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SOCCER: U.S. VS. JAPAN.


Byline: - Scott French

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U.S. update: The Americans' third match of the year could provide a crucial test for several World Cup hopefuls, including three players so impressive in the 5-0 rout of Norway two weeks ago: Galaxy left back Todd Dunivant Todd Dunivant (born December 26, 1980 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado) is an American soccer defender, who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.

Dunivant played college soccer at Stanford University from 1999 to 2002.
 and New England forward Taylor Twellman and midfielder Clint Dempsey. FC Dallas' Eddie Johnson, who sustained a calf injury against Canada three weeks ago, might make his return. The Canada game was his comeback from a longstanding toe injury. D.C. United defender Bobby Boswell, one of MLS's top rookies, is seeking his first cap. Coach Bruce Arena left injured defender Frankie Hejduk (strained right quad) and midfielders Kyle Martino (strained hamstring) and Santino Quaranta (groin strain) in Carson to receive treatment.

Japan update: The Japanese, also preparing for the World Cup, bring a solid home-based team that ought to provide the Americans a stiffer, speedier challenge than Canada or Norway could. Shinji Ono, who just transferred from Dutch giant Feyenoord to the J-League's Urawa Reds, was added to Brazilian-born coach Zico's roster on the eve On the Eve (Накануне in Russian) is the third novel by famous Russian writer Ivan Turgenev, best known for his short stories and the novel Fathers and Sons.  of the trip.
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Publication:Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Date:Feb 10, 2006
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