2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Final
Men’s National team led the five-time world champion for 64 minutes in their first ever final in major FIFA tournament, but eventually fell as Brazil scored three unanswered goals for a 3-2 victory.
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Sacha Kljestan US Soccer
With the ability to operate anywhere in the midfield, Kljestan's range and versatility make him an enticing option in a variety of scenarios. Excellent vision and passing technique are his strengths, and both were apparent in his first ever cap… More
Jozy Altidore
US Soccer
Despite his young age, Altidore has already become a standout among Major League Soccer's American forwards and is one of the United States' promising young players. Standing at an intimidating 6-feet-1 inches tall, the strong attacker is dangerous both with his back to goal and with the ball at his feet.
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Caps cut series deficit to 2-1
San Francisco Chronicle April 20, 2009 -
SOCCER / Teen's hat trick leads U.S. in World Cup qualifier
San Francisco Chronicle April 02, 2009 -
Soccer / American keys Fulham rally in Premier win
San Francisco Chronicle April 13, 2009 -
WADA rejects FIFA call for testing break (AP)
Yahoo February 24, 2009 -
Chicago promising greenest Olympics in 2016 bid (AP)
Yahoo February 22, 2009




