Monthly Archives: May 2010

My Thoughts On The US 23-Man Squad

After a couple of hours to digest the squad, I am still shocked about Robbie Findley. I am less shocked about Brian Ching being cut and more shocked that Robbie Findley was included. There are two target-type players in Buddle

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Bradley Announces US World Cup Squad

The decisions have been made as Bob Bradley has announced the 23-man squad for the United States going to South Africa. Here is the squad, Bradley selected. Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa, ENGLAND), Marcus Hahnemann (Wolverhampton, ENGLAND), Tim Howard (Everton,

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United States World Cup Roster: Final Predictions

Bob Bradley will announce his 23-man squad today at 1 pm EST on ESPN. The final test for those teams was given last night in their game against the Czech Republic where most of the starters were rested. Based on

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Czech Republic 4, United States 2: Player Ratings

It was not a particularly impressive performance by a United States squad that did not feature some of their best offensive weapons. However, the game showed some frailties in defense as the team surrendered 4 goals in a loss to

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World Cup Coverage

In the coming weeks, I’ll be preview the upcoming World Cup. I’ll be looking at the top players followed by a team by team preview. A complete list of my coverage is on this page. Feel free to give me

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United States vs. Czech Republic Preview

The first of the United States’ friendlies is later today when they face the Czech Republic in Hartford, Connecticut. Bob Bradley has said that he plans to finalize the roster after this match, which makes the game of vital importance

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Champions League Recap: Best XI And Player Of The Season

Internazionale completed the treble by defeating Bayern Munich 2-0 on Saturday which completes the Champions League for another season. Looking back, there were tremendous performances and here is a look at the best players of the season with a Best

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International Friendlies Galore

With the Champions League officially over, there are a plethora of games in the next two or three weeks leading up to the World Cup. Here is a closer look at the top 5 friendlies (excluding the US games which

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Internazionale 2, Bayern Munich 0: Milito Brace Beats Bayern

The game played out pretty much the way it was expected. Inter Milan sat back and looked to strike on the counter attack. Inter did not create many offensive opportunities, but the clinical finishing by Diego Milito was the difference.

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UEFA Champions League Final Preview

The final is here. Bayern Munich and Internazionale are both going for trebles having completed domestic doubles. Munich have been one of the highest scoring sides in the Champions League while Inter completed a defensive masterpiece against Barcelona to reach

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