Archive for the ‘USMNT’ Category

Olympic dream slips away from Johnson, USA

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A few moments of magic were not enough to nudge the United States into the semi-finals of the Olympic qualifying tournament. El Salvador’s 96th minute tying goal sent the young Americans home long before anybody expected them back.

A Corona-tion in Nashville

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Joe Corona’s hat trick led a rampant United States U-23 national team to victory over Cuba. Freddy Adu scored a wondergoal and Amobi Okugo was in fine form. Sheanon Williams watched from the bench as the Americans leaped to the top of their qualifying group.

U-23 Match report: USA 2-0 Mexico

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Gyau, Agudelo and Adu led the US under-23 national team to a thumping victory over Mexico in Dallas.

USA v Italy roster released

Klinsmann announces USMNT roster

Jurgen Klinsmann has named his 21-player roster for the upcoming friendly against Italy.

USA 1 – 0 Panama: Analysis & player ratings

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Perhaps the best name for this match is, “The Stinker in Panama City.” The PSP analyses one hell of an ugly soccer game.

USMNT: Winners & Losers

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Following victory in Ljubljana and defeat in Paris, the PSP looks at the standout performances for the USMNT, both good and bad.

Match preview: USA at France

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It’s the same team. Will the results be any different? Hard to imagine they will be.

Thanks Hoffenheim!

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Hunting for players to fill out his sputtering lineup card, Klinsmann has looked to Germany.

What is in a number

What is in a number

Jurgen Klinsman has returned to using the numbers 1 through 11 for his starting lineups. In doing so, he not only returns to an soccer tradition but is creating a new competitive spirit among his players.

USMNT:Thumbs up/thumbs down

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While the team is still clearly a work in progress, the PSP looks at who stood up for the USA and who just stood out, following two consecutive defeats at the hands of Costa Rica and Belgium.

USMNT roster for upcoming friendlies announced

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The USMNT announced its roster for the upcoming friendlies against Costa Rica and Belgium.

USA v Mexico match report & player ratings

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Old US Soccer, meet new US Soccer. After a truly Bradley-esque first half, Jurgen Klinsmann reshuffled the team into a faster, more confident attacking outfit that almost stole a victory from Mexico.

Preview: USA vs. Mexico

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Despite an opportunity to seek revenge against Mexico in Wednesday’s match at Lincoln Financial Field, the biggest focus for the US players will be learning what new coach Jurgen Klinsmann expects of them and how they can help to put his game plan into practice.

Klinsmann calls up 22 for USA v Mexico

Orozco Fiscal turns it on

Former Union defender and fan favorite Michael Orozco Fiscal returns to Philadelphia with the USMNT as Jurgen Klinsmann announces his roster to face Mexico.

US defeats Brazil on PKs: Emotional analysis

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Abby Wambach scored in extra time of overtime (!) to tie Brazil, and Hope Solo made a huge save to send the United States to the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup. It was dramatic and special. It was simply indescribable.

US Men to play Mexico at the Linc on Aug. 10

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The USMNT will face Mexico at the Linc on August 10th in their first match since losing the Gold Cup final.