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US v. Slovenia Preview

The US has a great chance to ensure their place in the knockout stages with a win against Slovenia tomorrow. Good luck USA!!!!

Stop acting like the U.S. won or deserved a point

In the World Cup, there is a small reward for the team that only does well in a rivalry game, and a big reward for consistency. While the Americans have shown the ability to elevate their defensive game to match strong offenses like England, producing any kind of consistent attack is something they have yet to show.

More delicious World Cup news

The Slovenians talk smack, causing Tim Howard to chuckle. Findley on playing against guys he watches on TV and Onyewu on his popularity in South Africa. Why the TV ratings for the World Cup are so good, why soccer is here to stay, and why Glenn Beck can shut up. Reaction to Spain’s defeat, other WC tidbits, video of North Korea’s 1-0 victory over Brazil and some local news to boot.

Casa round-up: More Playoffs

Cannons continue a cinderella run, two #1 seeds go down, Segunda and Tercera are set for massive showdowns in the semis. Casa round-up: semifinal edition!

Spain Falls to Switzerland

La Furia Roja didn’t take their opponents seriously enough, and a blind squirrel of a team found an historic nut.

US Open Cup win for City Islanders

Geoff Bloes scored a late equalizer to push the US Open Cup match against Brooklyn Italians into extra time.

WC round-up, USA-England in LEGOs, more…

Defenders: 6 goals

Midfielders: 12 goals

Strikers: 5 goals (1 PK, 3 German)

Come on down, Mr. Vittek. You are the only striker to score an open field goal against a non-Australian defense.

Portugal draws Ivory Coast; Ronaldo draws ire

The battle for second was cagey, yet entertaining.

An all-World Cup 23 player US roster? You decide.

Who would you pick for an all-World Cup US team? We’ve made it easier by creating a preliminary 30-player roster of US at the World Cup greats. The final 23 is up to you.

World Cup preview: Spain v Switzerland

We preview Wednesday’s match up between World Cup favorite Spain and easy to overlook Switzerland