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Jesse Baumgartner is a journalist and fanatical soccer follower. He's covered North Carolina basketball and the Seattle Mariners in addition to writing articles about college soccer and the MLS. He'll also be in London this fall studying – that is, during the few moments when he isn't attending Premiership matches.

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Breaking down the U.S. roster

Kenny Cooper isn't feeling the love right now.Just thought we should swing around and take a belated look at the U.S. rosters for World Cup qualifying...
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What will happen to Olympic soccer?

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With Argentina’s 1-0 victory against Nigeria on Friday night, the men’s soccer Olympic tournament came to an end after an entertaining...
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Not a fan of Olympic soccer? Just watch Messi

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In case you haven’t been tuning in to the Olympic men’s soccer tournament, the final game on Friday at midnight ET will feature Argentina...
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U.S. women's soccer beats Brazil 1-0, wins gold

It was a defensive gold, a gold driven by some sloppy moments and about 15 minutes worth of hang-on-for-your-life.” It was a gold that took a...
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U.S.-Brazil gold-medal game commentary

I'm going to do the same as last night - post a recap of the first half at halftime and do a running commentary the second half. In the meantime, feel...
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Solo, U.S. women look for redemption in gold-medal game

CHECK THURSDAY MORNING FOR LIVE POSTS ON THIS OLYMPIC FINAL.GAME STARTS AT 9 A.M. ET The U.S. women have dreamed...
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Argentina Takes Down Brazil 3-0 in Olympic Semifinal, Nigeria Awaits in Final

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Argentina fully deserved their 3-0 victory over the Brazilians – no question about that. They were dangerous throughout the second half, in...
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Argentina vs. Brazil Second Half Running Commentary

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Let's begin the second half with a little Balboa halftime commentary about forwards - "you need to create...
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Argentina vs. Brazil First Half Running Commentary

Good morning to anyone out there. I'll admit it, I couldn't get up for the first game. When you go to bed at 1:30...
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Join Tomorrow Morning for Arg./Brazil Game Posts, U.S. Women Advance To Final

I know most soccer fanatics such as myself will be up nice and early (the middle of the morning for us West...
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