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The United States returns to action\u00a0<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_329929677\"><span class=\"aQJ\">on Saturday<\/span><\/span>\u00a0against Serbia at\u00a0<span class=\"aBn\" tabindex=\"0\" data-term=\"goog_329929678\"><span class=\"aQJ\">1pm et<\/span><\/span>\/10am pt. The match will stream live on beIN Sports 7\/8 and can be accessed by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/connect.beinsports.com\/us\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/connect.beinsports.com\/us\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1498408656222000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGN-r225_0xfobwktsB6Lei1Sux3Q\">clicking here<\/a>. (Cable login required).<\/p>\n<p>Team USA went ahead 2-1 after the first quarter and then added four more goals in the second quarter for a 6-3 lead at halftime. They kept up the advantage in the third quarter tacking on two more goals to lead 8-4 after the third. 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