Where Would the US National Team Finish in the Premier League?

Jurgen Klinsmann and the United States men’s national soccer team is rolling of late. It seems like ages ago since the Yanks last lost a match. The team is deep, has fresh tactics and is moving the ball quickly around the field with precision and creativity. With all of the hype surrounding the side headed into the World Cup in Brazil, the focus shifts to trying to determine just how special... 

6 Reasons Other Teams Should Fear the US at the 2014 World Cup

The United States men’s national team is currently dominating the CONCACAF region. They have a stranglehold atop the Hexagonal Round of World Cup Qualifying and are fresh off winning the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup with relative ease. As the 2014 World Cup in Brazil continues to creep closer, here are six reasons why other teams should be fearful of the United States men’s national team next... 

Who Should Start for the USA Against Costa Rica?

The United States men’s national team have all but secured qualification for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Thanks to cruising through their most recent string of qualifiers, Jurgen Klinsmann’s side is playing with house money in its upcoming qualifier in Costa Rica on Sept. 6. That does not mean that this is a match Klinsmann should experiment in though. For starters, the team is currently... 

Germany vs. Paraguay: Players to Watch on Either Side

On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Germany will face Paraguay in an international friendly in Kaiserslautern. Recently ranked second in FIFA’s world rankings, the Germans will use the tilt as continued preparation for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers in September and October. Here are three German players to watch as well as one player to keep an eye on from the visiting side.   Mario Gomez... 

Martinique vs. Mexico: 5 Things We Learned from Gold Cup Match

Mexico punched their ticket to the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup after beating Martinique 3-1 in Denver in their final match of Group Play. Both teams certainly had chances throughout the match, although it was Mexico that created the more frequent and dangerous opportunities. Despite being undermatched in terms of experience, Martinique deserves credit for staying with one of CONCACAF’s best... 

Rating the US Players Against Cuba

The United States men’s national team continued its fine play of late, beating Cuba 4-1 in its second match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup at Rio Tinto Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. The match got off to a tepid start for the Yanks as Cuba netted first midway through the opening frame, gaining a surprising 1-0 lead thanks to a counterattack goal from Jose Alfonso. Landon Donovan equalled right before... 

FIFA Under-20 World Cup: Previewing the Semifinals

The FIFA U-20 World Cup semifinals are set: France will face Ghana, and Iraq will clash with Uruguay.   France vs. Ghana This match pits the two most prolific goalscoring teams in the tournament against one another with France having netted 13 goals and Ghana having tallied 12.  Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo leads the French with four goals so far in the tournament.  He is one goal off... 

United States vs. Guatemala: 6 Things We Learned

Landon Donovan made history for the U.S. men’s national team, securing a brace in an easy 6-0 victory against Guatemala in San Diego on Friday. The U.S. dictated tempo, quickly moving the ball around the field with short, one-touch passes. It was clear coach Jurgen Klinsmann was pushing the U.S. to press high and attack early. In the end this match was certainly Landon Donovan’s. The L.A.... 

Why Jozy Altidore Will Be the U.S. Men’s National Team’s Best Player in 2014

Jozy Altidore is playing high quality soccer and is on his way to being the United States men’s national team’s best player in 2014. There is no doubt that Altidore will have competition for the aforementioned honor. Clint Dempsey is also in top form, filling the role of captain, albeit less vocally than former skipper Carlos Bocanegra, quite admirably.  The Texan is scoring and creating,... 

Breaking Down U.S. National Team Tactics Under Jurgen Klinsmann

U.S. men’s national team manager, Jurgen Klinsmann has received criticism regarding his tactical acumen for both Germany and during his time so far in the United States.  Much of the Sporting News article on the current American outfit touched on the player’s frustration in terms of strategy and clearly defined roles.  These critiques are unwarranted and unfair considering Klinsmann’s... 

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