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Welcome to SoccerTicker's coverage of the international friendly between the United States National Team and the Polish National Team.

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This match is in preparation for Poland's Euro 2008 campaign and the USA's World Cup Qualifying campaign which starts in the summer.

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The last time these two teams met was in March 2006 in Kaiserslautern, Germany. That match was in preparation for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

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The USA beat Poland that game 1-0.

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Clint Dempsey scored an early second half goal to seal the win. A cross by Eddie Lewis saw Polish goalkeeper Arthur Boruc punch the ball, only to have the ball rebound off Taylor Twellman's head toward the goal, where Dempsey beat his defender to nod the ball in.

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The game was played under snowy conditions for most of the second half.

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The USA hold a 6-7-2 record against the Poles all time.

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The last time the two teams met in Poland, USA won 1-0 on March 31, 2004.

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DaMarcus Beasley scored the lone goal that day.

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[Comment From ChadChad: ]

Is it snowing there now?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:10 Chad

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No snow yet, but it cannot be ruled out in the forecast.

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Today's matchup is taking place in Krakow, Poland at Wisla Stadium.

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The USA will come out with the following starting lineup

----------------------Howard-----------------------

Cherundolo----Onyewu----Bocanegra-------Pearce

Dempsey-----Clark---------Bradley---------Donovan

---------------Ching----------Johnson-------------

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On the bench for the USA: Hahnemann, Gibbs, Spector, DeMerit, Feilhaber, Lewis, Wolff.

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[Comment From xopherxopher: ]

When was the last time Ching played any type of game?? (I'm too lazy to Google it.)

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:13 xopher

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Ching has been playing well in Houston Dyanamo's preseason

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[Comment From El NaranjaEl Naranja: ]

Nice linup. Is Ching playing the withdrawn forward with Johnson behind or a straight 4-4-2?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:13 El Naranja

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Most likely a straight 4-4-2 with Donovan and Dempsey free to roam.

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Poland will line up as follows:

Boruc - Wasilewski, Bąk, Radomski, Bronowicki - Piszczek, Dudka, Lewandowski, Krzynówek - Żurawski, Brożek

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Poland will choose their Euro 2008 roster between now and their next match.

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[Comment From KellyKelly: ]

Is the main reason Altidore and Adu werent called up because they just got done with the Olympic team or were there other reasons?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:15 Kelly

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Correct. Both players have spent over 3 weeks away from their club teams. Benfica wanted Adu back and Bradley obliged, while Altidore has a game on Friday in Cary, NC against the USL side Carolina Railhawks.

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[Comment From JimmyJimmy: ]

Has Donovan played at left mid before?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:17 Jimmy

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From time to time. It is not his regular position. Against Mexico in February, he had stretches of the game where he switched sides with Bobby Convey and played on the left.

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[Comment From ChadChad: ]

Is the food any good in Poland?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:18 Chad

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Polish food is wonderful.

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[Comment From JoshJosh: ]

How is the weather looking right now for the game?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:18 Josh

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Currently no snow, but light snow is in the forecast.

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[Comment From El NaranjaEl Naranja: ]

How has Zurawski been since the Crew rumors?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:19 El Naranja

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Zurawski has scored 3 times for Greek side AEL Larissa this season.

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3:21	Who will win today's game? USA ( 54% ) Poland ( 14% ) Draw ( 32% ) Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:21

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[Comment From ChadChad: ]

Is the stadium full? What's the atmosphere like?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:21 Chad

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It should be a sellout. Polish fans waited in line for up to 8 hours to get tickets to the game. The Polish crowd are already out in full force with chants and cheers.

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The USA hold a 3-2-1 record all time on Polish soil.

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The USA will play two other upcoming games on the European continent. The first coming May 28th at Wembley Stadium against England, and the next a shor time later in Spain.

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[Comment From robrob: ]

So who will Piotr Nowak root for?? : )

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:24 rob

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Likely the country that is providing his job right now. That or Freddy Adu.

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The USA U23 side just qualified for the 2008 olympics in Beijing, China by beating Canada 3-0.

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[Comment From johnjohn: ]

What is the quality of this Poland squad? A? B+? Are they missing any big names?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:25 john

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The Polish side is almost full strength. Smolarek is not starting and Pizczek is in place.

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Piszczek plays for the same side as American Bryan Arguez at Hertha Berlin.

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Neither are regular starters at Hertha.

