Player of the Week: Jeff Parke
It’s been a tough stretch for the Union, but Jeff Parke has been strong.
It’s been a tough stretch for the Union, but Jeff Parke has been strong.
Eddie Johnson rose highest to put the United States ahead and Mexico fell for the fourth straight time in Columbus. Ladies and gentlemen, book your flights to Brazil.
The US has an opportunity to quickly put the loss to Costa Rica behind them when they host Mexico in Columbus.
The U.S. lost the game, but the points were perhaps less important than the hit to the U.S.’s pride.
While fans may be looking ahead to the Mexico game, Klinsmann and the rest of the U.S. team are focused on Costa Rica.
Against a potent Montreal attack, Sheanon Williams filled in at center back with cool confidence.
A look at the Us roster for the World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico.
Against Thierry Henry and the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, Amobi Okugo refused to be beaten.
Down 2-0 at the half, the US roared back for a 4-3 win in Sarajevo powered by a Jozy Altidore hat trick.
With a roster heavy on European-based players who are still in preseason form, and four players receiving their first senior USMNT call-up, don’t expect the fireworks we’ve grown accustomed to during the Gold Cup.
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