Bradley points to pride

Final heartbreak to act as motivation for USA

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Bradley points to pride

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USA coach Bob Bradley believes his side are making progress, despite the disappointment of losing the Confederations Cup final to Brazil.

Bradley's men threw away a two-goal, first-half lead at Johannesburg's Ellis Park as Brazil came storming back to lift the trophy with a 3-2 victory.

But USA are improving, according to their boss, and now have additional motivation to book a place in the 2010 World Cup.

"The feeling is of great disappointment, but also of great pride. When we get past the disappointment, we know we are making progress," said Bradley.

"We will learn from these kinds of experiences and these kind of games, but it doesn't make it any easier on the night.

"It's been a experience for our team, playing the teams we played and to get to the final.

"But beyond that, the experience for our players in South Africa has been very special. It's something we'll remember and give us motivation to be back here next year for the World Cup."