Preview: Republic of Ireland v USMNT
The U.S. needs a win, and Republic of Ireland is without its biggest star. Still, the U.S. team has developed a habit of giving up late goals. What’s it gonna be?
The U.S. needs a win, and Republic of Ireland is without its biggest star. Still, the U.S. team has developed a habit of giving up late goals. What’s it gonna be?
In an entertaining and open match, the U.S. fell to Colombia, 2–1, in London. While Colombia dominated for long stretches, the U.S. could have pulled the upset with better finishing from its young forwards.
Coach Jurgen Klinsmann says this game is both about getting the younger players more experience, but also is an opportunity to lay down a marker for the coming year. Which is it, really?
The U.S. drew Honduras, 1–1, on Tuesday night, extending its unbeaten home streak to 15 games.
With much of the U.S. “first team” being called in to join veterans like Jozy Altidore and Mix Diskerud, and playing at home, the U.S. are the heavy favorite against Honduras.
Landon Donovan was the highlight of his farewell game, which ended on a down note but showed glimpses of just what he brought to the U.S. team for so long.
After a 39th minute goal from Alejandro Bedoya, Nick Rimando backstopped a young US squad through a threatening second half.
The U.S. takes on the Czech Republic on Wednesday in what will be a low-pressure affair.
PSP’s Earl Reed looks back at a surprising USMNT performance in Brazil, which left many (including himself) eating a helping of crow.
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