Would McBride Make Beijing His Swan Song?

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 Would McBride Make Beijing His Swan Song?
Brian McBride retired from the U.S. men's national team after its disappointing World Cup showing in 2006. Soccer by Ives, however, is reporting that the Fulham striker has expressed an interest in joining the U.S. Olympic team in Beijing. Generally, the Olympic soccer tournament is a U-23 event, but the International Olympic Committee grants each team three roster exemptions for over-age ... [link]

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Published 4/3/2008 by The Beautiful Game at The Beautiful Game
What's better: the goal or his teammates reaction? Poor guy... Seen over at Hot Clicks! * * * McBride's Olympic swan song? [FanHouse] MLS quotes of the week. [Kenn] Twellman hates football lines. [Goal!]

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