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blogs.nypost.com - 7/4/2009
U.S. opens Gold Cup defense on 4th of July
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A week after grabbing the attention of the soccer world with it's stunning performance run to the Confederations Cup final, the U.S. National Team is already back Saturday against Grenada (9 p.m. FSC) in the Gold Cup. And what better day to start defending its crown on home soil than July 4?  ...
Memories of another Independence Day...15 years ago, the USA94 World Cup: USA v BRAZIL
ballhype.com - 7/4/2009
Memories of another Independence Day...15 years ago, the USA94 World Cup: USA v BRAZIL
— ballhype.com — On July 4, 2009, The U.S. Men's National Team will play on Independence Day for only the... second time in USMNT history, as they begin their quest to defend the CONCACAF Gold Cup. I was fortunate enough to be in attendance the FIRST time the U.S. Men played on this great holiday, and it was ... (more) Memories of another Independence Day...15 years ago, the ...

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U.S. searching for quality depth at Gold Cup - U.S. Soccer - ESPN Soccernet
soccernet.espn.go.com - 7/3/2009
U.S. searching for quality depth at Gold Cup - U.S. Soccer - ESPN Soccernet
— soccernet.espn.go.com — For all of the positives that the Confederations Cup provided the U.S. men's national team, there was... one glaring negative that the competition appeared to expose. Despite the strength of its core nucleus of players, such as Tim Howard , Oguchi ... (more) U.S. searching for quality depth at Gold Cup - U.S. ...

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soccernet.espn.go.com - 7/1/2009
2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup preview - U.S. Soccer - ESPN Soccernet
— soccernet.espn.go.com — Two years ago, the Gold Cup was rife with intrigue. It was the first time U.S. coach... Bob Bradley had managed the team in a tournament setting. Ditto for Mexico manager Hugo Sanchez, who was fired less than a year later. There were plenty of compelling ... (more) 2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup preview - U.S. Soccer - ESPN ...

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Around The League - 07.04.2009
MLS Daily — ... - Everett Herald US Will Take Different Approach In Gold Cup - South Florida Sun-Sentinel Pacific Northwest Connections - The MNT Blog Jozy Loaded With Loan Options - Soccer365 Cherundolo Returns From Injury For US In Gold Cup - USA Today US Soccer Has Chance To Maintain Momentum - Arizona Republic Generation Next: American Left Backs - Soccer Academics US Has An Extra Advantage In Gold Cup - Los Angeles Times US Opens Gold Cup Defense On 4th Of July - Extra Time (NY Post) Gold Cup: Quick Turnaround ...

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