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How The Confederation Cup Affects The Future US Starting XI
How The Confederation Cup Affects The Future US Starting XI
The US flirted with prominence at the Confederations Cup, but the real South African test comes in 2010. Qualification should be inevitable, and the next few months will be spent finalizing squad positions. The US should field a similar 4-4-1-1 formation, morphing into a 4-5-1 or a 4-4-2 ...
The National Fútbol League (Its Soccer People...)
The National Fútbol League (Its Soccer People...)
edthesportsfan.com — About 3pm yesterday, I was sitting in my room watching the Confederations Cup final between our beloved... (yeah right) United States soccer team go up against the equivalent of the Yankees, USC, or The Dream Team of soccer in Brazil, I witnessed Texas-bred midfielder Clint (Deuce) Dempsey put ... (more) The National Fútbol League (Its Soccer People...)
After Confederations Cup smash, U.S. turns attention to Gold Cup - Andrea Canales  - SI.com
After Confederations Cup smash, U.S. turns attention to Gold Cup - Andrea Canales - SI.com
sportsillustrated.cnn.com — After drawing the attention of the world with its stunning run to the Confederations Cup final, the... U.S. national team immediately turns its focus to the CONCACAF Gold Cup, where it begins its defense of its North and Central American title on July 4. ... (more) After Confederations Cup smash, U.S. turns attention to ...
The lessons of the Confederations Cup
The lessons of the Confederations Cup
guardian.co.uk — Although dismissed by many, the tournament offered a few clues ahead of the 2010 World Cup in... South Africa 1. South Africa is cold in June World Cups are hot. Everybody knows that. Teams are always having to acclimatise and remember to take on ... (more) The lessons of the Confederations Cup
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