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Projected USMNT World Cup Squad: December 2013

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Now that the US has found out their opponents in the draw, it is a very daunting tak to try to advance out of their group with Germany, Ghana, and Portugal. They will try it out over the next six…

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United States 3, Panama 2: Player Ratings

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That was a crazy game to finish off qualifying as Panama needed a win and a Mexico loss, and up to the 90th minute they had what they wanted before the US scored two goals in stoppage time to win…

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United States 2, Jamaica 0: Player Ratings

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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

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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

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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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United States 4, Bosnia-Herzegovina 3: Player Ratings

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It was an exciting game as the US came back from a 2-0 halftime deficit to win the friendly 4-3 in Sarajevo. It was not a good start as the US had a turnover that led to an Edin Dzeko…

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2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Best XI

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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

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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

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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

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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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