Growing up in Soccertown USA

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A member of the US National soccer team describes playing against his older brother's team in the New Jersey state championships when he was 15. Two other members of the national team also grew up in his hometown, Kearny NJ, where an immigrant population made soccer a popular sport.

Author: Harkes, John, Kiernan, Denise
New Jersey, Personal narratives, College sports, Soccer players, Kearny, New Jersey

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How sweet it is!

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A description is presented of the achievements of the winners of the soccer youth national championships in the year 2000. Teams of boys and girls named in the under-16, under-17 and under-18 competitions are discussed.

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Joining the party

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The US team wualified for the 1998 World Cup soccer matches by defeating Canada in the final round of the CONCACAF competition following earlier ties against Jamaica and Mexico.

United States, Mexico, British Columbia, Cover Story

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Subjects list: Competitions, Soccer
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