A few moments of magic were not enough to nudge the United States into the semi-finals of the Olympic qualifying tournament. El Salvador’s 96th minute tying goal sent the young Americans home long before anybody expected them back.
Joe Corona’s hat trick led a rampant United States U-23 national team to victory over Cuba. Freddy Adu scored a wondergoal and Amobi Okugo was in fine form. Sheanon Williams watched from the bench as the Americans leaped to the top of their qualifying group.
Gyau, Agudelo and Adu led the US under-23 national team to a thumping victory over Mexico in Dallas.
Jurgen Klinsmann has named his 21-player roster for the upcoming friendly against Italy.
Perhaps the best name for this match is, “The Stinker in Panama City.” The PSP analyses one hell of an ugly soccer game.
Following victory in Ljubljana and defeat in Paris, the PSP looks at the standout performances for the USMNT, both good and bad.
It’s the same team. Will the results be any different? Hard to imagine they will be.
Hunting for players to fill out his sputtering lineup card, Klinsmann has looked to Germany.
Jurgen Klinsman has returned to using the numbers 1 through 11 for his starting lineups. In doing so, he not only returns to an soccer tradition but is creating a new competitive spirit among his players.
While the team is still clearly a work in progress, the PSP looks at who stood up for the USA and who just stood out, following two consecutive defeats at the hands of Costa Rica and Belgium.
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