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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 before a game.
-Tim Howard likes to talk about his iPod.
-The US MNT uses clips taken from ESPN HD for scouting purposes.
-Tim Howard doesn’t scream expletives in the dressing room like I previously thought/kind of hoped.
-Bob Bradley has absolutely nothing of value to say.
I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for part two. I wonder if it will include a climactic scene where Brian Ching gets a worse than usual nose bleed.
More USA World Cup News
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]
USA vs. El Salvador (2 – 1) Post-Game Thoughts
I wish I had more room to harp on Bob Bradley, but the truth is I don’t have too many problems with him tonight. The USA went into the night with a makeshift backline and came out with a 2 – 1 victory. If a few things had gone the United States’ ... [read]
USA vs. El Salvador
Unfortunately, we won’t be doing a live blog for tonight’s game, but! do leave your match thoughts in the comment section and we’ll round them up in the coming days.
Enjoy the game, and don’t think about anything Bob Bradley does too hard (unless you’re already drunk).
... [read]
Minor moves
Well, The Adu finally got his move — a one-year loan keeping him within Portugal at Belenenses (that’s going to be fun to spell all season). So, it’s a same league, new team, better situation(?) scenario for Freddy that really should work out for him. But, of course, that’s what we thought ... [read]
Thursday night news nuggets: WCQ roster edition
Bob Bradley has announced his 24-man roster for the two upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against El Salvador and Trinidad & Tobago. Here it is:
GOALKEEPERS (2): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa: 5/3 SO), Tim Howard (Everton FC: 12/7 SO)
DEFENDERS (8): Carlos Bocanegra (Rennes: 22/3), Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA, 2/0), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover: 19/0), Jay ... [read]
It’s finally coming together for Jozy
Forget about that nonsense in Spain last season — the lack of playing time with Villarreal, the loan to Xerez, the injury, and the subsequent iffy form with the US MNT — everything is finally falling into place for Jozy Altidore. He’s in the Premier League, with a club that needs him, and after a brief delay getting a work ... [read]
Charlie Davies is our Great Hope and Bill Simmons is our new ally
Charlie Davies — the Azteca Stunner himself — gave an encore performance in his debut for French club Sochaux by scoring both their goals in a 3-2 loss to Ligue 1 defending champions Bordeaux.
His recent form for both country and now club should leave no more doubters as to his importance with the US MNT. Charlie Davies is a ... [read]
Landon played with swine flu
Landon Donovan told Sports Illustrated’s Grant Wahl tonight that he tested positive for swine flu:
“I haven’t felt that way in a game in a long time,” Donovan said from Los Angeles. “During the game and even after the game I thought maybe it was the altitude, the heat, whatever. But even so I’ve never felt that bad. The last time ... [read]
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