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US Soccer: Chris Wondolowski, US cruise over South KoreaThe Earthquakes' Chris Wondolowski scored two goals in the United States' 2-0 victory over South Korea on Saturday in the Americans' first ...
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Chris Wondolowski scored two goals in the United States' 2-0 victory over South Korea on Saturday in its first exhibition of the World Cup year.
Wondolowski strengthened his case for inclusion on the roster in Brazil with his sixth and seventh goals in his last eight appearances for the U.S. team, which was missing several top players. The San Jose Earthquakes striker headed home a rebound in the fourth minute and struck again on a short shot in the 60th minute.
The Americans' patchwork lineup handled South Korea's offensive pressure to win its 13th straight home match, thrilling a flag-waving sellout crowd at StubHub Center.
After winning 16 games and the Gold Cup title in 2013 during the most successful year in team history, the Americans began World Cup preparations with a 2½-week training camp in Brazil last month before a week in Southern California.
Several key U.S. players were not in camp and played with their European club teams, including captain Clint Dempsey, Jermaine Jones, Geoff Cameron, Jozy Altidore and goalkeeper Tim Howard. Michael Bradley also isn't in town while getting settled in at Toronto FC.
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