South Bay's Rogers Lights it Up For U.S.
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Rolling Hills Estates' Robbie Rogers' Saturday included a second U.S. appearance, two assists, a goal and the Man of the Match award in a 4-0 rout of Grenada in its Gold Cup opener in Seattle.
Cool, patient approach work by Rogers' to create Freddy Adu's opener and appropriately selfish on his goal, too.
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"We had a great team effort tonight," said Rogers. "The chemistry was really good, and we were able to create a lot of chances. For us, it is a fantastic way to start the Gold Cup, and at the same time we know it is only the beginning."
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