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U.S. Nike Cup left much to be desired; it needs immediate resuscitation.
Americans show growing comfort in Arena system.
McBride, Hejduk, Razov score; Americans take own title 3-0 over makeshift
Mexico.
Americans can capture crown with win or draw Sunday against Mexico.
Mexico downs South Africa 4-0, sets up championship match with USA.
Razov’s gift goal allows Americans to tie Ireland 1-1, stay alive for title.
U.S. puts in respectable effort, gets decent result in horrendous weather.
Ireland overcomes two goal deficit to tie Mexico 2-2.
Two goals, two assists from Jones, too much for South Africa; U.S. prevails
with 4-0 rout.
Jones takes to heart Arena's plea for a finisher by providing dominant effort.
Arena enjoys luxury of unprecedented depth as U.S. prepares for Cup.
Mexico to bring less than stellar team after missing roster deadlines.
‘It’s time to get serious,’ Arena pronounces after first U.S. Cup practice.
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NIKE U.S. Cup
An annual men's event conducted by the United States Soccer Federation.
| Year |
Champion | Runner-up |
Third Place | Fourth Place |
| 2000 |
USA | Ireland |
Mexico | South Africa |
| 1999 |
Mexico | USA |
Guatemala | Bolivia |
| 1997 |
Mexico | Denmark |
Peru | USA |
| 1996 |
Mexico | Ireland |
USA | Bolivia |
| 1995 |
USA | Colombia |
Mexico | Nigeria |
| 1993 |
Germany | Brazil |
USA | England |
| 1992 |
USA | Italy |
Ireland | Portugal |
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