World Cup; Czechs Always On the Attack; U.S. Preparingfor Formidable Foe

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel › June 11, 2006

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Hamburg, Germany A fearsome front six awaits the U.S. soccer team as it wades into the World Cup waters Monday against the second- ranked Czech Republic.

Loaded with attacking options, the Czechs can put any defense under pressure. Veteran midfielder and U.S. captain Claudio Reyna knows it will be his job to help his teammates keep their composure and throw some pressure back on the Czech defense.

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World Cup; Czechs Always On the Attack; U.S. Preparingfor Formidable Foe

"I have to try to control the game and defend, be a leader and hold the ball," Reyna said in an interview session at the U.S. hotel headquarters. "As a central midfielder, you have to do a bit of defending, a bit of attacking and a lot of communication as well."...

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