Getting Closer...Much Closer
The United States put in a valiant effort against Brazil in their first appearance in a major final. They came up short in the end, but Goal.com's Greg Lalas says the time is coming when the U.S. will no longer revel in moral victories. Respect is nice, but trophies are everything.
Fabiano-tastic Win
Luis Fabiano scored a second half brace to lead Brazil to a comeback 3-2 win over the United States in the Confederations Cup final. Early goals from Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan put the U.S. two goals to the good, but a scintillating second half performance from Brazil took the cup.
The Back Wall
Although the strikers have gotten the accolades from the press--and from their opponents--the United States would not be in the Confederations Cup semifinals without the strong play of their back line, Goal.com's Greg Lalas reports from Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Real Reaction
Goal.com has in-depth reaction from the U.S. loss to Italy. Greg Lalas checks in from South Africa with a piece on how Italy put the USA in its place - again. He also relays the unfavorable opinion the Americans had of the red card. Noah Davis looks at whose stock rose and fell in the match.
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CA: What Is The Priority?
In Goal.com's latest version of "Counterattack," Site Developer Greg Lalas and Associate Editor Shane Evans discuss what's more important: playing well domestically or in European competition. It's a heated debate as both sides of the argument are scrutinized mercilessly. Read on and take a side!
The Target Man
Sometimes, you just need to put it in the mixer, and Goal.com's Greg Lalas might be there.<br>
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