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Panama 2, United States 1: Player Ratings

It was a disappointing performance as the United States lost their first Gold Cup group stage game. Panama came out with a high pressure system and took a 2-0 lead in the first half. The first goal came from a

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2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup: First Game Thoughts

Everyone has finished their first round of games. There were a lot of blowouts with only one game featuring both teams scoring. For the most part, the top teams performed as expected, but here are some observations from the first

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United States 2, Canada 0: Player Ratings

It was a composed performance by the United States in their Gold Cup opener as they defeated Canada 2-0 behind goals from Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey. Altidore’s opener settled things down for the US as he had a quick

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2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Predictions

With the tournament beginning later today, it is time to make some final predictions for the tournament. So here it goes. Group A: Mexico and Costa Rica should be battling for the top spots for this group and the meeting

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2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Group C Preview

Group C is one of the most talented groups with all four teams reaching the knockout stage in the last two gold Cups. One of them won’t be making it this time. Here is a closer look at the most

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2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Group B Preview

Group B of the Gold Cup doesn’t hold the two big powers but there are some dark horses in this group including Honduras and Jamaica. Here is closer look at the teams. Grenada: Player To Watch: Delroy Facey With Shalrie

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2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Group A Preview

The Gold Cup starts this Sunday. Mexico will be looking to defend its 2009 title, but the United States is the last winner when both of the teams sent their best squads. Mexico and the US have dominated, but Costar

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Reactions To The US Gold Cup Roster

The Gold Cup Roster is out and there are some real surprises, so here is the squad that Bob Bradley has named. Goalkeepers: Marcus Hahnemann (Wolverhampton Wanderers, ENGLAND), Tim Howard (Everton, ENGLAND), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake, USA) Defenders: Carlos

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United States Gold Cup Roster May Edition

The US’ Gold Cup roster is going to be named in the next week, so now was the time for a final projection of the squad. Here is the squad that I expect Bradley to use. Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan (Aston

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United States’ Gold Cup Projected Roster April Edition

The team is for the most part in place, but there are still some battles emerging for the final spots. Here is the projected squad. Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa, ENGLAND), Marcus Hahnemann (Wolverhampton, ENGLAND), Tim Howard (Everton, ENGLAND) Defenders:

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