timesonline.typepad.com - 6/26/2009
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1. Clog the middle, concede the flanks
Spain’s intricate passing can befuddle any opponent, but the short-passing style of Xavi and co. is most effective through the centre of the pitch. That’s why it makes sense to tuck your full backs inside and defend more narrowly. This will ...
bteambombers.com - 6/26/2009
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bteambombers.com —
Since Bob Bradley’s boys shocked the world in
South Africa taking down Spain this past Wednesday US...
Soccer has forced itself into the American sports mainstream media machine. It’s been nice seeing the Men’s National Team talked about on every radio and television show for once. No matter what ...
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What has Changed Since US over Spain
majorleaguesoccertalk.com - 6/26/2009
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majorleaguesoccertalk.com —
Has everyone stopped pinching themselves yet? Does everyone
feel that they are still dreaming? Did it really...
happen? Did this team that we have been screaming at for playing terrible, playing with no emotion or any sense of urgency to attack ...
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Still In Dreamland, USA Shocks Spain
latimes.com - 6/25/2009
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latimes.com —
That's the same Spain that is ranked No.
1 in the world, the same Spain that had...
been unbeaten in a world-record-tying 35 games, the same Spain that had won a world-record 15 games in a row. It was a watershed moment for the U.S., signaling the ...
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U.S. stuns Spain, 2-0 - Los Angeles Times
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... On the Confederations Cup, Gabriele Marcotti looks back on the USA’s shock win over Spain, providing “four ways to stop Spain.” “1. Clog the middle, concede the flanks Spain’s intricate passing can befuddle any opponent, but the short-passing style of Xavi and co. is most effective through the centre of the pitch. That’s why it makes sense to tuck your full backs inside and defend more narrowly. This will make it far more difficult for Spain to work their way through into your area.” ...
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