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by Ridge Mahoney
[USA-ENGLAND COUNTDOWN] One doesn't need to read between the lines to get the mood of American players regarding their titanic struggle -- see, even we're doing it -- against England on Saturday in the opening game of Group C. They may be anxious, they may be nervous, they may be ...
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by Soccer America
"It's a bet! Incidentally, you should know that the ambassador takes his steak like American soccer victories - somewhat rare."-- Martin Longden, press secretary at the British embassy in Washington, on a wager between British Ambassador to the USA Nigel Sheinwald and U.S. Ambassador Louis Susman. If England wins Saturday's ...
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by Soccer America
[USA-ENGLAND COUNTDOWN] The big day is finally here: USA-England at the World Cup. Saturday. Royal Bafokeng Stadium. Rustenburg, South Africa. Who will win?
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by Paul Kennedy
[TELEVISION WATCH] There's been a lot to like about ESPN's pre-World Cup coverage. The most fascinating part of its buildup was its airing of past World Cup games on ESPN Classic that showed just how far soccer has come in the United States over the last quarter century.
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by Soccer America
[ARGENTINA] All indications are that Argentina's players are united -- a far cry from the chaos that surrounded the team during qualifying. But off the field, problems persist. On Thursday, Argentina national team's doctor responded to comments by its fitness coach the day before that star Lionel Messi is suffering ...
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by Soccer America
[DATEBOOK] The 2010 World Cup kicks off Friday in South Africa. Here's the complete television schedule with information on online and mobile viewing.
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by Ridge Mahoney
[MLS] One of last year's top rookies chose a most opportune time to shake himself out of a sophomore slump. Chris Pontius, sidelined for much of the season with a hamstring injury, scored his first three goals of the season and United held on to beat Seattle, 3-2, at Qwest ...
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by Soccer America
[SCOREBOARD] At the World Cup break, the top eight teams in the standings are Los Angeles in first by nine points ahead of Real Salt Lake, Columbus, New York, Colorado, San Jose, Toronto FC and Houston. For the midweek summaries, current standings, leading scorers and schedule after the break ...
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by Soccer America
[AMERICANS ABROAD] U.S. international Sacha Kljestan has joined Belgian champion Anderlecht from Chivas USA on a four-year deal.
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