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SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA – SEPTEMBER 06: Joel Campbell #12 against Geoff Cameron #20 of the United States during the FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier at Estadio Nacional on September 6, 2013 in San Jose, Costa Rica. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Can the USMNT advance to the Copa America Centenario knockout stage?

0 comments by on 2/22/2016

After the initial shock of who the U.S. Men’s National Team drew in the Copa America Centenario, the reality sets in and now it needs to be determined if the USMNT can possibly make the knockout stage. Let’s not kid ourselves, the tournament is still over three months away so just about anything can happen […]

The Copa America Centenario Draw was certainly something

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If you were expecting the broadcast of the Copa America Centenario draw to kick off and get right down to business, well then this was probably the first live draw for a major FIFA tournament you’ve ever watched. Right from the get go we were treated to talks of ticket sales and some pointless musical […]

CARSON, CA – FEBRUARY 5: Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States battles with Steven Vitoria #15 of Canada during the first half of their international friendly soccer match at StubHub Center February 5, 2016 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Did the USMNT January friendlies mean anything at all?

0 comments by on 2/8/2016

The USMNT have wrapped up their annual January camp with a pair of ugly friendly wins over Iceland and Canada thanks to a couple of late goals. No one is going to overstate the importance, or lack thereof, of these victories as the annual January camp is comprised of primarily MLS based players since it’s […]

CARSON, CA – FEBRUARY 5: Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States battles with Steven Vitoria #15 of Canada during the first half of their international friendly soccer match at StubHub Center February 5, 2016 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

U.S. men’s national team nips Canada, 1-0

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Jozy Altidore nodded home a perfectly delivered cross from substitute Ethan Finlay to help the United States take a 1-0 win over Canada at the Stub Hub Center Friday night. Jozy Altidore with a winner at the death! Ethan Finlay with the brilliant assist

at StubHub Center on January 31, 2016 in Carson, California.

USMNT are big favorites against Canada in tonight’s friendly

0 comments by on 2/5/2016

The United States Men’s National Team end their stay in Carson, California as they face Canada in a friendly before focusing on World Cup Qualifiers, coming up next month. After coming off a dramatic 3-2 win over IcelandUSMNT should, the United States will make two changes to the now 24-man roster as defenders Brad Evans […]

NASHVILLE – MARCH 23: Stuart Holden #7 of the United States moves to strike the ball during the final match in the CONCACAF U-23 Men’s Olympic Qualifying soccer tournament against Honduras on March 23, 2008 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee. Honduras defeated the United States 1-0 in overtime. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Stuart Holden turned a raw deal into a positive as he enters retirement

0 comments by on 2/4/2016

Stuart Holden is the kind of player who would serve as a cautionary tale among professional athletes. In his entire career, he didn’t do anything wrong and had the potential to be a superstar of U.S. Soccer. Circumstances beyond Holden’s control effectively ended his playing career. Holden officially retired on Wednesday, after years of constant […]

at StubHub Center on January 31, 2016 in Carson, California.

USMNT provides temporary relief following 3-2 win over Iceland

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Here are a couple truths to take away from the U.S. Men’s National Team’s 3-2 win over Iceland. 1) Yes, the USMNT winning will appear to some as if the team is heading in the right direction. 2) This win, great as it may be, doesn’t completely solve the USMNT’s problems. Simply looking at the […]

ST. LOUIS, MO – NOVEMBER 13: Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States reacts after missing an opportunity to take a shot on goal against Winslow McDowall #22 of St. Vincent and the Grenadines during a World Cup qualifying match at Busch Stadium on November 13, 2014 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

USMNT’s first test of 2016 is against rising Euro 2016 qualifier Iceland

0 comments by on 1/31/2016

January camps for the U.S. Men’s national team are always a time for experimentation. It’s a chance for young players to impress and veterans to prove they still belong in the squad. That’s the backdrop for today’s match with Iceland (3:45 ET, ESPN2) in Carson City, Calif., at the Stub Hub Center. “It’s certainly not […]

