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USA defeat Turkey 2-1 at Red Bull Arena in World Cup warm up match

After being drawn into the World Cup's "Group of Death" last December, the United States men's national soccer team scoured the globe for opponents that would provide tough tests before heading to Brazil. They got what they asked for in a skilled Turkey team that might have been the best nation not to qualify for the World Cup. Though the American defense showed its inexperience at times, the offense delivered plenty of entertainment. In the end, the sellout crowd of 26,762 left Red Bull Arena happy, as goals from Fabian Johnson and Clint Dempsey gave the home team a 2-1 win.

USMNT star Clint Dempsey hustles for the ball in the first half of the 2-1 victory over Turkey at Red Bull Arena on June 1, 2014. (Colin Kerrigan / Philly.com)
USMNT star Clint Dempsey hustles for the ball in the first half of the 2-1 victory over Turkey at Red Bull Arena on June 1, 2014. (Colin Kerrigan / Philly.com)Read more
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