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BEIJING, CHINA – JULY 17: Philipp Lahm of FC Bayern Munchen looks on during the a press conference at National Stadium in day 1 of the FC Bayern Audi China Summer Pre-Season Tour on July 17, 2015 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Five current players that would likely make great managers when they retire

0 comments by on 9/7/2016

A good manager can be the difference between winning and losing. If the tactics are right, and the players are given the right motivation could decide any match. Managers can take a struggling team and turn them around, or they can take a talented team and get it all wrong and struggle for points. Almost […]

JACKSONVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 06: Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States in action during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier against Trinidad & Tobago at EverBank Field on September 6, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

United States pounds Trinidad and Tobago, advances to final round of qualifying

0 comments by on 9/6/2016

The United States came in to Tuesday night’s game with Trinidad and Tobago needing a win to claim first place in Group C on its way to CONCACAF’s final round of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup, better known as “the Hex.” It was mission accomplished at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. The United States broke […]

KANSAS CITY, KS – MAY 28: Christian Pulisic #17 of USA attempts to chip a pass past Guillermo Viscarra #23 of Bolivia late in the second half of an international friendly match between Bolivia and the United States on May 28, 2016 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

U.S. men look to lock up spot in Hex against Trinidad & Tobago tonight

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Barring something ridiculous, the United States in through to the next round of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. Whether or not it advances as a group winner or as runners-up depends on how it fares tonight in Jacksonville against Trinidad & Tobago (8 p.m. ET, FS1). Looking at the table, it would take a […]

COLUMBUS, OH – MARCH 29: Christian Pulisic #11 of the United States Men’s National Team controls the ball against Guatemala during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier on March 29, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The United States defeated Guatemala 4-0. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

What lineup do USMNT fans want to see against T&T vs what will Jurgen choose to do?

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With the USMNT win over St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the United States has all but locked up qualification to the final Hexagonal round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. In order for the US to not advance they would need to lose to Trinidad & Tobago at home while Guatemala would have to defeat St. Vincent […]

HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 21: United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann (R) walks across the pitch with a group of players after losing their game against Argentina 4-0 during a 2016 Copa America Centenario Semifinal match at NRG Stadium on June 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

U.S. resumes World Cup qualifying against St. Vincent and the Grenadines

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The road to Russia resumes today for CONCACAF sides, and the United States will be in action against St. Vincent and the Grenadines (3:20 p.m. ET, BeIn Sports). It looks like a mismatch on paper, but there’s still plenty on the line for Jurgen Klinsmann’s squad today: Getting to the Hex: A win today won’t […]

HOUSTON, TX – JUNE 21: Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann of the United States looks on prior to a 2016 Copa America Centenario Semifinal match against Argentina at NRG Stadium on June 21, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

What lineup should Jurgen Klinsmann have against St. Vincent and what lineup will he actually have?

0 comments by on 9/1/2016

When the USMNT take on St. Vincent and the Grenadines Friday afternoon, manager Jurgen Klinsmann will be in a very unique situation. Thanks to injuries and suspensions to many first choice players, as well as the quality of opponent, Klinsmann will have the freedom to select many different players who don’t usually get to start […]

BOCA RATON, FL – OCTOBER 14: Jozy Altidore #17 of the USA looks on during a game against Honduras at FAU Stadium on October 14, 2014 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Jozy Altidore isn’t getting dropped from the USMNT anytime soon and we have to accept that

0 comments by on 8/31/2016

For US Soccer fans there is no more polarizing figure than manager Jurgen Klinsmann. These days it seems that everyone is either firmly in the fire Jurgen camp, or they’re firmly in the pro-Jurgen camp. Full disclosure, I am a prominent member of the “you guys don’t realize how good we have it with Jurgen […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 05: Jack Wilshere of Arsenal looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on October 4, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

Transfer deadline day preview: Who could be on the move?

0 comments by on 8/30/2016

With just one day to go before the transfer window slams shut, clubs and players are frantically trying get their last pieces of business done. On the club side, many teams are still looking to add that final piece to the puzzle, while on the other side, some players who have fallen out of favor […]

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 20: Neymar (C) of Brazil celebrates with team mates after the Men’s Football Final between Brazil and Germany at the Maracana Stadium on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

What’s next for Brazil, and how far can Neymar take them?

0 comments by on 8/22/2016

It couldn’t have been more perfect, having Neymar take the final penalty that would win Brazil their first gold medal in Olympic history. The man whom so much is asked by his country was the one to deliver for them. The match against Germany on Saturday became a nationwide therapy session when Neymar sent Timo Horn […]

SALVADOR, BAHIA – AUGUST 04: Carlos Cisneros of Mexico is chasing Lukas Klostermann of Germany during the Men’s Group C first round match between Mexico and Germany during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Arena Fonte Nova on August 4, 2016 in Salvador, Brazil. (Photo by Felipe Oliveira/Getty Images)

How the Olympic soccer teams are situating themselves for the knockout stage after one game

0 comments by on 8/5/2016

Both the women’s and men’s Olympic soccer tournaments have completed one game and while they still have two more games to go in the group stage, some teams have already set themselves up for advancement while others have work to do. In the women’s tournament, since 2/3 of the field qualify for the knockout stage, […]

Even with Brazil as favorite, the men’s Olympic soccer tournament is wide open

0 comments by on 8/3/2016

For the second-straight Games, the United States missed out on the fun (and U-23 developmental opportunities) of Olympic soccer. But for soccer fans, there are still plenty of reasons to watch. Can Neymar lead Brazil to its first Olympic gold medal? Or will Argentina, sans Lionel Messi, or Germany spoil the fun? Here’s a look […]

FRISCO, TX – FEBRUARY 10: (L-R) Becky Sauerbrunn #4, Hope Solo #1 and Carli Lloyd #10 of USA before a match against Costa Rica during the 2016 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying at Toyota Stadium on February 10, 2016 in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Can anyone beat the U.S. Women’s National Team in the Rio Olympics?

0 comments by on 8/1/2016

A year ago, we didn’t quite trust that the U.S. Women’s National Team would do well in the Women’s World Cup. The USWNT were still a favorite but they were in a tough group and with teams like Germany and Japan right there with them, it was going to be the most competitive World Cup […]

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – JANUARY 11: Wendell Lira of Brazil and Vila Nova speaks to the audience after receiving the FIFA Puskas Award during the FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala 2015 at the Kongresshaus on January 11, 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

27-year-old Brazilian striker retires from soccer to follow FIFA eSports career

0 comments by on 7/29/2016

Wendell Lira was a 27-year-old Brazilian striker who has had a claim to fame for winning the 2015 Puskas Award on a goal like this. But Lira’s career has been filled with going from team to team, 11 in fact, over his nine year senior career. That plus injuries have resulted Lira to retire from […]

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND – JUNE 14: Gabriel Jesus of Brazil celebrates after scoring a goal during a penalty shoot out during the FIFA U-20 World Cup New Zealand 2015 quarter final match between Brazil and Portugal held at Waikato Stadium on June 14, 2015 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Five youngsters to keep an eye out for at the 2016 Rio Olympics

0 comments by on 7/26/2016

One of the, shall we say, charms of the Olympic soccer tournament is the inclusion of young talent. For the men’s tournament, teams are only allowed to bring three players over the age of 23. While the Olympics might not have the same prestige for the men as the World Cup or even regional tournaments […]

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