Articles tagged: USMNT


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Good Riddance USMNT

Tuesday night was already set to be dramatic. Lionel Messi and Argentina entered the final round of World Cup qualifying in sixth place, which would keep them out of next... Read more

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The Pros and Cons of MLS Expansion

Atlanta United recently broke the all-time attendance record for a standalone MLS game, drawing 70,425 fans to its game against Orlando City SC. To put the situation in context, yes,... Read more

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The Rise and Fall of CONCACAF

The start of the 21st century was good for CONCACAF. The United States made the World Cup quarterfinal in 2002, only narrowly losing to eventual runners-up Germany. In 2005, Mexico... Read more

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It’s Time to Treat Christian Pulisic Like a Star

Last summer, United States men’s national team member Christian Pulisic left camp early to attend his high school prom. The next day, he became the youngest scorer in USMNT history.... Read more

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Does Bruce Arena make sense for the U.S.?

Last Monday, Jurgen Klinsmann was fired as head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team. A day later, Bruce Arena was hired as his replacement. Arena previously managed the... Read more

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Bob Bradley to Swansea: Another Reminder of U.S. Soccer’s Double Standard

Bob Bradley, former Head Coach of the United States Men’s National Team, was named the manager of English Premier League Club Swansea City earlier this week. This shouldn’t be overlooked;... Read more

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Copa América Centenario: Semifinal Preview

USA vs. Argentina The United States once again have their backs against the wall. They face an Argentina team that has won all four of its games comfortably, has only... Read more

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Copa América Centenario: Quarterfinal Summary

USA 2-1 Ecuador Instead of bringing in Michael Orozco for the injured DeAndre Yedlin, Juergen Klinsmann decided to move Fabian Johnson from left to right back and play Matt Besler... Read more

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Copa América Centenario: Round Three Analysis

Group A USA 1-0 Paraguay DeAndre Yedlin complicated matters a little bit, but the United States were able to hold on and secure a hard fought 1-0 victory over a... Read more

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Halftime on the Ground: State of the USMNT

I’m going to preface this article with a word of advice for readers: if you ever have the chance to go to an international soccer game featuring your home country,... Read more

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Soccer Politics: Klinsmann, Controversy and Culture

Jurgen Klinsmann has been a controversial figure for U.S. Soccer ever since he was first appointed manager of the United States Men’s National Team in 2011. His background and credentials... Read more

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My Plea to Jurgen Klinsmann: Play Lee Nguyen

The United States Men’s National Soccer team’s winner-takes-all playoff match with Mexico on October 10th for a spot in the 2017 Confederations Cup is quickly approaching. The Confederations Cup is... Read more

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I’d Like to Thank the Academy

For many, the start of the New Year is an opportunity to turn the page, to start anew, a clean slate. This is especially true for the 25-year-old American striker... Read more

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FIFA’s Fraud: the 2022 World Cup Debacle

I remember feeling nervous excitement on the morning of December 2, 2010,  as I waited for the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (more commonly known as FIFA) to  announce the... Read more

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Waiting for U.S. Soccer to Arrive

Soccer truly is a “beautiful game,” the only sport capable of captivating fans from all corners of the world. Every four years when the World Cup is held, millions of... Read more

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The Sports Sermon: Tim Howard Takes a Break

If the U.S. soccer team were a living room, goalkeeper Tim Howard, on the squad since 2007, would be a couch— but not like the beer-soaked couch that’s travelled with... Read more