Why the USWNT Needs a Big Game out of Hope Solo vs. Germany

The United States women’s national team will face its biggest test at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup against Germany in the semifinals on Tuesday in Montreal. With the world’s No. 1 team set to line up across the field from the Yanks, they will have to rely on a part of their team that hasn’t been very active over the last few games.  Goalkeeper Hope Solo will have to... 

USMNT Watch: Yedlin Loan Discussed, Gatt Gives Injury Update

One of the key names to watch this summer in the United States men’s national team talent pool is DeAndre Yedlin. The Tottenham Hotspur right-back is looking to impress manager Mauricio Pochettino ahead of the 2015/16 English Premier League season with a solid summer in red, white and blue.  However, he may need to stand out in the eyes of another Premier League boss due to recent events... 

Analyzing the Play of the USWNT Forwards After Group Play

With the group stage of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in the rearview mirror, the United States women’s national team is focusing on its round-of-16 clash with Colombia on Monday in Edmonton.  Entering the clash against the dynamic side from Group F, USWNT boss Jill Ellis has a tough decision staring her in the face at the forward position.  For the first three matches of the... 

Netherlands vs. USA: Winners and Losers from International Friendly

The United States men’s national soccer team pulled off an unthinkable comeback at the Amsterdam Arena on Friday to defeat the Netherlands, 4-3, in a friendly contest.  The Yanks were down, 3-1, entering the 70th minute, but they did not quit and found the back of the net on three more occasions. John Brooks, Danny Williams and Bobby Wood struck for the Yanks. Williams and Wood scored their... 

Netherlands vs. USA: Live Score, Highlights from International Friendly

International Friendly–Amsterdam Arena, Amsterdam Netherlands 3-4 USA  Goals: Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (NED) 27′, 49′; Gyasi Zardes (USA) 34′; Memphis Depay (NED) 53′ John Brooks (USA) 71′; Danny Williams (USA) 89′; Bobby Wood (USA) 90′  Netherlands: Cillessen, Janmaat (Van der Wiel 46′), Bruma, Martins Indi, Blind, Clasie (Sneijder... 

Analyzing Megan Rapinoe’s Impact on the USWNT Attack

When the United States women’s national team takes to the field for its 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup opener against Australia on Monday, it will look to drive its attack through one vital player. Megan Rapinoe will be tasked with breaking down the back line of the Matildas in Winnipeg on Monday, as well as searching for openings against Sweden and Nigeria in the following Group D matches.  The... 

What Should USWNT Fans Realistically Expect from Team at Women’s World Cup?

When the United States women’s national team takes the field for the first time at the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, they will once again be greeted by the lofty expectations of a nation.  Despite being expected to win each of the last three World Cups, the Yanks have come up empty in their attempt to return to glory on the sport’s biggest stage.  In 2003, Germany broke the... 

What Should Abby Wambach’s Role at the Women’s World Cup Be for the USWNT?

Abby Wambach‘s quest for her elusive first Women’s World Cup title continues in Canada over the next month, as the 35-year-old looks to propel the United States to their first championship in the tournament since 1999.  Wambach is no stranger to the competition, as she has produced 13 goals for the United States women’s national team in the last three World Cups. In addition... 

Why Carli Lloyd and Lauren Holiday Are the True X-Factors in the USWNT Squad

There are certain positions in the United States women’s national team lineup that we fixate on more than others due to the big names and issues surrounding those specific spots on the pitch. But the one area that we sometimes neglect because of the consistent play from that specific spot on the field is the center of midfield.  Carli Lloyd and Lauren Holiday occupy the two central roles... 

Why We Shouldn’t Draw Any Major Conclusions from USWNT’s Draw with South Korea

When the final whistle sounded on the United States women’s national team’s final sendoff game before the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, a sense of relief and disappointment came over the crowd and players on the pitch at Red Bull Arena.  After 90 minutes of lumping the ball forward, trying to get past the South Korean bus parked in the final third, the USWNT failed to put anything... 

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