After a tough start against Spain the United States’ U17 side was able to stack up 1 – 0 wins against Malawi and the United Arab Emirates. The United States will advance after securing second place in their group. A skillful side that is able to move the ball around and keep possession, the United [...]

Well, this one was certainly much better than the last against Germany. The fabulously named Dilly Duka’s goal (0:58) was a thing of (deflected?) beauty.

I plan on bringing you all a post-game tomorrow evening at some time, but while you wait here is a youtube of USMNT U20 defender Ike Opara getting a new haircut.

I think it’s all but over for the USWNT in 2009. The Wednesday Canada game is the last one listed on the US Soccer schedule for this year. Someone somewhere mentioned a friendly against Germany in the fall. But I think that’s it. And with Wednesday’s game, the US beat Canada [...]

It was a tournament that displayed the highest highs and the lowest lows of American soccer. A tournament where we saw everything we dreamed about and everything we feared. The first two games were displays to be forgotten. After a tough 3 – 1 loss to Italy and another stupid red card we were still [...]

Recently there have been a lot of stories on how the MLS is an improving league. Great shows of enthusiasm from fans in Seattle and Toronto have given American soccer a much needed boost. The MLS clubs are slowly but surely developing youth programs to help young players morph into the stars of tomorrow. As [...]

So with the news that Jozy could be ready for June’s WCQ matches after undergoing operations on both his big toes (thank God it wasn’t the pinky toes), while Cherundolo probably won’t be ready after his hip surgery, how does this affect who plays/starts in the upcoming matches?
Even if Jozy is available come June, it [...]

Good piece from Soccernet’s Justin Rodriguez about The Next Great US Soccer Savior (Charles Renken), who has been unable to play in the CONCACAF U-17 due to his second knee in jury in 14 months. Not good for a 15-year-old.
But luckily his future still looks bright. Says Renken:
“My doctor ([U.S. national team physician Dr. [...]

The nice people running CONCACAF has hosted the entire game on Youtube in two halves. Without too much analysis I’ll say that I was impressed John McInerney, Stefan Jerome, and my new favorite namesake Marlon Duran (the kid reminds me of a little Javier Mascherano). Enjoy folks.

Originally posted at Dirty Tackle…
The decision on who will host the 2018 World Cup has been made, the US has it, so everyone can go ahead and drop their bids now. It’s done.
Granted, no official announcement has been made, but that doesn’t matter. With the confident stroke of his majestic pen, Barack Obama — President [...]