U.S. Overwhelms Barbados 8-0

by Andrew Dixon

The U.S. scored early and often enroute to an 8-0 win over Barbados in its first qualifier for the 2010 World Cup.  BASN's Andrew Dixon takes us through the ffirst leg carnage.

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US Begins Qualification for 2010 World Cup
by Andrew Dixon

BASN's Andrew Dixon gets over the shock of R. Kelly's acquittal to preview the US' first foray into qualifying for the 2010 World Cup against Barbados.

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Now It's Freddy's Time
by John Smallwood
In the United States' three-match exhibition series against England, Spain and Argentina, Freddy Adu showed flashes of his potential as a creator. He looked like a player who could make an impact for the United States as it begins qualifying for the 2010 World Cup on Sunday against Barbados.

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United Outlast Chelsea, Claims Champions League Title
by Andrew Dixon

Manchester United once again stared certain defeat in the face only to somehow claim its third European championship.  BASN's Andrew Dixon explains how they managed another great escape.

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U.S. Blanks Canada, Secures Olympic Berth
by Theresa M. Walker
Freddy Adu scored twice on free kicks, and the U.S. Under-23 team earned an Olympic berth Thursday night by beating Canada 3-0 in the CONCACAF qualifying semifinals. Sacha Klejstan also scored in a victory that gave the Americans their seventh berth in eight Olympics dating to 1980, with 2004 the lone miss in that stretch.

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Adu's Goal Leads U.S. Past Panama 1-0
by BASN Wire Services
The United States will finish group play Saturday against Honduras (2-0). Panama, which cannot advance, will play Cuba (0-1-1) on Saturday. If Cuba loses or ties, the U.S. automatically advances. Honduras already has clinched a spot in the semifinals

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