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    A chance for the U.S. to measure up against top-class opposition

    By Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernet

    Friday, June 12, 2009

    Practically from the moment Bob Bradley took over as head coach of the U.S. men's national team, it was evident what players would comprise the core of his squad. The defense would be anchored by goalkeeper Tim Howard, as well as defenders Carlos Bocanegra and Oguchi Onyewu. The attack would depend largely on Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey, while Michael Bradley would be one of the linchpins in the center of midfield. Yet filling in the remaining pieces has proved more difficult than expect ...

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