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Denmark dusts of U.S., 3-1

American Soccer News 18 November @ 09:56 PM EST
Three quick second half goals by Denmark canceled out a first half goal by Jeff Cunninghamand provided the Danes with a 3-1 victory against the U.S in its final match of 2009. Cunningham's goal was his first in international competition and gave the U.S. a lead it would hold until halftime. But three quick strikes from the hosts after the restart put the game to bed. Click to continue reading...

Slovakia beats lethargic U.S., 1-0

American Soccer News 14 November @ 06:25 PM EST
A penalty kick on the only shot of the first half by Slovakia was the deciding factor as the U.S. lost the first ever meeting between the two 2010 FIFA World Cup finalists 1-0 at Tehelne Pole in Bratislava. "I thought we had a good start in the match in the first 25 minutes," said U.S. Men's National Team head coach Bob Bradley. Click to continue reading...

Cunningham, EJ, Dax get call for Slovakia friendly

American Soccer News 09 November @ 12:37 PM EST
U.S. Men's National Team head coach Bob Bradley's 22-man roster for the friendly at Slovakia on Nov. 14 contains several surprising names, perhaps none bigger than Eddie Johnson's. The former Kansas City Wizards striker hasn't been on a USMNT roster in more than a year. Other surprising names included FC Dallas' Dax McCarty and Jeff Cunningham. Click to continue reading...

USWNT beat Germany 1-0 on Wambach header

American Soccer News 29 October @ 07:56 PM EST
Abby Wambachscored her 101st career goal on a header in the 34th minute and a world class performance by the U.S. defense made sure it held up for a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Germany in front of a sold-out crowd at Impuls Arena in Augsburg, Germany.
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Baby Yanks defeat Malawi at World Cup

American Soccer News 29 October @ 05:53 PM EST
The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team rebounded in their second game of the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, defeating Malawi 1-0 with a goal from midfielder Alex Shinsky at Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, Nigeria.
Get the full report at ASN's U.S. Men's National Team page.


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U-17s lose to 10-man Spain, 2-1

American Soccer News 27 October @ 06:53 AM EST
In Kano, Nigeria, the U.S. U-17 Men's National Team fell in their opening round match against Spain 2-1, despite an early red card to Spanish defender Sergi Gomez and a Jack McInerney strike in the fourth minute. Spain managed to take the lead with two counter-attacking goals in the 22nd and 30th minutes. Click to continue reading...

Charlie Davies showing signs of improvement, expected to play again

American Soccer News 15 October @ 07:24 PM EST

Reports in the French press have shed more light on Charlie Davies' accident earlier in the week and provided some encouraging news on the 22-year old's situation. Davies has most recently showed signs of improvement, says a Foot 01 report dated 3:13pm East Coast time on Thursday. The report quotes a Radio Monte Carlo interview with Pierre Barrieu, the French fitness coach of the U.

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Charlie Davies’ career in jeapordy after car crash

American Soccer News 13 October @ 02:57 PM EST

U.S. Men's National Team forward Charlie Davies is in serious but stable condition at Washington Hospital Center MedStar Unit after a car accident early Tuesday morning.

A 22-year old woman, identified as Ashley J. Roberta of Phoenix, Md., was fatally injured in the crash and died on the scene.

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