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    Americans to keep an eye on

    By Andrew Winner

    Saturday, August 19, 2006

    As the sour taste of the 2006 World Cup begins to fade, it is important to realize that one tournament does not solely measure the progress of our soccer nation. While the U.S. laid an egg in Germany, it has also begun to lay the groundwork that will produce quality players that can compete on an international level. The remnants of Project 2010 -- the youth residency program in Bradenton and Project-40 -- have contributed to the production of quality young Americans. The abundance of strong ...

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