TGIF: On the U.S. Under-17 team's unmet expectations
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The U.S. Under-17 national team won a World Cup game on Thursday, but for many American observers, the 1-0 victory against Malawi didn't quite feel like a triumph. The disappointing performance led to some criticism (from SBI among others), and while it might seem misguided to be critical of a team of teenagers, the fact remains that this U-17 squad isn't just some youth team.
Soccer By Ives @ Oct 30, 2009 10:19 AM EST | Blog Profile
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