Why USA Will Live Up to High World Cup Expectations

At the World Cup draw held last Friday, the United States men’s national team drew the proverbial “group of death” as it was paired with Germany, Portugal and Ghana for group-stage play. The average of the four teams’ FIFA rankings is 11.25, by far the highest of all eight groups at next summer’s World Cup, per Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated. In the days since,... 

Americans Abroad Wrap: Alejandro Bedoya Scores Two Goals for Nantes

It was another action-packed week for Americans playing their football abroad, highlighted by two goals for Alejandro Bedoya in Ligue 1 action and Jozy Altidore opening his English Premier League account for Sunderland. Also, Danny Williams picked up an assist in the English Championship and Fabian Johnson and John Anthony Brooks made important progress in their return from injuries. On the transfer... 

Breaking Down the USA’s World Cup 2014 Group Stage Opponents

Much of the hype preceding Friday’s 2014 World Cup draw was the possibility of the United States men’s national team being drawn into a “group of death.” Well, that is exactly what happened to the U.S. as they were drawn into group G with Germany, Ghana and Portugal. Here is a breakdown of each of the USA’s group stage opponents.   Ghana The U.S. will open the 2014... 

Americans Abroad Wrap: Goals for Jermaine Jones and Terrence Boyd

It was another action-packed week for Americans playing abroad, highlighted by goals from Terrence Boyd and Jermaine Jones. Also topping the headlines were reports, once again, linking Landon Donovan with a January loan move to England. In the English Premier League, Brad Guzan and Tim Howard earned shutouts while Brek Shea made a rare EPL appearance and Jozy Altidore’s Sunderland career hit... 

The Ideal Starting XI for the USMNT at the World Cup

Whether it’s due to injury, lack of form, self-imposed sabbatical or club commitments, it seems like the United States men’s national team never gets to put its best lineup on the field. But heading towards the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, with a plethora of nightmarish group stage draws possible, head coach Jurgen Klinsmann will need his best players healthy and in form if the U.S. is to... 

Breaking Down Jurgen Klinsmann’s Two Years with USMNT

Following the 2011 Gold Cup final, there seemed to be little doubt that then-head coach Bob Bradley had stood on the sidelines for the United States men’s national team for the last time. The team had been unimpressive all tournament long and then, in the final, blew a 2-0 lead to archrival Mexico to lose 4-2 in humiliating fashion. When Bradley was let go, speculation immediately turned to... 

Americans Abroad Wrap: Aron Johannsson and Mix Diskerud Score

Coming off the international break, Americans playing their football abroad were back in action this weekend, highlighted by goals from Aron Johannsson and Mix Diskerud. Danny Williams and Fabian Johnson also made their long-awaited returns from injury and there is fresh news on the transfer front of a possible return to the English Premier League for United States men’s national team captain... 

4 Reasons USA’s 2014 World Cup Expectations Must Be Realistic

The United States men’s national team just finished its most successful year in team history in 2013. They put together a runaway World Cup qualifying campaign and won the Gold Cup championship this summer. They also beat Germany, Mexico and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Considering all of that, it might seem odd to be pointing out the team’s limitations right now, but following two... 

United States vs. Brazil: 6 Things We Learned

The United States women’s national soccer team took on Brazil on Sunday in Orlando, Fla. in an international friendly, winning 4-1 on the strength of two goals by Sydney Leroux and tallies by Abby Wambach and Erika Tymrak. The win extended the USWNT’s unbeaten streak to 39 games and helped the U.S. end 2013 with a 13-0-3 record. Here are six things we learned from the American victory. Begin... 

Americans Abroad Wrap: Big Week for Yanks in Europe

Just days away from two United States men’s national team friendlies against Scotland and Austria, Americans playing abroad had an exciting week. Terrence Boyd and Aron Johannsson both picked up braces this week, and Joe Gyau also added a goal. Jozy Altidore and Sacha Kljestan also picked up assists. Timmy Chandler and Tim Ream both picked up Man of the Match honors in their respective games,... 

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