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The top candidates to replace Miles Robinson as a USMNT starter in Qatar

When Miles Robinson went down early in Atlanta United’s 4-1 victory over the Chicago Fire last weekend, he pointed to the back of his leg and then punched the ground in frustration. Robinson knew that if the injury was an Achilles tear, it would cost him the World Cup. His fears became a reality when […]

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FIFA takes on EA Sports video game in soccer’s new rivalry

LONDON (AP) — The name “FIFA” can bring to mind images of the World Cup and soccer’s greatest players, like Pele, Zinedine Zidane or Lionel Messi. The acronym for the sport’s governing body may also remind some of shameless bribery and corruption. For many, though, it’s the video game that is synonymous with FIFA. For […]

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Miles Robinson’s injury leaves USMNT in a bind

Miles Robinsonphoto: Getty Images The conversation can’t be delayed. Procrastinating about specific personnel decisions that will expose Gregg Berhalter’s future at the helm of the United States men’s national team are now harmful to delay after this weekend. Miles Robinson went from World Cup lock to out of the 23-man roster being brought to Qatar […]