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United States 2, Jamaica 0: Player Ratings

It was a lethargic first half performance by the US in their final qualifying game at home. They picked it up late in the second half as Graham Zusi and Jozy Altidore added two quick goals that gave the US

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United States 2, Mexico 0: Player Ratings

The US is on its way to Brazil after getting a 2-0 victory over Mexico and Honduras and Panama drawing 2-2. The US did not start that well, with good high pressure. However, the US started to improve and showed

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Costa Rica 3, United States 1: Player Ratings

It was a terrible start for the United States as the conceded two goals in the first 10 minutes. From that moment, the US actually did rather well controlling the second half of the game, but giving up a fortuitous

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2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Best XI

With the Gold Cup over, we can reflect on it and the top performances. It was an interesting tournament given the number of young and somewhat unknown players. Here is a look at the Best XI from the tournament. Goalkeeper:

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United States 1, Panama 0: Player Ratings

The US completed their undefeated run through the Gold Cup defeating Panama 1-0 in Chicago, IL. Panama were tough and defended well, but the US was able to get the breakthrough in the 69th minute when Brek Shea finished a

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United States 3, Honduras 1: Player Ratings

It was a straight forward victory for the US as they advance to the finals of the Gold Cup. The US got an early start when Eddie Johnson got behind the defense and dispatched a nice finish over the keeper.

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United States 5, El Salvador 1: Player Ratings

The United States were impressive as they advanced to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. The US started the scoring in the 21st minute when a well-worked corner kick found Landon Donovan behind the defense where he crossed to

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United States 1, Costa Rica 0: Player Ratings

This was a much tougher game for the US as Costa Rica showed greater defensive strength and attacking ability than their previous opponents. The first half was a stalemate with a number of half chances, but the second half opened

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United States 4, Cuba 1: Player Ratings

It was an underwhelming first half by the US before they got going in the second half. THe US moved the ball slowly and were caught late in the first half when Mario Martinez got behind the defense and setup

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United States 6, Belize 1: Player Ratings

It was an easy opening victory for the US in the Gold Cup defeating Belize 6-1, in Belize’s first ever international tournament. The US got started early when Chris Wondolowski finished in a rebound in the 12th minute. Belize defended

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