USA

Something a little different

It has been a slow and depressing past couple of weeks with the United States U20 team falling out of the World Cup so early. To raise spirits, and bring back some of the creative flair this site has shown, I composed a poem for you guys about American soccer. I am ... [read]

Jay DeMerit’s eye is a mess

Here’s some unwanted news: Jay DeMerit blinded himself with a contact lens. Yep. That’s right. A contact lens.
From Soccernet:
The 29-year-old U.S. defender accidentally cut his eye a couple of weeks ago as he took the lens out at the team hotel, and it has since become infected.
“It was a freak ... [read]

Take that Cameroon

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.
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USA U20s vs. Germany U20s (0 – 3) Post-Game Thoughts

Well, that wasn’t pretty at all.
Aside from a few bright spots from the forwards and midfielders the USA was completely dominated by Germany today. Even before the penalty was given up the Germans looked most likely to score. Brek Shea’s haircut had a few nice runs down the left, but overall the ... [read]

USA U20’s take on Germany

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.

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And now, a Tweet from Freddy Adu…

Is Freddy being told the truth or is he already falling into the same trap he did with Benfica and Monaco?
To be perfectly honest, if I were him I would probably be buying a gun right now.
UPDATE: Freddy actually got some playing time, making his debut for Belenenses as a ... [read]

Behind the scenes with Jonny Spector

Here’s a cool inside look at Jonathan Spector’s preparation for the USA vs. El Salvador match from US Soccer. Part one was just released today, with a second part to follow.
A few items from the opener:
-The US MNT keeps pregame meals very basic (chicken and pasta), markedly different from the Hot Pockets and Capri Sun I used to have ... [read]

USA vs. T&T: Running diary of destruction

This is important. The US is still looking for it’s first win away from home in the Hexagonal stage — a somewhat frightening fact when you consider that none of the World Cup matches will be played in the US this summer. With just three qualifiers remaining and the difference between automatic ... [read]

Wednesday morning news nuggets: Gameday edition

A few things to note ahead of tonight’s match:
-Jay DeMerit is back in England due to his groin strain, but Gooch will be available tonight. [Yahoo!]
-Edgar Castillo has been cleared to play for the US MNT and is now available for selection (though obviously not for tonight). Jermaine Jones’ clearance is being ... [read]