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Buddle Bidding for USA Starting Role

Buddle Bidding for USA Starting Role

USA striker Edson Buddle believes he has given coach Bob Bradley a selection headache for Saturday's World Cup clash with England in Rustenburg. 7 Jun 2010
Hahnemann: England Under Pressure

Hahnemann: England Under Pressure

USA keeper Marcus Hahnemann is backing Wayne Rooney to cope with the "extreme pressure" he is under to lead England to World Cup glory. 7 Jun 2010
Sloppy Roos Admits Culina

Sloppy Roos Admits Culina

SOCCEROOS midfielder Jason Culina admitted Australia's passing all over the park simply wasn't good enough against the USA but tried to find a positive in the disappointing 3-1 defeat - the final warm up game ahead of the Germans. 6 Jun 2010
Simon Takes Charge of England Opener

Simon Takes Charge of England Opener

BRAZILIAN referee Carlos Simon will take charge of England's World Cup opener against the United States on June 12. 6 Jun 2010
USA Defeat Socceroos

USA Defeat Socceroos

AUSTRALIA has had a seven-match unbeaten streak broken in its final warm-up match before the World Cup, with Edson Buddle guiding the USA to a 3-1 win over the Socceroos in Johannesburg.

6 Jun 2010
Chippers Wants Greater Threat

Chippers Wants Greater Threat

SCOTT Chipperfield admits the Socceroos need to show greater attacking bite against the USA as Australia look to make it a hat-trick of warm up wins later today. 5 Jun 2010
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
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