June 18, 2006
SEEING RED
Only 4th time for 3 ejections in a match
The U.S. National Team helped reach a rare milestone in the 18 editions of the World Cup over 76 years: The Americans' 1-1 tie with Italy on Saturday was only the fourth time in which three players had been ejected from a match.
June 17, 2006
STAYING ALIVE
Undermanned U.S.pulls off 1-1 tie with Italy
In a classic World Cup encounter that had many twists and turns, the U.S. managed to register a 1-1 draw with favored Italy and keep the Americans in the running for a spot in the second round.
June 17, 2006
WINLESS
U.S. has never beaten Italy
The United States has never defeated Italy in international play. The Americans are 0-3-2, scoring twice and surrendering 10 goals.
June 17, 2006
REPLAY IT AGAIN, SAM
When the U.S. lost to Italy at 1990 WC
The United States turned out to be two feet from a miracle on June 14, 1990. Had forward Peter Vermes converted Bruce Murray’s rebound past goalkeeper Walter Zenga, the Americans would have tied Italy, 1-1, in what would have been one of the biggest surprises in World Cup history.
June 17, 2006
TOUGH TASK
U.S. must find a way to beat Italy
The mission is clear for the U.S. National Team: Find a way to beat Italy and secure three vital points and remain alive for a second-round berth in the World Cup.
June 15, 2006
ARENA ON FUTBOL
U.S. coach talks about Beasley, Italy
If there is a rift between U.S. national coach Bruce Arena and midfielder DaMarcus Beasley, then it’s news to him.
June 15, 2006
HOME BASE
U.S. team to stay at Ramstein AFB for Italy
During this post 911 era of security concerns for American sports teams overseas, the U.S. National Team has found the best possible security for its Saturday game in Kaiserslautern: The U.S. Air Force Base at nearby Ramstein.
June 14, 2006
FAST EDDIE
Johnson ready to jump start U.S. attack
In a must-win situation, Eddie Johnson says he'll do whatever it takes to get a victory. If he is in the starting lineup against Italy in Kaiserslautern Saturday, Johnson will have that chance. "When you put on your jersey to represent your country and put on your crest, it's do or die," he said Wednesday. "It's survival of the fittest. We're going to do whatever we have to do to get three points -- make tackles, do things when the referee is not looking.
June 13, 2006
TOP RATED
US game scores top soccer rating for ESPN2
The U.S. team’s game against the Czech Republic on Monday earned the highest rating (2.3) and the largest audience (2.06 million households) ever for a soccer game on ESPN2, according to Nielsen.
June 13, 2006
THE BLAME GAME
Arena takes all of it after big loss
U.S. coach Bruce Arena Tuesday took full responsibility for the U.S.'s 3-0 loss to the Czech Republic on Monday. "I take all the blame," Arena told media at the Park Hyatt in Hamburg. "You can check all of the boxes. You can blame it all on me. I accept it. The players play a little bit of a role too, but I'm willing to take the big hit on that one."
June 12, 2006
BOUNCED BY THE CZECHS
U.S. embarrassed in 3-0 debacle
Incredible as it may sound, the U.S.’s great World Cup adventure is on the verge of being over after only one game. After the embarrassing 3-0 spanking by the Czech Republic on Monday, the U.S. is only a loss away from seeing all their hopes and dreams go up in smoke.
June 12, 2006
EURO SLOBS
U.S. 1-9-1 vs Europe in WCs since '90
The United States is an incredible 1-9-1 against European teams in the World Cup since 1990.
June 12, 2006
June 12, 2006
CZECH MATE
U.S. embarrassed by Czechs in opener, 3-0
So much for an early-round surprise. Now the United States will need a late first-round miracle. Very little went right for the U.S. in its humiliating 3-0 opening-round World Cup loss to the Czech Republic as the Americans' hopes of advancing took a serious hit on Monday.
June 12, 2006
ONE-ON-ONE
Landon: I have to be best player on the field
No one has to remind Landon Donovan what the task is at hand. He realizes for the U.S. to be successful in this World Cup. He will have to be at the top of his game, especially starting today against the Czech Republic. If he isn’t, the Americans could very well go three and out.
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