United States vs. Argentina: American Player Rankings

In usual American fashion, the men’s national team came from behind in what turned out to be a more competitive match than the first forty-five minutes foreshadowed for the second half. The Argentinian side dominated the first half, and truly there wasn’t a single U.S. player that stood out. But how could any when the formation and strategy was exactly what Argentina would want:  Drop... 

U.S. National Team: Stuart Holden Injury Worst News Since Charlie Davies Car Accident

Twenty-six stitches and six months. The second significant injury in two years. Not much else could go wrong for Stuart Holden. The same could be said for a number of players on the U.S. national team. During the same weekend when Charlie Davies made a triumphant return to a senior level professional soccer side, scoring two goals for the MLS’s DC United, the most exciting and most improved addition... 

2011 Gold Cup: Location Might Be as Difficult as the Opposition for U.S.

The U.S. has been grouped with Canada, Panama and Guadeloupe for the 2011 Gold Cup. With the United States seemingly strong favorites to advance beyond the group stage, the organizers look as if they have scheduled the games in specific cities in the hopes that it might generate some much needed hostility for the host nation. The U.S. will play Canada in Detroit, Panama in Tampa, and at the most stars... 

Soccer and Positive Politics: Why the U.S. Should Reschedule Egypt Friendly

When Sepp Blatter claimed that soccer should be void of politics, all the while claiming that the Qatar and Russia selections for World Cup hosts had, in part, to do with international politics, the world laughed. In reality, Blatter should have clarified, that, in fact, while soccer should not be used for political gain by politicians, the international game is in a unique position to affect international... 

Aston Villa Loan Deal: Resurgence or Regression for Michael Bradley?

Michael Bradley, 23-year-old U.S. Men’s National team member, completed a loan deal until the end of the season sending him to Aston Villa from his German club Borussia Moenchengladbach. A move to the English Premier League, especially to a club that has seen recent success, is often viewed as a promotion.  But for Michael Bradley, is this loan deal a sign of better things to come or the... 

Bob Bradley Should Focus on Defense for United States’ Friendly With Chile

With Bob Bradley’s selection for his January camp, he’s chosen youth development at the beginning of 2011. It’s a shrewd decision as he will certainly need to replace a few aging U.S. players by 2014, and since the midfield is saturated with the most talent the U.S. has ever possessed in this area of the pitch, Bradley will concentrate on his attacking options and up-and-coming defenders. Bradley... 

Bob Bradley’s 2010 Christmas Wishlist to Santa Claus

Dear Santa, I know it’s been a pretty good year for me. With our last game, we finished with a .500 record and considering we played in the World Cup, I’m fine with that. Few people blamed me for the Ghana lost and I still have a job, which is great since I didn’t land a high profile position in England. It has been a good year…for me at least. I don’t want to seem greedy,... 

United States Men’s National Team’s Developing Storylines

Since the October friendlies are over and the players have returned to their club teams, it’s a quiet time for the U.S. Men’s National Team. Which is why it’s a good time to be a fan, as all one can do is speculate and deliberate. So what follows are a couple of storylines that may or may not take center stage as the next friendly approaches against South Africa, on their turf, on... 

U.S.A.-Poland Friendly: Best Possible Outcomes

With the MLS heading to the playoffs, the U.S. friendly against Poland on Saturday (9 p.m. Ct.) at Chicago’s Soldiers Field gives fans a glimpse at America’s overseas players, how they’re faring, and how they might help out the team during the 2014 World Cup Qualifying Cycle. So much can change between the beginning and end of a cycle. It’s difficult to gauge what’s needed,... 

Gulati’s Silence Over Klinsmann Controversy Smartest Decision He’s Ever Made

Now that Jurgen Klinsmann has gone public with his side of the failed negotiations over the U.S. Men’s National team’s head coaching position, there’s been a media uproar and demand for a response from U.S. Soccer Federation’s president, Sunil Gulati. His vow of silence positioned under the oft-used phrase “no comment,” may be the best choice he’s ever made. According... 

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