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November 11, 2009

Davies Released from Hospital

Charlie Davies has been released from the hospital after suffering severe injuries in the one car automobile accident on October 13. The U.S. national team forward still will require many months of rehabilitation.

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October 14, 2009

Davies To Require Long Recovery

U.S. National Soccer Team forward Charlie Davies is in serious but stable condition and resting following several hours of surgery at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. to treat injuries suffered in a one-car accident on the George Washington Parkway early Tuesday morning in Northern Virginia.

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October 13, 2009

Charlie Davies Injured in One-Car Wreck

U.S. National Soccer Team forward Charlie Davies is in stable condition following injuries sustained in a one-car accident on the George Washington Parkway early Tuesday morning in Northern Virginia. There was one fatality in the accident.

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USMNT Line Up Denmark Date

The United States Men’s National Team will face fellow 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Denmark on Wednesday, Nov. 18, in Aarhus, Denmark

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October 11, 2009

USMNT Clinches World Cup Berth

The U.S. Men’s National Team qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa in dramatic fashion with a 3-2 win against Honduras with five goals scored and a penalty missed by Honduras in a heart-stopping second half.

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October 08, 2009

Places to Watch the USA - Honduras match

The USA - Honduras World Cup Qualifying match on Saturday night will not be televised by any network or cable channel. So, we're here to help - here's a list of bars and restaurants where you'll be able to find the match. If you know of any more, please add them in the comments section. Thanks!

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October 02, 2009

Bradley Names US Roster for Final World Cup Qualifiers

U.S. Men's National Team head coach Bob Bradley has named a roster of 22 players that will train in advance of the crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Honduras and Costa Rica that will determine if the United States automatically qualifies for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

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September 10, 2009

Clark Strike Lifts U.S. over T&T

Ricardo Clark blasted home a long range shot to lift the United States over Trinidad and Tobago 1-0 in World Cup qualifying at Hasely Crawford Stadium on Wednesday night. Tim Howard kept the U.S. in the game with a fine first half that included two saves and a little luck as the one ball the beat him hit off the crossbar.

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September 09, 2009

U.S. and T&T Face Must Win Match

The American path to the 2010 FIFA World Cup becomes clearer with each match played, and despite being on the road, tonight's encounter with Trinidad and Tobago can realistically be called a ‘must win’ match if the U.S. wants have breathing room down the stretch.

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September 06, 2009

U.S. Rallies To Victory

The U.S. Men’s National Team got goals from Clint Dempsey and Jozy Altidore in the closing minutes of the first half to come from behind and defeat El Salvador 2-1. With the victory, the U.S. moved into second place in the six-team final round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying with just three matches remaining.

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August 12, 2009

Mexico 2 - USA 1

Charlie Davies gave the U.S. a dream start when he got behind the defense off a Landon Donovan pass and finished in the 9th minute. But the home side controlled possession and fought back with Israel Castro knocking in a cracker from 25 yards in the 19th minute. And Miguel Sabah hitting the winner in the 81st minute. More details coming soon...

June 25, 2009

U.S.A. 2 - Spain 0

In one of the greatest matches in U.S. Soccer history, the U.S. got goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey to stun No. 1-ranked Spain 2-0 and advance to the finals of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa.

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June 23, 2009

U.S. Set To Tackle Spain

Days after a shock qualification for the Confederations Cup semifinals, the USA Men's National Team is readying themselves to face a super Spain side which is currently ranked #1 in the world.

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June 15, 2009

10 Man U.S. MNT Fall To Italy

U.S. born Giuseppe Rossi scored a brace to help Italy overcome a one goal halftime deficit and defeat 10-man United States 3-1 in Confederations Cup action in Pretoria.

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June 03, 2009

U.S. MNT Qualifer Moved to ESPN2

The broadcast for tonight’s U.S. Men’s National Team FIFA World Cup qualifier at Costa Rica has been moved to ESPN2.

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April 02, 2009

Jozy Hat Trick Sinks T&T

Forward Jozy Altidore became the youngest player in history to score a hat trick for the U.S. Men’s National Team, tallying all three goals in a dominating 3-0 victory against Trinidad & Tobago.

