It seems that while the Confederations Cup did not end in a victory for the United States the stock of American players in Europe has risen dramatically over the past month. Oguchi Onyewu’s move to AC Milan could be a trend that hopefully catches on. Unfortunately, Gooch has looked a bit shakey in the friendlies [...]

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 [...]

South Africa: so unsafe you can’t even go outside. Keep that in mind if you’re planning a World Cup trip next year.
Now, will someone please Respect The Adu and play Twitter 20 questions or something with him?
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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 [...]

After a very disappointing showing in El Salvador los Estados Unidos responded with a 3 – 0 walloping of Trinidad & Tobago. The US bossed the game all night, and Landon Donovan played remarkably on the left with help from DeMarcus Beasley. The star of the night, however, was Jozy Altidore.
Last night Altidore became [...]

We were lucky. There’s no reason this game couldn’t have ended as a 2 – 0 loss. The application of Altidore late in the game gave a bit more fire power going forward and he did well to score, but ultimately the style of play was not greatly changed by his presence. Bob Bradley may [...]

I just spotted this video clip over at the Special1 TV blog. It’s from some sort of show on Fox News (sorry, don’t watch that channel) where the panelists debated Sunil Gulati’s recent comments that Obama’s election will help with America’s World Cup bid(s). Dave over at Special1 is not impressed and writes: [...]

With Thanksgiving tomorrow, it is a time for, well, giving thanks. So without further Adu, here are the top 10 things I am thankful for in the US Soccer World…
10.) Respecting the Adu
9.) Frankie Hejduk’s espresso addiction
8.) Landon Donovan’s spontaneous cajones sprouting
7.) Nose bleeds
6.) Mrs. LandyCakes
5.) Villarreal training sessions
4.) Michael Bradley’s rage
3.) Every time [...]

There once was a rumor floating around a few months ago, perhaps you remember it. This said rumor pertained to the all time leading goal scorer in US Men’s National Team History, one Landon Donovan, perhaps joining up with Jurgen Klinsmann at Bayern Munich to give his European career another chance.
Many scoffed at the [...]

Today, the always reputable Tribal Football ran a story stating that Italian giants Juventus have an interest in signing “American” center back Neven Subotic, even after he just inked up with Borussia Dortmund for five years.
I suppose this would be a lot more interesting had this Bundesliga standout actually decided what his nationality was by [...]