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USA 2-1 El Salvador - A Few Thoughts
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USA 2-1 El Salvador – A Few Thoughts

If you are only a casual USMNT fan, you might be forgiven if you forgot this game was happening. In fact, many hardcore fans have questioned the real value of this fixture. The fact is, though, that there are still a good 5-6 spots on the World Cup roster still up […]

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USA v El Salvador preview

The US plays El Salvador this Wednesday at 7pm Eastern Time. The game will be available on ESPN Classic and Galavision. This game will not feature many of the potential US World Cup squad, however, there are many bubble battlers who are looking to sneak onto the World Cup roster. […]

Possible future national team star
USMNT / World Cup

Possible future national team star

Luis Gil, who recently played quite well in the U-17 World Cup, has decided to sign with MLS. Although Kansas City got him in a lottery earlier today, he has special considerations in his contract that could take him to Seattle, Real Salt Lake, or possibly another team. After hearing […]

US Players Struggling to get to the World Cup
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US Players Struggling to get to the World Cup

Charlie Davies gave an interview and was seen greeting his teammates at Sochaux in France. He is apparently running and finished with his surgeries. He says that he expects to be able to resume training within a month. It would then take him probably another month before he could step […]

USA v Turkey Tickets presale for Union season ticket holders and other ticket information
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USA v Turkey Tickets presale for Union season ticket holders and other ticket information

According to the Philadelphia Union website, season ticket holders will have access to a presale of tickets for the upcoming USA v Turkey match. While details, though expected shortly, have not yet been released, this is what is said on the Union’s site: Philadelphia Union Founding Members will have an […]

U.S. Men to take on Turkey in Philadelphia
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U.S. Men to take on Turkey in Philadelphia

The U.S. will take on Turkey at Lincoln Financial Field on May 29th in what will be their final tune up before the World Cup, according to the Associated Press.  An official announcement is due out tomorrow at a press conference with mayor Michael Nutter, U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati, […]

National team story lines
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National team story lines

Possible World Cup Squad Members Jose Francisco Torres definitely increased his stock in my book this past weekend with an amazing free kick in Pachuca’s game against Puebla in the Mexican League. He showed that he can bring something special to the National Team. In past performances he has shown […]

MLS / USMNT / World Cup

Donovan’s play in the EPL undercuts the naysayers, strengthens MLS’ ability to lure top talent

Imagine the impact should Donovan- adjusting to life wonderfully on the right flank rather than his preferred central attacking, nonetheless- help take The Toffees to Europe next season with a finish in the Prem’s top four.

National team story lines
USMNT / World Cup

National team story lines

Altidore and Amr Zaki Hull City’s move for Egyptian striker, Amr Zaki, does not seem to have put Jozy Altidore in danger of losing significant minutes. Although Zaki has prior Premier League experience and is considered to be a quality striker, Altidore is playing well enough to keep Zaki from […]

US National Team Updates
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US National Team Updates

Eddie Johnson and Freddy Adu at Aris Thessaloniki Eddie Johnson was able to score off a well weighted Freddy Adu long pass after both had come as substitutes late in the game for Aris Thessaloniki in Greece. This bodes well for both players. In addition the team was not able […]