Reaction: Antigua & Barbuda 1–2 USA
On Friday night, the U.S. Men’s National Team did it’s best to give us all heart problems. We look at the vital win and consider what to expect in Tuesday’s qualifier against Guatemala.
On Friday night, the U.S. Men’s National Team did it’s best to give us all heart problems. We look at the vital win and consider what to expect in Tuesday’s qualifier against Guatemala.
Surprising roster omissions and injuries have raised concerns ahead of Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Antigua & Barbuda. But there’s no need to panic (yet).
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.
It may have just been a friendly, and not count toward anything but regional bragging rights, but the USMNT made history on Wednesday night.
While Mexico has called up a nearly full-strength roster, the US roster 10 MLS-based players and many notable absences. It could be a long night for the US.
The USMNT plays Mexico at the Azteca on Wednesday. PSP takes a look at a rivalry that stretches back to 1934.
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