Published
5/28/2009 6:40:34 AM
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Shane Barrow
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The US Under 18 National Soccer Team opened the Lisbon International Tournament with a solid 1-0 win over Finland. A solid defensive effort that held Finland to only 3 shots the entire night kept the match scoreless until the 67th minute when found the winner off a corner kick. Gregory Garza flighted a perfect ball into the box where Gale Agbossoumonde rose and buried the header for the margin of victory.
The US outshot Finland 15-3 and were definitely the deserved winners on the day. Zac MacMath made two saves in goal for the shutout. Two difficult group games remain for the US U18s as they face Germany and Portugal this week.
Published
3/11/2010
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Shane Barrow
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soccermogul
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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soccermogul
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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soccermogul
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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soccermogul
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.