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U.S. patchwork defense doesn't get it done in 2-0 loss to Guatemala

GUATEMALA CITY -- The U.S. men's national team now finds itself in a World Cup qualification dogfight.

The U.S. lost 2-0 to Guatemala at the Estadio Nacional Mateo Flores -- its first loss to Los Chapines in 21 games -- thanks to goals from Rafael Morales and Carlos Ruiz. The U.S. now lies in third place in its qualifying group on four points, three behind Trinidad & Tobago and two behind Guatemala. Only the top two teams will progress to the final round Hexagonal.

1. If this isn't the worst loss of the Klinsmann era, it's close

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