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Updated United States Depth Chart As Bedoya And Beasley Impress In The Netherlands Game

It is probably exaggeration to say that Bedoya and Beasley impressed but they at least showed some intensity. The Netherlands game did not change who will be starting at the World Cup but some of those last fringe spots especially

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Netherlands 2, United States 1: Player Ratings

The United States received a stern test as they struggled to create chances against the Netherlands. They approached the game too passively and allowed the Netherlands to hold the ball too easily. Despite that, the United States did not surrender

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United States vs. Netherlands Preview

I have been excited about this game since the first rumors of it surfaced. It wasn’t confirmed until after the draw to make sure that the two teams would not be facing each other in the World Cup. This will

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International Friendlies Galore This Week

This is the last international date on the FIFA calendar before the end of the club season. This means this is the final chance for a lot of these fringe players to make their case as to why they should

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United States Announces Roster To Face Netherlands

Bob Bradley announced a 20-man squad that will be set to face Netherlands. The squad is filled with almost entirely European based players. The roster also features the return of Frank Simek, DaMarcus Beasley, Maurice Edu and Eddie Johnson to

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United States World Cup Roster February 2010 Edition

Another month has passed and the domestic United States players had another opportunity to prove themselves in a 2-1 win over El Salvador. These players will hope for another chance to prove themselves against Netherlands next week when the European

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United States 2, El Salvador 1: Player Ratings

The United States certainly made the game suspenseful. They dominated the game but fell behind on a mistake by Brad Evans, which led to a Rudy Corrales goal in the 59th minute. However, the United States continued to attack and

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United States vs. El Salvador Preview

The United States will be facing against El Salvador in Tampa Bay tonight. The game will feature a lineup of MLS players except for Clarence Goodson who will be coming from Norway. This will be the last chance for these

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Daniel Williams: My First Impression

Daniel Williams is the latest hot name among the American soccer blogs. Similar to Jermaine Jones, he is eligible to play for the United States despite being born in Germany and representing them as part of their U-15 team. Just

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US Midfield Injury Woes: Effect On The Netherlands Game Call Ups

Benny Feilhaber became the latest injury concern for the United States midfield after it was reported an ankle injury will keep him out for at least 2 weeks. He joins Ricardo Clark and Clint Dempsey as major midfielders who have

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