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    Things to watch for in 2005

    By Marc Connolly
    ESPN Soccernet.com

    Tuesday, January 4, 2005

    The new year with all its promise and uncertainty surely has all 12 MLS clubs thinking the upcoming season will end in triumph for them. However for Bruce Arena and the regulars on the U.S. national team it's a different story. Qualification for the 2006 World cup will be tougher than ever. The USSF and the player's union still need to come to an agreement before the final stage of qualifying begins. Making matters worse is that the U.S. faces a difficult 10-game schedule which includes a road t ...

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