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United States 1, Italy 0: Player Ratings

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The US pulled off a great upset getting their first win ever over Italy as Italy dropped their first ever game in Genoa. The US played a solid first half limiting the Italians to a couple dangerous balls over the…

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United States 1, Panama 0: Player Ratings

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The US took the lead in the 9th minute when Graham Zusi got onto a loose ball in the box. The US never got much rhythm, but they were playing Panama even in the first half. The game changed on…

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United States 1, Venezuela 0: Player Ratings

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The United States dominated the game with possession, but struggled to create chances. The US began to create more and more chances before Ricardo Clark scored in the seventh minute of stoppage time off a header from a corner kick.…

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United States 3, Slovenia 2: Player Ratings

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It was a much improved performance by the US as they changed to a 4-4-2 with a diamond midfield. The US got an early goal from Edson Buddle when he pounced on a mistake by the Slovenian backline and lashed…

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France 1, United States 0: Player Ratings

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It was a mixed performance again by the US where they did well to absorb pressure, but once again showed little attacking impetus. France turned up the pace of the game in the second and they created a number of…

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Ecuador 1, United States 0: Player Ratings

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THe US had good stretches, but lack of a cutting edge in the box cost them as a late goal from Jaime Ayovi gave Ecuador the lead. Up until that point, the defense had been very solid, which was the…

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United States 1, Honduras 0: Player Ratings

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Juergen Klinsmann finally got his first victory as the coach of the US as Clint Dempsey scored a first half goal to give the US a 1-0 lead. Honduras created chances and forced some good saves from Tim Howard. The…

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Belgium 1, United States 0: Player Ratings

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It was a bit of a dull performance for the US as they lost to Belgium 1-0. Belgium controlled the midfield in the first half, but the US defended well including some great saves from Tim Howard. The US was…

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Costa Rica 1, United States 0: Player Ratings

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It was another up and down performance by the US as they showed moments of brilliance, but also struggled for large portions. The game’s only goal came in the second half when Rodney Wallace headed in a rebound after Tim…

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Spain 4, United States 0: Player Ratings

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It wasn’t a great performance by the United States as they lost 4-0 to Spain and even had an early goal called off incorrectly on an offside call. The United States held out until the 28th, but 3 goals in…

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