A SQUANDER:

U.S. Overpowers Grenada in Gold Cup (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, 7/05/09)

Freddy Adu gave the United States a 1-0 lead in the seventh minute and Stuart Holden added a goal in the 31st, both set up by Robbie Rogers.

Rogers scored in the 60th minute and Charlie Davies, one of the few players who also played in the Confederations Cup, finished the scoring in the 68th.

The United States, ranked 12th in the world, is seeking its third straight Gold Cup title. The team outshot No. 88 Grenada, 25-3.

Seven of the United States starters entered the match with a combined 11 international appearances; goalkeeper Troy Perkins was playing in only his second match for the national team.

They could have built some momentum if these games were on tv.

Posted by Orrin Judd at July 5, 2009 7:14 AM