Americans Abroad Wrap: Goals for Aron Johannsson, Brek Shea and Timmy Chandler

In an exciting week of action for Americans playing abroad, five Yanks got on their team’s respective scoresheets with a goal, including Aron Johannsson, Brek Shea, Timmy Chandler, Oguchi Onyewu and Paul Arriola. There’s also transfer updates on Maurice Edu and Jermaine Jones and injury news on Steve Cherundolo and Fabian Johnson. Check all that out and much, much more in this week’s... 

6 American Players MLS Should Bring Home Next

With the signing of American international Michael Bradley last week, Major League Soccer took another step forward in its commitment to improving the league. On the heels of the Clint Dempsey signing last fall and the recent re-signings of United States men’s national team regulars Matt Besler, Omar Gonzalez and Graham Zusi, MLS is also proving that it can now be a realistic alternative to a... 

Best and Worst USA World Cup Jerseys

In the modern era, the United States men’s national team has qualified for an impressive seven consecutive World Cups. The 2014 edition is only five months away and the World Cup kit “leaks” have already begun. Last week, reports around the internet surfaced with photos claiming to be the U.S.’s home kit for the tournament in Brazil.  But, no one knows for sure whether... 

Why Michael Bradley Returning to MLS Is Good for USMNT

Two weeks ago, when ESPN commentator Taylor Twellman announced via Twitter that Michael Bradley was close to a deal bringing him back to Major League Soccer, United States men’s soccer team fans and pundits, alike, were shocked. Why would Bradley, playing regularly for one of the biggest clubs in the world—a club that was in pole position for a Champions League place no less—move... 

Americans Abroad Wrap: Juan Agudelo and Michael Parkhurst Seal Transfers

It was another action-packed week for Americans playing abroad, topped by the transfers of Juan Agudelo and Michael Parkhurst. Julian Green, Aron Johannsson, Terrence Boyd, Jose Torres and Paul Arriola found themselves among the goalscorers this week, and Oguchi Onyewu picked up an assist. Brad Guzan found himself at the center of an English Premier League controversy, and Clint Dempsey put in a rather... 

5 Keys for a Deep World Cup Run for USMNT

As of Wednesday morning, the United States men’s national team is only 152 days away from its World Cup opener against Ghana. Ghana has eliminated the USMNT from the last two World Cups, and the U.S. will also have to contend with world powerhouses Portugal and Germany in the group stage this time around. So what would it take for the U.S. to get out of its group and, perhaps, even win a game... 

Americans Abroad Wrap: Michael Bradley Makes Shock Move to MLS

It was another busy week for Americans playing abroad with Michael Bradley’s shock transfer to Major League Soccer topping all the headlines. In addition to Bradley’s move, Oguchi Onyewu announced a club move this week and Clint Dempsey got his first league start since returning to England. Jozy Altidore made several important contributions to Sunderland‘s win, Julian Green scored... 

30 Fringe Players Who Could Make a Late Push for USMNT World Cup Squad

With the U.S. men’s national team only a few months away from the 2014 World Cup, the vast majority of roster spots on the U.S. squad have already been locked up by the team’s regulars. However, there are still a few spots in doubt and a number of “fringe” players who could still make a late push to get on the team. At this point, it appears as if 21 spots on the 23-man... 

Americans Abroad Wrap: Clint Dempsey and Brek Shea Make Debuts for New Clubs

It was an exciting week for Americans playing abroad as Clint Dempsey and Brek Shea debuted for new clubs on loan. America’s youngsters also got into the mix as Sebastian Lletget made his senior debut for West Ham and teenager Duane Holmes helped English Championship side Huddersfield to an FA Cup win.  Finally, there were plenty of transfer rumors out this week with potential new clubs... 

Breaking Down the USMNT’s Roster for the January Camp

On Friday, U.S. Soccer and head coach Jurgen Klinsmann released their 26-man roster for the USMNT’s annual January camp. The players included were: GOALKEEPERS (4): Tally Hall (Houston Dynamo), Bill Hamid (D.C. United), Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake) DEFENDERS (10): Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City), Brad Evans (Seattle Sounders FC), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy),... 

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