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POTSDAM While families gathered with loved ones this Christmas and most businesses put up closed signs, there were still the few who came to work to provide the community with needed services.
Sitting behind the glass windows at the Potsdam Police Station, Patrolman Kyle E. Fink and Dispatcher Jerrid L. Lavoie said the generosity of coworkers and neighbors makes working the holiday a bit easier.
The good thing about it is that youll never go hungry, Mr. Lavoie said Wednesday, laughing. By the time I leave tonight, I will be 10 pounds heavier.
Appreciated were the homemade peanut brittle and fudge by Dispatcher Robin Schneider and the chicken pot pie with edible bread bowls made by Sgt. Charlie Daniels wife. The fondest tradition, though, Mr. Lavoie and Mr. Fink said, is the tin of coffee brought in by Potsdam volunteer firefighter Bill Enslow.
For 25 years he has been bringing in that tin of coffee, Mr. Fink said. It started in 1988 at the old police department on Christmas to shoot the breeze.
A police officer at the time came out of the back office in a fit of anger over the absence of coffee, Mr. Fink said.
So he decided, with that, that he would start bringing it in, and he has ever since, Mr. Fink said.
Mr. Fink, who has two young sons, said he was able to take a few vacation hours before coming into work, so he could have breakfast with the boys and watch them open their gifts. But nothing substitutes for the feeling of spending the day with your loved ones, Mr. Fink said.
I would much rather be home watching my boys running around screaming at each other, he said.
Down the road from the police station at the Stewarts shop at Route 56 and Sandstone Drive in the village, store manager Cathy A. Moore and employee Kierston R. Wilson said they were getting nothing but thanks from customers who needed last-minute items.
We hear a lot of, Im sorry you have to work, but Im glad you are here, Mrs. Moore said.
Mrs. Moore, a resident of Massena, left her sleeping family in the early morning hours to work her shift.
A senior at SUNY Potsdam and originally from Washingtonville, Ms. Wilson said she was unable to get home for the holidays and volunteered to work so that coworkers with families could stay home.
While shoppers were picking up those last-minute items for their own families, they also demonstrated some Christmas spirit. As one customer cashed out, he bought a scratch-off lottery ticket each for each woman, one of whom won $5.
One year we had a woman that came in and bought three $20 gift cards, Mrs. Moore said. She filled out the first two and on the third one she wrote my name and said, Merry Christmas.
Mrs. Moore than paid it forward and purchased the groceries of her next customer.
That kind of generosity was demonstrated anonymously at the Nice N Easy in Canton. While all the other storefronts were dark as night fell in the village, Kasey T. Murray and Christina M. Doughty where dealing with the hustle and bustle of customers coming in for sandwiches, gas and other items.
Ms. Murray said she didnt mind working the 3 p.m. to midnight shift on Christmas because she was able to spend the morning with her family. Ms. Doughty said the same.
I get to have my cake and eat it, too, Ms. Doughty said. I got up with my kids and watched them open their gifts and then I get to come in here and help others.
Everyone is a lot more cheery, Ms. Murray said. I was told a customer came in and bought snacks and left them for us at the counter.
Attached to a bag of cookies was a note that read: These cookies and chips are for us! Some young man bought them for us. How nice. Merry Christmas!!
He also brought in banana bread, Ms. Murray added.
Ms. Doughty said that kind of generosity doesnt seem to happen a lot, only because it isnt spoken about as frequently as it should be.
I get a lot of satisfaction out of helping others, Ms. Doughty said. I like the idea that we are the only place in town open so we can be here for people if they need something.
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Basically, you want to start with a switch. You run a black and white wire in from the bottom of the switch box (from the panel). This will take the form of 12/2 or 14/2 cable. You run another 12/2 or 14/2 cable from the top of the switch box to the first light. You connect the black wire to the switch. You connect the 2 white wires together, and then connect the other terminal on the switch to the black wire of the cable leaving this junction box towards the first light. The ground wire should also be connected together in this manner, but to the ground terminal on the switch. Each light will have a cable "entering" (from the switch) and "exiting" (away from the switch). At each light you'll connect the entering and exiting black wires together, as well as 1 terminal on the light. Do the same with the white wires. If there is a ground terminal on the light, do that as well, otherwise just connect the incoming and outgoing ground wires together. At the last light, just connect the incoming black wire to 1 terminal on the light, and then connect the white wire to the other one. This method is called wiring in parallel, so if one light blows, the current can still continue to the other lights to light them up.
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Most home wiring is either 12 or 14 gauge, corresponding to either a 20 amp or a 15 amp circuit, respectively. The maximum "design capacity" is 80% of that. Let's say you're using a 20 amp breaker with 12 gauge wire. This circuit should run at no more than 16 amps. Let's assume you're using 100 watt bulbs at 120 volts. Using watts/volts = amps, for 600 watts/120 volts = 5 amps. So this would work fine on a 15 amp breaker, depending on what else is on that circuit. http://www.thecircuitdetective.com/ is also a superb reference for novice electricians to get an idea of how things work.
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By C.J. MCMANUSSun Advocate reporter
Kenny Dimick, project supervisor for Ascent Construction, examines one of the beams protruding from the partially finished Utah Division of Natural Resources building going up on the grounds of the old Carbon County road maintenance shop. The project has zoomed along in recent weeks, with completion scheduled for late summer.
On May 1, Price Mayor Joe Piccolo helped Four Corners Behavioral Health and New Heights Clubhouse kick off Mental Health Awareness Month.
The local event started at the Price Peace Gardens with opening remarks by Piccolo and Four Corners administrator Jan Bodily.
The mayor and administrator then led the group of participants on a walk to Washington Park, where a presentation was given by John Mitchell.
Mental illnesses are medical conditions that disrupt a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning, according to Four Corners.
"Just as diabetes is a disorder of the pancreas, mental illnesses are biological brain disorders that can result in diminished capacity for coping with everyday life," said Bodily during her opening statement.
Bodily reported that more than $100 billion is spent every year in costs related to untreated mental illness, including major depression and bipolar disease.
The Four Corners administrator stressed that curbing the stigma associated with mental illness will only be accomplished though public awareness and knowledge of the affliction.
"Depression and other major mental illness is not a weak A person is not just going to snap out of it. Treatment is needed just as it is for any other disease," continued Bodily.
According to the National Mental Health Association, dealing with mental illness within the family can be difficult.
Practical interventions and access to quality care are critical issues.
Appropriate intervention services are essential to mitigate risk and enhance healthy relationships between parents and children.
Support services should help families by addressing individual characteristics of the parent and child, strengthening bonds, improving interactions, increasing social supports and expanding access to services.
The association reports that families in which a parent has a mental illness may need a range of intervention strategies and services to maintain a stable environment and ensure positive outcomes for children.
Comprehensive interventions for parents with mental illness include:
An assessment of parenting strengths, needs and goals.
Comprehensive case management.
Peer support.
Crisis and respite care.
Marital and family counseling
Child development and parenting skills training.
Benefits and public entitlement counseling.
In many cases, parents who have received a diagnosis of a mental illness may need assistance in clarifying family roles and setting realistic expectations for children.
"I am so proud to be able to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month here in Price because, when thoughts are provoked, actions follow," commented Piccolo.
"And action is what brings about effective change," concluded the Price mayor.
