Preview: Mexico v USMNT
The snowy win against Costa Rica told us a lot about the USMNT’s character and grit but not a lot about how they play soccer together. Jeremy Lane takes a look at what to expect in the qualifier against Mexico.
The snowy win against Costa Rica told us a lot about the USMNT’s character and grit but not a lot about how they play soccer together. Jeremy Lane takes a look at what to expect in the qualifier against Mexico.
After a tumultuous week in the press, the US battled through a blizzard for their first win in their quest to qualify for the 2014 World Cup.
Reports of tension within the team only underscore how important a win is both for Jurgen Klinsmann’s future as the US coach and the team’s World Cup hopes.
Why is World Cup qualification so hard for the US? Jeremy Lane explores.
In a game where both teams were quite evenly matched, and the U.S. should feel chagrined to have let a point slip through its fingers due to individual errors.
With most of the US roster for the first qualifier of the Hex flying in from overseas after the disappointing draw with Canada, a win would be wonderful, but getting a point should be seen as a victory.
Considering the good vibes coming out of the USMNT training camp and Canada’s 4–0 defeat to Denmark just days previous, to see such a low-speed, low-energy game was a shock.
Tonight’s USA v Canada friendly will be an opportunity for many players with something to prove ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
It’s a new year and a new roster, the perfect opportunity to assess the state of national team affairs.
The Russian team was quite good, and the U.S. team was nowhere near its best, but managed to get the goals it needed thanks to fine strikes from Michael Bradley and Mix Diskerud.
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