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John Denver’s classic has been belted out during US matches at this tournament. Its appeal lies in the story it tells about a united AmericaLumen Field was designed for a moment like Friday’s. Under a blue sky dotted with clouds, the US men’s national team celebrated their victory over Australia with a lap…

Take me home: why Country Roads has struck a chord at the World Cup
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Take me home: why Country Roads has struck a chord at the World Cup

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