US soccer hopes to end winless stretch when Panama visits

Not much has gone right for the United States men’s soccer team since the World Cup opener last year, and the Americans want to end their funk before the games that really matter. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann’s team has won just one of its last nine games since beating Ghana last summer in Brazil. The Americans have conceded a slew of disheartening late goals along the way, including two second-half scores in a 3-2 loss to Chile late last month. Jozy Altidore hopes U.S. fans realize the scoreboard is a secondary concern at this point in a big year. The forward still wants something to celebrate today ( 1, ESPN) when the Americans take on Panama. . – AP