Why Clint Dempsey Is Under Most Pressure at the World Cup for USMNT

Considering the United States men’s national team is in the proverbial “group of death” when it heads to Brazil for the World Cup this summer, many of the U.S. players, and even the coaches, will be feeling the pressure—especially American forward Clint Dempsey. The U.S. back line will be largely young and untested and facing powerful attacking combinations from Ghana,... 

Why the 2022 World Cup Needs to Move to USA

Over the past three-and-a-half years, FIFA‘s decision to grant the 2022 World Cup to Qatar has been under continual attack. This has happened for a variety of reasons, including bribery allegations, conditions for workers, questions about how homosexuals will be treated in Qatar and, of course, the nation’s oppressive summer heat. This week, the heat has been turned up again on Qatar after... 

Americans Abroad Wrap: Steve Cherundolo Retires; Julian Green Commits to USA

In a week full of news from Americans playing abroad, Steve Cherundolo’s long and decorated career came to an end while Julian Green’s senior international career began. Cherundolo announced his retirement this week only a day after Green committed his international future to the U.S. There were also a number of American goal scorers, led by Geoff Cameron and Jose Torres. Fabian Johnson,... 

Where Does Julian Green Fit in USMNT World Cup Plans?

On Tuesday, it was announced by U.S. Soccer that Bayern Munich starlet and German-American Julian Green had committed his international future to the United States men’s national team. Because Green has represented Germany in official youth competitions in the past, he was required to file his one-time international switch which means that he can never return to play for Germany and can only... 

What Position Should Clint Dempsey Play for the USMNT in Brazil?

Over the past eight months, with the World Cup in Brazil looming, the form of United States men’s national team captain Clint Dempsey has become a major concern for U.S. fans. In August of last year, only 15 months removed from breaking the record for goals scored by an American in a single season in Europe, Dempsey came home to Major League Soccer. However, his 2013 MLS campaign was far from... 

Americans Abroad Wrap: Aron Johannsson Tallies Again

In a week full of plenty of bad news for Americans playing abroad, Aron Johannsson was once again a bright spot, tallying his 25th goal in all competitions. Also on scoresheet this week were Fabian Johnson and Paul Arriola, who both picked up assists. There are also injury updates on Stuart Holden, Eric Lichaj and Danny Williams as well as some interesting tidbits on Brek Shea, Michael Orozco and DaMarcus... 

USMNT: A Statistical Analysis of the Jurgen Klinsmann Era

Although Jurgen Klinsmann has been at the helm of the United States men’s national team for two-and-a-half years and 46 games, his reign as head coach can still be considered an enigma. While he has led the U.S. to a first-place finish in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, the 2013 Gold Cup and impressive friendly wins over Italy, Mexico, Germany and Bosnia, questions still remain. The team has had... 

15 Americans Running out of Time to Make Case for World Cup Spot

On the back of last week’s international friendly with Ukraine, United States men’s national team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann is surely closer than ever to narrowing down the U.S.’s World Cup roster to 23 Americans. However, with three months left until the team departs for Brazil, there are still a few decisions to be made. Here are 15 Americans who are still in the running, but... 

Americans Abroad Wrap: Aron Johannsson and Jose Torres Find the Net

Coming off the international break, several Americans made the headlines, topped by a brace from Aron Johannsson and a goal from Jose Torres. Brek Shea is also in the news again, and not in a positive light, and there’s some important club news for Alejandro Bedoya. There are also injury updates on Jozy Altidore, Stuart Holden and Eric Lichaj. Read about all that and much, much more in this week’s... 

What Do USA Need to Change to Have a Successful World Cup?

Last night, in one of the final friendlies before it opens up its World Cup qualifying camp, the United States men’s national team lost to Ukraine 2-0.  The loss was yet another disappointing away result for head coach Jurgen Klinsmann, whose team has now gone winless and goalless in its last three games in Europe. With only two months left before final preparations begin for the U.S.’s... 

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