USMNT: Jurgen Klinsmann Selects 24 for Honduras, Hints at Aggressive Approach

The big guns are back, to no one’s surprise. The focus now, as the United States men’s national team prepares to begin the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying, involves finding the right mix and producing the necessary results. U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann has called 24 players into training camp ahead of Wednesday’s trip to face Honduras in World Cup qualifying. Not surprisingly,... 

USMNT: Fresh Faces Fail to Make Impact in Friendly Against Canada

HOUSTON—The auditions are in, and the regular cast won’t be looking for work anytime soon. On a night when making a good impression might have meant more than the final result, United States men’s national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann selected five debutants for a squad with a decidedly unfamiliar feel. Neither the result nor the impressions will have satisfied.  With the big-name... 

USMNT: Jurgen Klinsmann Tells Players to Make Their Case in Canada Friendly

HOUSTON, TX—After three weeks of training in the Southern California sun, United States Men’s National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann has condensed his message to his 23-player roster with three instructive words: Make your case. The U.S. will host Canada at the Houston Dynamo‘s BBVA Compass Stadium on Tuesday evening, as the United States Soccer Federation begins its centennial celebration... 

Africa Cup of Nations: Gervinho Scores Again as Ivory Coast Win Again (Video)

What has gotten into Gervinho? We mean that in the best way possible, of course. Gervinho, famous fluffer of golden chances with Arsenal, can’t stop scoring at the Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast. The 25-year-old scored the winner last week as Ivory Coast edged Togo in both teams’ opening match. Then on Saturday, Gervinho did it again. It wasn’t quite as dramatic this time,... 

Clint Dempsey or Jozy Altidore: Which American Star Had Better Weekend? (Poll)

Clint Dempsey scored a dramatic late equalizer that felt, to paraphrase his words, more like a winner. Not to be outdone, Jozy Altidore bagged a hat-trick in just over 20 minutes. It was a big weekend for American attackers in European leagues, but now a couple of questions remain. Firstly, what does it all mean? Secondly, who had the better weekend? Before we answer, let’s get to the goals. On... 

Godfrey Chitalu: Did Zambian Striker Score More Goals Than Lionel Messi?

Don’t rewrite that record book just yet—unless the name Godfrey Chitalu is going in. The world celebrated Lionel Messi over the weekend as the Argentine surpassed Germany’s Gerd Müller with his 86th goal of 2012. Müller had previously held what most consider the world record for goals in a year with 85. It turns out, though, that there might be another record holder. According... 

USMNT: Americans Head into Final Round of Qualifying with Several Question Marks

One day after the United States’ 2-2 draw in Russia, the diagnosis has not changed for Jurgen Klinsmann’s Yanks. The Americans were outplayed, and as any and all observers would argue, the draw was a fortunate result. The team’s struggles, especially in defense and midfield, suggest Klinsmann has a difficult task ahead as the U.S. prepares for the final round of World Cup qualifying.... 

Neymar Blasts Penalty into Stands, Blames Pitch (Video)

Neymar da Silva Santos Junior scored another goal Wednesday night as Brazil drew 1-1 with South American rivals Colombia at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. But the world does not want to talk about the goal Neymar scored Wednesday night. The world wants to talk about the goal he did not score Wednesday night. More specifically, the web is abuzz this Thursday morning with chatter about... 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Scores Long-Distance Overhead Volley Against England (Video)

This is why Ibra is allowed to speak about himself in the third person. Ibra, Zlatan. Whatever. Call him what you want. Just make sure it includes the word brilliant in the title. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored all four goals as Sweden defeated England 4-2 on Wednesday in an international friendly at Stockholm’s newly opened Friends Arena. The fourth goal, as you probably already know, was brilliant.... 

USMNT Has Work to Do in Final Round of CONCACAF Qualifying

For the United States men’s national team, the final leg of the journey to Brazil begins in Honduras. For coach Jurgen Klinsmann, it’s a chance to put it all together. The official draw for the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying was held Wednesday night in Miami Beach, Fla. With the schedule now decided, the U.S. and Klinsmann turn their attention to qualifying for the nation’s... 

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