Everything else domestic
In his post-game press conference following Saturday’s scoreless draw with Vancouver, Peter Nowak emphasized the confidence gained from recording a shutout and putting an end to the “negative series” of opening losses. He also talked about what is wrong with the offense, and more.
A few moments of magic were not enough to nudge the United States into the semi-finals of the Olympic qualifying tournament. El Salvador’s 96th minute tying goal sent the young Americans home long before anybody expected them back.
The Union fell to their third consecutive loss on Saturday night, losing 1-0 against a Chicago side that dominated the match nearly wire-to-wire.
Joe Corona’s hat trick led a rampant United States U-23 national team to victory over Cuba. Freddy Adu scored a wondergoal and Amobi Okugo was in fine form. Sheanon Williams watched from the bench as the Americans leaped to the top of their qualifying group.
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