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Poland will host the 2012 European Championships along with Ukraine.

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[Comment From ChadChad: ]

How do the new kits look?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:29 Chad

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They are grey with red trim. How they look is up to the veiwer.

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[Comment From KennyWooKennyWoo: ]

Looks like a formation set up to play defensively and launch counterattacks up the flanks. Would you settle for a 0-0 or 1-1 draw today? I think a draw would be a fine result against this quality side on their turf.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:30 KennyWoo

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The USA are looking for a win. They have done it before in Poland and in Germany, they can do it again. Poland will also be looking for a win as they head into the European Championships.

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[Comment From ChadChad: ]

This Poland team went through Portugal and the Czechs to qualify for 2008.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:31 Chad

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[Comment From KellyKelly: ]

are there any usa fans there?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:32 Kelly

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There is a small contingent...but always vocal.

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Poland did not go through the Czechs. The Czechs were in the group with Gemrany.

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National anthems are being played.

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Poland qualified in first place for Euro 2008. The rest of the group went

2. Porutgal (also qualified)
3. Serbia
4. Finland
5. Belgium
6. Kazakhstan (Borat would be proud)
7. Armenia
8. Azerbaijan

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Barbados and Dominica play today in CONCACAF world cup qualifying. Dominica hosted the first leg which ended 1-1.

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The winner of that series plays USA next in a home and home series in WCQ.

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[Comment From JoeJoe: ]

Do away goals count in that series?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:35 Joe

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Yes. All WCQ home and home series for every confederation count away goals per FIFA rules.

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[Comment From ChadChad: ]

who is the captain of the US?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:35 Chad

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Carlos Bocanegra is wearing the armband today.

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Teams are huddled up and almost kickoff.

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[Comment From JasonJason: ]

what are the formations

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:36 Jason

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4-4-2 for both.

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Game on.

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Early throw in to Poland.

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Very vocal support by the Polish supporters.

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USA on the attack early.

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US break away with Johnson but Poland tackle away for a throw.

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Pierce's cross is poor and is cleared away.

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Pearce...sorry.

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Harmless ball back to Howard who boots upfield.

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Polish cross out for a goalkick.

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[Comment From mr falconmr falcon: ]

do bradley and clark appear to be playing side-by-side or is MB more advanced?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:40 mr falcon

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Side by side.

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52% say USA win, 14% say poland win

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Poland offside on a long ball over the top.

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Brozek was the one who could not beat the trap.

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Bradley cuts out a pass and plays to Dempsey, but the ball goes out for a Poland throw.

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[Comment From KellyKelly: ]

how big and fast are the Poland strikers? Do you think they will give the defense problems?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:43 Kelly

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Ching loses the ball out for a goal kick. IT was a good attack.

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Bocanegra clears

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The Polish strikers are both right around 6 foot. Bocanegra and Onyewu have formed a good partnership and should be able to handle them.

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[Comment From Kodak JacksonKodak Jackson: ]

time?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:46 Kodak Jackson

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10th minute

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Johnson tries to take on two defenders and is stripped of the ball at the top of the box.

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Good to see him press forward at least.

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USA free kick in a good spot. Pearce was pushed in the throat.

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Free kick coming from the left side

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Donovan to take.

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Goal USA!

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Donovan finds Bocanegra who heads past a diving Boruc.

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[Comment From garygary: ]

yes!

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:48 gary

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[Comment From KellyKelly: ]

YAY

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:48 Kelly

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[Comment From JasonJason: ]

woo hoo!

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:48 Jason

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[Comment From KennyWooKennyWoo: ]

Bang!

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:48 KennyWoo

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American fans go crazy.

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That is Bocanegra's 9th career tally for the USA.

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Polish attack down the right side, but Pearce steals the ball.

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Poland offside. It wasn't dangerous anyway.

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The small contingent of USA fans in attendance wave and cheer like crazy after the goal.

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17th minute now.

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Poland have yet to be dangerous on the attack.

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[Comment From staceystacey: ]

how does the USA passing look?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:51 stacey

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Comfortable for the most part.

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It has gone evenly between long balls and fluidity throug the midfield.

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Cherundolo cross finds Ching who heads right at Boruc.

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It was a quality cross from Cherundolo.

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[Comment From alexalex: ]

any word on the likeliness of a cory gibbs cameo late in the game?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:52 alex

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that is up to Bob Bradley.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:53

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[Comment From sachinsachin: ]

Are they playing the empty bucket formation?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:53 sachin

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Yes, but Bradley is getting forward a bit. Donovan and Dempsey will be free to roam.