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February 12, 2009

Same Old Song: U.S. Tops Mexico 2-0 Again

The U.S. Men’s National Team continued their domination of Mexico with a confident and clinical 2-0 victory to open the final round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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February 05, 2009

Sinha: U.S. Are 'Overrated'

With just over a week left until Mexico kicks off the final round of CONCACAF World Cup 2010 qualifying in Columbus, Mexico attacker Sinha had fired a verbal salvo by saying the U.S. National Team fail to live up to their rep.

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January 25, 2009

Kljestan Hat Trick Leads US over Sweden

Sacha Kljestan scored the 11th hat trick ever for the U.S. Men’s National Team Saturday evening to earn a 3-2 victory against Sweden to open their 2009 campaign.

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December 18, 2008

Crew Stadium To Host U.S. vs Mexico WCQ'er

For the third consecutive time in final round qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, U.S. Soccer has selected Columbus Crew Stadium to host the home leg between the United States and Mexico on Feb. 11th.

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October 16, 2008

T&T Down Youthful USA MNT

With a berth to next year’s Final Round of qualifying already secure, the U.S. Men’s National Team fell 2-1 to Trinidad & Tobago on a 79th-minute penalty kick.

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October 14, 2008

Kenny Cooper: I Turned Down US Call-Up

While many observers may have snorted when Kenny Cooper was again left off the U.S. squad this week, the FC Dallas ace divulged that he actually rejected the chance to suit up for the National Team due to fitness woes.

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October 12, 2008

US Advances with 6-1 Win Over Cuba

The U.S. Men's National Team clinched a berth in the Final Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying with a dominating 6-1 victory against Cuba.

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September 11, 2008

US Romps Over Trinidad & Tobago

The U.S. Men’s National Team earned their fifth consecutive shutout in World Cup qualifying with a 3-0 win Wednesday against Trinidad & Tobago.

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September 07, 2008

USMNT Edges Out Cuba

In their first trip to Havana in 61 years, the U.S. Men’s National Team defeated Cuba, 1-0, to move into first place in Group 1 in the Semifinal Round of FIFA World Cup qualifying.

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August 13, 2008

10-Man U.S. Come Up Short vs Nigeria

(Soccer365) Fresh from being ousted from the Summer Olympics with a 2-1 loss to Nigeria, U.S. boss Piotr Nowak was left to ponder what might have been had defender Michael Orozco not been sent off after just three minutes.

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August 10, 2008

U.S. Allow Late Oranje Equalizer

The U.S. Men’s Olympic Soccer team was just minutes away from clinching a spot in the knockout stage after two games, but a late equalizer from the Netherlands shocked the U.S. for a 2-2 tie.

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August 07, 2008

US Downs Japan 1-0

(Soccer365.com) The USMNT got the three points they came for against Japan in Tianjin on Thursday, but the 1-0 win was not without is fair share of worrying moments.

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June 09, 2008

USA holds Argentina

(Soccer365.com) With the beginning of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying just one week away, the U.S. Men’s National Team showed its mettle with a impressive 0-0 draw with No. 1-ranked Argentina this evening in front of a record sell-out crowd of 78,682 fans at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.

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June 05, 2008

US Shot Down by Spain's Xavi

(Soccer365.com) In a match where the United States Men created chances, defended well and gave up only a handful of set pieces, it was a strong individual effort by Xavi Hernandez in the 79th minute that was the difference in the match, as the United States fell by a final score of 1-0.

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May 28, 2008

England cruise over US in friendly

(Soccer365.com) Captain John Terry helped England produce their most impressive performance of the Fabio Capello era with the opening goal in a 2-0 win against the United States at Wembley.

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March 28, 2008

U.S. MNT To Face Argentina

(ussoccer.com) The U.S. Men’s National Team will face Argentina at Giants Stadium on June 8 to cap off a trio of friendlies before kicking off 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying.

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March 05, 2008

England vs USA Match In The Works

(Soccer365.com) The Football Association are close to sealing an agreement for a friendly between England and the USA at Wembley on May 28.

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February 07, 2008

U.S. - Mexico Draw 2 - 2

(Soccer365.com) The U.S. and Mexico renewed their border rivalry and settled for a 2-2 draw in front of a sell out crowd of 70,103 at Reliant Stadium in Houston on Wednesday night.

