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Rodriguez: FC Dallas preview
Justin Rodriguez | March, 23 2010FC Dallas striker Jeff Cunningham will need to repeat his Golden Boot-worthy production this year for the Hoops to have a chance to improve, writes Justin Rodriguez.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: D.C. United preview
Justin Rodriguez | March, 22 2010An old friend joins D.C. United as coach (Curt Onalfo) in 2010, and the club will rely on an aging set of legs (Jaime Moreno) to help carry it. Now, writes Justin Rodriguez, fans hope United can visit its old stomping grounds: the MLS playoffs.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: Chivas USA represents the latin flavor in MLS
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | September, 26 2009It started as an offshoot of famed Mexican team CD Guadalajara, but nowadays, Chivas USA is almost as beloved among Hispanic fans north of the border, writes Justin Rodriguez.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: McInerney shoulders the goal-scoring load for U-17s
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | July, 30 2009Jack McInerney arrived at the U-17 residency program lightly regarded. Two years later, he's the U.S. team's most potent goal-scoring threat, writes Justin Rodriguez.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: Kimura takes an unconventional path from Japan to MLS
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | July, 23 2009Colorado's Kosuke Kimura is an up-and-coming defender who is beginning to make his mark in MLS. However, most fans aren't aware of the journey he's had to undertake, writes Justin Rodriguez.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: AC Milan vs. Club America preview
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | July, 21 2009Oscar Rojas and his America teammates are fired up for Milan, writes Justin Rodriguez.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: Tracking down the 2003 U.S. U-17s
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | April, 28 2009The U.S. team played some dazzling soccer at times in the 2003 U-17 World Cup but were ousted by eventual champion Brazil. Justin Rodriguez tracks down the members of the squad.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: Tracking down the 2001 U.S. U-17s
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | April, 28 2009The U.S. team that participated in the 2001 U-17 World Cup fell prey to an exceedingly hard first-round draw. Justin Rodriguez tracks down the members of the squad.
Article | ConversationRenken upbeat despite latest knee injury
Justin Rodriguez | April, 24 2009Charles Renken, perhaps, America's top budding young player is on the shelf again with a knee injury.
Article | ConversationRodriguez: Edwards the latest in a long line of standout U.S. goalkeepers
Justin Rodriguez, Special to ESPNsoccernet | March, 13 2009The U.S. has has a history of producing world-class goalkeepers. Earl Edwards is the latest with that type of potential, writes Justin Rodriguez.
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