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Dempsey ball for Johnson is too far behind EJ.

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Poland win a throw.

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USA free kick in the center circle.

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Dempsey earns the free kick.

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The USA defense has been very solid so far. Pearce and Cherundolo have gotten forward well.

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Ching finds Johnson who is surrounded by 4 defenders. He does well to pass back and away.

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Poland knocking it around.

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21st minute. Not much action.

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Dempsey earns a throw in the corner.

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Cherundolo to take the throw...headed back out.

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[Comment From Kodak JacksonKodak Jackson: ]

Who is controlling the middle better?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 3:58 Kodak Jackson

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USA. They have been controlling all facets of the game so far.

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Poland shot goes wide.

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Krzynówek with the shot it was deflected wide for a corner.

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Corner headed away by Bocanegra.

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Ching with a very poor shot.

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Poland poor clearance give the ball USA who are connecting the passes well.

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Finally Poland gain possession but promptly give it back off a poor trap for a USA throw.

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]

how is Bradley playing?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:02 Matt

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He has not seen much of the ball, but has been fine defensively. Cut out a few passes well and no giveaways so far.

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Pearce shot is weak and right at Boruc.

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Krzynowek shot low and hard, but Howard does well to save.

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]

sounds like the team is really "feeling" it today as far as chemistry and timing with their passes.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:03 Matt

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Yes, the USA are performing well.

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28th minute now.

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Pearce with some good defending and earns a foul deep in US territory.

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Lewandowski fouled him.

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Poland cross is blocked out for a corner.

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Tim Howard's goalkeeper jersey is lime green.

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Corner cleared away.

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[Comment From Quontell WQuontell W: ]

how Landon doing on the left

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:06 Quontell W

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He has not seen much of the ball but has hustled well and provided the assist off a set piece.

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Howard with another nice save.

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Corner

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Pearce with a poor clearance and Tim makes a diving save to his left.

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]

Sounds like Timmay is on his game as well, today.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:07 Matt

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Tim has been on fire lately for club and country.

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Dempsey does well to take on two defenders but eventually loses the ball in the corner.

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33rd minute - USA throw

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Pearce with the illegal throw in

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[Comment From KevinKevin: ]

How has the back 4 looked so far?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:09 Kevin

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Solid minus the one poor clear by Pearce.

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Ball past the Polish defense but Boruc comes out to collect.

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Cherundolo cross for Ching is cleared away for a corner.

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[Comment From KellyKelly: ]

what club does Pearce play for?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:10 Kelly

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Hansa Rostock in Germany.

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USA goal

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Onyewu off the corner heads in.

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2-0 USA.

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Donovan corner gives him his 2nd assist today.

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Two set pieces, two goals.

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[Comment From RicardoRicardo: ]

Sounds like a repeat of the US domination at the U-20 World Cup.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:12 Ricardo

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Well...that remains to be seen. USA did beat Poland 6-1 in the U20 world cup in Canada.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:12

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Another USA corner coming up.

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Donovan to take.

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Onyewu pushed down before the kick.

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Yellow for Poland for pushing down Onyewu.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:13

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Now the corner is sent in by Donovan and cleared out for another.

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[Comment From MikeMike: ]

A goal from a flowing run of play would be nice.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:14 Mike

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Take them any way they come.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:14

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i'm sure the USA would rather have a set piece goal than no goal.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:14

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Corner is cleared away.

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]

Is Dudek in goal?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:14 Matt

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Boruc is in goal. Dudek doesn't see much time for Poland anymore if at all.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:14

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USA through ball played by Donovan just behind Dempsey. Poland get a touch to it and are safe.

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39th minute now.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:15

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[Comment From KellyKelly: ]

Fabianski is the 2nd choice Poland keeper I believe

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:15 Kelly

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and Tomasz Kuszczak

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:16

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[Comment From gregggregg: ]

was gooch's goal called back? or is it 2 - 0 USA?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:16 gregg

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It is 2-0

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[Comment From RJFRJF: ]

is Pearce struggling in general, or just a couple of bad plays?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:16 RJF

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He has been fine other than his poor clearance. Solid actually.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:16

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Poland offside.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:16

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[Comment From xopherxopher: ]

How's Rico doing? haven't heard his name mentioned yet

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:17 xopher

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Rico has been fine.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:17

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Poland cannot do much. USA is very solidly defensively.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:18

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Cherundolo blocks a cross.

