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Match previews / US Open Cup

US Open Cup semifinal preview: Union at FC Dallas

Dallas are undefeated in eight league games since May 31, including the only Union loss under Jim Curtin, the consequence of a fluky own-goal.

MLS

Did MLS need to draw a line in the pro/rel sand?

MLS says they will never participate in promotion and relegation. Earl Reed looks at how this admission might alienate fans who might give the league another chance.

USMNT

USMNT crow tasted good: rough finish, decent aftertaste

PSP’s Earl Reed looks back at a surprising USMNT performance in Brazil, which left many (including himself) eating a helping of crow.

Union match reports / US Open Cup

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 2-0 New England Revolution

Early first and second half goals put the Union into the US Open Cup semifinals with 2-0 storm-interrupted win

FIFA World Cup / USMNT / USMNT Player Ratings

Player Ratings: USA 1-2 Belgium

The lack of a consistent American attack made things far too easy for the Belgians and were it not for Tim Howard, they likely would have wrapped things up in normal time.

World Cup

Match Report: United States 1-2 Belgium

Marc Wilmots changed the game with the introduction of Romelu Lukaku in extra time, and while the US nearly completed the most unlikely of comebacks, it was not enough.

World Cup

World Cup preview: USA vs Belgium

The US can’t keep up with Belgium for talent, but they have probably been the better team after three matches. Strong games from Fabian Johnson and Damarcus Beasley are key to an American victory on Tuesday.

USMNT Player Ratings

Player Ratings: USA 0-1 Germany

With Portugal and Ronaldo getting the job done against Ghana, the US played a cautious game of damage limitation and in the end results dictated that they never needed to mount a serious attack.

World Cup

World Cup Recap: USMNT 0–1 Germany

On a very soggy night in Recife, the U.S. held a dynamic German team at bay, and while they lost the match, 1–0, Portugal’s 2–1 win over Ghana sent them through to the next round of the World Cup.

World Cup

World Cup Preview: USMNT v Germany

Have you shaken off that Portugal game yet? You’d best hope the U.S. team has, because Germany’s next.