Obama addresses U.S. national soccer team

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President Barack Obama gave the U.S. team words of encouragement Thursday at the White House, 14 days before the World Cup in South Africa begins.

Vice President Joe Biden and former President Bill Clinton watched as Obama delivered his speech to the 23-man team.

The U.S. plays England, Slovenia and Algeria in the first round of the tournament taking place June 11 to July 11 .

-- Melissa Rohlin