SB Nation Kansas City - USA Soccer: Tim Howard And The USMNT Defeats Canada In Gold Cup Play 2-0https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48935/kc-fave.png2011-06-07T21:32:39-05:00http://kansascity.sbnation.com/rss/stream/19761452011-06-07T21:32:39-05:002011-06-07T21:32:39-05:00USA Soccer: Tim Howard And The USMNT Defeats Canada in Gold Cup Play 2-0
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<p>After Canada opened the second half on the offensive, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/players/110933/clint-dempsey" class="sbn-auto-link">Clint Dempsey</a> turned things back around in the Americans favor as his 62nd minute goal extended the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/united-states" class="sbn-auto-link">United States</a>' lead to 2-0, as they held on to defeat Canada by the same final.</p>
<p>Canada was better with the ball in the second half and looked determined, but <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/players/110901/tim-howard" class="sbn-auto-link">Tim Howard</a> put on a show late, holding the Canucks scoreless. He made three saves in the save half including two highlight reel saves in the closing minutes as the United States improved to 1-0 in the Gold Cup</p>
<p>The USMNT now moves on to Saturday night's tilt against Panama, which defeated Guadelope 3-2 on Tuesday in the match before USA-Canada.</p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/2011/6/7/2212629/usa-soccer-tim-howard-and-the-usmnt-defeats-canada-in-gold-cup-playerMatthew Hays2011-06-07T19:55:05-05:002011-06-07T19:55:05-05:00USA Soccer: Halftime in Gold Cup Debut As USMNT Leads Canada 1-0
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<p>In the final 30 minutes of the first half, the Americans continued attacking Canada and controlling possession. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/united-states">United States</a> frustrated Canada with six shots on goal, while Canada had just one. The constant pressure has also resulted in four American goal kicks, while Canada has just one of their own.</p>
<p>Canada had a chance in the 32nd minute as New York Red Bulls forward <span>Dwayne De Rosario</span> struck a solid kick from beyond the box that went wide right of the goal.</p>
<p>In the 39th, <span>Juan Agudelo</span> hit a shot from the right side of the box but Canadian keeper Lars Hirschfeld was there for the save.</p>
<p>Overall a quality first half from Bob Bradley's bunch, especially needing a result after the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/spain">Spain</a> debacle on Saturday. Look for the United States to continue pressing the ball up field and try to take a 2-0 lead early in the second half.</p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/2011/6/7/2212445/usa-soccer-halftime-in-gold-cup-debut-as-usmnt-leads-canada-1-0Matthew Hays2011-06-07T19:30:07-05:002011-06-07T19:30:07-05:00USA Soccer: Jozy Altidore's Goal In 15th Minute Gives USMNT 1-0 Lead Over Canada
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/united-states">United States</a> has came out a lot more aggressive on the pitch this evening, with the Americans continually pushing the ball upfield. It was pertenant to get off on a good start, and the Americans have done so as <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/players/110928/jozy-altidore">Jozy Altidore</a>'s goal in the 15th minute as given the United States an early 1-0 lead. The goal for Altidore was his 11th goal in international competition.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/players/110920/michael-bradley">Michael Bradley</a> has looked good early on, being the main man in charge of the attack and it's good to see him respond after not having much playing time this spring at Aston Villa.</p>
<p>The turf in Detroit is rather slow and the players have had to adjust to making sure passes are crisp and not waiting for the ball to reach them.</p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/2011/6/7/2212427/usa-soccer-jozy-altidores-goal-in-15th-minute-gives-usmnt-1-0-leadMatthew Hays2011-06-07T17:00:45-05:002011-06-07T17:00:45-05:00USA Soccer: Landon Donovan Is Back As USMNT To Begin Gold Cup Play Against Canada
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<p>The <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/united-states" class="sbn-auto-link">United States</a> hopes to rebound from <a target="_blank" href="http://kansascity.sbnation.com/2011/6/4/2206610/with-landon-donovan-out-usa-mens-national-soccer-team-prepares-to">Saturday's tough 4-0 defeat</a> at the hands of <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/spain" class="sbn-auto-link">Spain</a>, as they take on Canada tonight in the Stars and Stripes' opening match of the Gold Cup. While Saturday may have just been an international friendly, the match tonight certainly has meaning.</p>
<p>With a squad that should be back to full health, Bob Bradley's squad is looking to prove to the doubters that they indeed can come back and show better ball movement. Spain controlled the possession with the United States missing a core of their attack. Look for <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/players/110934/landon-donovan" class="sbn-auto-link">Landon Donovan</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/players/110928/jozy-altidore" class="sbn-auto-link">Jozy Altidore</a> to get off the a quick start against Canada, who had tied <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/fifa/teams/ecuador" class="sbn-auto-link">Ecuador </a>2-2 over the weekend.</p>
<p>The match begins at 6:30 CST on Fox Soccer Channel</p>
https://kansascity.sbnation.com/2011/6/7/2336310/usa-soccer-landon-donovan-is-back-as-usmnt-to-begin-gold-cup-playMatthew Hays