Bradley needs to restore U.S. team's confidence

July 2, 2007
By Steve Davis
As U.S. manager Bob Bradley selected his young, patchwork bunch for the Copa America excursion, he was surely thinking about the potential perks of his gambit.



By taking young players and eschewing more of the battle-hardened types, Bradley stood to gain a terrific read on some intriguing players in some potentially telling situations. Who was built to pass muster against the powerful Argentines? Who would rise up, undaunted and unflappable in hostile environments around ...

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2007 Copa America

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The Copa America 2007 is the 42nd edition of the Copa America, the main international soccer tournament for South America. The tournament will be held in Venezuela between June 26-July 15, 2007.

Previews

• Carter: Copa America overview
• Dell'Apa: Learning experience
• Davis: U.S. roster analysis

Group Stage

June 28, U.S. vs. Argentina
• Preview | Recap
• Carlisle: Argentina's class shines
• Chang: Mismatch no surprise
• Carlisle: Crespo deadly

July 2, U.S. vs. Paraguay
• Preview | Recap
• Carlisle: U.S. wasteful

July 5, U.S. vs. Colombia
• Preview | Recap
• Carlisle: U.S. ends on low note

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