Published
3/1/2009 9:44:21 AM
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Shane Barrow
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The US Under 20 National Soccer Team is ready to open qualifying for the 2009 Under 20 World Cup to be held later this year in Egypt. In Group A the U20s face Jamaica, El Salvador and the winner of St Vincent or Honduras in the three qualifying matches.
Group B has Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica and Trinidad in a very difficult group. The top two sides from each group will gain spots in the 2009 U20 World Cup.
Last week, US coach Thomas Rongen named the 20 man US roster for the tournament which included such familiar names as Jared Jeffrey, Brian Perk, Peri Marosevic, Brek Seah and Anthony Wallace. The squad includes six players form MLS sides including four from FC Dallas alone. Another three play overseas while eight are from the college ranks.
Aaron Maund of Notre Dame was granted his request to change federations from Trinidad to the USA this week by FIFA. Maund had played in the previous U17 World Cup with Trinidad and had to be cleared to join the US Under 20 squad for the U20 World Cup qualifying.
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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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.