SARASOTA, FL – NOVEMBER 28: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States scores against England during the Nike International Friendlies at The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch on November 28, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

17-year old American Christian Pulisic makes first team debut in Dortmund win

0 comments by on 1/30/2016

What were you doing when you were 17? If you’re Christian Pulisic then you’re making your first team debut for one of the biggest clubs in Europe. Pulisic came on in the 68th minute during Dortmund’s 2:0 win against Ingolstadt today. Congrats! American Christian Pulisic makes his Bundesliga debut for Borussia Dortmund. Watch him now […]

SANDY UT- OCTOBER 13: Marc Pelosi #15 of the United States (C) scores the winning goal in the 2nd half of their game against Canada during the third place CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying match at Rio Tinto Stadium on October 13, 2015 in Sandy, Utah. The United States beat Canada 2-0. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)

USMNT needs to show future is bright in upcoming friendlies

0 comments by on 1/29/2016

Earlier this month 23 players from around the globe (okay, mostly the United States) gathered in Carson, Cal. for the annual tradition that is the January camp for the United State men’s national team. However, unlike other camps this one has an eye on the future of the game. It should, as both the U-23 […]

KANSAS CITY, KS – OCTOBER 01: Jordan Morris #9 of the USA celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the 1st minute of the 2015 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying match against Canada at Sporting Park on October 1, 2015 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Can we all please stop overhyping Jordan Morris?

0 comments by on 1/22/2016

If you haven’t heard the news, Jordan Morris has signed a deal with the Seattle Sounders after turning down Werder Bremen in the German Bundesliga. Over the past day, we have gotten take after take on if this is good or bad for Jordan Morris, if this is good or bad for U.S. Soccer, if […]

KANSAS CITY, KS – OCTOBER 15: Abby Wambach #20 of United States attempts gain control of a pass in the Trinidad & Tobago box late in the first half of the CONCACAF Women’s Championship USA 2014 on October 15, 2014 at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

How Abby Wambach criticizing Jurgen Klinsmann is more serious than any previous Klinsmann criticism

0 comments by on 12/16/2015

In case you haven’t known, tonight is Abby Wambach’s final game as a soccer player. By now, I’m sure you have heard Wambach’s comments on how firing Jurgen Klinsmann would help the U.S. Men’s National Team. In case you haven’t heard, this is her full quote from The Bill Simmons Podcast on the one thing […]

MUNICH, GERMANY – MARCH 22: Fabian Johnson of Moenchengladbach celebrates with his team mate Oskar Wendt after the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Borussia Moenchengladbach at Allianz Arena on March 22, 2015 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images For MAN)

It looks like Fabian Johnson is back and that’s good news for Jürgen Klinsmann

0 comments by on 12/4/2015

Back in October, it seemed like Fabian Johnson’s career with the USMNT was in jeopardy. Jürgen Klinsmann sent the player back home following the team’s defeat to Mexico in the CONCACAF Cup. Johnson didn’t have the best game against Mexico. He lost track of Javier Hernandez on the Mexican’s opener and he complained of muscle […]

PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO – NOVEMBER 17: Usa’s captain Michael Bradley #4 makes an attacking run as T&T’s Andre Boucaud #14 chases during a World Cup Qualifier between Trinidad and Tobago and USA as part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for Russia 2018 at Hasely Crawford Stadium on November 17, 2015 in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. (Photo by Ashley Allen Getty Images)

USMNT and Trinidad & Tobago go to a 0-0 draw in World Cup Qualifying

0 comments by on 11/17/2015

In Port of Prince, Trinidad, the US Men’s National Team went to a 0-0 draw with Trinidad and Tobago to each get a point and share the top two spots in their World Cup Qualifying group. This game will be remembered for being a tale of two halves and steady improvement. After an incredibly poor […]

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