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Johnson wins a throw in the corner.

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43rd min.

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Clark with a poor cross is blocked.

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[Comment From KellyKelly: ]

So do you think Spector would add anything to the defense is he comes on?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:19 Kelly

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He wouldn't take away from the defense, but it has been so solid I don't see how he could add much the way the back four are currently playing.

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Howard collects a cross.

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Boruc pops up a clearance and it falls to Johnson. His shot is blocked from point blank.

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[Comment From LongSchwanzMcHittheSpotsLongSchwanzMcHittheSpots: ]

Is this an "A" team for Poland?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:20 LongSchwanzMcHittheSpots

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For the most part yes.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:20

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USA corner off the block.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:21

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Good corner, but it is finally away by Poland.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:21

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Brozek loses the ball but a teammate covers.

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into stoppage time for the first half.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:21

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USA have thoroughly dominated so far.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:22

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Pearce defends well on the USA left and now Dempsey helps.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:22

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Donovan and Dempsey have switched sides.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:22

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Halftime. 2-0 for the USA.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:22

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[Comment From MattMatt: ]

It sounds like Johnson is still hesitating up front.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:22 Matt

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Not really. He has been fine and has attacked forward multiple times instead of the backpass many dislike.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:23

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His shot was blocked from close range as he had 2 defenders and the goalkeeper right there.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:23

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[Comment From El NaranjaEl Naranja: ]

Was that a great save from Boruc or bad play from Eddie?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:23 El Naranja

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No, it was blocked by a Polish defender.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:23

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On that play, Boruc clearance popped straight up and Ching won it 6 yards from goal with his back to the goal. He played to Johnson who took one touch and shot from 8 yards. It was blocked by a Polish defender on his left, while he had another on his right.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:24

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[Comment From KellyKelly: ]

Has the US looked dangerous in open play or just from set pieces?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:24 Kelly

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Dangerous overall.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:25

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[Comment From KevinKevin: ]

Great 1st half against Euro 2008 opposition!

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:25 Kevin

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[Comment From CornballerCornballer: ]

What would you recommend as far as substitutions go?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:25 Cornballer

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That is up to Bob obviously, but the team are playing so well that they don't need any subs.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:25

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I wouldn't mind seeing Spector on at right or left back just to see what he brings. But both Cherundolo and Pearce have been good.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:25

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[Comment From Kodak JacksonKodak Jackson: ]

What has been the strongest area of the team (def, mid, att)?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:26 Kodak Jackson

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Defense and fluidity through the midfield. The finishing could be better from the strikers.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:26

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Both Ching and Johnson have missed shots, but Chings was very poor. Johnsons was on target but blocked.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:27

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[Comment From jpjp: ]

So is Landon really playing on the left side?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:27 jp

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Yes. For most of the half he did.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:27

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[Comment From toddtodd: ]

score?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:27 todd

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2-0 at halftime.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:27

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[Comment From KevinKevin: ]

Is the Clark Bradley pairing looking better than it did vs Mex?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:27 Kevin

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Yes. The USA have done well controlling the play, but it has been very well spread out. But Clark and Bradley ahve been fine.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:28

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[Comment From KevinKevin: ]

Is Poland considered to be fielding their 1st team? Just wondering if there are any notables missing?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:29 Kevin

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Read up...for the most part yes it is an A team minus Smolarek.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:29

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Poland have had 2 shots on goal, and another shot wide.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:30

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USA have had 5 on goal (including the 2 goals) and one or two off target.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:30

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[Comment From billitobillito: ]

Has Bradley filled well the role of attacking midfielder?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:30 billito

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Bradley is playing more of a straight CM with responsibilities both ways.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:31

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[Comment From BillBill: ]

How was Poland's defense on the goals? Were Boca and Gooch wide open on their goals or were they tough chances?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:31 Bill

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Boca was marked but he did well to get up over his man. Onyewu made a nice run and got free.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:31

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[Comment From billitobillito: ]

How has the service to the forwards been and how is it coming to them?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:32 billito

4:32

The service is coming by way of long ball AND by way of midfield play. The forwards have seen the ball some, with Johnson seeing a bit more of it than Ching.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:32

4:33

On a second look, Bocanegra actually got free from his mark too.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:33

