A team hoping to reach the knockout rounds can’t score only perfect goals. It must score the cheap and scrappy ones, too. And this U.S. team does not, at least not as often as it should.
Tag: Soccer
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A Strong Start Slips Through Americans’ Fingers in World Cup Opener
A late penalty gave Wales the opening it needed to pull to a draw with the United States.
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At the World Cup, Gareth Bale and Wales Embrace the Games of a Lifetime
Bale and his teammates have never seen Wales play in a World Cup. His nation has waited even longer.
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Gregg Berhalter Leads USMNT Eager for World Cup Redemption
After an embarrassing failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, the U.S. has returned to the event with a new identity instilled by its coach.
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How to Watch the U.S. at the World Cup: Schedule, Roster and Expectations
The Americans are back in the tournament and face a critical first game against Wales. Here’s how to watch, and what to watch for.