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    U.S. team overwhelmed in every facet by Costa Rica

    By Ives Galarcep, Special to ESPN Soccernet

    Thursday, June 4, 2009

    SAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- When the U.S. national team's lineup versus Costa Rica was first revealed Wednesday night, it was easy to think the Americans were ready to attack and try to deliver their first-ever victory in a World Cup qualifier played in Costa Rica. A three-forward formation coupled with a pair of superfast fullbacks gave the impression the U.S. team would attempt to overwhelm Costa Rica with pace and attack down the flanks. Instead of being overwhelming, the U.S. national team was ...

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