Where Would The USA Be Without. . . The Netherlands?
by Andrea Canales (Analysis | Goal.com - March 3)
The small country has had an outsize influence in the sport of soccer in general, and on the USA in particular. more details | go to article

Netherlands 2, United States 1
by Grant Wahl (Blog Entry | Sports Illustrated-Fan Nation - March 3)
Three quick thoughts after the U.S.'s 2-1 loss to the Netherlands on Wednesday at Amsterdam ArenA: more details | go to article

Going Dutch
by Michael Lewis (Preview | Big Apple Soccer - March 3)
U.S. faces tough challenge from Holland more details | go to article

What Went Wrong: Netherlands Vs USA
by No Author Listed (Commentary | Goal.com - March 3)
Was it Jonathan Bornstein's foul in the box that changed the match? Did you think the initial selection left the team with gaps in certain areas of the pitch? Maybe you think is was a poor showing from some o the USA's top players that kept the Dutch in front. Whatever the case we want your take on the match. Leave you comments in the section below but remember to keep them clean. more details | go to article

U.S. Relishes Stern Test vs. Dutch
by Grant Wahl (Preview | Sports Illustrated - March 3)
Hard games. That has been the mantra for the U.S. national team under coach Bob Bradley, and Wednesday's test against world No. 3 the Netherlands (2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2, Galavisión) is the latest big challenge in a four-year World Cup preparation cycle that has been far more difficult than the one before World Cup 2006. more details | go to article

Player Ratings: Netherlands 2-1 USA
by Zac Lee Rigg (Analysis | Goal.com - March 3)
The wily, flashy Dutch welcomed the Americans to Amsterdam for a bit of a soccer lesson, before a late flurry in the last five minutes of the match made things interesting. more details | go to article

Landon Donovan Flat, But Damarcus Beasley Shines As U.S. Loses, 2-1, To The Netherlands
by Grahame L. Jones (Blog Entry | Los Angeles Times - March 3)
Landon Donovan was an anonymous figure but his longtime teammate and sidekick DaMarcus Beasley played himself back into World Cup contention on Wednesday night when the U.S. was beaten, 2-1, by the Netherlands in Amsterdam. more details | go to article

Netherlands Beats US 2-1 In World Cup Warmup
by Bruce Mutsvairo (Result | Google News - March 3)
The United States fell flat in Europe once again, losing to the Netherlands 2-1 Wednesday night in the Americans' last match before coach Bob Bradley picks his World Cup roster. more details | go to article

Post Game Quote Sheet: U.S. MNT Vs Netherlands
by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | USSF - March 3)
Bob Bradley; Landon Donovan; DaMarcus Beasley; Jozy Altidore. more details | go to article

Comeback Falls Short As U.S. Men's National Team Defeated 2-1 To The Netherlands
by No Author Listed (Result | USSF - March 3)
The U.S. pressured the Netherlands late with three chances to tie the game in the closing minutes, but could not get the equalizer, falling 2-1 at Amsterdam ArenA in the final match before Bob Bradley selects his roster for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. more details | go to article

World Cup 2010: Know Your Rivals - Netherlands Expert Not Impressed By USA
by Tommy Van Eldik (Commentary | Goal.com - March 3)
A 2-1 win gave the Oranje both positives and negatives. more details | go to article

Netherlands 2-1 USA: Kuyt And Huntelaar Help Oranje To Narrow Victory
by Stefan Coerts (Result | Goal.com - March 3)
The Dutch opened the score before the break and doubled their lead in the second half. The guests pegged one back in the dying minutes of the game, but were unable to restore parity. more details | go to article

Shorthanded USA Steps Into Deep End In Amsterdam
by Ridge Mahoney (Preview | Soccer America - March 2)
Playing the Netherlands is much more than a “good test for the American players,” and it’s not really “the last chance for some players to impress Coach Bob Bradley” as he sets about picking his World Cup team. more details | go to article

Soccer America Poll: U.S. Starters Against Dutch
by No Author Listed (Commentary | Soccer America - March 2)
The USA faces the Netherlands at Amsterdam ArenA Wednesday (TV: ESPN2 and Galavision, live, 2:30 p.m. ET) in its final World Cup warmup before Coach Bob Bradley must pick his squad for South Africa. Who should Bradley start against the Dutch? more details | go to article

Netherlands - USA: Know Your Rivals - World Cup Counterparts Face Off
by Noah Davis and Wout Stravers (Commentary | Goal.com - March 2)
In this special series we bring you the local knowledge of the world's leading football tournament. With our worldwide team of experts, each one based in the country in question - from Brazil to North Korea - you'll hear first-hand the latest team news, exclusive interviews and fan opinions of your World Cup opponents! more details | go to article