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[USA-PANAMA] Clint Dempsey‘s goal late in the second half gave the USA a 1-0 win over Panama and moved it into the finalof the Gold Cup for fourth straight time. Dempsey teamed up with two very improbable substitutions — Landon Donovan, again coming off the bench, and Freddy Adu, making his first U.S. appearance since […]

[USA CONFIDENTIAL] Defender and captain Carlos Bocanegra says he expects his team will eliminate the defensive lapses thatyielded a 2-1 loss to Panama in the group phase when the Americans take on the Central American nation again in the Gold Cup semifinals. To some, beating Guadeloupe (1-0) in the group phaseand Jamaica (2-0) in the […]

[USA-JAMAICA REPORT CARD] Coach Bob Bradley took Landon Donovan out of thestarting lineup and with a few tactical tweaks and goals by Jermaine Jones and Clint Dempsey the U.S. eliminatedJamaica, 2-0, to clinch a Gold Cup semifinal spot on Wednesday. Soccer America’s Ridge Mahoney grades the U.S. players … Starters Rating Player (Club) GP/G 6 […]

[USA SPOTLIGHT] Here are some of the key elements coming out of the USA’s 2-0 defeat of Jamaica Sunday in the Gold Cup quarterfinals: Agudelo answers the call. Forced into action early when Jozy Altidore suffered a hamstring strain, teenager Juan Agudelo unhinged the Jamaican back line with sharp runs and decisive touches. He so […]

[USA CONFIDENTIAL] If current form decides the outcome of the USA-Jamaica quarterfinal Sunday at RFK Stadium (Fox Soccer Channel, 3 pm ET), the Jamaicans willcelebrate their first win, ever, against the Americans. After 17 meetings, of which the USA has won nine and tied eight, the time could be right for Jamaica to finally prevail. […]

[USA CONFIDENTIAL] On form, Jamaica probably rates an unfamiliar role as favorite for its quarterfinal against the USA at RFK Stadium on Sunday, despite notbeing able to win any of the 17 previous matches between the countries. As soon as the Gold Cup groups were announced, Jamaica looked a good bet to not only advance […]

[USA-GUADELOUPE REPORT CARD] A few positional changes and a much more intense and cohesive effort earned the USA a 1-0 win over Guadeloupe Tuesday night inKansas City that featured solid games by Steve Cherundolo and Jermaine Jones, and a great goal by Jozy Altidore. StartersRating Player (Club) GP/G 5 Tim Howard (Everton/ENG) 62/0.Not required to […]