Jurgen Klinsmann’s 2nd-Half Fixes Lay Foundation for Potential Copa Lineup

As he has done on countless occasions in the past, United States men’s national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann handed fans hope with his changes after a first half full of lifeless action.  With his substitutions Wednesday against Ecuador, Klinsmann provided a glimpse into what his future starting XI may look like for the Copa America Centenario opener on June 3 against Colombia.  After a brutal 45 minutes of play at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, the USMNT sprung to life with the additions of Darlington Nagbe and Bobby Wood. Nagbe was inserted into the middle of the pitch for... 

Lionel Messi Comments on 2016 Copa America, Stephen Curry and More

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi is focused on ending Argentina’s major trophy drought in Copa America Centenario, which is being held in the United States next month, but he’s also got another goal while visiting the country: meet Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated relayed some first-person commentary from perhaps the world’s biggest sports star, who’s “fascinated” by the way Americans live. He’s excited the country and its “incredible” stadiums will host the milestone event featuring teams from both... 

Troublesome Copa America Champs Chile May Be Hard for Pizzi to Inspire Again

“Chi-Chi-Chi! Le-Le-Le! Viva Chile, Chile!” was the catchy refrain that rang out across stadiums and streets last summer—although it was winter there—up and down the long, thin South American country. A place that starts with hot desert and ends with snow-capped mountains, a country of contrasts but united in backing their team to triumph in the Copa America. Everybody was convinced, from the fans that wielded a gigantic Chile flag at every game—which took several people to carry it into the stadium—to the taxi drivers who spoke about “when” La Roja... 

Roy Hodgson Must Embrace England’s Attacking Identity at Euro 2016

As if Roy Hodgson needed further confirmation of his England team’s strengths and weaknesses, he got it within 13 minutes of Sunday’s friendly clash against Turkey at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. It only took that long for them to underline their potency in attack contrasted with their deficiency at the back.  It offered a glimpse into the kind of side England will most likely be at this summer’s UEFA European Championship. With qualification so straight-forward (England won all 10 of their fixtures), little was drawn regarding the style of play the Three Lions will adopt... 

Jurgen Klinsmann Should Experiment with Darlington Nagbe During USMNT Friendlies

The United States men’s national soccer team has struggled to find a consistent playmaker in the middle of the park for a while. Due to the lack of stars in the No. 10 role, USMNT boss Jurgen Klinsmann has started Michael Bradley and Clint Dempsey in the position during big games in the past. Klinsmann can do that again on Wednesday against Ecuador, but he also has a better option in Portland Timbers playmaker Darlington Nagbe. Nagbe, who gained citizenship in September, is coming off a spectacular match on Sunday in Portland’s 4-2 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Major League Soccer.... 

Jamie Vardy to Miss England vs. Australia International Friendly Due to Wedding

Jamie Vardy will be absent for England’s upcoming friendly with Australia on Friday, as he is getting married two days prior. Per BBC Sport, the Leicester City striker revealed he has manager Roy Hodgson’s permission to take time off for his wedding, saying: “The boss has given me Wednesday off but I’ll be back training after that.” According to the Daily Mail‘s Laurie Whitwell, Vardy—whose wedding to Becky Nicholson was postponed from last year—was due to be married in June at the start of the European Championships, but moved it to May in order... 

England’s Win over Turkey Reinforces Broad Perceptions of Roy Hodgson’s Squad

In any season or tournament cycle, certain matches can serve as a notable reference point for a team. Whether positively or negatively, they reframe the thinking of its direction, usually in a more pronounced manner than produced by more natural progression. England achieved a 100 per cent winning record in their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, bouncing back encouragingly after their disappointing early World Cup exit. But the recent game that feels most significant to the route they hope to be taking is their impressive, confidence-boosting 3-2 friendly win over Germany in March. It was the moment... 

Bobby Wood, DeAndre Yedlin Show Growth in USMNT’s Win over Puerto Rico

The United States men’s national team did not turn in its best performance as a whole on Sunday against Puerto Rico, but two important cogs of the likely starting XI for the Copa America Centenario displayed plenty of progress.  Forward Bobby Wood and right back DeAndre Yedlin were the stars of the 3-1 victory at the Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The match was an opportunity to keep the first teamers who play in Europe fresh and to give some young guys a look before the 23-man Copa squad meets up on Monday.  Wood, who lit the nets on fire in the 2. Bundesliga... 

USA vs. Puerto Rico: Date, Time, TV Schedule and Live Stream for 2016 Friendly

Jurgen Klinsmann‘s bid to get the U.S. men’s national soccer team ready for the Copa America begins with a friendly in Puerto Rico. It’s a match that will demand some juggling of the squad from Klinsmann with the domestic seasons for many of his players having only just wrapped up. Specifically, the manager’s biggest problem will be compensating for being without target man Jozy Altidore up front. Read on for the schedule and viewing details for this key friendly:   Date: Sunday, May 22 Time: 12 p.m. ET TV: Fox Sports 1, UniMas and Univision... 

Should Roy Hodgson Gamble on John Stones for England at Euro 2016?

With the dust settling over the initial announcement of England’s 26-man preliminary squad for Euro 2016, we can begin to dissect what the inclusions (and exclusions) mean for the tournament. Yes, Theo Walcott is out and yes, Marcus Rashford has been added to the group to gain experience, but let’s dig a little deeper into what some of Roy Hodgson’s tough decisions mean. Running the rule over the full squad, it’s notable that only three centre-backs—Chris Smalling, Gary Cahill and John Stones—have been called up. Eric Dier is in there as a fourth option, but... 

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