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In this series, we look at some of the truly amazing heads of hair that have graced the field for the U.S. over the years… Perhaps best known for almost scoring a goal at a World Cup, our latest honoree, Marcelo Balboa, brought more than a proclivity for bicycle kicks (which apparently virtually guarantee you [...]
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from Soccer Insider… “A week before the Americans’ World Cup opener against England, the United States will play Australia on June 5 at a venue near Johannesburg. Negotiations were completed in recent days. Live TV coverage in both countries is expected.” …and there’s the third pre-cup friendly I was hoping for.
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FCSochaux.fr have posted a new interview with Charlie Davies. Sounds like he’s continuing to progress very quickly. “I made the progression I expected and I had hoped for by coming here. Everything is coming along.” “I definitely feel that I’m able to get back towards the end of April. I feel really confident that I’ll [...]
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In this series, we look at some of the truly amazing heads of hair that have graced the field for the U.S. over the years… Continue reading…
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Soccer By Ives is reporting that Jermaine Jones has set a goal of playing in the World Cup with the United States. Jones is still experiencing pain in his leg, but believes he can return in time for the cup. “The World Cup is my goal. I want to jump on this train.” Read more [...]
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Soccernet has a good article about 17-year-old American Sebastian Lletget, who currently plies his trade at West Ham. Sounds like he’s doing well and could make his debut this year. According to scout Mike Leigh, West Ham super scout Jimmy Hampson once told him that Lletget is the best 14-year-old to ever play for the [...]
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Goal.com is reporting that Chelsea are looking to buy Landon Donovan this summer. The Blues will most likely lose Joe Cole to Manchester United on a free transfer during the off season, and are looking to replace him with the American midfielder.
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More than anything, the World Cup is a showcase for crazy hair. Players from across the globe break out the new dos for the sporting world’s biggest event. Whether it’s Ronaldo in 2002, Beckham at any of the last three tournaments, or the entire Romanian team in 1998, it always makes for interesting viewing. Continue [...]
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1. Heath Pearce’s performance against El Salvador won’t be enough to surpass Jonathan Bornstein. Bornstein will get the start, and despite looking lost out there for 65 minutes before getting replaced, he will still be widely regarded as our first-choice left back. I pretty much nailed this one. Bornstein did get the start and looked [...]
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Turns out Nigel De Jong’s studs-up challenge was as bad as it looked on TV. Read more…
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