USMNT Watch: Guzan Commits Brutal Howler, Bedoya Scores for Nantes

Normally we like to showcase some of the best things going on with United States men’s national team players each week. But Brad Guzan’s performance on Saturday at the Etihad Stadium made us rethink that strategy. In the heat of a relegation battle with Aston Villa, Guzan turned in one of the most forgettable outings of his career on the way to a 3-2 defeat. Elsewhere across Europe, a few... 

Assessing the USMNT Center-Back Situation Ahead of the Gold Cup

With the start of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup just over two months away, the competition for the 23 spots on the United States men’s national team roster is starting to heat up.  The position with the biggest spotlight on it between now and the July 7 opener against Honduras will be center-back, where a plethora of different players can make a legitimate case to start at the moment.  Entering... 

USMNT Watch: Freddy Adu Makes 1st Start in Finland

In a week when the latest fresh face made an exciting debut for the United States men’s national team, one of its biggest busts made his first start for a club most people had previously never heard of.  Freddy Adu, who made 17 appearances for the Yanks in his prime, signed for Finnish club Kuopion Palloseura at the end of March and earned a starting gig on Sunday. Elsewhere in... 

What Should USMNT Boss Jurgen Klinsmann Do at Forward Position vs. Mexico?

When the United States men’s national soccer team roster for Wednesday’s friendly against Mexico was released Sunday night, fear crept into the minds of USMNT fans when they glanced at the list of available forwards. The current No. 1 striker on the depth chart, Jozy Altidore, is suspended for the clash at the Alamodome because of his stupid profanity-infused rant toward the referee... 

USMNT Watch: Yedlin Makes Tottenham Debut, Guzan Records Clean Sheet

The center of the United States men’s national team universe was White Hart Lane this weekend as a bright prospect made his debut for Tottenham Hotspur. After being named to the matchday squad for the first time, DeAndre Yedlin came on for the final 11 minutes of Spurs’ 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa. Yedlin’s first match in a Tottenham shirt came four days before another meaningful date... 

USMNT Watch: Hamid, Howard Make Key Saves in Victories

There is no question that goalkeeper is the deepest position on the United States men’s national team’s depth chart, and it might possess the most talent as well.  Two of the top netminders to wear the red, white and blue over the last year turned in terrific performances for their respective sides this weekend.  Bill Hamid allowed D.C. United to steal three points on Friday,... 

Jozy Altidore Red Card a Blemish on Positive Night for USMNT vs. Switzerland

For the first 68 minutes of the United States men’s national team’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland, the frustration and concern created by last Wednesday’s loss to Denmark were replaced by a large amount of positivity.  Just as the nerves of the USMNT fans were beginning to calm down, however, Jozy Altidore unleashed a profanity-laced tirade in the direction of Italian referee Luca... 

Why USMNT Boss Jurgen Klinsmann Made a Mistake with His Defensive Selection

As if United States men’s national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann needed more criticism to come his way, he created more with his interesting defensive selection for the friendlies against Denmark and Switzerland.  The first set of concerns came when the initial 23-man roster was released. Klinsmann, who is famous for locking up dual-nationals, brought in Club America’s Ventura Alvarado... 

How Should USA Boss Jurgen Klinsmann Align His Defense Against Denmark?

The biggest concern about the United States men’s national soccer team during the Jurgen Klinsmann era has been the play of the defense.  Klinsmann will once again try a different combination of players at the back for Wednesday’s friendly in Aarhus against Denmark.  Due to the fitness levels of certain players in the talent pool, Klinsmann opted to go with four Europe-based defenders,... 

Denmark vs. USA: 5 Things USA Coach Jurgen Klinsmann Should Test in Friendly

The United States men’s national team is set to get back in action on Wednesday, when it faces Denmark at NRGi Park in Aarhus.  For the match against the Danes, manager Jurgen Klinsmann selected a roster made up of mostly Europe-based players. Six Major League Soccer players were called into the camp as well as four from Liga MX.  Since the match is only a friendly, Klinsmann should... 

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