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by Ridge Mahoney
[WORLD CUP 2010] The first USA foray into Central America for 2010 World Cup qualifying followed tradition in so many ways, except for one: the result. Guatemala 0, USA 1. Spectacular? No, but historic, yes. Never before in a qualifier, and only once in nine games, had the USA returned ...
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"It was a very hard fought game, and for us a hard earned three points. The win is based more on the determination of our team. Sometimes it's necessary to win games in that way. It was a game where we relied on the effort, team spirit, and the mentality ...
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by Ridge Mahoney
[GUATEMALA-USA REPORT CARD] Soccer America's Ridge Mahoney grades the U.S. players' performance in their 1-0 win over Guatemala on Wednesday. ...
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by Soccer America
[WORLD CUP 2010] Pavel Pardo scored two late goals to lead Mexico to a 2-1 comeback win over Honduras. Canada is already in trouble after tying at home with Jamaica because of an own goal by its MLS keeper. Suriname had a 2-0 lead until squandering it in the waning ...
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by Soccer America
MEMBERSHIP ALERT: A special edition will appear later Thursday with coverage of the USA-Brazil women's gold-medal game, so look for this e-newsletter from Soccer America's editors. For fans not wishing to read our coverage until after they have watched the game, the subject line of these e-letters will begin "Special ...
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by Ridge Mahoney
[MLS] When the season began, the two most tenuous head coaches were Fernando Clavijo in Colorado and Sigi Schmid in Columbus. One is riding high, the other just got dumped. With one-third of the season to go, Schmid is firmly entrenched, as is the Eastern Conference leading-Crew. A surprise firing ...
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[MLS RESULTS/SCHEDULE] For the second time in a week, the Houston Dynamo scored four goals in the first half. On Wednesday, the two-time defending champ followed up on Saturday's 4-3 win over Real Salt Lake with a 4-0 victory over Chivas USA. Also on Wednesday, New England reclaimed first place ...
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International play resumed with Europe's top teams all in action in friendly action on Wednesday. Euro '08 champion Spain was playing its first game under Vicente Del Bosque, while Italy and Portugal both welcomed back former coaches. For all the results ...
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