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January 20, 2008

U.S. Downs Sweden 2-0

(ussoccer.com) Landon Donovan became the all-time leading scorer for the U.S. Men’s National Team after scoring from the penalty spot in the second half to help defeat Sweden, 2-0 on Saturday night.

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October 17, 2007

Bradley Won't Pressure Freddy

(Soccer365.com) U.S. National Team boss Bob Bradley says he is going to be patient with teen phenom Freddy Adu, who is in the squad that will face Switzerland on Wednesday.

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October 10, 2007

Bradley Eyes Euro Talent For Swiss Match

(Soccer365.com) U.S. Men's National Team head coach Bob Bradley has named 21 players to the initial roster that will train in Europe in advance of the team’s international match against Switzerland.

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September 10, 2007

Brazil Storms Past U.S.

(Soccer365.com) The U.S. Men’s National Team jumped out to early lead and gave Brazil all they could handle, the but No. 1 ranked team in the world put their talent on display to earn a 4-2 victory.

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July 15, 2007

U.S. U-20's Ousted By Austria

(Soccer365.com) The U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team lost to Austria, 2-1, in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup at National Soccer Stadium in Toronto, ending an impressive campaign that saw the team score 12 goals in five games. Josmer Altidore scored his team-leading fourth goal for the U.S. in the losing effort.

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July 13, 2007

Altidore Working To Face Austria

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. Under-20 ace Josmer Altidore is hopeful he can beat a calf problem to take part in this weekend’s FIFA Under-20 World Cup quarterfinal match-up with Austria.

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July 12, 2007

Bradley Save U-20 World Cup Hopes

(Soccer365.com) Michael Bradley knocked in a 107th minute game winner on Wednesday night as the United States Under -20 Men's National Team narrowly advanced to the Quarterfinals of the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup Thursday defeating Uruguay 2-1.

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July 07, 2007

U.S. Tops Brazil, Group D in U-20

(Soccer365.com) The U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team won their group for the third straight time at the FIFA U-20 World Cup this evening with a 2-1 victory against Brazil behind two Josmer Altidore goals at Frank Clair Stadium in Ottawa, Canada.

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July 06, 2007

'Nats Go Winless in Copa

(Soccer365.com) The United States wrapped up their participation in the 2007 Copa America Thursday with a 1-0 loss to Colombia.

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July 04, 2007

Adu Steers U-20 WC Cruise

Behind a hat trick from captain Freddy Adu, the U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team earned a dominating 6-1 victory against Poland in front of a sold-out Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Canada, to climb to the top of Group D at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

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July 03, 2007

Bradley Bummed By Paraguay Loss

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. National Team boss Bob Bradley admitted that Monday’s Copa América group defeat to Paraguay will probably hurt for a good while.

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July 02, 2007

Bornstein: We Learned From Loss

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. defender Jonathan Bornstein claims the green members of Bob Bradley’s Copa América squad have been busy taking notes from their performance against Argentina.

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June 29, 2007

365 Q & A With Thomas Rongen

(Soccer365.com) - The U.S U-20 men’s national team has more talent and depth than ever but head coach Thomas Rongen knows it will be a difficult task when his team opens their U-20 World Cup campaign. The former Ajax player took a moment to speak with Soccer365 about the tournament and his team.

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Bradley Looks For Complete Show

(Soccer365.com) - Fresh from a 4-1 loss to Argentina, U.S. coach Bob Bradley has quickly switched his focus to Monday’s Copa América Group D test against Paraguay.

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Wynne Not In Mood To Look Back

(Soccer365.com) - Despite a solid showing against Argentina, U.S. defender Marvell Wynne will prefer to turn his attention to Monday’s match with Paraguay, from which they need a result to stay in Copa América knockout contention.

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June 28, 2007

U.S. MNT Returns To Copa Field

(Soccer365.com) - The United States men’s national team will open their 2007 Copa American campaign against Argentina on Thursday night in Venezuela. It will mark the U.S. third appearance in the South American regional championship, having playing in 1993 and 1995 as well.

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June 25, 2007

Bradley Expects More At Copa

(Soccer365.com) - Despite winning their third Gold Cup in the last four editions, U.S. Men’s National Team coach Bob Bradley says the team can still improve quite a bit when it comes to wrapping up wins.

