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The oldest American sports tournament. Who knew? Speculation on Freddie Adu. Who didn’t know? And another week without a head coach for the US MNT. Managers - to be or not to be? This week in the Barometer. If you think I’ve missed something or anytime for that matter you read or see a story that heeds inclusions into The Barometer, send it my way.

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A lot to be had with the Open Cup crowning a champion. This article from MSNBC was the best:

Fire 3, Galaxy 1 [MSNBC]

2

The best from another Coach-less week:

The Long Hard Struggle to Mold an American Team [NYTimes]

Coach Wanted: apply here [Sports Illustrated]

3

Let the speculation begin continue:

Europe ultimately in Adu’s future [Soccernet]

4

What is best for OUR players on their teams?

Waiting to Exile [Yanks Abroad]

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