Service providers such as Four Corners and the Clubhouse can help set expectations and provide lasting treatment.
For additional information regarding mental illness, Carbon County residents may contact Four Corners Behavioral Health at 637-2358.
In the past many out-buildings in Carbon County were constructed without adherence to codes, particularly in connection with recently enacted regulations.
Codes enacted after the buildings were constructed have created consternation for residents who own and want to remodel or add on to the existing structures.
"I certainly have more faith in building codes than in some arbitrary ideas about how to build something," said Dave Levanger at the county planning board meeting May 1.
"But we also realize that there are instances where adding on to a present structure, even if it isn't built to code, could still be allowed," continued the county planning director.
Levanger presented a change in the code that would allow the expansion to the members of the planning board.
The county codes have allowed homes to be restored in the case of a disaster such as fire or wind damage.
But the regulations did not allow for expansion under some of the old set back rules.
"Things can be rebuilt, but not expanded under the present code," said Levanger. "Problem is that this keeps people from being able to expand an out-building the way they want to."
An example would be a garage that a local resident wants to add on to.
The garage may have been built in 1955 and at a location three feet from the resident's property line.
However, the county's current building code specifies that the set back distance would have to be eight feet for any addition to that particular structure.
If the person wanted to add on to the back of the existing garage, the expansion project would become almost impossible without tearing the old building down and replacing the structure entirely.
Under the proposed revised code, the regulation would allow for the same set back distance as it physically exists.
"We just can't see a good reason to not let people do this," said Levanger.
The planning and zoning board members voted to recommend the proposed code change to the Carbon County Commission.
During the May 1 meeting of the Price River Water Improvement board, discussion on impact fees were back on the agenda.
The fee is charged to PRWID customers who are involved in new construction projects that will impact the water and sewer process.
Established property owners who wish to rebuild or add on to existing structures will not be affected.
The reason for the fee is to help subsidize the cost of expansion due to the impact of growth and demand on our sewer and drinking water system.
The fees were originally charged to county residents only. The ordinance was later updated to include sewer impact fees for city and county residents.
A request was made to raise the fees from $400 to $700.
One reason for the proposed increase is an attempt to balance the debt owed to PRWID for providing past funding for water and sewer projects.
Impact fees are appropriated for specific purposes and must follow all ordinance guidelines, noted PRWID officials.
The repayment to PRWID falls under the guidelines.
PRWID board member Karl Houskeeper pointed out that balancing the funds is going to be a difficult task.
"We have already burdened the public with other areas that we were forced to raise in the past," said Houskeeper. "How hard are we going to make it on the people?"
The impact fee issue will be reviewed by the PRWID board members and discussed in more detail in the future.
At the May 1 meeting, questions were raised regarding personal use of PRWID equipment.
Concerns were voiced by an employee who was confused about the district's policies pertaining to the matter. He said he had witnessed fellow employees using the PRWID equipment for personal projects.
The employee questioned the impact of the personal use would have on district expenses since PRWID has been working on cutting budget costs.
The board indicated that some use of PRWID equipment was permitted. But personal use of heavy equipment is prohibited.
The board offered a copy of the district's current policies and the members said they would look into the situation and make the proper reprimands if necessary.
In The Christmas Story, there are funny moments that many movie viewers reflect upon as part of childhood.
The moments include looking at toys in windows while Christmas scenes dance around the display areas, standing in a long line to visit Santa Claus and attending classes in three-story schoolhouses where many baby boomers were educated.
Then there are Scud Farkis and Grover Dill.
Farkis is the neighborhood bully with yellow eyes and Dill is his toady or accomplice.
In scenes featuring the two characters, Farkis and Dill generally harass, push and beat up neighborhood youth who are coming home from school.
The pair are what people commonly refer to as bullies.
Most people have encountered at least one bully at some stage in life. But bullies should not be a part of childhood.
It may seem that the children being bullied are who run the risk of getting damaged. But the people bullying are also taking on baggage, making the situation even more complicated, according to child development and social experts.
Bullying is never simple, despite the fact than the incidents often look like a minor disputes or even a childhood right of passage.
"In real life, bullies are often the popular kids," pointed out Rosemary Lasko, a social worker with Granite School District for 32 years. "And they are supported by other kids around them."
Lasko has set up bully prevention programs for the school district.
In The Christmas Story, Ralphie finds himself going crazy due to the constant harassment by Farkis and Dill. The main character finally beats the tar out of Farkis, who is considerably bigger and older than Ralphie.
While people laugh at the movie scene, in real life, Ralphie might hide his pent up feelings for years. He may finally snap, killing schoolmates and even himself with the blast of a shotgun.
"A lot of parents will tell their kids (that are victims of bullying) that they don't have to take it and that they should hit back," explained Lasko. "But we know that is not the right thing to do. They need to deal with the problem in different ways, because violence isn't the answer. It just escalates things."
The acts of seemingly random violence that take place after years of pent up emotion are perplexing to many people. And based on research, a significant portion of the problem begins at home.
While people wonder about victims like Ralphie, they should also wonder about Farkis and what his life must have been like for him to become a bully.
"It's interesting how parents react to their kids when it is pointed out that they are bullies," noted Lasko. "Some parents will support the kid, and say their child would never do that. Others get really tough with their kids and are very hard on them. Unfortunately, bullying is often a modeled behavior, or modeled aggression."
In 2000, the National Institute of Health reported that bullying affected more than five million youth in junior high through high school.
In fact, one in seven students attending schools in the United States indicated that they had been the victim of bullying and intimidating behavior.
Today, many states have passed legislation meant to deter bullying, including Utah.
In 2006 the Utah Senate passed an anti-bullying resolution.
School districts across the state have begun or are well into programs to keep students from bullying other children on the playground.
At present ,the Carbon district is entering into the process of adopting a bullying policy for the schools in the local area.
The policy will be in its third reading at next weeks board meeting, and will probably be adopted.
The policy will lay down several rules about how bullying is handled in the school district.
"We are already operating under the Utah Behavioral Initiative, which deals with bullying in schools," pointed out Judy Mainord, who oversees a number of programs in the Carbon School District.
"It is being utilized in three elementary schools and we are working toward it in all our buildings," continued Mainord.
The local school district representative indicated that a firm, no tolerance policy is the answer to controlling bullying.
But while statistics exist for the older grades, many people involved in bullying research shows that the problem begins early, even in kindergarten or pre-school.
In pre-school and kindergarten, more self-confident children begin to learn how to deal with bullying.
But more timid children tend to meekly submit to the intimidation tactics and bullying behavior by fellow students.
Often by first grade, children who will be the perpetual victims of bullying for the rest of their school years can be identified.
But the reasons why some children are able to fend off bullies and change the patterns while other youth are not remains under study.
"We begin to teach kids about how not to be victims in the very early grades," said Lasko. "We teach them to be assertive and use what we call big kid words to put bullies off. But we also teach them that what they do will vary from situation to situation."
"For instance, if they are surrounded by a group of hostile kids and they are alone, being assertive is not the best action to take," pointed out the Granite School District social worker.
To understand bullying and it's effect on kids, one must also understand the conditions that must exist for a bullying scenario to occur.
Bullying relies on a situation where a relationship exists with one person having an imbalance of power or strength over another individual. The more powerful party exhibits negative, even malicious behavior. The intimidation is repeated time and time again.
