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    U.S. regroups before critical clash against Honduras

    By Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernet

    Friday, June 5, 2009

    CHICAGO -- Ever since Bob Bradley took over as head coach of the U.S. men's national team, his mantra has been, "Be tough to play against." For the most part, Bradley has succeeded in imparting that mindset. Yet in Wednesday's 3-1 humbling at the hands of Costa Rica, the Americans were weak and timid, and recapturing that intense edge will be paramount in winning this Saturday's critical World Cup qualifier against Honduras. With only two days between games, the challenges for Bradley and th ...

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