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The United States find themselves in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup Quarterfinals, facing Jamaica who they have played a total of 22 times since 1980.   The US holds the advantage historically with a record of 13 wins, 1 loss and 8 ties.   Before diving into this match, lets take a look back at how the US got to this point. Group A: USA 2 – 1 Honduras Group A play began with a match against Honduras.   The result came courtesy of two Clint Dempsey goals, finding his first goal of the tournament in the 29 th minute.    Dempsey’s finished a scramble in the box by heading a rebound past the sprawling Honduran goalkeeper, giving the US an early lead.   He then added his second goal in the 64 th minute once again using his head as the weapon of choice.   Honduras found a potential lifeline in the 68 th when substitute Carlos Discua finished coolly past US goalie Brad Guzan, but this was not enough to alter the fixture in their favor. Group A: ...

Major League Soccer and the weather have been heating up as the league enters the summer leg of the 2015 season.   The secondary transfer window, July 8 th – August 6 th , has been buzzing with most of the headlines surrounding New York City Football Club.   The Jason Kreis coached side has made two early splashes.   The first was the announcement was the signing of 32-year-old defender Androni Iraola on a free transfer.  His arrival in the Big Apple will provide the backline of NYC FC with a veteran of the Spanish first division.   Iraola made 510 appearances for Athletico Bilbao, scoring 38 goals over a 12-season career.   He will be reunited with forward David Villa as the pair has featured previously for the Spanish National Team. New York has also signed highly rated Manchester City starlet Jose Angel Tasande, Under-21 Youth Academy left back, to a season long loan deal.   His pace and ability to fly up the flanks will benefit their win...