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Recap and reaction: USA 2-1 Turkey
A fab finish from Fabian Johnson and a Clint Dempsey tap-in saw the Americans past a challenging opponent at Red Bull Arena.
Preview: USA v Turkey
Turkey will pose a much stiffer challenge to the U.S. than Azerbaijan. Will the U.S. maintain the things it did well while improving those things it did poorly? Will the fan base melt down entirely if it does not?
OT goal ends Reading United’s US Open Cup run
Reading falls short in US Open Cup third round game against USL PRO side Rochester Rhinos.
Recap and reaction: USA 2–0 Azerbaijan
A comfortable U.S. team defeated Azerbaijan 2–0 on Tuesday, with World Cup rookies leading the way.
Preview: USMNT v Azerbaijan
The U.S. takes on Azerbaijan tonight in the first of three World Cup tune-up games. Though Landon Donovan’s omission from the squad is the big story, it is not the only question facing the team.