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June 24, 2007

Feilhaber's Strikes Gold; US beats Mexico

After trailing 1-0 at the half, the United States Men's National Team rallied to beat Mexico 2-1 in CONCACAF's Gold Cup Final. Midfielder Benny Feilhaber provided the game winner on an impressive volley in the 73rd minute.

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June 22, 2007

U.S. Advance To Gold Cup Final

(Soccer365.com) - The United States men’s national team defeated Canada 2-1 on Thursday night at Soldier Field in Chicago to advance to the Gold Cup final but were forced to wait to the very end to clinch the victory. Frankie Hejduk and Landon Donovan scored for the U.S.

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June 19, 2007

Bradley Hails Pop’s Influences

(Soccer365.com) - Having done more than enough with his U.S. National Team performances to quiet talks of nepotism, Michael Bradley admitted that having Bob Bradley as a father definitely has its perks – just not of favoritism.

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June 18, 2007

Beasley Quiets USMNT Leave Talk

(Soccer365.com) - PSV Eindhoven wantaway winger DaMarcus Beasley has squashed rumours that he would leave U.S. National Team camp during Gold Cup to seal a move to Rangers.

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June 15, 2007

Beasley Enjoying Form Return

(Soccer365.com) - Fresh from claiming a brace to help beat El Salvador on Tuesday, U.S. Men’s National Team speedster DaMarcus Beasley says he is using Gold Cup duty to get back to his best.

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Altidore Pumped Up For U-20 WC

(Soccer365.com) - New York strike sensation Jozy Altidore is chomping at the bit to begin FIFA Under-20 World Cup action next week in Canada.

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June 13, 2007

Donovan Wary Of El Tricolor

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. National Team star Landon Donovan wasn’t exactly sure how to feel about Mexico’s Gold Cup loss to Honduras, and figures that it may even make their arch rivals more dangerous as the tourney wears on.

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Bradley's Boys Coast To Win

(Soccer365.com) The United States men’s national team put in a solid performance to defeat El Salvador 4-0 on Wednesday evening at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.

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June 08, 2007

Dempsey Doesn’t Mind Boo Birds

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. Men’s National Team goal hero Clint Dempsey claims he isn’t bothered when the team faces mass fan opposition in America, such as during Thursday’s 1-0 Gold Cup win over Guatemala.

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US Opens Gold Cup With a 1-0 win

Clint Dempsey's first half goal was enough, as a 10-man US side survived to open the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup with a win against Guatemala.

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June 06, 2007

Beasley Stumps For Nguyen Skill

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. international DaMarcus Beasley believes PSV Eindhoven teammate Lee Nguyen’s first experience in a National Team camp proved that the young attacker is one to watch for the future.

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June 04, 2007

Bradley Compliments Central Duo

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. coach Bob Bradley has hinted he is beginning to prefer that young Americans Abroad Michael Bradley and Benny Feilhaber in the middle of the park after the duo again showed the right stuff in Saturday’s win over China.

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June 01, 2007

Donovan Mulling Bradley Wishes

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. star Landon Donovan claims he has been designated for use in both tourneys this summer by National Team boss Bob Bradley, but hinted that he could still beg out of Copa America in order to help lift the struggling L.A. Galaxy.

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May 31, 2007

Bradley Excited To Test Youngsters

(Soccer365.com) - Young American Abroad trio Charlie Davies, Kamani Hill and Lee Nguyen will get the chance to register their first international caps when the U.S. National Team faces friendly visitors China in San Jose this weekend.

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May 24, 2007

Bradley names US Gold Cup roster

Bob Bradley completed one of his first tasks as official US Head Coach, naming a 23-man roster for June's CONCACAF Gold Cup Competition.

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May 18, 2007

Bradley Earned Job – Donovan

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. National Team ace Landon Donovan has given his thumbs up to Wednesday’s removal of Bob Bradley’s interim tag, saying the coach had displayed his readiness in 2007.

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May 17, 2007

Bradley Focused On Busy Summer

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. coach Bob Bradley was finally appointed to the full time position on Wednesday, but it certainly did not signal the start of his forward thinking.

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May 16, 2007

Bradley officially sheds Interim tag

The U.S. Soccer Federation announced today that Bob Bradley has been named the head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team, removing the interim tag that Bradley has held since December.

