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Predictions For The Coming Weekend

Looking back at my past predictions, the model has been doing decently well since the first week. The database was expanded after the first week, so the extra data made the predictions more accurate. Week 1: 19/49 (38.8%) Week 2:

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United States 3, Slovenia 2: Player Ratings

It was a much improved performance by the US as they changed to a 4-4-2 with a diamond midfield. The US got an early goal from Edson Buddle when he pounced on a mistake by the Slovenian backline and lashed

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France 1, United States 0: Player Ratings

It was a mixed performance again by the US where they did well to absorb pressure, but once again showed little attacking impetus. France turned up the pace of the game in the second and they created a number of

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Ecuador 1, United States 0: Player Ratings

THe US had good stretches, but lack of a cutting edge in the box cost them as a late goal from Jaime Ayovi gave Ecuador the lead. Up until that point, the defense had been very solid, which was the

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United States 1, Honduras 0: Player Ratings

Juergen Klinsmann finally got his first victory as the coach of the US as Clint Dempsey scored a first half goal to give the US a 1-0 lead. Honduras created chances and forced some good saves from Tim Howard. The

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Belgium 1, United States 0: Player Ratings

It was a bit of a dull performance for the US as they lost to Belgium 1-0. Belgium controlled the midfield in the first half, but the US defended well including some great saves from Tim Howard. The US was

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Costa Rica 1, United States 0: Player Ratings

It was another up and down performance by the US as they showed moments of brilliance, but also struggled for large portions. The game’s only goal came in the second half when Rodney Wallace headed in a rebound after Tim

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United States 1, Mexico 1: Player Ratings

Juergen Klinsmann’s debut as US coach was another mixed game. The team looked confused in the first half and some players were fielded in unfamiliar positions. The second half was better as the team’s energy picked up as they pressured

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Major League Soccer: Gameweek 21 I Know The Score

Teams are entering the final stretch run of the season as the playoff race is beginning to heat up. Here is a quick rundown of the games in the next week. Gameweek 21 Picks: Colorado vs. Columbus Both teams scored

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Major League Soccer: Gameweek 20 I Know The Score

The All-Star Game finished up this midweek and United dominated them once again. It was a somewhat underwhelming result, but MLS played an open and entertaining game that led to entertainment but not the best chance at gathering a result.

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