Sixty years ago the USA caused one of soccer's biggest upsets ever when they beat England side 1-0 at the 1950 finals, despite being 500-to-1 underdogs on a seven game losing streak. The victory was thought to be a misprint in newspapers worldwide.

The new 2010 home kit pays homage to that victory with a modern update that looks toward writing the future.

Appearing in their sixth consecutive finals this summer, the USA will hope to be inspired by the feats of their forefathers and go beyond one victory, beyond the first round, and play deep into the tournament.

"They say the U.S. doesn't have soccer history," Nike's Design Director for Football Thom Walker says. "But there's loads of history. What they don't have is a uniform tradition. So that is why we wanted to focus on something from the past that people have remembered as being a great jersey and a great moment in U.S. Soccer."

Featuring the latest in technological design, lightness makes greatness for athletes and fans alike, who will be able to get every ounce out of their performance with the new home kit.

Now there is only one thing to do: Play to be remembered.

Write The Future.

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In the anticipated confrontation between Ronaldo and Adriano, the Emperor was victorious. With his penalty kick goal, the red-and-black from Rio won the first match against Corinthians in the eighth final round of the Libertadores cup, all under intense rain at the Maracana stadium.

The second half of this battle will take place at the Pacaembu stadium, Corinthians' home turf, next Wednesday. The current Brazilian champion has the advantage of playing for a draw to advance in the competition. Even a defeat by one goal ensures qualification, as long as the red-and-black scores in Sao Paulo.

Timao, on the other hand, has to win by two goals. A victory by the black-and-whites by 1-nil will lead to a penalty shootout. Who will qualify?

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It's black & white versus red & black, a match with the anticipated duel between forwards Ronaldo and Adriano, former teammates on the Brazilian national team.

On one side, the best overall Libertadores campaign and the hope for a first-ever title in the centennial of the team from Sao Paulo. On the other side, the tradition of one of the greatest teams from Rio de Janeiro. The two largest and most passionate fanbaes in Brazil will be watching.

Who will come out ahead in today's first leg?

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Giampaolo Pazzini burst on the scene with a double that could decide the championship.

Heading into the match, the question was can Rome steal the Serie A title from Inter Milan?

But afterward, the story was Pazzini's two goals and a possible place for the Blucerchiati in Europe, for the first time in 18 years.

Europe is calling, and Pazzini is ready.

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Hugo Lloris - some say he's got the face of an angel. But between the sticks, he's a demon.

Always dependable. Often heroic. The best goalkeeper in the world today?

Tonight he has another chance to stake his claim.

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When and where is the Nike Cup being held in the USA?

Nike Cup NY dates can be found here and here.

Qualifying rounds for Nike Cup LA will be held on June 19th (Elite-Invite Only) June 20th, June 26th, and June 27th at SoccerCity in Torrance. The Finals for Nike Cup LA will be held on July 10th.

Is participation in the Nike Cup free of charge?

Yes. Participation in Nike Cup NYC or LA is free of charge.

How do I register a new team for me and my friends?

For details on how build your team in New York click here.

For details on how to build your team in LA click here.

What size should I make my team?

Nike Cup NYC and LA are 5 aside tournaments (4 v 4) plus a goalkeeper. You should build your team to cover the minimum requirement but should consider adding on substitutes to your roster. There are a maximum of seven players allowed per team.

Is the date I select for Nike Cup the day I am guaranteed to play?

No. This is your preferred date to play of the 3 dates available. When Nike contacts you via your Team Wall they will confirm your participation and further info will be provided on your schedule.

Edson Buddle is on a tear.

Four games into the season, LA's striker has 7 goals--a league record that also equals the output of D.C., Toronto, and his crosstown rivals combined.

Keep up the pace all season, and the 28-year-old American will score 52 goals.

Keep it up for another month, and Buddle will have a strong case to be called into the national team.

For the better part of a year, USMNT coaches have been searching for strikers to take to South Africa.

Have they found a new option right under their noses in LA?

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This move is about balance and speed of execution.

Dribble the ball at the defender, turn to shield the ball as you reach him and, keeping your back to him, put your foot on top of the ball and bring it all the way round.