Bullying is also not necessarily physical. The negative behavior can be exhibited in many other ways and relationships.
Last week, the Utah oil, gas and mining board presented 2007 Earth Day awards to organizations and companies for exceeding established regulations to protect the environment while developing natural resources at locations across the state.
The board also presented honorary awards to the Carbon and Sanpete districts of the Boy Scouts of America.
Award recipients included Canyon Fuel's Skyline and Sufco coal mines, C.W. Mining, Dumont Nickel Inc., Simplot Phosphate, Trout Unlimited and Ansbro Petroleum Company.
During Sunnyside's regularly scheduled city council meeting on May 1, local officials discussed the possibility of dismantling the town's tot lot facilities.
According to the city council, the lots have become unsafe due to the hard ground beneath the facilities. The lots would have to be excavated and filled with 18 inches of wood chips or in order to remain in compliance with the code.
The city plans to take out the equipment and shut down the lots while officials seek funding in order to excavate the land to install the required fill.
The United States Forest Service will prepare a draft and final legislative environmental impact statement to complete the process of considering potential wild, scenic and recreational river areas on the federal agency's lands in Utah. Forest sections extending into Colorado and Wyoming will be included in the study
The purpose of the LEIS is to determine which eligible waterways are suitable for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. For information, residents with Internet access may visit http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/rivers/.


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Jul. 10, 2014
Democratic Sen Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia, during Senate Commerce hearing on NCAA's treatment of college athletes, voices his anger at the state of college sports; echoes critics who have bemoaned its professionalization, and perception that increasing revenue is not being fairly shared with athletes; hearing comes at time when NCAA is facing increased scrutiny on number of fronts. MORE
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Democratic Sens John D Rockefeller IV and Richard Blumenthal criticize Target's management for not stopping a huge data breach of its systems, citing several missed opportunities to thwart attack; criticism comes amid apologetic testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee from Target chief financial officer John J Mulligan. MORE
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Sen John D Rockefeller IV proposes overhaul and expansion of $2.3 billion federal E-Rate fund, which uses money collected on consumers' phone bills to subsidize Internet connections for schools and libraries. MORE
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West Virginia Sen John D Rockefeller IV, longtime liberal voice in Congress, says he will not seek a sixth term in 2014, providing opening for Republicans to cut into Democratic Senate majority in upcoming election. MORE
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The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the Secretary) is authorized to recruit, train, and accept without regard to the civil service classification laws, rules, or regulations the services of individuals without compensation as volunteers for or in aid of interpretive functions, or other visitor services or activities in and related to areas administered by the Secretary through the National Park Service. In accepting such services of individuals or volunteers, the Secretary shall not permit the use of volunteers in hazardous duty or law enforcement work or in policymaking processes, or to displace any employee: Provided, That the services of individuals whom the Secretary determines are skilled in performing hazardous activities may be accepted.
Source(Pub. L. 91–357, § 1,July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 472; Pub. L. 98–540, § 1(b),Oct. 24, 1984, 98 Stat. 2718.)
1984—Pub. L. 98–540restricted the activities of volunteers except in the case of skilled individuals.
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Pub. L. 91–357, § 5,July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 472, provided that: "This Act [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the 'Volunteers in the Parks Act of 1969'."
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It will be a special moment for Phillip T. Kane when the first customer buys breakfast during the grand opening of Arsenal Street Diner on Saturday.
After leasing the building at 821 Arsenal St. in 2011, Mr. Kane spent more than two years gutting the interior and installing new kitchen appliances. The homestyle restaurant, which will feature a simple breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, was inspired by diners that Mr. Kane visited across the country as an independent contractor who logged more than 100,000 miles a year on the road.
I had tossed the idea back and forth for years, because I have always enjoyed diner food during my road travels, said the 52-year-old, who finished most of the construction work himself at the 2,600-square-foot diner. This was my first major construction project, and Im giving it back to the community to enjoy.
Seating 84 people, the diner will be staffed by 11 full-time and six part-time employees. Mr. Kane and his wife, Dorene F., interviewed 60 candidates Monday and Tuesday to hire servers, cooks and dish washers.
Offered throughout the day, the breakfast menu will feature classic items such as pancakes, eggs, omelettes, bacon and sausage. The lunch menu will feature hamburgers, hot dogs, fish and club sandwiches, buffalo wings, french fries and salads. Specialty sandwiches, steak, chicken, fish and filet mignon will be featured for dinner. Daily specials ranging from $9 to $15 will be offered from 11 a.m. until the food runs out, Mr. Kane said.
Mr. Kane, who grew up in the city and graduated from Watertown High School in 1980, said he believes theres room for another family-style diner in the community.
I believe people are willing to pay for good food at good prices. And Ive been to a lot of diners in the area, but this one is my kind of style, he said. Im a blue jeans kind of guy, and I would still be one if I had $40 million.
Mr. Kane said hell also enjoy the challenge of training the new staff in a fast-paced atmosphere. Diners will notice a quirky sign that reads: If you give it to a waitress, the waitress will give it back. The sign is evidence of Mr. Kanes gregarious personality.
Im the type of guy that loves chaos, he said with a smile. And I have some waitresses that are really sassy here, so if you say something, you wont get away with it.
The diner will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.
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The MLS Cup playoffs are nearly upon us and even with Saturday's disappointing result, you can feel the excitement for the club's return to the postseason after a two-year absence. With their playoff qualification back on October 7, the team locked in its 12th postseason berth in 15 seasons, by far the best playoff qualification rate of all professional teams in Chicago in both their first 15 seasons of play and last 15 seasons.
With a strong postseason presence through 15 seasons, I wanted to take a year-by-year look back at the club's postseason performances leading up to the beginning of the MLS Cup playoffs next Wednesday.
We'll begin where it all started: The magical run in 1998...
The Fire played their first two seasons in the Western Conference and aptly enough, the first saw them finish where the team could potentially finish this season (second place) behind only the league's regular season champions LA.
#2 Chicago Fire vs. #3 Colorado Rapids Western Conference Semifinals (best of three)
GAME 1: Holding home-field advantage over Colorado, the Fire welcomed the Rapids to Soldier Field on October 1, 1998.
After forcing Colorado 'keeper Marcus Hahnemann into five first half saves, the Fire would take advantage of Rapids defender Steve Trittschuh for the first time in the series when he pulled down Peter Nowak in the box, leaving refree Kevin Terry to whistle a penalty.
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As he'd done four out of four times during the regular season, defender Lubos Kubik blasted his effort to the top left corner to give the Fire a 1-0 lead in the 50th minute. Facing a loss in Game 1, the Rapids would equalize in the 79th when Adrian Paz's cross from the right was deflected by C.J Brown and found Waldir with a diving header at the back post, forcing the game to a shootout.
In the decider, Tom Soehn and Frank Klopas converted to cancel out goals from Paul Bravo and Chris Henderson in the early rounds. Fire 'keeper Zach Thornton then took over, making three consecutive stops on David Vaudreuil, Wolde Harris and Peter Vermes before Jesse Marsch chipped Hahneman to clinch the win and give the Fire a 1-0 series lead.
GAME 2: The Fire traveled to Mile High Stadium for Game 2 on October 5, knowing that a victory would push the team to the Western Conference final.
