On first 4-game losing streak since 2007, US looks unprepared with World Cup a year away
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The only bright side for the U.S. soccer team is the World Cup starts in a year, not this week.
The Americans conceded four goals in the first half, failed to get a shot on target and were embarrassed in a 4-0 blowout loss to Switzerland in a friendly on Tuesday night.
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