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USMNT vet John O'Brien confirmed for Southern California Beach Soccer Championships team
USMNT vet John O'Brien confirmed for Southern California Beach Soccer Championships team
(Press Release) March 26 --- BeachSoccerUSA: As The Southern California Beach Soccer Championships draws near, the Pro-Am division is filling up with teams that bring a hand full of historic stars. One is "Palms Las Vegas FC" which will showcase former USMNT player John O'Brien. He played every minute for the USA in the 2002 FIFA World Cup finals tournament; is club vet w/Chivas USA and Ajax.
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This Just In: John O'Brien Lives
The Offside Rules — Oh good God. The last thing I ever expected to see today. Sending out this press release is akin to saying you've got the Ark of The Covenant in your garage and you're going to invite people over to a BBQ where they can come check it out. Wow. Just wow. For once I think I may be truly speechless.

West Coast Update: France spoil's Beckham's 100th, Barbados advances and John O'Brien surfaces
Soccer By Ives — ... For all of those fans wondering where former U.S. national team midfielder John O'Brien was, and when he was getting back on the field, there is finally some news on him. O'Brien is now playing beach soccer. No,it's not some new fly-by-night pro beach soccer league. He's just playing soccer for fun. It seems the stories about his retirement from professional soccer are true, unless his comeback is going to include some beach work (hey, it worked for Rocky). At the very least, I hope this tidbit puts to rest those questions about O'Brien. ...

Morning: John O'Brien sighting
The Netminder — We'll begin today with the news that oft-injured U.S. midfielder John O'Brien will be playing in the Southern California Beach Soccer Championships. Says The Offside Rules: "This is akin to saying you've got the Ark of the Covenant in your garage and you're going to invite people over to a BBQ where they can come check it out." (Hat tip to Ballhype) Also this morning: - Quote of the week goes to Spanish coach Luis Aragones, asked if the side that beat Italy 1-0 yesterday would be the team he selects at Euro 2008: "I do not know whether that is the definitive squad or not. There is still time before the championships. I am not a ...

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