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U.S. Soccer has announced the official fan membership program of the U.S. national teams – the U.S. Soccer Supporters Club.

U.S. Soccer SC members will receive numerous benefits, highlighted by priority status to secure tickets to the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa and 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany. U.S. Soccer will distribute its ticket allotment from FIFA to those dedicated members of USSSC before holding a general lottery, providing members the best chance to see the U.S. play in biggest sporting event in the world.

The US Men’s National Team climbed two more spots in the FIFA World Rankings and is now back into the top 15 after their recent 2-2 draw against El Salvador and 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago. This is the highest the USMNT has been ranked since July 2007.

U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati named Bob Bradley as Head Coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. Bradley, who becomes the 33rd coach in MNT history, is currently preparing the United States for two major tournaments in June and July, the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the Copa America in Venezuela.