Once again, Peter Nowak would take advantage of Trittschuh, going on a stunning run through the Rapids midfield before being tripped up by the former U.S. international at the top of the box. For the second time in five days, Lubos Kubik would step up and convert his spot kick, this time placing a low effort to the left of Hahnemann in the 42nd minute.
Thornton would stand tall, making two second half saves to give the Fire a 1-0 victory and push the team to the conference finals.
#1 LA Galaxy vs. #2 Chicago Fire Western Conference Finals (best of three)
GAME 1: Five days after advancing, the Fire traveled to The Rose Bowl to take on top-seeded LA on October 10. The Galaxy would outshoot the Fire 11-5, with the Fire not registering a shot on goal until the 86th minute.
Luckily enough, the two that came with just four minutes to play would be all the visitors would need as Lubos Kubik's free kick was stopped with a diving save from Kevin Hartman before Jesse Marsch was there on the doorstep to tally his second winner of the postseason, sending the Fire back to Chicago with a 1-0 lead.
GAME 2: The Fire welcomed the Galaxy to Soldier Field on October 16 and would once again take the first lead.
In the 31st minute, C.J. Brown sent a long ball over the top and into the stride of Ante Razov. The U.S. international sped into the box before seeing his close-range effort stopped by Hartman but Captain Clutch Peter Nowak saw the rebound fall to him near the penalty spot and he fired the effort past the Galaxy 'keeper to give the Fire the lead.
It lasted just six minutes as Cobi Jones cross from the right found a wide open Danny Pena in the box. With acres of space, Pena was able to take two touches before hitting a low effort to the inside post, catching Thornton flat-footed and equalizing just before the half.
LA outshot the Fire on goal 2-0 in the second half but couldn't convert, forcing the Men in Red to another shootout. Through the first three rounds, the Galaxy held a 1-0 edge as Welton tallied while Nowak, Razov and Soehn all failed to convert for the Fire.
As he did against Colorado in Game 1, Zach Thornton would come up huge at the end, making three consecutive stops on Martin Machon, Mauricio Cienfuegos and Greg Vanney while Marsch converted and Podbrozny hit the back of the net to push the team into MLS Cup in front of 32,744 at Soldier Field.
Chicago Fire vs. D.C. United – MLS Cup '98 – The Rose Bowl; Pasadena, CA
After wrapping up their conference final series in two matches, the Fire would return to The Rose Bowl on nine days rest while opponents D.C. United came into the match having played just four days prior against the Columbus Crew in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference final.
Facing the only champions the young league had ever known, the Fire were outshot by United 9-6 in the first half but the advantage wasn't reflected on the score board.
In the 29th minute, Nowak's quick combination with Razov saw the Fire captain into the box on the left. Now in, the former Polish international simply slid the ball across to an open Jerzy Podbrozny who slotted past Tom Presthus to give the Fire a 1-0 lead.
It was Nowak again helping to pad the Fire's lead just before halftime. This time, the future Ring of Fire inductee cut into the box from the left before unleashing a blast that took a deflection off the chest of Diego Gutierrez, sending Presthus to the right while the ball trickled in on the left.
As he had in so many previous playoff matches, Zach Thornton stood tall in the second half, making six saves and visibly frustrating United to give the Fire an unprecedented MLS Cup title in their expansion season.
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Saturday night's flat performance at New England combined with results in New York, D.C. and Houston have put the Fire in a precarious position going into this weekend's regular season finale vs. United. With all five playoff teams now known, the result for the Men in Red means the team could literally still be seeded anywhere from second to fifth in the East come Sunday morning…
With only one regular season game left, this will be the last edition of Playoff Math for 2012 where I look at each team's best and worst case scenarios and potential seedings. Enjoy!
1) Sporting KC
Current Points: 60 (40 GF)
Maximum Possible Points: 63
Highest/Lowest Possible Seed: 1/2
Last Game: vs. Philadelphia (10/24).
The Rundown: Things have worked pretty well for KC heading into the playoffs. Saturday night they went and earned a second result in New York this season and combined with the Fire's failure at New England, have nearly locked down the top spot in the East. At the very least, they'll finish second.
The Best Case: All they need to do is earn a draw in their final game against Philadelphia to take the top seed.
The Worst Case: A loss to Philly at midweek combined with a D.C.win over the Fire would push Sporting down to second based on the Goals For tiebreaker.
Beyond just being a solid team, Sporting have more than earned their position in the table by being smart about how they've earned results in difficult places to play.
2) D.C. United
Current Points: 57 (52 GF)
Maximum Possible Points: 60
Highest/Lowest Possible Seed: 1/4
Last Game: at Chicago (10/27; 3pm CT on NBC Sports Network)
The Rundown: D.C. was the biggest mover of the night and did it all in dramatic fashion by coming back from two deficits to eventually down the Columbus 3-2 behind Lewis Neal's stoppage time strike. The win propelled United past the Fire and into second, qualified them for their first postseason berth since 2007 all the while helping to end the Crew's postseason hopes.
The Best Case: A win Saturday against the Fire combined with a Sporting loss to Philadelphia would push United to first in the East. They could still lock down second on Saturday with just a draw against Chicago.
The Worst Case: A loss to the Fire and a New York win over Philadelphia would push D.C. to fourth and force them to host the Eastern Conference play-in game on October 31 or November 1.
3) Chicago Fire
Current Points: 56 (45 GF)
Maximum Possible Points: 59
Highest/Lowest Possible Seed: 2/5
Last Game: vs. D.C. United (10/27; 3pm CT on NBC Sports Network)
The Rundown: After winning seven of eight in late summer and fall, the Men in Red have dropped their last three of four. There is reason to be nervous but be glad the team is home and can still control their own destiny as it comes to earning a higher seed.
The Best Case: All it would take for the Fire to lock up second in the East is a win at home against D.C. on Saturday.
The Worst Case: New York will end its match with Philadelphia a half hour before kickoff at Toyota Park -- If the Red Bulls win and the Fire lose or draw against D.C. the team will at least be condemned to fourth place.
Then the team will point its eyes to Denver where Colorado hosts Houston (8pm CT) in the final match of the 2012 MLS regular season – if the Dynamo win with a Fire loss against DC, the Men in Red will fall to fifth and open up the postseason at Houston. If the Fire draw against D.C., they'll remain fourth regardless of what happens in Colorado.
4) New York Red Bulls
Current Points: 54 (54 GF)
Maximum Possible Points: 57
Highest/Lowest Possible Seed: 3/5
Last Game: at Philadelphia (10/27; 12:30pm CT on NBC Sports Network)
The Rundown: New York will be disappointed to not have done more against Sporting KC in two huge home games towards the end of the season but will be happy to go into the final weekend with a playoff berth locked.
The Best Case: Because the Fire and United play and are already ahead of New York, there is no way for Red Bull to finish higher than third. With that in mind, all they need to do is defeat Philadelphia to lock in third place and avoid the play-in game.
The Worst Case: A draw or less to Philadelphia and then Red Bull will also be watching the Houston/Colorado match closely that night. A Houston win would mean the Dynamo would at the very least host New York in the play-in game, while a draw or loss would mean Red Bull would host the Dynamo.
