nytimes.com - 6/29/2009
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JOHANNESBURG The United States is still a developing nation in men’s soccer, and while the Americans have proved they can challenge the world’s superpowers, they have yet to defeat them to win a major international tournament. An inviting opportunity collapsed Sunday, along with a two-goal ...
soccer365.com - 6/29/2009
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soccer365.com —
On an evening where emotions probably ranged from
"Oh dear Lord, we can win the Confederations Cup!"...
to "Oh dear Lord, we've missed a chance to win the Confederations Cup!", the U.S. National Team put in nearly 80% of an instant classic performance ...
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us news | U.S. v Brazil Player Ratings
bteambombers.com - 6/30/2009
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bteambombers.com —
In 26th minute in Sunday’s Confederations Cup Final
the United States Men’s National team was on top...
of the world. Landon Donovan had just extended the Americans lead to 2-0 over five-time World Cup Champions Brazil with a truly world class goal.
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Heartbreak in Johannesburg: Brazil Dashes US's Dream
soccerbyives.net - 6/29/2009
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soccerbyives.net —
Photo by ISIphotos.com While most U.S. national team
fans were watching Sunday's Confederations Cup final between the...
United States and Brazil at sports bars or in their own homes, there were a few American soccer fans who ...
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One American's Confederations Cup experience in Brazil
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Around The League - 06.29.2009
MLS Daily —
... 3-2 Heartbreaker To Brazil - Extra Time (NY Post) US Team Learns A Lot In March To Final Loss - Los Angeles Times Bradley Sees Through Loss To Find Positives For US - Associated Press US Loses A Championship, But Gains A Leader - Wall Street Journal US Fall To Brazil In Heartbreaking Style - MLSnet USA: Many Positives, Few Holes To Fill - USA Today US Soccer Team Should Learn From Bitter Loss - San Francisco Chronicle US Lets Confederations Cup Slip Away - New York Times Player Ratings: US vs. ...
Some News For Mon Jun 29
du Nord —
... The Game in Houston TX, Chris Webb from United Mania, and Chris Reardon from MLST. dN Match report and such & such etc: Match report by Ridge Mahoney of Soccer America. Player ratings by Ridge Mahoney of Soccer America. Post game analysis by Paul Gardner of Soccer America. Match report from US Soccer. Post game quotes by USA coach and players from US Soccer. Game photos from US Soccer. Match report by Jere Longman of the NY Times. Post game analysis ...
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U.S. soccer fans overrun S.F. pub —
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Anyone who doubts soccer could ever score with American sports fans wasn't anywhere in the vicinity of San Francisco's Kezar Pub today for the big match between the United States and Brazil for the Confederations Cup championship. Every chair, ...
U.S. soccer fans overrun S.F. pub —
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Anyone who doubts soccer could ever score with American sports fans wasn't anywhere in the vicinity of San Francisco's Kezar Pub Sunday for the big match between the United States and Brazil for the Confederations Cup championship. Every chair, ...
