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Jurgen Klinsmann is set to lead the United States into the fourth stage of World Cup Qualifying. It is better known as “The Hex.” The U.S. had an up-and-down third round, but managed to take control and win the group as the stage wound down. The squad then traveled to Russia for a friendly where they battled to a dramatic 2-2 draw to end 2012. Now the U.S. needs to get back to work and...
Published: January 8, 2013
Alex Morgan is phenomenal. The soccer superstar burst on to the scene during the 2011 Women’s World Cup by being a spark off the bench and carried that momentum all the way through 2012 as the new face of the United States Women’s National Team. Morgan elevated her stock from a relative unknown to the star of all of U.S. Soccer. She also transcended past just being the favorite soccer player...
Published: January 4, 2013
Over the past two years both the United States Men’s and Women’s National Teams have provided fans with thrilling soccer. However, it is the USWNT that is America’s favorite. Alex Morgan, Hope Solo, Abby Wambach and company have been the ones to truly capture the nation’s hearts. They are the ones who have gotten the nation to rally around U.S. Soccer as a whole. Both sides...
Published: December 18, 2012
Michael Bradley has shown in 2012 that he is the engine of the United States Men’s National Team. That is why he should be donned the new captain of the squad. Loyalists may say that head coach Jurgen Klinsmann needs to stick with Carlos Bocanegra, but it is time to make the switch. Bocanegra is a fine captain. He should not lose this status because of anything he has done wrong, but because...
Published: December 11, 2012
The United States have advanced to The Hex and are one of the favorites to qualify for the 2014 World Cup from CONCACAF. Landon Donovan is the face of American soccer and one of the biggest pieces to the U.S. puzzle on the pitch. What would the U.S. look like without him? It is highly unlikely he will miss the World Cup, but there is still more than a year left before the U.S. will makes its final...
Published: December 4, 2012
The United States men’s national team will be one of the favorites to qualify for the CONCACAF spots during The Hex. That leaves many wondering what roster changes could await before we reach Brazil in 2014. Head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has taken a look at a lot of talent over the last 12 months. The U.S. roster is certainly going to look a little bit different over the next year. Many of the...
Published: November 30, 2012
Jozy Altidore returned to the United States roster for a friendly game in Russia Nov. 14. A match that ended in a 2-2 draw. Altidore was returning after being left off the roster for two crucial World Cup qualifying matches. A contentious decision made by head coach Jürgen Klinsmann. The young U.S. forward had been doing great for his club AZ Alkmaar, but it was not enough to nab him a spot...
Published: November 20, 2012
The face of American soccer has been Landon Donovan. That should go without saying. Clint Dempsey has joined Donovan in the last few years. Who will carry that banner in the future? It cannot always be those two. And let’s just be honest with ourselves: It has to be a forward or midfielder. Fans may respect keepers and defenders, but they are rarely the face of a nation’s team. Tim Howard...
Published: October 30, 2012
Tom Sermanni will take over as the new head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team. Sermannni served two separate stints with the Australian National Team from 1994-1997 and 2004-2012. Under his guidance the Matilda’s advanced to the quarterfinals in the 2007 and 2011 Women’s World Cup. U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati had this to say about the new leader of the squad: “He...
Published: October 18, 2012
The United States came away with a big 3-1 victory over Guatemala on Tuesday evening to lock up the top spot in the group and advance to the final stage of World Cup qualifying. The USMNT went down 1-0 early, but roared back in the first half. The defense came together in the second half and kept Guatemala off the board to secure all three points. It also prevented Guatemala from advancing to the next...