5) Houston Dynamo
Current Points: 53 (48 GF)
Maximum Possible Points: 56
Highest/Lowest Possible Seed: 3/5
last Game: at Colorado (10/27 8pm CT on Direct Kick/MLS Live)
The Rundown: Houston's 3-1 win over Philadelphia Saturday night combined with D.C.'s victory over Columbus clinched the 2011 MLS Cup finalists a place back in the playoffs. Because of their appearance in last year's championship match, the Dynamo also have to juggle the final group game of CONCACAF Champions League play this Wednesday when they welcome Honduran side Olimipa to BBVA Compass Stadium.
Luckily for the Dynamo, they need only a draw in the game to ensure advancement to the next round ahead of having to close out the regular season and fight for positioning in the East with a match at altitude in Colorado.
The Best Case: The Dynamo could finish as high as third in the East if both New York and Chicago lose their games earlier in the day and Houston defeats Colorado.
The Worst Case: The Fire and Red Bull both win their earlier matches condemning the Dynamo to fifth and rendering the game that night at Colorado meaningless. In that case, Houston would travel to D.C. United for the play-in game.
The Fire stopped a two-game skid in convincing fashion last time out, beating New York 2-0 at Red Bull Arena. The team travels to New England Saturday night (LIVE 6pm CT on NBC 5.2) to play a Revolution team riddled with injuries and eliminated from the playoff race. As we saw two weeks ago against the Philadelphia Union, a team playing for pride can be extremely dangerous so there is no room for complacency. Here are some things to look for from a tactical standpoint.
Jerry Bengtson - stopping the target man
New England's designated player, Jerry Bengtson, has settled very well in MLS since his arrival halfway through 2012. The Honduran plays the same role as Sherjill MacDonald does for the Fire, holding up the ball and looking to combine with the advancing midfielders. Bengtson also likes to roam into wide positions, encouraging his support players to move into the space he vacates.
Bengtson also comes into the game on a high after scoring a hat-trick in an 8-1 rout of Canada in San Pedro Sula Tuesday night. It is commonplace for an international returning his club team after representing his country twice in four days to start the game from the bench but given New England's injury crisis, it is a near certainty that he will be leading the line come Saturday night.
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Cutting off the supply to Bengtson is very important.
Juan Toja - a creative spark from the bench
Since joining the Revs over a month ago, Toja has made four appearances, all from the bench. The former Dallas player showed what he is capable of in New England's last game against Philadelphia, coming on for the last twenty minutes and making a big impact.
Toja is a player who wants the ball at all times, often dropping deep to collect it and start an attack. Against the Union, he looked to get the ball wide as much as possible but also looked to take on players whenever the opportunity arose.
It is obvious that Toja is not 100% match fit and unlikely he will start on Saturday night, but he will almost certainly be the first man off the bench, especially if the Revs need a goal. The Union did not adjust to Toja coming on and allowed the midfielder far too much room to create, something the Fire will need to prevent if he makes an appearance.
Fire attack - no need to force it
In the Fire's last game in New York, the team for the most part played as any good away team should, absorbing pressure and counter attacking whenever possible. The team also did well to retain possession but at times were guilty of trying to force the ball forward, sometimes resulting in a careless giveaway, especially in the final third of the field.
The aim was to get the ball to advanced forward Sherjill MacDonald, either directly to his feet so he could hold the ball up or to play a ball into the channels for MacDonald to run onto. At times this was very successful, but the midfield seemed desperate to get the ball up the pitch, instead of playing the simple pass and retaining possession.
The main culprit of this of late is Uruguayan Flaco Fernandez who has had a slight dip in form since being recalled to the Uruguayan National Team. Fernandez is vital to the Fire's attack and the New England game provides him with an opportunity to rediscover the blistering form he was in a few weeks ago.
Double teaming in defense - leads to counter attacks
Against New York, the Fire did a much better job of pressuring their opponents instead of sitting back and allowing them to come and attack them. Often the Fire would double team an opponent in order to win the ball back which was very successful.
Both goals the Fire scored against the Red Bulls came from forcing a turnover by double or sometimes triple teaming the opposition. To do it successfully, the outside midfielders much at times tuck in to support the center mids or drop deep to support the outside defenders.
The other key element of the double teaming tactic is to quickly counter when you do win the ball. The Fire did not give New York enough time to adjust after losing possession and thanks to the runs and finishes of Sherjill MacDonald, the Men in Red were able to leave New York with all three points. Look for the Fire to continue this trend against New England this weekend, especially when a player like Toja gets the ball.
Prediction: The Fire avenge a loss at Gillette Stadium earlier in the season by winning 2-0. Goals from Chris Rolfe and Rookie of the Year candidate, Austin Berry.
Prediction Record since August 4: 6-3
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Homegrown midfielder Victor Pineda gave fans a little help with their Fire withdrawals over the international break, scoring a highlight reel goal in Reserve team's 2-1 loss at Houston on Saturday.
The goal stood as the 19-year-old midfielder's second in 2012 MLS Reserve League play this season and was deemed good enough to garner nearly 2,000 views on YouTube and make the front of MLSsoccer.com on Thursday morning.
"He's maturing and I think every year its better," said Fire head coach Frank Klopas. "The Reserve League gives him that opportunity to stay sharp. It's good that he scored but more important is that he played well – his ability to understand without the ball you need to be able to defend and work hard without the ball – he's getting better at that.
The rocket strike has led some Fire fans who have only had the opportunity to see the club's first Homegrown player in Reserve and friendly matches to clamor for his competitive debut before the end of the season.
Given the Fire could still clinch first place in the East and also put themselves in a position for CONCACAF Champions League qualification, one might a 2012 debut might not be in the cards but Klopas left the possibility open.
"We just have to see how the game situation goes. A lot is up to him and how he does in training as well. He's a young player, you have to understand that it takes time with him. His attitude is good, he's sharp and playing well in the Reserve matches so it shows me that he's ready to contribute if we need him to."
With Alvaro Fernandez coming off more than a week away with Uruguay as well as travel back Stateside, Saturday's game at New England could provide a perfect substitute opportunity for young Vic.
WATCH: Victor Pineda Golazo in Houston
Alvaro Fernandez made his 12th cap and first appearance for Uruguay since November 2011, coming on as a substitute in la Celeste's 4-1 loss against Bolivia in the high climbs of La Paz Tuesday night. Already down 4-0 by the time he entered the match for Diego Forlan in the 65th minute, Uruguay would pull a goal back through Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's 80th minute free kick.
The loss extends Uruguay's winless run in qualifying to four matches, with the sole point in that time coming in the team's 1-1 home draw against Ecuador last month. Even with the slump Uruguay sits in fifth place playoff spot, tied with Venezuela and Chile on 12 points after nine matches played.
Fernandez will hope to be back in the squad when CONMEBOL qualifying resumes with a home match against Paraguay on March 22.
Flaco will return to Chicago tonight and is expected to be available for the Fire's match Saturday at New England.
In this edition of Burning Questions we sat down with blazingly fast Ghanaian striker Dominic Oduro. Oduro joined the Men in Red from the Houston Dynamo in March 2011, quickly becoming a fan favorite. Becoming the first Fire player since 2004 to hit double-digit goals in a season, Dominic was named the club's 2011 Most Valuable Player and also garnered Section 8 Chicago's 2011 Supporter's Player of the Year award. This year, Dominic has scored six goals and added three assists while appearing in 31 of the Fire's 32 matches. Dominic took the time to answer our Burning Questions about where he prefers to get his coffee, his favorite TV shows and which MLS player he would race to settle the "Fastest Man in MLS" debate.
