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by Ridge Mahoney
[UNDER THE MICROSCOPE] A forward is supposed to shoot, and score goals, so on that basis, Jozy Altidore didn't do much in the 2-2 tie with Slovenia Friday. Altidore took just one shot, a first-time, right-footed attempt from inside the penalty area following a brief melee triggered by a Landon ...
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by Ridge Mahoney
[GRPOUP E] Other top seeds have stumbled or failed to impress in the early stages, yet the Netherlands -- without playing all that well -- edged Japan, 1-0, to notch a victory that was enough to clinch a spot in the round of 16 when Denmark eliminated Cameroon with a ...
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by Soccer America
"Last night, on reflection I said things in the heat of the moment that came out of frustration of both our performance and the result. For my part I apologize for any offense caused by my actions at the end of the game."-- Wayne Rooney in an English FA statement ...
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by Paul Kennedy
[TELEVISION WATCH] More than 3.9 million households watched Friday's USA-Slovenia game on ESPN, making it the most-watched game in terms of households in the history of ESPN networks. Just as it was for the USA-England game, San Diego had the highest rating of any market with a 8.5.
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by Soccer America
[OFF THE POST] Commentators on Ireland's national TV broadcaster RTE wore sombreros while covering the France-Mexico game. Electronics chain Currys will offer a discount on TVs when France is knocked out of the World Cup. Pizza Hut in Ireland offering free pizzas every time a French opponent scores. And the ...
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by Soccer America
[SCOREBOARD] The 2010 World Cup finished with an average of 2.27 goals a game, the second lowest in history. Spain's eight goals in seven games were the fewest of any team to win the World Cup. For all the World Cup results and leading scorers ...
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by Soccer America
[WORLD CUP VIEWING] Soccer America's list of soccer viewing establishments where you might be able to catch the World Cup games now numbers in the hundreds. Please be sure to check for opening times.
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by Soccer America
[WPS] Rookie Kelley O'Hara scored for first-place FC Gold Pride in a 1-0 win over the struggling Boston Breakers in the first game played at its new home stadium, Pioneer Stadium, on the campus of Cal State East Bay in Hayward.
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by Soccer America
[D-2 PRO LEAGUE] The Austin Aztex got a hat trick from former UCLA star Maxwell Griffin and defeated Miami FC, 3-1, to improve their record to a league-best 8-2-3.
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