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by Ridge Mahoney
[CONFEDERATIONS CUP] Techniques and skills and physical attributes may vary, but in any high-level competitive sport, nobody excels without withstanding pressure. U.S. coach Bob Bradley knew his players would be tested by a Confederations Cup semifinal with Spain on Wednesday, for the Spaniards' swift, flowing fleet of attackers can apply ...
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by Ridge Mahoney
[USA-SPAIN REPORT CARD] As befits a stunning upset win over the European champion and top-ranked team in the world, high marks abounded for the Americans who shocked Spain, 2-0, on Wednesday. Soccer America's Ridge Mahoney grades the U.S. players and comments on their performance ...
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by Soccer America
"We are scratching our heads just like you guys are but it goes to show what hard work and commitment to each other can bring. Soccer is a funny thing. Any time you come away with a shock win you need to take your chances in front of goal and ...
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by Ridge Mahoney
[MAKING A LIST] Here's a look at the top 10 wins in U.S. men's history, as selected by the editors of Soccer America. Though some historic results have been recorded in friendlies, the significance of wins in competitive events - both for their domestic value as well as international status ...
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by Soccer America
[USA-SPAIN] Spanish daily As captured some of the most dramatic images from the U.S. triumph.
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by Soccer America
by Soccer America
[USA-SPAIN] Beating the world's top team drew stunned the international press. For a collection of headlines from around the world ...
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by Mike Woitalla
[TV WATCH] How does ESPN color commentator and former U.S. international John Harkes feel about play-acting? Apparently it depends on who's doing the faking.
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by Ridge Mahoney
[MLS] Whatever might cure Red Bull road ills it won't be found north of the border. For the second time in 11 days, New York visited BMO Field, and the outcome didn't differ. Paulo Vitti and Dwayne De Rosario scored on either side of halftime in a 2-0 TFC win ...
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by Ridge Mahoney
[MLS] Colorado maintained its unbeaten home record (3-0-3) at home by tying FC Dallas, 1-1, Wednesday, but needed a late strike to earn that point after fluffing a bunch of chances.
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by Soccer America
[SUPERLIGA] Group B action Wednesday night action at Gillette Stadium saw New England share points with MLS rival Kansas City in a 1-1 stalemate while all-Mexican clash between Santos and Atlas produced no goals
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by Paul Kennedy
[WPS] The Los Angeles Sol extended its lead at the top of Women's Professional Soccer to 13 points, its largest lead of the season, with a 2-1 win at the Saint Louis Athletica. In Wednesday's other game, Boston moved into second place with a 1-0 win over the Washington Freedom.
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