Always on the Inside: You graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a major in Sociology. Why did you choose that major and what was the most interesting class you took in college?
Dominic Oduro: I chose that because I was making bad grades in Economics, so I had to take the easy path. I also loved the fact that it dealt with social life, and that is one of my interests so I decided to get into it. The most interesting class I took was Sociology of Religion. It taught me about religion and how people pursue it, and I thought it was really cool.
AOTI: Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks?
DO: Dunkin. I want Dunkin to call me right now. I've been trying to Tweet them; I need some promotion from them. My regular order is a medium coffee with cream and sugar. And I love strawberry cream cheese with a plain bagel.
AOTI: Any scouting report on you focuses on your blazing speed. Are you fast in other aspects of your life?
DO: I have a fast car. I'm just the slowest when it comes to walking. I have the slowest pace ever when it comes to walking.
Editor's Note: Dominic conducted the fastest interview in Burning Questions history with a time of 3 minutes and 56 seconds, blowing past his closest competitor, Hunter Jumper, who clocked in at 7 minutes and 2 seconds.
AOTI: What are you going to be for Halloween this year and what's the best costume you've ever had?
DO: I'm thinking about being a baby. I'll just put on a diaper and put a pacifier in my mouth, and just walk around like a baby. One time I was Morpheus from "The Matrix." I really killed that costume.
AOTI: What is one fashion trend you used to wear but would be embarrassed to wear now?
DO: I used to wear baggy jeans. Looking back at it now, I just shake my head and think, "Why was I wearing that?"
AOTI: You just discovered an island. What do you name it?
DO: Freaky Dom Island.
AOTI: If you could live in any TV show or movie, which one would you choose?
DO: "Fringe." It's one of my favorite shows. I love it.
AOTI: What's the most embarrassing song on your iPod?
DO: I'm very picky with my songs. I have one; I had Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" one time, and I was scratching my head as to why I put that on.
AOTI: What's a typical day like in the life of Dominic Oduro?
DO: I sit on my couch and watch TV all day.
AOTI: What TV shows do you like?
DO: I like "Two and a Half Men." I love that show. And "Fringe" and "Scandal." I really like that one.
AOTI: Who is the one MLS player that you would like to race to finally put the "Fastest Man in MLS" debate to bed?
DO: [Colorado Rapids defender] Marvell Wynne. Period. Just put everything to bed.
AOTI: If the opportunity ever presented itself, would you challenge Usain Bolt?
DO: I would want to race him for the fun of it. I know I'm going to lose, so I can't even think about beating Usain Bolt. But I would race him for the fun of it.
The trophy cases in the Chicago Fire lobby got a new addition last week, courtesy of the youngest members of the Fire organization. The Chicago Fire U-10 Academy team, playing up an age group, won the U-11 Crew Fall Classic Championship with a commanding 7-2 victory over the Crew Juniors Gold East on October 7. Before heading out to training last Thursday, the team was on hand to personally place their trophy in its place of honor.
For the young team, the Crew Fall Classic was their first opportunity to play together in a tournament.
"They really impressed me a lot over the weekend," said Head Coach Charlie Trout. "They really came together as a team and performed at a very high level. They started to build an identity as a team and as the tournament went on, their individual personalities really started to show. It was a great experience for them and I feel like they turned a big corner that weekend."
Perhaps what made the victory even sweeter was that it was against the Crew.
"A lot of the boys support the Chicago Fire," said Trout. "They know how huge the rivalry is between the Fire and the Crew, so that added a little more excitement for them."
And if displaying their trophy alongside the Alan I. Rothenberg Trophy from the Fire's historic 1998 MLS Cup victory wasn't enough excitement, the U-10s were given a special treat when Fire Head Coach Frank Klopas stopped by and addressed the team. Klopas spoke to the youngest members of the Fire family about the honor and responsibility that comes along with wearing the Fire badge.
"There have been times where Frank has come out and watched the boys train. You see the way they look over, see who he is and their excitement rises," said Trout. "For them to get the trophy that they worked so hard for and put it in the trophy cabinet that involves the whole club is fantastic for the young boys. It gives them such a confidence booster. It's great for them."
After taking a weekend off from MLS play, the Men in Red return to action when they head to Bean Town for their third match of the season against the New England Revolution on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. CT (NBC5.2/97.5 ESPN Deportes). With just two games remaining in the regular season, the Fire are still within reach of the Eastern Conference crown.
Midfielder Patrick Nyarko said that now that the Fire have officially clinched a spot in the playoffs, the focus will be on gaining the top seed in the conference. Missing the playoffs the past two seasons was "frustrating," said Nyarko. "We should be a perennial playoff team."
Dutch striker Sherjill MacDonald, who joined the team at the end of July, is destined to be a huge part of the Fire's post-season run. Now that he has had time to settle in and get acclimated to the team and to the city, MacDonald says, "I'm very comfortable with this group. I'm very happy."
One player who missed the dreary Chicago weather this weekend was Alvaro Fernadnez, who is with Uruguay for two World Cup Qualifiers. Flaco and Uruguay fell 3-0 to Argentina behind a Lionel Messi brace, and one writer finally put the Diego Maradona-Lionel Messi debate to bed. "Lionel Messi is not Diego Maradona," said Zach Woosley. "In fact, he's better…much better."
Flaco and Uruguay have one more match this week when they take on Bolivia at Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz, Bolivia on Oct. 16.
A lot has changed since my last Playoff Math entry. The team had just come off a disappointing 2-0 loss to Sporting KC while almost no other result in the East had gone the Fire's way that weekend. The team would follow the loss to KC up with a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Philadelphia on Anniversary Night before earning a solid 2-0 win at New York three days later.
It all goes to show that Playoff Math isn't always foolproof but a good read nonetheless. With that here's the latest update, also recognizing the field in the East is down to six teams with Montreal's elimination last week…
1) Sporting KC (qualified)
Current Points: 59 (40 GF)
Games Remaining: 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Maximum Possible Points: 65
Average Opponents Points: 44.5
Magic Number (for first place): 4
Remaining Schedule: at New York (10/20), vs. Philadelphia (10/24).
The Rundown: Sporting KC took a potential blow to their first place bid by leaving two points on the field late at Crew Stadium last Sunday. KC still has the inside track to finishing top of the conference for the second straight season but will have to navigate a tricky match at Red Bull this week to get there. If they can earn another win in New York, they'' all but clinch the top spot in the East, then needing only a win the following Wednesday home to Philadelphia.
2) Chicago Fire (qualified)
Current Points: 56 (45 GF)
Games Remaining: 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Maximum Possible Points: 62
Average Opponents Points: 41. 5
Magic Number (to first place): 9
Remaining Schedule: at New England (10/20), vs. D.C. United (10/27)
The Rundown: Despite falling in two of the last three matches, the Fire are in the playoffs and still find themselves with a reasonable shot at taking first in the East with the Sporting/Red Bull match looming this weekend. If Red Bull is able to win and the Fire can come away from New England victorious as well on Saturday, they'll be even on points with first place Kansas City and actually ahead on the first tie breaker (goals for).
