Articles - USA stumbles on Olympic quest - 03/12/2008

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Nowak on Jozy's Sub, SF on the "Disappointment"
Published 3/12/2008 by SF at The Offside Rules
Like many who watched last night's U-23 match vs. communist Cuba, I've been wondering what was going on with Jozy Altidore to get him subbed out at the half. Well here's half an answer from coach Piotr Nowak courtesy of New York soccer's wise-owl Micheal Lewis over at Big Apple Soccer. "Jozy got knocked a couple of times. We talked to our doctor and talked to Jozy. Some precautionary stuff." Huh. I wonder what that means? I guess we'll see come Thursday but I'm sure the uncertainty surrounding the young stud will only help ...

USA 1-1 Cuba: Miranda Rights Ship for Cuba
Published 3/12/2008 by David J. Warner at FanHouse
Filed under: Soccer, Olympics, USASoccer can be a cruel game. You could spend 90 minutes outplaying your opponent, but if you don't finish, one defensive lapse could cost you points. The U.S. U-23 team found that out the hard way last night during its first CONCACAF Olympic qualifying match in nearly-empty Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Peter Nowak's side outshot Cuba 19-6 but managed only one early goal from Freddy Adu, and one defensive lapse erased the Americans' lead late in the first half, resulting in a disappointing 1-1 draw. Adu was strong most of the evening, scoring on a bending shot from outside and forcing Cuban ...