Reaction & player ratings: USMNT 1–0 Jamaica
The U.S. played one half of excellent soccer and one half of acceptable soccer, and they won a very, very important game.
The U.S. played one half of excellent soccer and one half of acceptable soccer, and they won a very, very important game.
With two games left to play in the semifinal round, the U.S. has a little more breathing room, and, while the scoreboard doesn’t show it, this was a much-improved performance
For those of you that saw it, you know—it was ugly. For the U.S., the main positive is that nearly all the wounds were self-inflicted.
A disappointing result for the USMNT in Friday night’s World Cup qualifier in Jamaica leaves them hoping to reverse their fortunes on TUesday night in Columbus or see their qualifying hopes in deeper jeopardy.
Getting four, or even six, points in the qualifiers against Jamaica would put the US in an excellent position to move on into the next round, but it won’t be easy.
Paul Riley is a tactician, motivator, and talent developer and should be the next coach of the USWNT.
A lone striker isn’t cutting it for the Union. Until John Hackworth recognizes this. however, their offensive slump will continue.
The Union are 3-0-2 against New England all time. We’ve got all of the match stats, highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, and more.
Following Sunday’s refereeing debacle in DC, Nate Emeritz considers what might be done to improve officiating and suggests US soccer should invest in a prominent model of mature (not perfect) refereeing.
The Geiger Show and Andy Najar took center stage, while Marfan, Mac and Hop went silent. PSP has postgame analysis and player ratings of Sunday’s 1-1 tie between the Union and DC United.
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