Forget the game itself. Think of what the soccer can do. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, it can do something far larger than sports itself. That’s why, if you’re going to root for any team in the World Cup other than the U.S., PSP’s Dan Walsh thinks it’s these guys.
News from Union draw and USA win. Klinsmann on formation talk, More Qatar 2022 bribery allegations. World Cup sponsors starting to pressure FIFA. More news.
Picking the right time to put together its best team performance, the U.S. defeated Nigeria, 2–1, on Saturday in a game that could have been even more comfortable. It was the perfect send-off before the World Cup.
With two penalty kicks, one red card, and far more animosity than usually accompanies a friendly, Costa Rica’s final send off match against the Republic of Ireland produced an energetic, entertaining display. Includes video highlights of the game.
Video of John Hackworth’s postgame press conference and interviews with Zach Pfeffer, Ray Gaddis, Maurice Edu, Michael Lahoud and Amobi Okugo. Also, postgame quote sheet.
In their final match before the World Cup break, the Union came from behind with an exhilarating comeback, but were forced to settle for a 3-3 draw.
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