The group stage of the 2010 World Cup is now over for the United States, and while the Yanks were three minutes from being eliminated, they will now advance to the knockout rounds. As the team prepares for Ghana on Saturday, TSB is grading each player on the team based on their performance in the group stages. Part One will look at the teams goalkeeper and defenders, and … [Read more...] about USA World Cup Group Stage Grades (Midfielders and Forwards)
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Donovan’s stoppage-time goal puts Americans into knockout round (plus US player ratings)
For 90 minutes, it looked like it was just not meant to be for the US national team in its must-win World Cup match against Algeria. Another slow start by the Yanks saw the Desert Foxes' Rafik Djebbour hit the crossbar after six minutes, and although the Americans began to dominate the match, they could not find their much needed goal- or at least, a goal that would … [Read more...] about Donovan’s stoppage-time goal puts Americans into knockout round (plus US player ratings)
Slovenia player guarantees victory over the U.S.
Slovania's midfielder Andrej Komac is quoted as saying “We will win this game. I have a good feeling.” Unfortunately for the United States, history is on Slovenia's side. The U.S. is 3-10-3 against European teams in the group stage (0-2-2 in their last 4 games). Slovenia is a small country, with a population the size of Houston, Texas. They gained independence in 1991 and … [Read more...] about Slovenia player guarantees victory over the U.S.