That scenario would almost assuredly just require a Fire win on the final of the season vs. DC United to lock down first place (Sporting KC would have make up 6+ goals on Philadelphia in order to jump over the Fire.
More incentive to keep in mind… Should the Fire win their final two games, they'll at least finish third overall in the MLS standings, giving them a real shot at the CONCACAF Champions League should either Sporting KC or San Jose make MLS Cup.
3) D.C. United
Current Points: 54
Games Remaining: 3 (1 home, 1 away)
Maximum Possible Points: 60
Average Opponents Points: 52.5
Magic Number (to qualify): 2
Remaining Schedule: vs. Columbus (10/20), at Chicago (10/27)
The Rundown: D.C. has the most difficult remaining schedule of the group but with them hosting sixth-place Columbus Saturday, can step into the playoffs with just a draw Saturday against the Crew. With United facing the Fire on the final day of the season, D.C. has plenty of incentive to go for wins in both games in order to possibly finish with home field advantage in the first round. Should the Fire and Sporting KC completely collapse the Capital City club even has an outside shot at first in the East.
4) New York Red Bulls
Current Points: 53
Games Remaining: 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Maximum Possible Points: 59
Average Opponents Points: 47.5
Magic Number (to qualify): 3
Remaining Schedule: vs. Sporting KC (10/20), at Philadelphia (10/27)
The Rundown: New York's form the last four games combined with front office shake ups and chatter about head coach Hans Backe's status for next year can't fill a Red Bull fan full of confidence. Still, they control their own playoff destiny and can qualify as well as play spoiler this weekend with a win at home vs. Sporting KC.
With the Red Bulls going 10-0-3 through their first 13 matches this season at Red Bull Arena, both Sporting and the Fire found the chink in the armor there in recent weeks. Even still, New York remains 11-2-3 at home this year and shouldn't be underestimated with their backs a bit against the wall on Saturday.
5) Houston Dynamo
Current Points: 50
Games Remaining: 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Maximum Possible Points: 56
Average Opponents Points: 33.5
Magic Number: 6
Remaining Schedule: vs. Philadelphia (10/20), at Colorado (10/27)
The Rundown: Despite having a reasonably easy schedule to close the 2012 campaign, Houston has made things sort of difficult on themselves down the stretch, going 1-1-1 in their last three matches all against sides outside of the playoff picture. Luckily, they still have the easiest schedule of all remaining playoff teams, hosting Philadelphia this weekend before visiting Colorado on the 27th.
With that high-altitude trip looming on the final day, the Dynamo would do well to take care of business Saturday against the Union where a win would necessitate just a draw on at the Rapids. A win Saturday combined with a Crew loss at DC would push Houston back into the playoffs for the second straight season.
6) Columbus Crew
Current Points: 49
Games Remaining: 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Maximum Possible Points: 55
Average Opponents Points: 38
Magic Number: 8
Remaining Schedule: at D.C. United (10/20), vs. Toronto FC (10/28)
The Rundown: Another late goal last Sunday at home vs. Sporting KC likely salvaged the Crew's season, keeping the team within one point of fifth place Houston heading into a harrowing six-pointer Saturday at DC.
A victory keeps the team in the playoff hunt heading into the last match of the season, a very winnable home game vs. Toronto. A win plus a Houston draw or loss puts the Crew in the driver's seat. They've played with nothing to lose since August, no reason they should stop now.
From a traveling fan perspective, all of Fire nation should want the Crew to sneak into the playoffs and the Fire to have a chance at them in the first round.
This Week's Predictions:
New York Red Bulls 2, Sporting KC 1
Chicago Fire 2, New England Revolution 0
D.C. United 1, Columbus Crew 1
Houston Dynamo 2, Philadelphia Union 1
If those hold true the standings coming out of the weekend would be...
1) x-Chicago - 59pts. (47 GF)
2) x-Sporting KC - 59pts. (41 GF)
3) x-New York - 56pts. (56 GF)
4) x-D.C. United - 55pts. (50 GF)
5) Houston - 53pts. (47 GF)
6) Columbus - 50pts. (41 GF)
Let's hope I'm right!
With only one Chicago Fire player away on international duty, this could have been a very short international wrap.
Taking a different angle, my aim is to show the international nature of the current roster by recapping how all of the first team player's national sides did in World Cup qualification Friday night…
Uruguay – Called back to Uruguay for the first time in a while, midfielder Alvaro Fernandez was an unused sub, watching from the sidelines as a Lionel Messi brace led Argentina to a 3-0 win over La Celeste in Mendoza.
Flaco and Uruguay remain in fourth place in CONMEBOL qualification and will hope to rebound on Tuesday when they travel to La Paz for a match against second from bottom Bolivia.
USA – The Fire's American contingent might have been biting their finger nails much of Friday night as Juergen Klinsmann's side eeked out a late 2-1 victory at Antigua & Barbuda. Making his first national team appearance since 2010, forward Eddie Johnson nodded the U.S. ahead in the 20th minute before Antigua's Dexter Blackstock equalized five minutes later.
With the U.S. looking disjointed for much of the second half, Johnson would reward Klinsmann's confidence in him by heading home U.S. debutant Alan Gordon's 90th minute cross to give the American's a 2-1 win.
That victory combined with Guatemala's 2-1 win over Jamaica (in which former Fire midfielder Marco Pappa played 68 minutes) means the Americans and los Chapines sit tied on 10 points and need only a draw against each other on Tuesday for both teams to advance to next year's final round hexagonal.
Costa Rica – In the Group B rubber match, Fire defender Gonzalo Segares got an early birthday present as Jose Cubero's 31st minute goal stood to give Costa Rica a valuable 1-0 victory away to El Salvador.
With the win, los Ticos return to San Jose needing only to defeat a lowly Guyana side that has taken just one point from five matches in order to advance.\. Costa Rica defeated Guyana 4-0 during their earlier group game played in Georgetown.
Mexico – Already qualified for the final round, Pavel Pardo and Guillermo Franco might have looked on Friday night to see Javier Hernandez, Oribe Peralta, Andrew Guardado and Angel Reyna strike to help Mexico batter Guyana 5-0 in Houston.
They'll close out the semifinal round Tuesday night against El Salvador in Torreon.
The Netherlands – Former Dutch youth international Sherjill MacDonald may or may not have watched as Rafael Van der Vaart, Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Reuben Schaken eased the Dutch to a 3-0 victory over Andorra in Rotterdam.
The victory keeps Holland with a perfect nine points through three matches in UEFA's Group D ahead of the team's visit to also perfect Romania Tuesday in Bucharest.
Germany – Arne Friedrich was probably grinning from ear to ear Friday afternoon as Die Mannschaft demolished the Republic of Ireland 6-1 in Dublin. Germany got braces from Marco Reus and Toni Kroos as well as single strikes from Miroslav Klose and Mesut Oezil in the win.
Sitting alone atop Group C with a perfect 9 points from three matches, the Germans return to face second-place Sweden in Berlin on Tuesday.
Italy – Paolo Tornaghi's Azzuri had a little trouble in the first half but eventually overpowered Armenia 3-1 in Yerevan. Andrea Pirlo put the Italians ahead with an 11th minute penalty before Henrigh Mkhitaryan equalized in the 28th, taking the teams into the break at 1-1.
