[PANAMA-USA REPORT CARD] A goal in the ninth minute (Graham Zusi), an early substitution (Heath Pearce for ZachLoyd) and a red card shortly after halftime (Geoff Cameron) brought an intense feel to the Panama-USA friendly the Americans won, 1-0, Wednesday in Panama City. NickRimando‘s goalkeeping stood out. Soccer America’s Ridge Mahoney grades the U.S. players …

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GRADE PLAYER (CLUB) GP/G
7 Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake) 6/0. Spectacular saves against Blas Perez and Luis Renteria plus adesperation clearance and several commanding catches blunted Panama during an excellent 45 minutes.

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