On Soccer: Panama Leads the Rise of the Minnows
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Panama, who will play the United States in the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup, is a prime example of a traditionally weaker Central American team that has elevated its level of play.
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Substitute Eddie Johnson scored three goals and Landon Donovan netted two as the United States advanced into North American final round qualifying for World Cup 2006 by beating Panama 6-0 on Wednesday.
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Tony Azevedo whizzed a last-second shot past Croatian goalkeeper Frano Vican to give the American water polo team a 7-6 victory in its tournament opener yesterday.
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By Daniel Carson, The News Herald, Panama City, Fla.  Sep.
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FIFA may assign the 2018 World Cup to its North and Central American and Caribbean region, putting the United States in prime position to host soccer's showcase for the second time in 24 years.
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They play with a confident air these days, even a swagger, more befitting the Brazilians and Germans.
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Upstarts Guatemala and Panama  face crunch matches against more experienced CONCACAF opponents  Saturday as they continue their quest to qualify for a first  World Cup.
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It&#39;s three down and three to go in this semifinal round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. The US sits on top of Group 1 with a victory at home and two draws on the road.
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A month has passed since the US soccer team escaped from Panama City with a 1-1 tie in its most recent 2006 World Cup qualifying match, yet that raucous, frenzied setting
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Foreign coaches and players often appear in a state of shock when first exposed to the conditions of professional soccer in the United States. The higher the level of their previous club, the greater the contrast when they arrive at their new team.
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MIAMI (Ticker) -- Even with leading scorer Junior Matias hampered with a sprained right thumb, Florida International proved to be more than a worthy opponent for George Washington.
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The shiny skyscrapers that soar above Panama City's coast and loom over the small Central American capital give it a skyline more suited to an Asian powerhouse like Hong Kong or Singapore.
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AN injury-time goal lifted the United States to a 1-1 draw against Panama today, enough for the Amerians to maintain their lead in Group A in the third round of 2006 World Cup qualifying in the North and Central America and Caribbean region.
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Brazil&#39;s champions are being flown from Europe to compete at high altitude in Ecuador without acclimatization. Iraq is competing against the Palestinian team.
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HOUSTON  â Jozy Altidore made his first start for the United States national team and scored a go-ahead goal late in the first half, but Jonny Magallonâs second goal of the game gave Mexico a 2-2 tie in an exhibition game Wednesday night.
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Cobi Jones scored two minutes into second-half injury time, and the United States escaped with a 1-1 tie against Panama in a World Cup qualifier last night.
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A month ago, the US national team was on the verge of a shocking defeat in Panama City. Now, as the US prepares for a rematch with Panama at RFK Stadium tomorrow night, the team has nearly clinched a berth in the final round of World Cup qualifying.