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April 24, 2007

Ryan On Swedish Attack Alert

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. Women’s National Team coach Greg Ryan claims one of the scariest aspects of being drawn in to the 2007 World Cup group of death is figuring out a way to slow down a silky smooth Sweden attack.

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April 03, 2007

Donovan: I’m A Feilhaber Fan

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. Men’s National Team ace Landon Donovan says he was greatly impressed by recent debutant Benny Feilhaber during recent friendlies with Ecuador and Guatemala.

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March 28, 2007

US held to scoreless draw by stubborn Guatemala

Frisco, TX (Sports Network) - Bob Bradley's unbeaten record remained in tact on Wednesday night at Pizza Hut Park, but it was not the result that the interim coach of the United States National Team was looking for, as his side was held to a 0-0 draw by Guatemala.

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March 27, 2007

Bradley To Make Some Alterations

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. Men’s National Team box Bob Bradley says he is planning to use their midweek friendly against Guatemala to blood a few more players.

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March 26, 2007

I’ve Matured, Says Donovan

(Soccer365.com) - Fresh from netting a hat trick to lead the U.S. Men’s National Team past Ecuador as captain, Landon Donovan admitted that he’s done some growing up since World Cup 2006.

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Onyewu: We Were Able To Get Tight

(Soccer365.com) - Despite some first half struggles, U.S. Men’s National Team defender Oguchi Onyewu believes the backline came around after halftime to stifle friendly foes Ecuador in Tampa on Sunday.

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March 25, 2007

Donovan's hat-trick leads U.S. over Ecuador

Tampa Bay, FL (Sports Network) - The U.S. Men's National Team got a performance from midfielder/forward Landon Donovan that reminded American fans of his play of old, before this past summer's World Cup.

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March 21, 2007

Cherundolo: Fresh Blood Is Good

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. defender Steve Cherundolo is happy to see some internationally green players called into camp by Bob Bradley, including fellow Bundesliga man Benny Feilhaber.

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March 18, 2007

Bradley looks overseas to fill roster for upcoming friendlies

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - United States Men's National Team (MNT) interim head coach Bob Bradley called 24 players Thursday to participate in training camp to prepare for friendlies against Guatemala and Ecuador later this month.

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February 28, 2007

Arena Continues USSF Search Rant

(Soccer365.com) - Former ‘Nats boss Bruce Arena simply cannot believe how long it is taking U.S. Soccer to name a permanent successor, and says the federation is damaging the progress made over his reign.

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February 16, 2007

Cooper Chasing More U.S. Caps

(Soccer365.com) - Recent USMNT debutant Kenny Cooper says it was tough to miss out on the Mexico friendly, but says he will keep doing the job with FC Dallas to ensure he is called back by Bob Bradley.

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February 15, 2007

U.S. Copa Squad To Be MLS-Based?

(Soccer365.com) - After Wednesday’s Copa America draw, U.S. Men’s National Team coach Bob Bradley admitted that it could be difficult to get European-based players released for he summer tournament.

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U.S. to face Argentina in Copa America draw

The full 2007 Copa America draw was unveiled Wednesday. The United States will play Argentina, Paraguay and Colombia in the first round of soccer's championship of South America.

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February 14, 2007

Injury Halts Holden’s Japan Plans

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. Under-23 National Team midfielder Stuart Holden will not be joining the team for a Far East swing to play it safe with his bum hamstring.

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February 08, 2007

Donovan Dismayed By Mexico Snub

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. attacker Landon Donovan was thrilled with the team’s win over Mexico on Wednesday night, but admits he was left cold by their rivals’ continued refusal to shake hands after the final whistle.

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Conrad: Pro-Mexico Crowd No Prob

(Soccer365.com) - Fresh from a sterling show in a U.S. victory over Mexico, defender Jimmy Conrad has declared that he was actually glad to have a large portion of Wednesday’s crowd in Phoenix cheer against the hosts.

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USA shuts down Mexico in friendly

Jimmy Conrad and Landon Donovan each scored a second-half goal to lead the United States to a 2-0 victory over border-rival Mexico in a friendly at University of Phoenix Stadium.

