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Howard Sees Oz As Perfect Prep

Howard Sees Oz As Perfect Prep

UNITED States goalkeeper Tom Howard views the friendly with the Socceroos today as an ideal tune-up for next Saturday's World Cup group opener against England. 5 Jun 2010
Bench Boost For Kewell

Bench Boost For Kewell

HARRY Kewell will be among the Socceroo substitutes for the clash with the USA but coach Pim Verbeek remains uncertain whether to risk the player. 4 Jun 2010
Grella Hungry For Victory

Grella Hungry For Victory

MIDFIELDER Vince Grella admits the Socceroos are looking for a positive result in the clash with the United States, despite Pim Verbeek's dismissal of the importance of results in friendlies. 4 Jun 2010
Pitt/Jolie Happy to Back USA Bid

Pitt/Jolie Happy to Back USA Bid

THE United States' bid to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup added some Hollywood glamour today as actor Brad Pitt joined the bid committee's board of directors. 3 Jun 2010
USA Expect Tough Opener

USA Expect Tough Opener

USA coach Bob Bradley is expecting a tough Group C at the World Cup where his team will open their campaign in South Africa against England. 2 Jun 2010
USA Respect Group Rivals

USA Respect Group Rivals

USA coach Bob Bradley has revealed his side will give all of their World Cup Group C rivals equal respect although he admits the focus is on their opening game against England on June 12. 1 Jun 2010
United States See Off Turkey

United States See Off Turkey

THE United States came from behind to claim a morale-boosting 2-1 victory over Turkey in their final match before heading to South Africa for the World Cup. 30 May 2010
USA Government Issue Travel Alert for Fans

USA Government Issue Travel Alert for Fans

THE United States' government has issued a travel alert to American fans attending next month's World Cup warning them of a heightened terrorism risk during the tournament in South Africa. 29 May 2010
Donovan In Confident Mood

Donovan In Confident Mood

USA forward Landon Donovan has sounded a warning to World Cup group C opponents England ahead of tomorrow's friendly against Turkey. 29 May 2010
Few Surprises In USA Squad

Few Surprises In USA Squad

USA head coach Bob Bradley sprang few surprises when he named his 23-man squad for next month's World Cup in South Africa. 27 May 2010
Holden Upbeat Over Fitness

Holden Upbeat Over Fitness

USA midfielder Stuart Holden believes he will be fully match fit for their World Cup opener against England on June 12. 27 May 2010
Donovan Determined to Make Life Tough Again for England

Donovan Determined to Make Life Tough Again for England

England cannot claim not to have been warned this time. 27 May 2010
Expectations Start to Weigh on USA

Expectations Start to Weigh on USA

The expectations heighten for the USA with each passing World Cup, and South Africa 2010 will be no different. 27 May 2010
Much to Ponder for USA

Much to Ponder for USA

USA head coach Bob Bradley saw his side beaten 4-2 by the Czech Republic and admitted he had some tough decisions to make as he sat down to select his final 23-man squad for next month's World Cup finals in South Africa. 26 May 2010
USA's Czechered Start To World Cup Campaign

USA's Czechered Start To World Cup Campaign

THE USA's World Cup squad hopefuls did little to impress head coach Bob Bradley as England's Group C rivals were beaten 4-2 by the Czech Republic in Connecticut. 26 May 2010
Charlton: Beat USA and England Will Ease Through

Charlton: Beat USA and England Will Ease Through

JACK Charlton is confident England will ease their way into the last 16 if they get their World Cup finals campaign off to a winning start against the United States. 20 May 2010
Ferguson - USA Look Strong for World Cup

Ferguson - USA Look Strong for World Cup

MANCHESTER United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has backed the USA to do well at next month's World Cup finals in South Africa - once they have played England. 20 May 2010
USA Get Clinton on Board With World Cup Bid

USA Get Clinton on Board With World Cup Bid

Former US President Bill Clinton has joined the United States' bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup as honorary chairman. 18 May 2010
American Ace Vows to Play for Free

American Ace Vows to Play for Free

AMERICAN defender Oguchi Onyewu has pledged to play his final year at AC Milan without a salary after signing a 12-month contract extension. 18 May 2010
Bradley Names USA Squad

Bradley Names USA Squad

THERE were few surprises in the United States' 30-man preliminary squad for this summer's World Cup in South Africa. 12 May 2010
Beasley Expecting Gers Exit

Beasley Expecting Gers Exit

DaMarcus Beasley has all but given up on staying at Rangers next season, despite suggesting he would take a pay cut to do so. 6 May 2010