The Men's team is halfway through the 10-match qualifying round and in second place with 10 points, two behind Costa Rica.

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But Long,who set an Olympic long jump record during qualifying, gave Owens advice on how to improve his take-off.

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The next regional opponent for the United States in World Cup qualifying action is Mexico in August.

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And he successfully made it through qualifying this season to make it on the U.S.Team for Vancouver.

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But U.S.Coach Bob Bradley is looking ahead. "World Cup qualifying is not just about one game,"

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It is not normal to have just a smooth, easy ride through a World Cup qualifying.

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More than 55,000 people turned out for the first World Cup Qualifying match held at Soldier Field, home of the 1994 World Cup opening game.

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The goal is to help an additional 5 million Americans earn degrees and certificates in the next decade, better qualifying them for the jobs of the 21st century.

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Owens fouled during his first two qualifying attempts and was facing elimination.

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He had only the 17th-fastest qualifying time, but he emerged from the four rounds of group racing to take the title, edging Canadian Mike Robertson at the finish.

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After Landon Donovan scored the equalizer, Bocanegra would go on to score the goal that gave the U.S.Men's team a much-needed win to remain competitive in regional qualifying action.

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Kaufman notes Olympic qualifying standards have gotten tougher.

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So I'm ready to go." In other highlights Thursday, medals will be up for grabs in the men's 200 meters, Qualifying heats also begin in the men's 800 and 5,000 meters, and women's hammer throw, The women will also try to advance to Friday's 200-meters final.

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