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February 07, 2007

Donovan Sees Both Sides In L.A.

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. star Landon Donovan knows that many of his Los Angeles Galaxy fans support Mexico, and he says he’s fine with it.

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Mastroeni Still Proving Himself

(Soccer365.com) - Some might feel U.S. midfielder Pablo Mastroeni is a lock for a place in Bob Bradley’s squad, but the veteran of two World Cups bristles at the suggestion.

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February 06, 2007

Bradley Prepared For Border War

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. Men’s National Team coach Bob Bradley is telling the squad to expect an angry Mexico side to come calling in Phoenix on Wednesday night.

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February 02, 2007

Sanchez Expects U.S. Barnburner

(Soccer365.com) - Mexico trainer Hugo Sanchez has named a top notch squad for their Wednesday friendly with the U.S. National Team in Phoenix, saying he believes the game will be one to be remembered in their soccer border war.

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February 01, 2007

Twellman Glad To Be In U.S. Camp

(Soccer365.com) - Although his arrival at U.S. National Team came late, New England striker Taylor Twellman is only focused on getting in some good work before they face arch rivals Mexico on Wednesday.

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January 30, 2007

U.S. WNT Claim Four Nations Title

(Soccer365.com) - The United States women’s national team claimed their fifth Four Nations title with a convincing 2-0 win over China in the final group stage match on Tuesday.

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January 24, 2007

Clark Aims To Grab USMNT Chance

(Soccer365.com) - Houston Dynamo midfield ace Ricardo Clark is currently trying to make inroads with the U.S. National Team, an effort he punctuated with a strong friendly performance against Denmark.

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Bradley Pushing Mapp To Dazzle

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. attacker Justin Mapp hopped off the bench to change the tide in their 3-1 friendly win over Denmark this weekend, a feat coach Bob Bradley believes he can repeat many times in the years to come.

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January 22, 2007

Bornstein Wows Family With Debut

(Soccer365.com) - Freshly capped U.S. international Jonathan Bornstein was on cloud nine after marking his debut with a goal in front of his entire family.

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Adu – Third Time Still A Charm

(Soccer365.com) - Fresh from grabbing two goals and an assist as the U.S. Under-20 National Team booked their place in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, playmaker Freddy Adu admitted his role has evolved as he prepares for his third world championship at the level.

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January 19, 2007

Kirk Wants U20 WC Berth Settled

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. Under-20 ace Quavas Kirk has declared that the team want to finish the job of qualifying for this summer’s FIFA U-20 World Cup early by defeating familiar foe Guatemala.

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January 18, 2007

Rongen Expects More From U-20’s

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. Under-20 coach Thomas Rongen was only partially satisfied with their 4-1 rout of Haiti that opened CONCACAF qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, to be held in Canada this summer.

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January 12, 2007

Rongen: Freddy Becoming A Leader

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. Under-20 coach Thomas Rongen says Real Salt Lake attacker Freddy Adu is growing well into his role as captain ahead of qualifying for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, set for Canada this summer.

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Conrad Seeing Camp Differently

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. defender Jimmy Conrad was one of the newbies during the run-up to World Cup 2006, but he now finds himself among the senior citizens in Bob Bradley’s first National Team camp.

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January 05, 2007

Bornstein Sings Bradley Praises

(Soccer365.com) - MLS Rookie of the Year Jonathan Bornstein is busy telling everyone to expect great things from new U.S. Men’s National Team boss Bob Bradley as he begins his first camp.

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December 21, 2006

Bradley names MNT's initial training camp roster

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Interim United States Men's National Team head coach Bob Bradley announced, Tuesday, the 29 players that will join him Jan. 4 in Carson, Calif. for the team's first training camp in preparation for the 2008 World Cup.

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December 15, 2006

Fergie's Right-Hand Man In USA's Sights

(Goal.com) - U.S. Soccer have found their next top target, Manchester United assistant Carlos Queiroz.

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U.S. to face Mexico in February

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The U.S. Men's National Team announced Thursday that it will play Mexico in an exhibition game Feb. 7 at Glendale, Ariz., the second game for the MNT under interim head coach Bob Bradley.

