U.S. earns hard-fought win

March 2, 2006

By Michael Lewis

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- Even before they kicked a ball at Fritz Walter Stadium on Wednesday, the U.S. already had secured an important off-the-field victory.

During a town hall press conference commemorating 100 days from the start of the World Cup, Kaiserslautern mayor Bernhard Deubig waved a small American flag.

Yes, the national team had won the hearts and minds of the local population, playing a little off-the-field gamesmanship that it hopes will come back and help ...

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U.S. earns hard-fought win

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