them is that the name of the man between the […]

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Where to Watch the World Cup In South Florida: 2014

South Florida has one of the most vibrant soccer communities in the United States with a hotbed of soccer fans from the USA and around the world. It's no wonder that the area is often in the top 1-2 of nationwide TV ratings for soccer games. Here's our guide to the best places in South […]

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5 Observations From Belgium 1-0 Russia World Cup Game

The game between Belgium and Russia was not one for the purists, and was an uninspired affair save for a moment of brilliance from Eden Hazard. Belgium managed to secure their berth in the knockout stages albeit unconvincingly whilst Russia must win and hope that the Red Devils do them a favor against South Korea. […]