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October 31, 2006

U.S. National team accepts bid for Copa America

Philadelphia, Pa (Sports Network) - The United States Men's National Soccer team has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2007 Copa America, the regional tournament of South America. The 12-team tournament will run from June 26 to July 15 in nine cities across Venezuela.

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October 30, 2006

Gulati: Klinsmann Has Not Been Offered U.S. Job

(Goal.com) - U.S. Soccer expects to announce its next head coach after the American holiday of Thanksgiving, said U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati on Monday. Gulati also refuted reports that Germany's World Cup coach Jurgen Klinsmann has been offered the U.S. position while also confirming the California resident is a finalist.

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October 26, 2006

Nicol Interested In USMNT Post

(Soccer365.com) - New England coach Steve Nicol has revealed that he will certainly listen to any offers made by U.S. Soccer – but says he doesn’t really expect to be in the running.

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October 20, 2006

Yallop Withdraws From USMNT Race

(Soccer365.com) - Los Angeles Galaxy manager Frank Yallop has excluded himself from the U.S. Soccer search to replace Bruce Arena.

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October 09, 2006

No Klinsmann Clues Yet, Says Rep

(Soccer365.com) - An representative of former Germany boss Jürgen Klinsmann says he has no idea whether he will accept one of the CONCACAF job offers on the table.

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October 04, 2006

Dempsey Thanks Parents With Prize

(Soccer365.com) - After accepting the 2006 Honda Player of the Year award, grateful US international Clint Dempsey handed the truck that came with the honor over to his parents.

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July 26, 2006

McBride Retires From Int'l Football

(Goal.com) - Fulham's American striker Brian McBride has followed in the footsteps of Manchester City's American midfielder Claudio Reyna and has retired from international football following the 2006 World Cup.

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July 14, 2006

Arena's Contract Won't Be Renewed

(Goal.com) - US Soccer (USSF) president Sunil Gulati announced today that Bruce Arena would not be offered a new contract as head coach of USA once his contract expires in December.

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May 30, 2006

McBride Header Edges Latvia

(Soccer365.com) - The US national team heads to Germany with a good with a winning spirit after the 1-0 over Latvia in East Hartford.

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May 25, 2006

Reyna Hamstring Scan Looks Good

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. captain Claudio Reyna received good news on Wednesday morning after an MRI.

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May 23, 2006

International Friendly Preview: USA v. Morocco

(Goal.com) - USA (#5 FIFA Rank) v. Morocco (#36 FIFA Rank)
When: 7 pm ET, Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Where: The Coliseum, Nashville, TN

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May 05, 2006

Albright In For Injured Hejduk

(Soccer365.com) - Galaxy stopper to step in for Hejduk who is out with torn ACL.

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May 03, 2006

Arena Finished With Job Two

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. National Team coach Bruce Arena couldn’t be blamed if he took a sigh of relief after revealing his 23-man World Cup 2006 roster on Tuesday evening.

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April 20, 2006

'Nats Climb To 4th In FIFA Rankings

(Soccer365.com) - The US National Team received its highest FIFA World Ranking ever.

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April 12, 2006

Photo Journal - U.S. vs. Jamaica

US fans
The US men's national team squared off with Jamaica at a sold-out SAS soccer park in Cary, NC last night. A group of us from Eurosport/Soccer.com and took in the action on and off the field. Here's what we saw!

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Arena Admits To Roster Dilemmas

(Soccer365.com) - U.S. boss Bruce Arena says his job of finalizing a 23-man roster for World Cup is definitely trickier this year than it was in 2002.

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April 11, 2006

Meola To Earn 100th Cap

(Soccer365.com) - When the United States men’s national team kicks off against Jamaica on Tuesday night, Tony Meola will be making history by becoming the first goalkeeper and ninth player overall to collect his 100th cap.

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SEE YOU AT THE GAME!

Hi all. It's an exciting day at Eurosport and Soccer.com, because a lot of us are going to the USA v. Jamaica match tonight at SAS Soccer Park in Cary, NC! If you're going too, give us a shout out if you see us. We'll be the happy people in G6 t-shirts.

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US v. Jamaica: What would you like to see?

Arena weighs his options
Does the US need to bounce back from Germany by winning by a large margin? Are you looking for a domestic player to step up and shine? Or are you just ready for Bruce Arena to pick a squad and get on with it? Other things to look for include:

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