Italy would respond with two goals in the second half through Daniele De Rossi (64') and Pablo Osvaldo (82') to earn the three road points.
The victory keeps the Italians on top of UEFA Group B with seven points ahead of Tuesday's clash with Denmark in Milan.


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In addition to the continuous stream of What Was She Wearing and Ask a Stylist questions our readers send in, we're also inundated with inquiries about fashionable fellows. Since our expertise lies in celebrity and runway women's fashion, we turned to Matthew Edelstein (Editor-in-Chief of our favorite guy's online fashion magazine, The Contributing Editor) for his thoughts on guys' garb, menswear trends, and why certain celebrity looks work.
Robert Pattinson
As it turns out, your WhoWhatWear.com editors are not impervious to the Twilight epidemic, nor can we resist the sinfully handsome, Robert Pattinson. This story finally gave us some validation for ogling and googling him: style stalking! We were curious about Edelstein's take on the dapper-meets-rugged ensemble Pattinson wore to MTV's Video Music Awards last fall and weren't disappointed with the response! "Mixing grays is a huge trend on the runways, but Pattinson does it with ease and seemingly little effort," Edelstein says. "His messy, but gorgeous hair and beat-up boots add character and keep his look from feeling too styled."
Ed Westwick
Aside from our obsession with Chuck Bass' fashion sense, the man behind the character-Ed Westwick-has a reputable flair of his own. Edelstein surveyed the getup Westwick wore to the Ray-Ban Remasters event in New York City and proclaimed that the Gossip Girl star is like a baby Kate Moss-style-wise, of course! "Sure, he's a little messy, but the Englishness just oozes out of every photo," Edelstein clarifies. "Westwick has great personal style and the way he puts clothes together is effortless. His other career, as the lead singer of The Filthy Youth, is clearly evident in his sartorial choices." In short: the blue leather jacket and skinny jeans with pointy-toe oxfords might not be the epitome of Upper East Side suave, but they're perfectly rock'n'roll and completely fabulous.
Pharrell Williams
When tossing around potential candidates for today's story, Pharrell Williams was one the first fellows named. The rapper's fearless and original clothing combos, like the look he sported at the Visionare & Krug Party in Miami, deserve some kudos! "Motorcycle style is a huge trend" Edelstein commends. "Pharrell looks like a latter-day Steve McQueen in a biker jacket." But more importantly than knowing the latest looks, Williams understands how to make an outfit personal. "The way he combines classics with more fashion-forward styles is totally new for a rap artist," Edelstein says. In other words, Williams has mastered the remix!
Albert Hammond Jr.
As dedicated chroniclers of Agyness Deyn's revolutionary style, we are inadvertently exposed to a great number of her fiance's outfits as well. Needless to say, we are besotted with Albert Hammond Jr's fashion sense-and we're not the only ones! After a thorough review of the musician's latest ensembles, Edelstein reports superb findings. "Albert Hammond Jr. loves dressing up and is famous for wearing three-piece suits on tour with his band, The Strokes," Edelstein notes. "The toggle coat, shirt, tie, and skinny trousers (not to mention supermodel girlfriend!) all say New York style." Apparently there's truth to murmurings that Mr. H. Jr.'s personal style influences the rest of his band mates!
James Franco
In addition to James Franco's timeless good looks, movie star status, and allegedly brainy ways, he also possesses a keen fashion sense! We are particularly charmed by the ensemble he wore on his visit to The Late Show with David Letterman last year. Edelstein reinforced our outfit crush, much to our delight. "It's really cute the way he dresses down what's almost a tuxedo, by pairing it with a casual gingham shirt," he says. "I love when male celebrities can show a bit of personal style for appearances." Agreed!
Mark Ronson
In addition to being a music tastemaker, Mark Ronson's also got plenty of style smarts. While out and about in New York City a few weeks ago, Ronson inspired us with his classic apparel and Edelstein gave us an on-the-money assessment of his outfit. "Ronson's seventies-era plaid grandpa coat is the height of New York City hipster fashion." Edelstein notes. "He's tall, good looking, and a music producer, so he can pull off a large scale plaid coat." Ronson also gets props for choosing on-trend outerwear in a neutral palette. "The brown and tan shades make it urban," Edelstein says. "A classic red plaid would just scream holiday dressing."
Kanye West
Kanye West is chief among the slew of leading modern-day male fashion influences, so his inclusion in today's story was crucial! He attended Chanel's S/S 09 show in Paris last week, wearing enviable attire that anyone would find inspiring. "Kanye West is the celebrity patron saint of fashion, and it shows." Edelstein declares. "Normally a velvet double-breasted jacket would be considered dressy, but the way Kanye pairs it with ripped jeans and sneakers is nothing short of inspired." Edelstein admits that West isn't the first to do the high-low mix, but nevertheless commends the musician for adding his "own special brand of Kanye-ness" to the mix.
Justin Timberlake
Despite some of his unfortunate fashion choices in the nineties, Justin Timberlake's blossomed into quite the dapper gentleman! Edelstein extended his thoughts on the musical icon's style, particularly the polished look he flaunted for the Keep a Child Alive 5th Annual Black Ball in New York City a few months ago. "Men's fashion is all about the fit of the clothes and Justin's fit like a glove," Edelstein says. The fact that Timberlake tried a daring look in an unfussy way is particularly appealing. "The hat, leather jacket, and tie could easily go wrong on someone else, but Justin's confidence really sells it," Edelstein says. We couldn't agree more!
Michael Cera
We have such a soft spot for Michael Cera, so we were delighted to discover that he has an impressive repertoire of fly outfits under his belt. We sent one of Cera's Sundance Film Festival getups to Edelstein, who echoed our sentiments. "Michael Cera has indie sex appeal for miles," he says. "But when he dresses up for the red carpet, he strikes the perfect fashion note." The army green coat with contrasting collar is a particularly standout piece. "Mixing classic menswear-almost like something your grandfather would wear-with more up-to-date pieces is a hot fashion look." Edelstein says. "The shirt and tie worn with a cool pair of retro sneakers makes for the perfect fashion alterna-vibe."
Joel Madden
With the ultimate style queen (Nicole Richie) by his side, Joel Madden is no doubt familiar with fashion. After his successful participation in A Guy's Opinion, we have made a point of tracking his clothing combos. On a recent trip to Fred Segal in LA, Madden wore some particularly cool attire and our male fashion guru provided his informed commentary. "Not generally known for his fashion sense, Joel Madden manages to pull off a look any fashionista would be proud of," Edelstein says. The way Madden updated classic Rat Pack-style is the key to the whole look. "The cardigan, fedora, and aviator shades all say Frank Sinatra," Edelstein says. "But the tattoos and high top kicks make it feel modern."-Jessica Amento
We'll be back to our regularly scheduled, female-focused fashion stories tomorrow! Until then, we'd like to remind you that our amazing new contest is officially open for entry. Just in case you missed it, WhoWhatWear.com and Purseblog.com are teaming up and giving away a fabulous set of Louis Vuitton luggage! Don't forget to sign up today!
Photos of James Franco, Kanye West, Michael Cera, and Joel Madden, Getty Images. Photo of Ed Westwick, WENN. Photo of Mark Ronson, Pacific Coast News. Photo of Albert Hammond, Splash News.


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