USOC: The rivalry maker
What is it about US Open Cup matches that spark such intense rivalries? Adam Cann explores.
What is it about US Open Cup matches that spark such intense rivalries? Adam Cann explores.
Last season the Union needed a US Open Cup run to keep spirits high as they spun down the Nowak rabbit hole. A year later, the team they beat to keep the 2012 USOC run alive is equally desperate for a catalyzing victory in cup competition.
Even without two key players from Friday night’s win over Jamaica, the US is still a better team than Panama.
The US picked up three big points in their quest to qualify for the 2014 World Cup with a first half goal from Jozy Altidore and stoppage time winner from Brad Davis.
With Jamaica needing a win, expect the Jamaican team to come out very strong from the opening whistle.
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Behind a sterling all-around display from Jozy Altidore and two well-taken goals by Clint Dempsey, the U.S. weathered some late heavy legs and German pressure to win 4–3.
The U.S. will play better against Germany than it did against Belgium. It certainly couldn’t play much worse.
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Acknowledging the Union striker’s incredible start to the season, Jurgen Klinsmann named Jack McInerney to the USA’s 35-man provisional roster for the Gold Cup.
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