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SAN DIEGO, CA – JANUARY 29: Jozy Altidore #17 of the United States goes to the turf after being fouled against Serbia in the first half of the match at Qualcomm Stadium on January 29, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images)

USMNT fails to make a statement in Bruce Arena’s first game back

0 comments by on 1/30/2017

First of all, let me be clear about something. Of all the non-important friendlies the USMNT plays over the course of a four year cycle, none of them are less important than the two annual January friendlies. There was no outcome to the USMNT’s match against Serbia that could have proved Bruce Arena is the […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 09: Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber talks during day four of the Soccerex – Manchester Convention at Manchester Central on September 9, 2015 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Daniel Smith/Getty Images)

U.S. Soccer should distance itself from MLS

0 comments by on 1/13/2017

Whether you like it or not, U.S. Soccer and MLS are always linked together, often times as one entity. This of course, is not true. U.S. Soccer is a governing body, they run the national team as well as nearly every league from the youth level on up. MLS is a professional league, sanctioned by […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 11: Head coach Bruce Arena of the Los Angeles Galaxy looks on during warmups for the match with Club America in the International Champions Cup 2015 at StubHub Center on July 11, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

U.S. Soccer takes eight steps back with Bruce Arena hire

0 comments by on 11/23/2016

There’s no question that U.S. Soccer’s firing of Jurgen Klinsmann was justified. Even the staunchest Klinsmann supporter will admit that (and believe me, I very well might be the staunchest Jurgen supporter out there). But to hire Bruce Arena as his replacement not only solves none of the issues that Klinsmann has been criticized for, but it will […]

PASADENA, CA – OCTOBER 10: Brad Guzan #1 of the United States reacts after allowing Mexico to score the game winning goal during the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Qualifier at Rose Bowl on October 10, 2015 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Getty Images)

USMNT gets embarrassed in 4-0 loss to Costa Rica

0 comments by on 11/15/2016

It was never supposed to be easy when the United States traveled to Costa Rica, but it wasn’t supposed to go like this either. The US travelled to San Jose, Costa Rica having never won a World Cup qualifier there, posting an 0-8-1 record in nine previous attempts. Nevertheless optimism was high that on the […]

COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 10: Omar Gonzalez #3 of the United States Men’s National Team celebrates a victory over Mexico at Columbus Crew Stadium on September 10, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Let’s forget about ‘Dos a Cero’

0 comments by on 11/10/2016

Dos a Cero. The Spanish phrase that means “two to zero.” I’m assuming that if you clicked on this post, and are therefore a visitor of 32 Flags, the phrase has meaning to you. It’s the magical phrase signifying the scoreline for the last four US home World Cup qualifying matches against Mexico as well […]

KANSAS CITY, KS – MAY 28: Fans sing the end of the Star Spangled Banner before the international friendly match between Bolivia and United States on May 28, 2016 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)

Where should U.S. Soccer play their home World Cup qualifiers

0 comments by on 10/6/2016

As expected, it didn’t take long for U.S. Soccer to announce that the USMNT opening game in the Hex against Mexico would be played in Columbus, Ohio. After all, that’s where the U.S. has played Mexico since 2001 and they seem to always win by a famous scoreline that you may have heard of. But U.S. Soccer […]

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)

Who has a brighter future: the USMNT or England?

0 comments by on 7/4/2016

Following the 2014 World Cup, I was speaking with a bunch of my friends from London about our respective teams performances at the tournament. As we discussed how impressive the Americans were, and how predictably poor England were, it became clear. For the first time ever it looked as if the USMNT was in a […]

HEMPSTEAD, NY – JUNE 13: New York Cosmos player and Laureus Foundation Ambassador Raul #7 plays the ball during the game against Jacksonville Armada FC during the Laureus Foundation- New York Cosmos Event at James M. Shuart Stadium on June 13, 2015 in Hempstead, New York. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images for Laureus)

NASL deal with beIN Sports marks interesting turning point in American soccer landscape

0 comments by on 3/30/2016

Second division soccer on a real cable television network in the United States? While that thought is usually reserved for the English Championship division, it is also a reality right here at home in the United States. That’s because the NASL has entered into an agreement with broadcast partner beIN Sports to carry its matches […]

The Copa America Centenario Draw was certainly something

0 comments by on 2/22/2016

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 […]

NASHVILLE, TN – JULY 03: A ball bounces off a fan in the crowd during the first half of an international friendly match between U.S.A and Guatemala at Nissan Stadium on July 3, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

How US Soccer eliminating heading for U-10 players will improve the quality of American soccer talent

0 comments by on 11/9/2015

US Soccer announced changes to their concussion standards among youth soccer. In a statement, US Soccer and plantiffs reached a settlement regarding concussions in the youth level of American soccer. As part of this settlement, US Soccer has “eliminated heading for children 10 and under and limit heading in practice for children between the ages […]

at Arena Amazonia on June 21, 2014 in Manaus, Brazil.

Which players should be afraid of being dropped from the USMNT

0 comments by on 10/12/2015

In preparation for the CONCACAF Cup, USMNT manager Jurgen Klinsmann named a veteran heavy squad for the US’s match against Mexico. The move signaled that this match was about winning now, not about developing any players for the future. Prior to the match, Klinsmann stressed how important this match was and that certain players would […]

BRASILIA, BRAZIL – DECEMBER 10: Goalkeeper Hope Solo of the USA in action during a match between USA and China as part of International Women’s Football Tournament of Brasilia at Mane Garrincha Stadium on December 10, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Hope Solo faces domestic violence charges after court reversal

0 comments by on 10/2/2015

Women’s World Cup champion Hope Solo will again face domestic violence charges from allegedly beating up her half-sister and nephew. In a report on ESPNW by Mark Fainaru-Wada of ESPN, Solo faces charges after a state appeals court overturned the decision by a lower court to dismiss her case. Last night, Solo started for Seattle Reign […]

ATHENS, GREECE – AUGUST 18: International Olympic Committee (IOC) spokesman Francois Carrard holds a press conference August 18, 2004 in Athens. He announced that Greek sprinters Kostas Kenteris and team mate Katerina Thanou as well as their coach Christos Tsekos have withdrawn from the Athens games after the athletes missed a drugs test last Thursday, and then were hospitalised after a motorcycle accident. (Photo by Ian Waldie/Getty Images)

Chair of FIFA reform committee on American soccer: “it’s just an ethnic sport (and) for girls in schools.”

0 comments by on 8/23/2015

The man pictured above is Francois Carrard. He is the former Director General of the International Olympic Committee and is now the independent chair of FIFA’s Reform Committee, tasked to make changes within FIFA amid the corruption scandal. In an interview, he gave this thoughts on how Sepp Blatter has been treated following the scandal […]

ATLANTA, GA – JULY 22: Darren Mattocks #11 of Jamaica celebrates scoring the opening goal against the United States of America during the 2015 CONCACAF Golf Cup Semifinal match between Jamaica and the United States at Georgia Dome on July 22, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Why the USMNT will take the CONCACAF Gold Cup third place game seriously

0 comments by on 7/24/2015

What does a third place game mean to you as a fan? Your team, whether a favorite or underdog, just came within a game of making it to the championship game and now have to play a final game knowing a win here won’t be as satisfying as a win in the championship. That reality […]

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