Anticipation and speed makes the 360 one of the smoothest moves out there.

A good player knows what they’re going to do before the ball reaches them. Start your journey.

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Eat right. Play better.

It's a simple mantra Fabio Cannavaro has lived by his entire career.

Fuel the Fire pre and post game.

Get Inside The Pro.

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Defeat.

Do you accept it? Ignore it? Dwell on it?

After another lost El Clasico, a moment of individual running brilliance from Cristiano Ronaldo and a Rafael Van der Vaart strike sealed the win to keep the race for La Liga alive.

Defeat: you respond to it.

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Two teams. 5 miles.

In a week of colossal derby matches, Arsenal make the short away trip to their local rivals.

The Gunners have the Premier League title in their sights.

First, they’ve got to take care of business a little closer to home.

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One goal separates the two teams at the top of La Liga.

One Zlatan Ibrahimovic goal was the difference at Camp Nou.

Barcelona go to the Bernabeu in search of a winning double over their fierce rivals.

There are fine winning margins. There are no small victories.

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A team of teenagers from all over Johannesburg received the rare chance to train for Master Speed with a master coach.

New (NIKE)RED ambassador Guus Hiddink trained the group of 30 young footballers at the home of South African football in Soweto.

Absorbing unique insights from the elite coach in a once in a lifetime training and Q & A session, the kids learned drills designed to increase speed through technical conditioning.

With Hiddink in control, it was all about speed and writing the future through hard work and intense focus. "To be the best," Guus told the kids, "you have to train like the best".

Go to Nike Soccer Twitter and search #insidethepro for all of Hiddink's insights and check out Guus's response to some of your questions below.

Andrew 'Duey' Du: "Hey Mr. Hiddink, what's your personal favourite speed drill?"
Guus: "You have to analyse speed. You can improve speed but it is also given by nature. There is not so much to do to improve it drastically, but there are of course drills to improve. You can try to improve speed on a track or artificial surface, but in football you have to relate it always to technical exercises."

Adam Thomas: "Guus, what overall percentage of a player's ability is a direct result of his physical condition?"
Guus: "Football today is becoming more and more of an athletic game, but we must not go just to the physical part of the game. Technical skills of players always have to be dominant. But it must be a balance of physical skills and technical skills."

Gabriel J Luna: "Guus, when you face fast teams, with players like Rooney, Nanni, Dani Alves, CR9 is the off-side trap not the first option? How do you counter their speed tactically without compromising the team's offensive mindset?"
Guus: "Mostly you must try to get them to play in their weak zone, not in their comfort zone. For Rooney, you must try to get him tired by making him do defence work as well. That's difficult because the reason he is so good is because he is usually controlling the situation. You must try to get them on their weak spots."

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After a classic European match of goals, suspensions and controversy, Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola face the prospect of guiding their teams through an equally explosive second leg.

Pep had Barcelona and Zlatan Ibrahimovic dominating the first leg until Wenger's introduction of Theo Walcott changed the game and swung it back into the Gunners' favour.

With a semi-final place at stake, and without some of the world's finest attacking players, both managers will pit all of their experience and expertise against each other in the biggest clash of the season.

Will they stay true to their attacking ethos?

How would you respond?

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Futsal is the first stage of young Brazilians' football development.

Watch how the next generation of Brazilian players used A Pelada to develop their speed of thought and execution to put them on their own journey.

Wellington Silva, Philipe Coutinho and Maicon play to win. This is their battleground.

Develop your speed, close control and creativity.

Master the art of A Pelada with Nike Soccer and Master Speed.

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The ultra lightweight Flywire upper gives Zlatan Ibrahimovic the support and firm fit every deadly striker requires.

The carbon composite plate gives players like Theo Walcott and Cristiano Ronaldo the maximum response they crave to burst past challenges.

Nike SENSE Adaptive traction studs extend and retract for lethal grip to help give Andrei Arshavin and Franck Ribery the explosive acceleration they need to beat a defender.

Loaded with Nike Soccer+, the Mercurial Vapor Superfly II gives you access to master speed training, the Brazilian journey and pro insights.

Rewrite the rules of speed. Get the innovation now.

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