4:34

Poland have not played very well. Expect a better second half from them.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:34

4:35

No word on any substitutions yet.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:35

4:36

An all around solid performance from the USA so far.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:36

4:37

Ching and Johnson need to do more.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:37

4:37

Bradley and Clark have been fine, but unspectacular.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:37

4:37

Donovan and Dempsey have worked hard.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:37

4:37

Pearce and Cherundolo have gotten up and down the flanks well providing quality service and Pearce winning the free kick that set up the first goal

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:37

4:37

Onyewu and Bocanegra solid in the back.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:37

4:38

Howard stellar in goal.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:38

4:38

[Comment From billitobillito: ]

MOTM thus far?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:38 billito

4:38

One of Donovan Howard Bocanegra or Onyewu.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:38

4:38

No changes for the USA.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:38

4:39

2nd half underway

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:39

4:39

[Comment From geoffgeoff: ]

any changes for poland?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:39 geoff

4:39

None yet.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:39

4:39

Good attack through Dempsey off teh bat.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:39

4:40

Donovan corner.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:40

4:40

Headed away by Dudka.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:40

4:40

USA throw in deep in Poland territory.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:40

4:40

Poland have made a sub.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:40

4:41

at the half. Missed who.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:41

4:41

Cherundolo fouls near the sideline deep in US zone.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:41

4:41

[Comment From El NaranjaEl Naranja: ]

smolarek on for poland

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:41 El Naranja

4:41

Smolarek was the one who came on at half. So did Gargula...so two subs.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:41

4:42

Donovan on the berak.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:42

4:42

Pushed it wide.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:42

4:42

Should have scored the 1v1.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:42

4:43

Poland dodged a huge bullet there.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:43

4:43

Boruc came out well to cut the angle, but Donovan still should have finished.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:43

4:43

[Comment From RicardoRicardo: ]

did he use his left or right foot on the shot?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:43 Ricardo

4:43

Right foot. It was a break down the middle.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:43

4:44

Poland corner after Pearce blocks the cross.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:44

4:44

[Comment From TimTim: ]

according to USSF matchtracker, Poland made 4 subs at ht

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:44 Tim

4:44

correct.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:44

4:45

Cherundolo to take a throw deep for the USA.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:45

4:45

Sent in, but headed away on a cross.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:45

4:45

Poland supporters getting loud.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:45

4:46

Poor left footed cross from the right side by Poland is cleared easily.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:46

4:46

Ching gets a knock to his arm.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:46

4:47

[Comment From El NaranjaEl Naranja: ]

I take it he's ok?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:47 El Naranja

4:47

He's fine.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:47

4:47

USA have a few players warming up.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:47

4:47

54th minute.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:47

4:47

Poland still have not put much attack together.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:47

4:48

Ricardo Clark loses the ball in midfield.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:48

4:49

[Comment From zackzack: ]

still 2-0?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:49 zack

4:49

Yes.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:49

4:49

Poland shot from the top of the box by Matusiak is high.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:49

4:49

He turned Onyewu around to get some space.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:49

4:50

Howard must have gotten a finger to it as it is a corner.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:50

4:50

The corner is cleared away.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:50

4:50

[Comment From AlbertAlbert: ]

Do you see ANY support for the USA in the stadium???

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:50 Albert

4:50

There is a small group of fans there.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:50

4:50

[Comment From LynnLynn: ]

Any cards yet?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:50 Lynn

4:50

One for Poland for a push on Onyewu in the first half.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:50

4:51

Johnson gets the ball int he corner and sends an aimless crossfield ball to nobody.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:51

4:51

It's sent back in though, and Boruc comes off his line and it is headed around a bit in front of goal before being cleared away.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:51

4:52

58th minute. Still no USA subs.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:52

4:52

Long ball for Ching is over his head.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:52

4:52

Pearce does well to intercept a Polish long ball.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:52

4:53

Bradley does well in midfield defensively.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:53

4:53

[Comment From AlbertAlbert: ]

Who do you think the USA should send in at this point?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:53 Albert

4:53

They could use some energy up top in Wolff, and service from Lewis. It would also be nice to see Spector and DeMerit.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:53

4:54

Eddie Johnson cross goes right to nobody except Boruc.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:54

4:54

Polish cross right to Howard.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:54

4:54

DeMerit and Lewis look set to come on.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:54

4:55

62nd minute.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:55

4:55

Wolff Lewis and DeMerit on.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:55

