All eyes on Altidore against South Africa

November 15, 2007
By Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernet
There was a time when Saturday's clash between the United States and South Africa looked like your typical, nondescript friendly. Occurring as it does amid this weekend's MLS Cup festivities, the Americans' last international of the year looked destined for afterthought status, despite Nelson Mandela's illustrious name gracing the winner's trophy. That is, until New York Red Bulls forward Jozy Altidore was named to the U.S. roster, at which point the interest-meter for the match was kicked up a few ...

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