American soccer fans have named Landon Donovan’s first half goal against Brazil in the Confed Cup final as the US Soccer “Goal of the Year”. This goal was, for me, a definitive evolutionary step for US Soccer. Dempsey gave us a glimmer of hope with the opening goal, but Donovan showed a glimpse at the future of our sport. I sometimes forget that we lost the game.
Congrats go out to Donovan. Well deserved.
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At a Liverpool Press conference, the Spanish striker expressed a bit of frustration with Spain’s loss to the US this past summer.
“They beat us in the Confederations Cup and it was, I think, not the real thing…we had 27 shots on target but we couldn’t score.”
NOT THE REAL THING!? Them’s fightin words.
Wait a second. When a Spanish striker (possibly the best in the world) can’t get over a loss, something is up. We got under their skin. If we make it out of our group in South Africa, there’s a good chance that we’ll have an early shot at Spain. We’ll be ready.
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America’s favorite rapper/footballer is having an incredible year.
Dempsey’s 3 Confederations Cup goals helped change the course of American soccer history. He also had two game winning goals in the World Cup qualifiers against Cuba and Barbados last year. A former MLS “Rookie of The Year,” Dempsey continues to represent at Fulham, most recently racking up goals against Chelsea and Liverpool in a season that appears to be gaining in momentum. (more…)
Over the past two years, Jozy has learned to use his strength and speed to great advantage. The 20 year old had a hat trick against Trinidad & Tobago in early qualifying play and scored the opening goal against Spain an the unforgettable Confederations Cup upset. He has 8 goals in 21 appearances for the USMNT and he is expected to start in the November 18th friendly against Denmark. (more…)
