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USA Players Want To Lay Off The 'Layup' Chatter Ahead Australia Matchup

U.S. World Cup Team Training Base (IRVINE, Calif.) – One storyline has dominated the buildup to the U.S. men's national team's second World Cup match against Australia on Friday. Specifically, one word. When both nations were drawn into Group D last December, former MLS player and current CBS analyst Mike Grella labeled the looming matchup a "layup" for the United States. His comment went viral and sparked a stir in the Australian camp. So much so that Australian reporters have asked American players – who appear mostly unaware of the remark – about it this week. "No, it’s not a layup," said T...