The last time the USA played in the quadrennial Confederations Cup, whose latest edition kicks off Saturday with the Mexico representing Concacaf, came in 2009. Coach BobBradley’s team finished runner-up, falling to 3-2 to Brazil in the final after upsetting European champion Spain, 2-0, in the semifinals. Goals by Jozy Altidore andClint Dempsey. ended Spain’s 35-game unbeaten streak.
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