The Revolution brought a business-as-usual attitude to practice yesterday. But it was an extraordinary day for many of the players, ranging from the hit-the-lottery joy of Clint Dempsey, who was named to the United States World Cup squad Tuesday, to the disappointment of four named as alternates. (Full article: 701 words)

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