4:56

Ching off.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:56

4:56

Poland sub Golinski on.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:56

4:56

Onyewu off for DeMerit.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:56

4:57

Donovan off for Lewis.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:57

4:57

[Comment From LongSchwanzMcHittheSpotsLongSchwanzMcHittheSpots: ]

Do any of Wolff Lewis or DeMerit actually figure into WC plans?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:57 LongSchwanzMcHittheSpots

4:57

DeMerit maybe.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:57

4:57

[Comment From AlbertAlbert: ]

Do you like subs they have sent in?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:57 Albert

4:57

Pretty much all three are straight subs. CB for CB, FW for FW, LM for LM (Donovan)

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:57

4:58

They are the three I expected.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:58

4:58

Johnson hasn't been bad, but hasn't done much either.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:58

4:58

Those subs took about 2 minutes to complete.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:58

4:58

Flow of the game was lost.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:58

4:59

[Comment From AlbertAlbert: ]

Is this a 3 or 4 sub game?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:59 Albert

4:59

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:59

4:59

errr...6.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:59

4:59

[Comment From BetoBeto: ]

Based off recent performance do you think US could have qualified for Euro 08?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:59 Beto

4:59

Depends on the group. It is all speculation.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 4:59

5:00

Poland cross finds Smolarek. He shoots high.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:00

5:01

No flow to the game for either side. USA have not done much offensively this half.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:01

5:01

[Comment From Bruce ArenaBruce Arena: ]

Does Bob look fat? I bet he looks fat.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:01 Bruce Arena

5:01

You are fatter.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:01

5:01

Poland put together a nice attack, but a header goes harmlessly wide.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:01

5:02

Bradley almost loses possession but finds Lewis down the left flank on a nice run.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:02

5:02

[Comment From El NaranjaEl Naranja: ]

time?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:02 El Naranja

5:02

69th minute.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:02

5:03

USA free kick.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:03

5:03

Left side near the endline.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:03

5:03

Lewis sends in but Boruc collects.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:03

5:03

[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ]

Has the US formation changed at all since the subs?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:03 Brandon

5:03

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:03

5:04

Cherundolo blocks the ball out along the sideline for a Polish throw.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:04

5:04

The Clark/Bradley tandem has looked this half like they did against Mexico.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:04

5:05

Wolff earns a free kick after a tackle by Bak.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:05

5:05

Spector on for Cherundolo.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:05

5:06

Lewis looks set to take the free kick.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:06

5:06

Goal!

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:06

5:06

3-0 USA.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:06

5:06

Lewis off the corner...almost a replica of Adu's 2nd goal against Canada

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:06

5:07

Same spot for the free kick, it ends up in the same spot too.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:07

5:07

[Comment From KennyWooKennyWoo: ]

From your comments, it sounds like Dolo had a great game, true?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:07 KennyWoo

5:07

He was very solid.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:07

5:07

[Comment From geoffgeoff: ]

can we score from open play?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:07 geoff

5:07

Does it matter if you win 3-0.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:07

5:07

[Comment From leslieleslie: ]

Has dempsey had a good game so far?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:07 leslie

5:08

He did in the first half...but has been quiet in the second.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:08

5:08

[Comment From AlbertAlbert: ]

3-0, what more do you want?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:08 Albert

5:08

Exactly...people sound disappointed that the USA score off another set piece because it is not from the run of play. 3-0 will do fine.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:08

5:08

[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ]

Did anyone make a near-post run on this one, a la Klejstan?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:08 Brandon

5:08

No this was reminiscent of Adu's 2nd goal.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:08

5:09

Poland with a flurry of chances.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:09

5:09

Sent in 3 times to be cleared away 3 times.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:09

5:09

76th minute.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:09

5:09

Poland corner.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:09

5:10

Poland free kick from 22 yards out. Dead center.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:10

5:10

25 yards out.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:10

5:12

[Comment From RicardoRicardo: ]

Your blog is really handy for some of us who are suppose to be busy working at our desk but aren't!

