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The U.S. has a score to settle against Sweden

Defeat to Sweden at the 2016 Olympics did not sit well with the Americans. On Thursday, they have a chance to forget that bad feeling and prove this is a very different team.

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Mia Hamm: USWNT is not ducking anyone

Two-time World Cup champion Mia Hamm praises the USWNT for embracing every challenge that's been thrown at them ahead of their World Cup clash against Sweden.

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    Man United needed to act quickly to put last summer's transfer failings behind them, but they are still in a state of flux and trouble is brewing.

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    With MLS paused for the Gold Cup and the secondary transfer window opening next month, we asked the uncomfortable questions facing all 24 clubs.

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