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Remembering the last time USA was in a tournament final
soccerbyives.net - 6/27/2009
Remembering the last time USA was in a tournament final
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If you are excited about the prospect of the U.S. national team facing off against Brazil in the final of an international tournament, it's okay. You are not alone. As much as some want to minimize the importance of the Confederations Cup, the quality of the competition and strength of ...
Match Preview: USA v BRAZIL --- FIFA Confederations Cup Final
ussoccer.com - 6/26/2009
Match Preview: USA v BRAZIL --- FIFA Confederations Cup Final
— ussoccer.com — (from US Soccer) The USMNT are in their first-ever FIFA tournament final; five-time FIFA World Cup champions... Brazil are making their fourth appearance in the Confederations Cup final and looking for their record-setting third title. --- Sunday, June 27, with kickoff at 2:25 pm EDT (ESPN / Univision) (more) Match Preview: USA v BRAZIL --- FIFA Confederations Cup ...

Comments vote down getin2thegame getin2thegame posted 6/26/2009posted this
Where will you be watching USA vs. Brazil?
soccerbyives.net - 6/27/2009
Where will you be watching USA vs. Brazil?
— soccerbyives.net — After a bumpy start to their Confederations Cup campaign, the U.S. men's national team has reached the... tournament's final after two unlikely results, including a 2-0 blanking over #1 ranked Spain. The U.S. will play Brazil on Sunday (2:30 pm ET, ESPN) and are one more surprising victory ... (more) Where will you be watching USA vs. Brazil?

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Who should start for the USA vs. Brazil?
soccerbyives.net - 6/26/2009
Who should start for the USA vs. Brazil?
— soccerbyives.net — Photo by ISIphotos.com U.S. men's national team head coach Bob Bradley has had some tough decisions to... make regarding his starting lineup during the Confederations Cup, but his decisions heading into Sunday's ... (more) Who should start for the USA vs. Brazil?

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