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Cyphers: Bornstein's game-day routine
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The Magazine | January, 22 2010Most U.S. players prepare for a game by following regular game-day rituals. Ahead of the matchup against Honduras, defender Jonathan Bornstein spilled the beans on his routine, writes Luke Cyphers.
Article | ConversationCyphers: New faces in U.S. team
Luke Cyphers | November, 14 2009In the absence of U.S. forward Charlie Davies against Slovakia, his replacements failed to impress, writes Luke Cyphers.
Article | ConversationCyphers: U.S. team digs deep to honor Davies
Luke Cyphers | October, 14 2009Devastated by Charlie Davies' injury, the U.S. players turned in a performance against Costa Rica that was a fitting tribute to their fallen comrade, writes Luke Cyphers.
Article | ConversationCyphers: Clark finds the range against Trinidad & Tobago
Luke Cyphers | September, 9 2009Midfielder Ricardo Clark had been disappointed not to play in the U.S. team's previous game. He made up for it and then some against T &T, writes Luke Cyphers.
Article | ConversationCyphers: U.S. performance not quite according to plan
Luke Cyphers | September, 6 2009The U.S. had a three-prong strategy entering the match against El Salvador, but things didn't go quite according to plan, writes Luke Cyphers.
Article | ConversationCyphers: Second-half stumble against Brazil haunts U.S.
Luke Cyphers | June, 28 2009An amazing first-half performance by the U.S. was ultimately undone by the team's inability to perform at the same level in the second half, writes Luke Cyphers.
Article | ConversationCyphers: U.S. team rides newfound confidence into Sunday's final
Luke Cyphers | June, 26 2009After beating Spain, the U.S. team heads into the final against Brazil confident it can produce another upset, writes Luke Cyphers.
Article | ConversationCyphers: Bocanegra leads a defensive effort for the ages
Luke Cyphers | June, 24 2009Carlos Bocanegra's return from injury was the final piece of the puzzle in enabling the U.S. defense to shut out the potent Spanish attack, writes Luke Cyphers.
Article | ConversationCyphers: U.S. team fires back at its critics with win over Egypt
Luke Cyphers | June, 21 2009With critics questioning its heart and attitude, the U.S. team played against Egypt with a chip on its shoulder, writes Luke Cyphers.
Article | ConversationCyphers: Plethora of mistakes dooms U.S. against Brazil
Luke Cyphers | June, 18 2009Making mistake after mistake, the U.S. did itself no favors against Brazil, writes Luke Cyphers.
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