pitchinvasion.net - 6/26/2009
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The outcasts are on the world stage again: the third Viva World Cup, for associations unaffiliated with FIFA, got underway this week. It’s being held in the northern Italian cities of Verona, Brescia and Varese. You might remember our post on the 2008 Viva World Cup hosted by ...
ussoccer.com - 6/25/2009
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ussoccer.com —
Four players have appeared in a CONCACAF final
round qualifying match. Eight of 23 players have appeared...
in a qualifying match for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Eight players have made at least one appearance in 2009. Seven players are seeking their first ...
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The Official Site of U.S. Soccer - Men's National Team
goal.blogs.nytimes.com - 6/25/2009
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Was the U.S. win over Spain in the
semifinals of the Confederations Cup in South Africa the...
greatest and most significant win in the American team's history?
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An American Dream
boston.com - 6/24/2009
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boston.com —
South Africa is currently hosting the 2009 FIFA
Confederations Cup, an international soccer tournament held every four...
years. The Confederations Cup is regarded as a dress rehearsal for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, also hosted by South Africa - the first ...
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Soccer in South Africa
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Another installment of Pitch Invasion's recurring feature on the Viva World Cup, for FA's not associated with FIFA. tournament. Also a nice piece on Steven Wells. USA gold cup roster, filled with a lot of guys I'm glad to see get their chance. It's nice to see Busch make it all the way back from his injury, Marshall in an overdue pick, and hey, even Brad Evans! Good luck, guys. More father's day tributes, this time from the Washington Freedom. Ella Masar has a healing factor. WPS All Star game is coming to St. ...
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