Over the next month or so we'll really see the value the Gold Cup had for us. Because of injuries and suspensions, a few guys had to play a bit more than we anticipated, and that can only make our squad deeper in the long run. |
Over the past week he's finally physically and psychologically recovered from his turf toe injury. That has been an obstacle for Eddie for a good six months or so, and that's completely past him. ... I think over the next couple of months Eddie should be back in full form and be a player who's challenging certainly for a spot on the World Cup roster. |
Some of the players are on the fence, so to speak, and have their last opportunity to show - basically the European-based players. For our players it's also very good for them to be in a venue where they also get to play Italy and feel somewhat comfortable in this venue before we actually come back for our final preparations. |
Some were hunches, others were potential, others, we have until June 12 and think we can turn this player around. |
Sometimes that's how you're graded as a striker. Taylor is getting used to what we ask out of our forwards. He played well. |
Taylor easily could have been on the roster. He was certainly among the group as we went through the process. He was in and out, in and out over the last couple of months. His form at the moment had a little to do with it. We looked at the overall roster and tried to find the right balance, the right combination to allow us to play a certain style against certain opponents. ... There's not one factor that made the difference in the end. |
That makes the European countries big players. Unfortunately we have to play two of them, the Czech Republic and Italy, which is one of the favorites to win the World Cup. In my opinion Brazil is the team to beat. |
That was a dominant performance by our team tonight; I'm very pleased. A number of players tonight made statements; hopefully they'll continue to make statements. |
That's Brian. It's uncommon, but that's why Brian's worn the captain's armband as well. |
The Costa Rica team will play very strong, very fast in the beginning of the game, try to get an early goal and write their ticket to Germany. |
The draw is important for a country like the U.S. For a country like Brazil it doesn't matter. And the only way anybody determines whether you did well or not is how you advance. |
The fact that he is the only three-time winner of the award is a testament to the consistency, commitment and dedication he has displayed throughout his career. |
The fact that we played with a new group this game, the result's OK. |
The first goal by Ben Olsen was a terrific individual effort as well as a big goal psychologically in the game. |
The first goal changed the game and once they got the second goal they played very well. Give them credit. They played well. They played with a confidence and, without a doubt, they were the better team tonight. |