[USA MEN] Few of Jurgen Klinsmann’s personnel decisions prompt as much debate among fans as the coach’s faith in defensive midfielder KyleBeckerman, for whom tomorrow’s Gold Cup final against Panama may prove to be his greatest test in the U.S. jersey. He starred on the USA’s 1999 Under-17 World Cup fourth-placeteam alongside Landon Donovan and […]
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History repeats itself
[USA-PANAMA] History repeats as the USA will face Panama Sunday for the Gold Cup title in Chicago without its head coach. Just like in 2005 when U.S. coach Bruce Arena had to sat in the stands for the USA-Panama final after being tossed in the semifinal against Honduras, JurgenKlinsmann was handed a one-game touchline ban […]
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Canaleros are the real deal
[USA-PANAMA] Beat Mexico once, and call it a fluke. Beat Mexico twice, and you’re the real deal. Panama’s success at the 2013 Gold Cup, which includes an historicpair of 2-1 wins over Mexico, should come as no surprise. The Canaleros also reached the knockout stage of the previous four Gold Cups (losing to the USA […]
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The Gus show, and more
By Paul Kennedy I’ll say up front I am more a Jim Nantz guy rather than a Gus Johnson guy. Just like I was more a Billy Packer guy rather than a Dick Vitale guy. Idon’t like screamers. I’d like to say that’s the Berkeley in me, but I know others will say that’s just […]
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U.S. goalscorers are reaping benefits of service and confidence
By Ridge Mahoney The axiom that goalscorers tend to connect in streaks has certainly been the case for the U.S. national team recently. Eddie Johnson scored in his second straight game Wednesday in a 3-1 Gold Cup semifinal defeat of Honduras. Chris Wondolowskiscored in three straight games before being blanked against Costa Rica, and in […]
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Donovan ranks at top of Gold Cup class
[USA MEN] Landon Donovan has been the dominant player of the Gold Cup. He’s the only U.S. player to start all five matchesand his five goals and seven assists are more than the three goals and six assists he’s had all season for the LA Galaxy in MLS play. He also leads all U.S. players […]
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U.S. Player Ratings: Donovan dominates again as USA reaches final
By Ridge Mahoney Two more goals by Landon Donovan, both set up by Alejandro Bedoya, after an opening goal by EddieJohnson carried the USA past Honduras, 3-1, Wednesday in a Gold Cup semifinal. Donovan’s two goals tied him with teammate Chris Wondolowski for thetournament lead with five, and he also leads the tournament in assists […]
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USA cruises into Gold Cup final with win over Honduras
[USA-HONDURAS] The USA extended its win streak record to 10 games with a 3-1 victory of Honduras in the Gold Cup semifinals Wednesday in Arlington, Texas, wherered-hot Landon Donovan scored twice and assisted on Eddie Johnson‘s goal. THE GOALS. The opening goal came in the12th minute when defender Clarence Goodson sent a low pass down […]
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Donovan: USA's Best-Ever Run
The U.S. men’s national team is on a tear unlike anything veteran Landon Donovan has ever seen, and Donovan, who has played in three World Cups and scored more goals andregistered more assists than any player in U.S. history, has seen a lot. “I’ve never been part of a run like this,” the L.A. Galaxy […]
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Eddie Johnson delivers when Klinsmann calls
[USA MEN] U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann took advantage of the new Gold Cup regulations that allow roster additions for the knockout stage, andEddie Johnson replied with a goal on his first touch in the 5-1 quarterfinal rout over El Salvador. It was the latest feat of Johnson’s big comeback for the USA, which meets Hondurasin […]