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by Ridge Mahoney
[GOLD CUP] While fans are usually more impressed by talent, coaches know the value of experience, especially when a seemingly undermanned opponent gains the upper hand and a game gets out of hand. Only a few of the American players chosen by Coach Bob Bradley to face Haiti Saturday in ...
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by Ridge Mahoney
[USA-HAITI REPORT CARD] Soccer America's Ridge Mahoney grades the U.S. players and comments on their performance in their 2-2 win with Haiti in the Gold Cup ...
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by Soccer America
"It's unprofessional in my eyes. In every soccer player's eyes throughout the world it would be unprofessional to speak out about a teammate especially in the press and not to your face. But I'm going to turn it on a positive spin because that's what this needs. But in 17 ...
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by Soccer America
[GOLD CUP] Despite blowing a lead in stoppage time, Haiti managed to reach the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup with its 2-2 tie against the USA Saturday at Gillette Stadium. Panama joined Haiti on Sunday as the two wild-card teams in the quarterfinals when the Canaleros' 4-0 win over Nicaragua ...
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by Paul Kennedy
[GOLD CUP] One of the most bizarre sideline incidents in recent history landed Mexico coach Javier Aguirre a three-game suspension. "El Vasco" sat in the stands Sunday and watched Mexico beat Guadeloupe, 2-0, to clinch the Group C title at the Gold Cup.
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by Soccer America
[MLS NAMES & NUMBERS] The Los Angeles Galaxy continued its SuperClasico dominance over Chivas USA. Seattle's Freddy Montero came with in one-goal of the league scoring lead. Toronto FC benefitted from Chad Barrett's rejuvenation.
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by Soccer America
Both conference races tightened. Only one point separates the top four teams in the Eastern Conference. Wins for Colorado and Los Angeles moved them to within three points of slumping Chivas USA. For all the game summaries, standings, leading scorers and this week's schedule ...
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by Soccer America
[AMERICANS ABROAD] Jozy Altidore, the 19-year-old striker who scored in the USA's 2-0 upset over Spain at the Confederations Cup after failing to breakthrough with Spanish club Villarreal, is reportedly headed to Greek champion Olympiakos.
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by Soccer America
[AMERICANS ABROAD] Striker Charlie Davies, 23, who has spent the summer playing in the Confederations Cup, where he scored in the 3-0 win over Egypt, and in the Gold Cup, is moving from Swedish club Hammarby to French club Sochaux.
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by Paul Kennedy
[USL-1] Despite playing to a pair of 0-0 ties at Rochester and Cleveland, the Puerto Rico Islanders remained in first place in the USL First Division. Portland (three games in hand) and Charleston (one game in hand) trail Puerto Rico by two points.
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by Paul Kennedy
[WPS] Brazilian Cristiane became the first player in Women's Professional Soccer to score a hat trick when she scored all three goals for the Chicago Red Stars in a 3-1 win over FC Gold Pride that kept them in the hunt for a playoff berth.
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