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The improbable is Possible: US v Spain in Confederations Semis
thesportsbizblog.blogspot.com - 6/22/2009
The improbable is Possible: US v Spain in Confederations Semis
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Congratulations to Bob Bradley and the US Men's Soccer team for the most improbable run to the semifinals of the Confederations Cup tournament now taking place in South Africa as you could possibly imagine. Listless, unimaginative and uninspired in a 3-0 loss to Brazil on Thursday, one ...
Report: Egypt vs United States - Confederations Cup - ESPN Soccernet
soccernet.espn.go.com - 6/21/2009
Report: Egypt vs United States - Confederations Cup - ESPN Soccernet
— soccernet.espn.go.com — U.S. headed to semis Updated: June 21, 2009, 3:00 AM ET RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) -- On... the verge of elimination and facing long odds, the United States came up with its best performance at a major international tournament in seven years and an ... (more) Report: Egypt vs United States - Confederations Cup - ...

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Just Like They Drew It Up
rumorsandrants.com - 6/22/2009
Just Like They Drew It Up
— rumorsandrants.com — Clint Dempsey said it best when reflecting on the U.S. Soccer team’s chances of reaching the semifinals... of the Confederations Cup: “The odds were slim.” Excellent analysis “Deuce,” now get to practicing. Hard. The stars and stripes pulled off what can only ... (more) Just Like They Drew It Up

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Monday Morning Centerback: The Day After
soccerbyives.net - 6/22/2009
Monday Morning Centerback: The Day After
— soccerbyives.net — Photo by ISIphotos.com It is the day after one of the U.S. national team's most dramatic victories... of the past decade and although a stiff test awaits on Wednesday in World No. 1 Spain, the Americans have ... (more) Monday Morning Centerback: The Day After

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