Published
11/19/2008 8:35:05 PM
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Shane Barrow
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The US Mens National Soccer Team closed out the last game of the semifinal round of CONCACAF qualifying with a solid 2-0 win over Guatemala in Colorado. The loss eliminated Guatemala from the competition for a spot to play in South Africa 2010.
With the group already won Bob Bradley picked another young side for the match. Veterans Pablo Mastroeni and Ricardo Clark manned the middle, but they were surrounded by primarily an under 24 squad of talent. Freddy Adu, Kenny Cooper and Jozy Altidore led an attack that produced many scoring chances in the first half of play. None found the net though and the game went 0-0 to half.
The US came out strong in the 2nd half and were rewarded in the 54th minute when Altidore played a great ball that found a sliding Kenny Cooper at the back post for the opening goal. Just 15 minutes later Altidore was in on goal and was grabbed by the Guatemalan defender. A free kick was awarded and Freddy Adu produced some magic curling the ball around the wall and into the net.
The Americans now await the final round draw that will be held this weekend. The 6 teams for the CONCACAF final round are Honduras, Mexico, Trinidad, USA, Costa Rica and El Salvador. The top 3 finishers earn passage to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Published
3/11/2010
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Shane Barrow
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Charlie Davies continues to make huge strides in his recovery and quest to be ready for this summer's World Cup in South Africa. American soccer fans are cheering him on all the way as his return would provide a substantial boost to the US squad.
Published
3/3/2010
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Shane Barrow
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The US couldn't overcome a silly defensive foul gifting Holland a first half penalty kick and an unlucky deflection in the second half as Holland prevailed in a 2-1 contest in Amsterdam.
Published
2/24/2010
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Shane Barrow
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The US rallied to a 2-1 win over El Salvador in Florida behind second half goals from Brian Ching and Sacha Kljestan.
Published
2/24/2010
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Shane Barrow
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The US Under 17s romped over the Mexico U17s today winning 4-1 in Tampa, Florida behind a pair of goals from Kellen Gulley.
Published
2/17/2010
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Shane Barrow
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US Soccer has announced the final matches for the US National Team in preparation for this summer's World Cup in South Africa with May matches against Turkey and the Czech Republic.