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:12 Ricardo

5:12

Thank you. That's why we are here.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:12

5:13

The Polish free kick went harmlessly low and wide.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:13

5:13

Lewis free kick to DeMerit almost makes it 4-0

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:13

5:13

but just wide.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:13

5:13

Barely gets off the ground and is harmless.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:13

5:13

[Comment From AlbertAlbert: ]

Has the team held its shape well so far?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:13 Albert

5:13

Yes. No defensive problems really.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:13

5:14

Lewis fouls 40 yards from goal, right side.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:14

5:14

Good ball in from Gargula but it is headed away.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:14

5:14

81st minute.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:14

5:15

[Comment From pirozhokpirozhok: ]

3:0, man. does anybody have video highlights?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:15 pirozhok

5:15

Highlights are usually up somewhere online about half an hour after the game.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:15

5:15

[Comment From KennyWooKennyWoo: ]

It's not just scoring on set pieces; it takes quality to earn set pieces and it sounds like we've won more set pieces than the Poles.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:15 KennyWoo

5:15

Yes. Well put.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:15

5:16

Long USA free kick finds Johnson who has 2 defenders on him.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:16

5:17

Spector has flown from England to the USA to England and to Poland in a week.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:17

5:17

Offside by Wolff on a cross from Lewis.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:17

5:17

Wolff got the shot off anyway and Boruc made a nice save, but it didn't matter.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:17

5:18

Feilhaber set to come on.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:18

5:18

85th minute.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:18

5:18

On for Pearce.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:18

5:18

Not sure of the formation now.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:18

5:18

Poland corner.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:18

5:18

Howard punches well away.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:18

5:19

Dempsey is tackeld hard.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:19

5:19

He's fine.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:19

5:20

Eddie Lewis to LB, Feilhaber at LM

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:20

5:20

[Comment From mikemike: ]

How is Howard playing? He seemed a little disorganized in the last Mexico game.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:20 mike

5:20

Howard has been great. I thought he was great against Mexico too. The disorganization stemmed from his defenders not listening to him. He was trying.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:20

5:20

Feilhaber overruns a ball and Boruc gets it away.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:20

5:21

[Comment From BetoBeto: ]

How has dempsey looked?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:21 Beto

5:21

Fine, but not spectacular.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:21

5:22

Feilhaber on the left cuts middle and cannot connect with Dempsey.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:22

5:22

89th minute.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:22

5:22

Wolff earns a yellow for a late tackle.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:22

5:23

He actually comes up a bit hurt.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:23

5:23

But is ok.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:23

5:23

Free kick for Poland from 50 yards.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:23

5:23

Swung in and a weak header goes right to Howard.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:23

5:24

Dempsey on a semi-break tackle from behind by Dudka earns USA a corner. Dempsey held on too long.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:24

5:24

3 minutes added on.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:24

5:24

Poor corner from Feilhaber.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:24

5:24

[Comment From Kodak JacksonKodak Jackson: ]

MOTM for you?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:24 Kodak Jackson

5:25

Donovan or Bocanegra.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:25

5:25

Eddie Johnson has a semi-break but gets chased down from behind before he can shoot. Similar to Dempsey a minute ago.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:25

5:25

[Comment From billitobillito: ]

So why is Feilhaber in rather than somoeone else?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:25 billito

5:25

Gibbs is not fully fit yet, Hahnemann is goalkeeper...nobody else is left.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:25

5:26

[Comment From jamesjames: ]

thanks for the commentary

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:26 james

5:26

Every USA game it will be up, as well as select others. To request games, leave a comment on the webpage http://soccerticker.blogspot.com

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:26

5:26

[Comment From KennyWooKennyWoo: ]

Would love to see Gibbs get a cameo.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:26 KennyWoo

5:27

We shall see. He probably was in camp just to see where he stands physically.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:27

5:27

Game over. 3-0 USA.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:27

5:27

[Comment From JonJon: ]

what is your overall feeling about the form of the US team coming away from this match? In the next few months the competition only gets tougher...

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:27 Jon

5:27

It was a great first half, and an ok second for the USA. Defensively it was a great great game.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:27

5:27

They looked good and need to keep it up and get better for a full 90 if they are going to compete with England and Spain for the win.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:27

5:28

Other questions, comments? I will take them as long as they keep coming.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:28

5:28

[Comment From Kodak JacksonKodak Jackson: ]

When is the next US game?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:28 Kodak Jackson

5:28

May 28th in England

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:28

5:28

[Comment From RaulinhoRaulinho: ]

How has Spector looked?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:28 Raulinho

5:28

He didn't get much time, but did fine. He was jet lagged from 3 long flights in a week.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:28

5:28

[Comment From TaylorTaylor: ]

Did we really look this good or was Poland really bad?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:28 Taylor

5:29

Combination of both. Poland gave up too many set pieces and did not close down well enough, but the USA did not create enough from the run of play.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:29

5:29

[Comment From MarcusMarcus: ]

Don't we have to play Spain before England any time soon?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:29 Marcus

5:29

Spain is on June 4.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:29

5:29

[Comment From CornballerCornballer: ]

How'd you feel about the Bradley-Clark partnership in center-midfield? What about Donovan out on the left?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:29 Cornballer

5:30

Donovan on the left was actually nice to see, and he did well. Bradley-Clark I am still not sold on after two matches (Mexico and today).

