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USA's Best Chance To Win The World Cup

The United States is becoming a threat in the World Cup finals after trumping the recently defeated Mexico and the Italian World Cup winners, a fact that should serve as a warning to Algeria, Slovenia, and England.  Bob Bradley’s team are hopeful of progressing beyond the first phase of the competition for the first time since 2002 and to do so, they are going to have to rely on the performances of some key players.

Landon Donovan              (Los Angeles Galaxy)                     123 caps               42 goals

Donovan must be considered as America’s primary weapon in the finals.  The often outspoken winger is an abrasive character and has already had run ins with David Beckham during the latter’s time at LA Galaxy.  Despite Donovan's ill behavior, his talent is undeniable, and he is the best player wearing the USA soccer jersey.  The way that Donovan's trademark technique, speed, and ability to control the ball with ease to score goals will make him a key player for the United States.

Oguchi Onyewu               (AC Milan)                                          54 caps                 5 goals

After being injured in his first season of playing in serie A with Milan's team, fans were disappointed that after a successful seven seasons football in Belgium with Metz, La Louviere, and Standard Liege, Onyewu was not able to play.  Oneyewu, the tall, strong defender that is making other teams take notice of the US national team, first signed with Milan last July, with high hopes after winning two titles for Standard in the Belgian league.  Although Onyewu's injuries allowed him to play in only one game for Milan in Serie A, the United States has hopes that he will become an invaluable asset in the defensive line at the World Cup finals.

Tim Howard                       (Everton)                                             51 caps                 0 goals

Bob Bradley has had much to celebrate as Tim Howard gained notoriety as one of the top goalkeepers in the Premier League.    After an unimpressive time spent with Manchester United,  Howard found his place at Everton during a loan period beginning in May 2006 and eventually signed on for a permanent spot on the team.  Once Howard found his niche, he keep making bounds in goalkeeping, earning the South African Confederations Cup tournament's best goalkeeper award in 2009, surpassing Brazil's Julio Cesar, Spain's Iker Casillas, and Italy's Gigi Buffon.

 

Clint Dempsey                  (Fulham)                                             62 caps                 18 goals

  Fulham loves Dempsey for his performance in the 2009-2010 season, a season which included Dempsey's amazing chipped winner that took the team into a promising run at the Europa League semi-finals.  A clever striker or winger, Dempsey has the happy knack of being able to score crucial goals at crucial times, both for his club and his country.   Dempsey and Donovan work as an excellent team, perfectly complementing one another on opposite sides, and the pair is sure to provide the inexperienced attacks from the US prospects for a win in group games.

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