| World Soccer News |
U.S. team finds its identity
Clint Dempsey established himself as a go-to-guy for the U.S. in South Africa.
In one year's time, perhaps we can gaze wistfully back upon the
Confederations Cup and see it as a critical "yellow brick road" moment
for this version of the U.S. national team.
We might see the memorable march across the sketchy pitches of South
Africa as the place where this incarnation found its Oz. In a wild ride
of a tournament, this group seemed to find a heart. And an extra layer
of courage. And a more sophisticated soccer brain -- this lingering and
confounding propensity for red cards notwithstanding. Perhaps most
importantly, it seems that this version of Team USA began to find its
identity & and never underestimate the incalculable value of
gaining essential self-awareness. None of us can ever be at our best
until we know exactly what we are. Claiming an identity isn't
just about personnel, style and formations. All those things are
certainly important. But nailing down exactly what you are is also
about coming to terms with collective strengths and weaknesses. It's
about identifying true leaders, who often shine brightest in troubled
times. It's about pinpointing what, exactly, draws the best from
players. Read More. |
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| Local Soccer News |
Sounders Blast Rapids 3-0
With the Sounders FC 3-0 win over the Colorado Rapids Sunday, the
season-high crowd of 32,526 were treated to a Seattle resurgence that
has seen eight points garnered in their last four matches.
It was free churros and haircuts all around at Qwest Field.
With
the Sounders 3-0 win over the Colorado Rapids Sunday, the season-high
crowd of 32,526 were treated to coupons to Jack in the Box for a clean
sheet and Great Clips for a three-goal performance, but most
importantly, they were treated to a resurgence among the home team that
has seen them garner eight points in their last four matches.
“This
was a big game because they’re breathing down our necks. Now we have
four points of clearance, so it’s a good position to be in,” Sounders
FC head coach Sigi Schmid said.
Nate Jaqua had two goals and
an assist and Fredy Montero scored a third, adding assists to each of
Jaqua’s goals and Kasey Keller recorded his fifth clean sheet of the
season as the Sounders improved to 6-3-7 (25 points). The Rapids fell
to 5-3-6 (21 points).
“I think we started a little sluggish,
but in the second half we came out really flying,” said Jaqua, who
brought his goal total to six on the season. “We were able to get three
goals and keep a clean sheet in the back, which is really important for
us. Overall, it felt great.” Read More.
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Friendly Match: Sounders vs. Chelsea
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Spain striker David Villa opened his Euro 2008 with a brilliant performance, scoring a hat-trick in La Furia Roja's opening game against Russia. Aside from Villa, name all the other players who have scored hat tricks in the European Championships and the year in which they accomplished the feat. Answer correctly and recieve a free training session from the PSSA if you win!
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