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USWNT settle for third place, Germany tops Japan to claim Algarve Cup
The USWNT handily defeated Sweden 4-0 for third place in the Algarve Cup on Wednesday after losing 1-0 to Japan on Monday. Japan would lose 4-3 to Germany in the final. With video highlights.
2012 Union roundtable, part 1
With the season opener a week away, the PSP writers have a roundtable discussion looking at the Union’s prospects in 2012. Among the topics discussed in part one are defensive depth, all of those center mids, where Adu will play, and who will be the offensive leader in 2012.
USWNT makes it two-in-a-row in Algarve Cup group play
The US Women defeated Norway 2-1 to set up a rematch of the 2011 Women’s World Cup final against Japan on Monday. A win or a tie will send the US to the 2012 Algarve Cup final.
U-23 Match report: USA 2-0 Mexico
Gyau, Agudelo and Adu led the US under-23 national team to a thumping victory over Mexico in Dallas.
USA v Italy roster released
Jurgen Klinsmann has named his 21-player roster for the upcoming friendly against Italy.