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Magic ends as US falters against Ghana
It was a landscape of deja vu for the U.S. men’s national team. The men allowed an early goal Saturday against Ghana and found a bit of magic to tie the game. But in the end, the United States’ World Cup stint was ended by the African nation for the second consecutive Cup.
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Column: Soccer punch
A friend of mine once told me British “football” fans don’t mind if we call it “soccer.” What really infuriates these supporters is when we call American football “football.
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Column: USA magic made country warm up to soccer
Deja vu all over again. Just like in 2006, Ghana put a four-year hold on the United States run at a World Cup title. Ghana 2, U.S. 1. America’s hopes? Let down. It’s dream turned nightmare.
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Landon Donovan launches Team USA into the knockout stage
After missing out on so many opportunities, it seemed as if the United States would miss out on the next round of the World Cup. Throughout the game against Algeria, Team USA created chance after chance but somehow could not find the back of the net.
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Column: Taking in the scene at World Cup
When I signed on to spend my summer outside of Durban, South Africa, I knew that soccer would be a major part of my experience.
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Column: Patriotism and soccer go hand in hand
Patriotism is as synonymous with American culture as McDonalds and child obesity. For a variety of reasons — some better than others — we’re a proud country. Just count the number of American flags that appear on front porches and in store windows as July 4 approaches.
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Column: We ain’t seen nothin’ yet
Something strange is happening in the World Cup. In a tournament in which goals are harder to find than a responsible oil company in the Gulf of Mexico, I’ve seen world superpowers repeatedly trip over missed opportunities and laughable mismatches.
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’Noles on a national basis
If you’re a national powerhouse, you can never take a day off. Members of Florida State’s soccer team are proving that.
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Column: Soccer’s impact on life in Europe should resonate in US
While on vacation in Europe this summer, a man in Venice tried to explain soccer to me. "We touch the ball with our feet only," he said. "So why don't you call it football? I do not understand you Americans." It's a story we read every four years: Americans just don't get the beautiful game.