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by Soccer America
[CONCACAF UNDER-20 CHAMPIONSHIP] The USA qualified for the 2013 Under-20 World Cup with a 4-2 win over Canada in the quarterfinals of the Concacaf Under-20 Championship in Puebla, Mexico. Two unconvincing wins left in doubt the capacity of the Americans to handle a pressure-packed match like Tuesday's quarterfinal. No one ...
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by Soccer America
"No doubt it's because I am not someone who can pass by unnoticed. I am tall, and my hairstyle is easily recognized. I know how to give defenders problems. I can see them keeping a special eye on me -- they are frightened of me." -- Everton's Belgian striker Marouane ...
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by Soccer America
[AMERICANS ABROAD] Both Americans, Edgar Castillo and Joe Corona, scored as Mexican champion Tijuana won its first home game ever in the Libertadores Cup with a 4-0 win over Bolivia's San Jose. Castillo scored four minutes into the game with a left-footed blast from just inside the area and Corona ...
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by Soccer America
[MLS SPOTLIGHT] Chris Wondolowski, whose 27 goals in 2012 tied the MLS record for goals in a season, is a trailblazer for all American players. He became the first American who has spent his entire career in the league to be rewarded for his efforts with a Designated Player contract. ...
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by Soccer America
[MLS SPOTLIGHT] The Seattle Sounders have already replaced one Designated Player -- Fredy Montero was sent on loan to Colombian club Millonarios and Shalrie Joseph was acquired from Chivas USA -- but have only a few days to replace a second -- German Christian Tiffert -- if they want to ...
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by Soccer America
[MLS SPOTLIGHT] Toronto FC's new regime began the year three Designated Players whom they'd probably just as well do without. Eric Hassli was traded to FC Dallas in early February. Former German World Cup player Torsten Frings, the team captain, announced his retirement on Tuesday because of hip problems. That ...
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by Samuel Charles
[VIDEO PICK: Magic feet] Today's terrific two-minute clip shows Jose Enrique's goal-of-the-season candidate, 20-year-old Wilfried Zaha waving goodbye to the Championship, and his holiness Andres Iniesta blessing the San Siro's sacred ground.
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