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Memories of another Independence Day...15 years ago, the USA94 World Cup: USA v BRAZIL

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 04:05:05 +0000

On July 4, 2009, The U.S. Men's National Team will play on Independence Day for only the second time in USMNT history, as they begin their quest to defend the CONCACAF Gold Cup. I was fortunate enough to be in attendance the FIRST time the U.S. Men played on this great holiday, and it was ...

getin2thegame posted 19 hours ago from ballhype.com

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Video: "This Week Inside the GALAXY"

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 03:24:33 +0000

(6:05) In episode 8 of "This Week Inside the Galaxy" (July 3), we look back at the 1-0 win over Houston, join the fans as they welcome Landon Donovan back to LA after the Confederations Cup, meet the newest member of the Galaxy, Alecko Eskandarian and look ahead to Saturday's Independence Day match.

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USMNT begins defense of Gold Cup title

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 17:38:40 +0000

July 4 --- MLSNet.com: The Confederations Cup is over, yet the buzz about the United States magical run to the tournament's final continues, long after the team's 35-hour trip from South Africa to Seattle...

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Video: "The Colbert Report" (interview w/Alexi Lalas) --- (June 30)

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:58:36 +0000

June 30 --- Comedy Central: As the faux conservative commentator on his nightly discussion show "The Colbert Report," Stephen Colbert interviews Alexi Lalas in the second part of "Is it time to care about soccer ?" --- The two break down the USA's success, and ask; "What's next...?"

getin2thegame posted 3 days ago from www.colbertnation.com

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Video: "The Colbert Report" (Part One) --- (June 30)

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:54:37 +0000

June 30 --- Comedy Central: As the faux conservative commentator on his nightly discussion show "The Colbert Report," Stephen Colbert takes up the topic "Is it time to care about soccer ?" --- Also see Part 2 (interview w/Alexi Lalas), a second segment from same episode also posted here at BallHype.

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MLS: The Commissioner Speaks (July 2 edition)

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 06:16:56 +0000

(from MLSNet.com) ESPN's Pardon the Interruption described Sunday's Confederations Cup Final as the "biggest event of the weekend." --- For a full week, soccer, and the USMNT, took center stage within our country's sports landscape...

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Video: USA v BRAZIL --- FIFA Confederations Cup Final --- (full highlights w/ESPN recap)

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:59:22 +0000

(3:26) Official highlights: Sunday, June 28 --- Full ESPN recap of the USMNT's first-ever major FIFA tournament Final, featuring commentary from Alexi Lalas and Rece Davis. --- Brazil defended their title against the upstarts in the match seen live on ESPN worldwide just prior to this report.

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Video: USMNT's South African safari

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:03:25 +0000

(4:18) US Soccer: While in South Africa, during a break from the FIFA Confederations Cup, the U.S. Men's National Team goes on Safari...

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Match Recap: SPAIN v USA --- FIFA Confederations Cup --- USMNT hand Spaniards first loss since 2006

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:26:50 +0000

June 24 --- BallHype.com: The odds were SO much against the USA for the final match of the group stage in the FIFA Confederations Cup on Sunday night. After losing their first two matches in the so-called "group of death" (which included powerhouse nations Brazil and Italy, ...

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USA v BRAZIL: Most viewers for US soccer on ESPN outside World Cup

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:06:26 +0000

June 30 --- AP / Yahoo!: Sunday’s FIFA Confederations Cup Final was the third-largest ever to watch the US soccer on ESPN, trailing only 2 World Cup matches. --- Numerous USMNT matches on ABC have had higher ratings; these numbers do not take into account ESPN Deportes or other US Spanish networks.

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Team USA – the Sigi Schmid Connection

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:41:00 +0000

Behind Every Successful American Soccer Player, There’s a Genius July 3 The sub-headline may be a bit of an exaggeration, but there are quite a few of the USA squad who owe part of their career development to Sigi Schmid. Brad Evans has spent his entire professional career under the ...

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Video: ESPN's "Press Pass" (June 28) recaps USA v BRAZIL --- FIFA Confederations Cup Final

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:36:32 +0000

(3:02) ESPN: The panel of John Harkes, Rece Davis, and Alexi Lalas discuss Sunday night's FIFA Confederations's Cup Final. --- Brazil captain Luis Fabiano (shown here) scored two goals in their second-half comeback, defeating USA by a score of 3-2, to capture their third Confederations Cup title...

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Match Recap: USA v BRAZIL --- FIFA Confederations Cup Final (ESPN report)

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:48:29 +0000

June 28 --- ESPN: Lucio scored a late goal to give Brazil a 3-2 win over the United States for their 2nd straight Confederations Cup title (and third overall). --- A spirited American team - in their 1st-ever FIFA final - had taken a 2-0 lead at halftime on goals by Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan.

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Video: SPAIN v USA --- FIFA Confederations Cup --- (Dempsey goal)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:08:47 +0000

(1:03) BBC: As the announcer says, "This is one of the biggest upsets in international football" - his comments came as Clint Dempsey scored the second of two USA goals in their shoutout of World number one Spain, who had not lost a match since 2006, winning 15 in a row before Wednesday night...

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Video: SPAIN v USA --- FIFA Confederations Cup --- (AP report)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:26:27 +0000

(from AP) Posted at the official Associated Press YouTube channel / Official AP video news report: The United States stunned top-ranked Spain by a score of 2-0 on Wednesday, June 24. --- With goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey, this is one of the biggest wins in US soccer history...

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Match Recap: USA v BRAZIL --- FIFA Confederations Cup Final (FIFA report)

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:24:44 +0000

June 28 --- FIFA.com: Brazil showed their undeniable class in the final of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 in Johannesburg, fighting back from two goals down at the interval to sink the courageous Americans by a score of 3-2. --- Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovon grabbed goals in the first period...

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Match Recap: USA v BRAZIL --- FIFA Confederations Cup Final (US Soccer report)

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:09:57 +0000

June 28 --- US Soccer: On the cusp of their first-ever FIFA trophy, the USMNT saw a 2-0 halftime lead disappear in the FIFA Confederations Cup Final, as Brazil rallied to a 3-2 victory. (Shown here: Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan celebrate; both scored for the USA in the first half / AP photo)

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FIFA.com: Newscentre

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 22:21:11 +0000

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Five Questions With... Chris Heisler

Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:45:00 +0000

Five Questions With... CHRIS HEISLER, UNITED STATES HONOR FLAG Shortly after the tragic September 11, 2001 attacks, a flag was gifted to Chris Heisler by the Texas House of Representatives. Like many Americans, Heisler felt compelled to take action during a horrific time for the United States ...

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USMNT: Bradley's boys go from goats to golden

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:50:11 +0000

(from MLSNet.com) It's incredible how quickly perceptions can change in sports. --- One day you're a bum, the next day you're a hero...

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