Tag: Uruguay
LOOKING BACK: When the USMNT shocked South America, world at Copa America 1995
The second time the USA played in Copa America — in 1995 — the United States was enjoying incredible prosperity under President Clinton. The price of gasoline was around $1.25 a gallon and Kasey Keller was manning the nets in a stunning triumph over Argentina.
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THE FINAL WORD: A history of the World Cup championship game
Even before the first ball was kicked, there were indications that the World Cup championship game would be a special affair.
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SOCCER’S HOLY GRAIL: The history of the World Cup trophy
Sometime around noon or 1 p.m. ET on Sunday at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, France’s either Hugo Lloris or Argentina’s Lionel Messi will take this 11-pound hunk of 18K gold, hold it above his head to the cheers of the crowd and then parade the trophy with his teammates around the venue.
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NIL-NIL: South Korea, Uruguay play to 4th scoreless tie in World Cup
South Korea and Uruguay played the fourth scoreless draw of the opening round of the World Cup on Thursday.
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THE WORST OF THE WORST: Some of the most memorable, forgettable World Cup referee gaffes through the years
With the World Cup in its fourth day, and so many fans complaining about referee calls and inconsistent officiating, it is a fine time to remind the world that there have been even some crazier moments since the competition between in 1930.
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A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING: Famous firsts at the World Cup
It will be intriguing to see if “Jeopardy!” will add a category or two about the World Cup in honor of the World Cup.
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MAN OF THE MATCH: Johnson saves the day for USA
New York City FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson guarded the nets for the U.S. men’s national team for the first since January 2020, and he made the most of his opportunity.
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NO GOALS: USMNT’s home unbeaten streak reaches 25 after draw with Uruguay
The U.S. Men’s National Team played 13th-ranked Uruguay to a scoreless draw in front of a sellout crowd of 19,569 on Sunday afternoon at Children’s Mercy Park, extending its home unbeaten streak to 25 straight games.
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THEY WANT CHANGE: USMNT writes Congress in support of stricter gun legislation
As part of its “Be the Change” campaign, in a letter being sent Sunday, the U.S. men’s national team players and staff have implored the members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to vote yes on stricter gun legislation, which will be taken up in the House this week and is being negotiated in the Senate.
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NEXT UP: USMNT to face Uruguay in 2nd home World Cup warm-up
Following a 3-0 victory against fellow World Cup participant Morocco on Wednesday night, the U.S. Men’s National Team will face two-time World Cup champion Uruguay on Sunday at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan. (5 p.m. ET; FOX, Univision, TUDN).
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SLOWLY, BUT SURELY: McKennie will play 45 minutes, max
It’s literally one step at a time for Weston McKennie.
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AN ENCOURAGING DEBUT: Scally gets thumb’s up, could get 1st USMNT start Sunday
It was only 45 minutes, but Joe Scally’s international debut got a thumb’s up from his teammates.
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