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:30

5:30

Bradley-Clark did not look good in the second half together, but fine individually.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:30

5:30

[Comment From Kodak JacksonKodak Jackson: ]

Do you know if England is bringing their A team?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:30 Kodak Jackson

5:30

They should be bringing a mix of A and B teamers. Capello is trying to get a look at everyone.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:30

5:30

[Comment From billitobillito: ]

Shouldn't Donovan be our attacking midfielder? Although Bradley is scoring in Europe, isn't he more of a DM?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:30 billito

5:31

Donovan is a utility man for the USA.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:31

5:31

[Comment From JoeJoe: ]

Given that Bradley is a fixture in the midfield for the US now, who do you think is his best partner (on current form) against top competition?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:31 Joe

5:31

Edu or Adu. I would like to see a diamond (which Bob will likely not go to) of

LM Beasley
DM/CM Bradley
AM Adu
RM Dempsey

with Altidore and Donovan up top.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:31

5:32

[Comment From TaylorTaylor: ]

Donovan seemed to have a great game, do you think we might start seeing his best every game now?? No more amazing player one game houdini the next?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:32 Taylor

5:32

Remains to be seen. He really believes he will step it up.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:32

5:32

[Comment From Kodak JacksonKodak Jackson: ]

Did EJ deserve to be on the field?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:32 Kodak Jackson

5:33

Yes. He was average, and still one of the top US options at forward. Ching was no better than him today.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:33

5:34	Will the USA beat England on May 28th Yes ( 47% ) No ( 33% ) It will be a draw ( 20% ) Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:34

5:35

Bocanegra in the 12th
Onyewu in the 35th
Lewis in the 73rd

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:35

5:35

[Comment From MarcusMarcus: ]

Who scored in the game by the way and what were the mins that they scored in?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:35 Marcus

5:35

[Comment From SJ JimSJ Jim: ]

Ching was better than EJ. EJ was too passive with the ball, as usual, and didn't hustle enough without the ball. Ching wasn't great, but he plays smart and gets involved in creating dangerous situations for opposing defenses.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:35 SJ Jim

5:35

EJ took more attempts at goal and ran at defenders. He did have some poor decisions and lack of decisiveness, but Ching was no better.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:35

5:36

[Comment From BenjaminBenjamin: ]

What do you think the odds are that Bob taps Adu for the USvEng match?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:36 Benjamin

5:36

80/20 Yes

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:36

5:36

[Comment From Kodak JacksonKodak Jackson: ]

Altidore too?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:36 Kodak Jackson

5:36

Remains to be seen with how MLS goes. I'd say more likely than not.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:36

5:37

[Comment From TaylorTaylor: ]

Do you think that Altidore will become a world class striker or fade like EJ?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:37 Taylor

5:37

He's got much more potential than Johnson, and should live up to it.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:37

5:38

[Comment From MarcusMarcus: ]

What team do you guys think that we should or could really play to get a Warm up for the CONCACAF quli's world cup besides England and Spain? Should we play Brazil again?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:38 Marcus

5:39

USA plays England, Spain, and Argentina, so that is good enough. Then WCQs start.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:39

5:39

[Comment From leslieleslie: ]

are they playing argentina in the us?

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:39 leslie

5:39

Yes.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:39

5:40

[Comment From MarcusMarcus: ]

Personalty , I think we should play Holland for some reason then Cameroon or some African team.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:40 Marcus

5:40

The USA don't need that before qualifiers start...they already have England, Spain, and Argentina, and the qualifiers start that June for the USA.

Save those teams for friendlies in warm up for the World Cup should the US qualify.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:40

5:41

[Comment From MarcusMarcus: ]

We really don't get to play African teams that much.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:41 Marcus

5:41

Most countries don't get to.

Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:41

5:43

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Wednesday March 26, 2008 5:43

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