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)
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Shorthanded Fire take on Donovan, Becks on ESPN2
By Alex Simon Tonight the Fire visit the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Home Depot Center. With the win and a D.C. loss or tie, the Fire will clinch a playoff spot for the 11th time out of 12 years. The Fire will be without many of their regulars, most notably Cuauhtémoc Blanco. The Galaxy received good news yesterday regarding their DP (Designated Player), David Beckham. … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Fire take on Donovan, Becks on ESPN2