Williams vs. Sharapova: Score, Highlights for Australian Open 2015 Women’s Final

No. 1 Serena Williams def. No. 2 Maria Sharapova, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5)  Serena Williams earned her 19th Grand Slam title Saturday night in Melbourne with a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Maria Sharapova. The win marked the 16th consecutive time the American defeated the Russian-born player in tournament action. Williams started the match with a break of serve and she used the momentum from that to go on and... 

Could the 3-5-2 Formation Ever Work for Jurgen Klinsmann and the USMNT?

In the United States men’s national team’s 3-2 defeat to Chile on Wednesday night, manager Jurgen Klinsmann lined his side up in a 3-5-2 formation for the first time.  The January friendly against Chile’s “B” team was a perfect time for Klinsmann to experiment with the setup, but it produced a mixed bag of results.  Whether we see the 3-5-2 again is up to Klinsmann,... 

10 Great Moments from DaMarcus Beasley’s USMNT Career

Fourteen years ago, an 18-year-old pacey midfielder named DaMarcus Beasley made his United States men’s national team debut against China.  In the years following his first appearance for the Yanks, Beasley would go on to appear in four World Cups and win a quartet of CONCACAF Gold Cups before retiring from international play in December 2014.  When he stepped away from the international... 

15 USA Players to Watch out for in 2015

The next 12 months represent a crucial period in the careers of many players in the United States men’s national team talent pool. Whether it be veterans who struggled in 2014 or new faces trying to keep their place, plenty of players will be looking to leave a positive impression on manager Jurgen Klinsmann. We chose to keep an eye on these 15 players for a wide variety of reasons. Most of them... 

Predicting Jurgen Klinsmann’s USMNT XI for Opening Game of 2015 Gold Cup

The 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup is six months away, which is a long time in the soccer world. From now until July, a lot will change in regards to player selection for the United States men’s national team.  If we are to base the upcoming year off Jurgen Klinsmann’s 28-man roster for the annual January camp, the Yanks will see plenty of young talent tested over the next 12 months.  That... 

10 Things for USMNT Fans to Be Positive About in 2015

After a year full of elation and heartbreak, the United States men’s national team are looking to open a new chapter of their history in 2015.  While an event such as the World Cup is not on the cards this year, the Yanks will still play in plenty of significant matches.  Before they embark on their title defense at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Jurgen Klinsmann and Co. will test themselves... 

10 USA Youngsters Set to Break out in 2015

The next 12 months are crucial for the United States men’s national team to develop and identify stars throughout their talent pool.  With the CONCACAF Gold Cup presumably being used for younger players in 2015, the spotlight will be focused on some of the inexperienced players based in the United States and Europe.  A few of the players under the age of 25 on this list have already... 

Brazilian Superstar Marta Talks About Upcoming Women’s World Cup and More

When the 2015 Women’s World Cup kicks off in Canada next summer, plenty of stars will be vying for their first World Cup trophy. Among the many talented players in the women’s game searching for the elusive trophy is Marta, 28, who has scored on 83 occasions for the Brazil women’s national team since 2002. Other star players in search of their first trophy are Abby Wambach of the... 

Clint Dempsey and 10 Americans Who Excelled Overseas

Three years ago this week, Clint Dempsey became the top American scorer in the English Premier League with a game-winning strike in Fulham‘s 1-0 win over Liverpool.  Dempsey handed the Cottagers the victory in the 85th minute against a 10-man Liverpool side, who saw Jay Spearing sent off in the 71st minute of the match at Craven Cottage.  The man they call “Deuce” is now... 

Would the USMNT Be Able to Qualify for Euro 2016?

With the 2014 World Cup now a thing of the past, the United States men’s national team is focusing on developing young players ahead of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup and 2016 Copa America Centenario. But what if the Yanks were posed with a bigger challenge? What if the United States had an opportunity to qualify for Euro 2016 in France alongside many prestigious footballing nations? Would Jurgen... 

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