While it has been far, far too long, the All Three Points all-star podcasting duo has returned. It’s been, well, a lot more than three games since the last pod, but the episode does not last six hours, we promise.
Author: Jeremy Lane
Gold Cup recap: USA 2–1 Honduras
The US defeated Honduras, 2–1, to open Gold Cup play. Clint Dempsey had two headed goals, but the US defense looked shaky, and the young wing players underperformed. The win is welcome, but the US will need to improve in order to succeed as the tournament progresses.
Gold Cup preview: USA v Honduras
The World Cup hangover lasted until well into March, but consecutive wins over Mexico, the Netherlands, Germany, and Guatemala has the US primed and ready for the Gold Cup, as the Red, White, and Blue take on Honduras on Tuesday evening.
Player of the Week: Carli Lloyd
The US Women’s National Team is officially the best team in the world. Carli Lloyd is the captain and best player. She’s also our Player of the Week.
Preview: USMNT v Germany
After a wild 4–3 win over the Netherlands, the USMNT takes on World Cup winners Germany on Wednesday. While the result against the Dutch was hugely encouraging, the defensive frailties exposed in that match remain for the US.
Recap: The Netherlands 3–4 USMNT
On an historic night in Amsterdam, in a game in which both teams could have scored five or six or more goals—and combined for five goals in the second half—the US beat the Netherlands for the first time ever, 4–3.