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US Soccer Sets A Good Example
bootleggersports.com - 6/22/2009
US Soccer Sets A Good Example
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Congratulations are due to the US Soccer team. They’ve set a valuable example for the entire nation. Our boys went to South Africa to compete in the Confederations Cup, which is the last major tournament they’ll compete in before the World Cup in 2010, but through two games ...
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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Somehow, U.S. Soccer Advances in Confederations Cup
sportingnews.com - 6/22/2009
Somehow, U.S. Soccer Advances in Confederations Cup
— sportingnews.com — The USA were, for all intents and purposes, on their way out of South Africa's Confederations Cup... as of three hours ago. They had basically slept through matches with Brail and Italy, sporting an 0-2 record with a 1-6 goal differential. Italy and ... (more) Somehow, U.S. Soccer Advances in Confederations Cup

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goal.blogs.nytimes.com - 6/22/2009
Players Ratings: United States vs. Egypt
— goal.blogs.nytimes.com — The United States had a slimmer-than-slim chance of advancing to the semifinals of the Confederations Cup in... South Africa. The American team, which lost to Italy and Brazil, played Egypt in its final game of the first round on Sunday in South Africa. (more) Players Ratings: United States vs. Egypt

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Case of the Monday's Links: 6/22/09
DETROIT4LYFE — ... MJ vs. MJ: Jordan vs. Jackson 1-on-1 video [NESW Sports] Glover Wins the US Open [Total Pro Sports] USA Soccer sets a good example [Bootlegger Sports] Want Season tickets? [Sparty and Friends] Brian "Boom goes the Dynamite" Collins career as sports update guy might be over [Busted Coverage] Worst attempts at rap careers from NBA Players [Club Seat Sports] This makes ...

Linked And Loaded - Tuesday 6/23
Paneech — ... Bootlegger Sports tells you why the US Soccer Team is setting a good example. Major League Jerk finds Yahoo saying Mike Cameron is suspended 25 games for using an illegal substance.  Are they guessing?  ...

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