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Wedged on history's timeline between Caesar and Massoud is a figure who can stake a claim as the archetype of the modern military folk hero. Giuseppe Garibaldi, the 19th century Italian general who spent 12 years fighting for independence movements in Brazil and Uruguay before returning home to lead battles to unify Italy, was an international icon both during and after his lifetime. Though historians debate his tactical skills and political sense, few question his integrity, courage or charisma, which were chronicled for decades by writers from around the world. As such, Garibaldi remains a model that transcends time...
...men’s soccer won’t be seeing familiar foes when he steps onto the soccer pitch this summer. Instead, Andre’ Akpan will swap the Bulldogs and Tigers of the Ivy League for the Seleção and the Teaguk Warriors of Brazil and Korea Republic respectively, as the rising sophomore was named to the United States U-20 National Team Roster for this summer’s Under-20 World...
...United States’ U-20 squad has been drawn into a particularly tough group. No longer afforded with the opportunity of playing regional pushovers like Haiti and Guatemala as was the case during the qualifying rounds, the U.S. has to prepare for South American powerhouse Brazil, Poland, and Korea Republic. Although the squad features an outstanding number of professional soccer players—at 14, it is the highest representation of professionals the United States has ever seen—the caliber of the opposition is truly world class, featuring several players who have played significant minutes in either...
...squad will look to improve on its 2005 performance, when the team was eliminated by Italy in the second round. Akpan and company commence group play against Korea Republic on June 30, followed by Poland on July 3 and Brazil on July 6. The U.S. will play its first two games at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal before traveling to Ottawa to face Brazil...
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