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Copa América: USMNT passage through El Grupo De La Muerte

This is a series delving into the passion and flair that makes the Copa América a worthy tournament of the sport we love. We hope through the succession of these articles you find joy in the tillage of the tournament and discover what makes soccer, fútbol. Please consider reading the series in order, it’ll make […]

USMNT, Jurgen Klinsmann

USMNT: Jurgen Klinsmann’s career must hinge on Costa Rica

Jurgen Klinsmann is a divisive character. Some love the innovation and genius he brings to the United States, some hate the fluctuations and inconsistencies. It all depends on who you ask. After being drawn in the Group of Death in the 2014 World Cup, America qualified, beating out Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. It was a massive […]

Copa America: Lionel Messi absence won’t spoil the fun

The Copa America had been a bit of a dull affair up until last night. Columbia hit all of America right in the feelings as they cherry-picked two goals from the freedom-loving red, white and blue, with the help of Michael Bradley’s continued buffoonery. That was followed up with a snoozer between Paraguay and the […]

Clint Dempsey, USMNT

USMNT cannot move Clint Dempsey to the bench

At first I thought it was just an outrageous claim from some random person on some random social media. But it wasn’t. Alexi Lalas, among others on Fox Sports, actually discussed the possibility of putting Clint Dempsey on the bench for the next match. The 33 year old came the closes of anyone on the […]

Michael Bradley, USMNT

USMNT: Klinmann must have alternative to Michael Bradley

It felt like deja vu. Like something I had seen two years earlier that made next to zero sense. How was it that a much different USMNT was still doing the same things. Better yet, how was it that one man, that shiny bald head in the middle of the field that is supposed to […]

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Copa America Part 3: An American’s perspective

This is a series delving into the passion and flair that makes the Copa América a worthy tournament of the sport we love. We hope through the succession of these articles you find joy in the tillage of the tournament and discover what makes soccer, fútbol. Please consider reading the series in order, it’ll make […]

Copa America Part 2: Terms, Philosophy and Legends

This is a series delving into the passion and flair that makes the Copa América a worthy tournament of the sport we love. We hope through the succession of these articles you find joy in the tillage of the tournament and discover what makes soccer, fútbol. Please consider reading the series in order, it’ll make […]

Landon Donovan, USMNT

USMNT: Landon Donovan exile could be long-term success

So, it’s been awhile since Landon Donovan has been a mainstay in the United States’ soccer world. He used to be it. The bees knees, the hub, the captain, the everything. Landon Donovan embodied United States soccer. And then Jurgen Klinsmann came down hard on Donovan’s lack of fitness and left him out of the […]

Kekuta Manneh, Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver Whitecaps: Kekuta Manneh destined for USMNT

Kekuta Manneh is arguably the biggest reason why the Vancouver Whitecaps have returned to contending. In his past five matches, the left sided winger has scored two goals and added two assists. In those five games, the Whitecaps are 3-1-1, with the three wins coming in matches where Manneh contributed to a goal. So you […]

Philadelphia Union, C.J. Sapong

Fafa Picault USMNT call not as shocking as accompanying snub

Fafa Picault is certainly not a household name. The American-born Haitian is perhaps one of the biggest ‘who?’ call-ups in recent USMNT history. He quite literally came out of nowhere when he popped up as one of the seven players not on the preliminary roster to be invited to the team’s Miami training camp. The […]

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USMNT must beware of Costa Rica’s Joel Campbell

Being drawn into the Group of Death – again – didn’t do the United States any favors in the Copa America. Obviously. Colombia and Costa Rica are obviously the two deadliest opponents but Paraguay are no pushovers either. This is South America after all. There aren’t many weaknesses. But this public service announcement pertains to […]

Copa América Centenario: Preview for the 45th installment

This is a series delving into the passion and flair that makes the Copa América a worthy tournament of the sport we love. We hope through the succession of these articles you find joy in the tillage of the tournament and discover what makes soccer, fútbol. Please consider reading the series in order, it’ll make […]

Brek Shea, Orlando City

Orlando City: Brek Shea a major neglect by USMNT

The USMNT’s preliminary Copa America roster didn’t have that many surprises. In fact, some would argue that it had no surprises. That doesn’t mean that no one was left off, however. The main two players that were left off of the USMNT are Union striker C.J. Sapong and Orlando City fullback Brek Shea. We have covered […]

CJ Sapong, Philadelphia Union

Jozy Altidore injury opens USMNT door for C.J. Sapong

The United States Men’s National Team took a bit of a hit with the news that Jozy Altidore is most likely going to be missing for the Copa America. The hulking Toronto striker suffered another hamstring injury along the lines of what he experienced in the 2014 World Cup. While this is a big loss […]

Tim Howard, USMNT

USMNT Copa America roster will differ drastically from World Cup 2018

The United States Men’s National Team is getting younger. Much younger. The last of the old guard are holding out for the Copa America this summer, but given another two years, those same guys will be on their way out, while the young guns that are emerging around the world are going to be making […]

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