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Sun., June 6, 2010
South Africa ready for World Cup
It’s almost here at last. After years of planning, worry, debate, tension and – perhaps most of all – anticipation, South Africa will host the first World Cup on its …
Sat., June 5, 2010
Last preview of U.S.
IRENE, South Africa – After 3 1/2 years of getting ready, it’s time for the final dress rehearsal. In a refurbished stadium in a western suburb of Johannesburg, the United …
Fri., June 4, 2010
New World Cup ball causes concerns
IRENE, South Africa – Marcus Hahnemann is no fan of the new Adidas ball being used for the World Cup. “Technology is not everything,” the American goalkeeper said Thursday. “Scientists …
Tue., June 1, 2010
United States World Cup team arrives in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG – The U.S. World Cup team arrived in Johannesburg on Monday following a 17-hour flight and was greeted by the same visible security presence that was on hand for …
Wed., May 26, 2010
U.S. roster set; Brian Ching left off
BRISTOL, Conn. — The phones started ringing at 2 a.m., and players were told to come down to the third floor for a meeting. As Herculez Gomez pressed the elevator …
Sat., May 15, 2010
U.S. makes a pitch to host World Cup in 2018 or ’22
NEW YORK – The United States proposed holding the World Cup draw in Miami ahead of a tournament in 2018 or 2022 and suggested the possibility of hosting the opener …
Thu., Sept. 10, 2009
U.S. soccer team closes in on another World Cup berth
The United States moved within a win of its sixth straight World Cup appearance, beating Trinidad and Tobago 1-0 Wednesday night on Ricardo Clark’s goal in the 62nd minute in …
Thu., Feb. 12, 2009
Bradley, U.S. top Mexico in World Cup qualifier
Michael Bradley scored twice to lead the United States to a 2-0 victory over Mexico in a World Cup qualifier Wednesday night in Columbus, Ohio, preserving the Americans’ domination in …