Hodges returns to lead Eagles

USA captain Dave Hodges, now fully recovered from injury, will lead the Eagles in the World Cup next month Down Under.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2003 - 22:19

USA captain Dave Hodges, now fully recovered from injury, will lead the Eagles in the World Cup next month Down Under.

Five other veterans of the 1999 World Cup will join Hodges in Australia after being named in the squad on Monday.

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