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Blake’s award reflects importance to team, not just skill in net

by Adam Cann × on November 22, 2016 at 11:54 am × 0 comments

Like the rest of the Union defense, Andre Blake was far from perfect in 2016. But his play offered confidence to a team that often struggled for consistency over a long MLS season.

Analysis

The winds of change

by Jeremy Lane × on November 22, 2016 at 11:00 am × 14 comments

After an historically bad start to the Hex, Jurgen Klinsmann was fired on Monday — just a day after he was quoted as being “very comfortable” with his job security prospects — and US Soccer looks poised to ask Bruce Arena to step in and right a listing ship.

Daily news roundups

Arena widely expected to replace ousted Klinsmann, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on November 22, 2016 at 10:36 am × 14 comments

After dismissal of Jurgen Klinsmann as head coach and technical director of USMNT, multiple reports name Bruce Arena as his successor. MLS conference finals begin tonight. More news.

USMNT

Jurgen Klinsmann out as USMNT coach

by Mike Servedio × on November 21, 2016 at 3:30 pm × 32 comments

USMNT coach let go after poor start to World Cup Qualifying campaign.

Daily news roundups

Fans vote Blake Union’s Player of the Year, Academy teams undefeated over the weekend, more

by Ed Farnsworth × on November 21, 2016 at 11:34 am × 32 comments

Blake wins fan vote for Player of the Year. Academy teams undefeated in last games before USSDA winter break. LLoyd says USWNT should be paid more than USMNT. More news.

A View from Afar / Commentary

The source of USMNT malaise is obvious

by Dan Walsh × on November 18, 2016 at 11:15 am × 35 comments

Attendance at USMNT matches is down 23%. The USMNT has lost its first two Hex matches for the first time ever. The malaise surrounding the team is obvious. What do you think?

SEBA Projections

World Cup Qualification: SEBA-International Projections through November 16

by Chris Sherman × on November 18, 2016 at 11:00 am × 0 comments

Chris Sherman has updated World Cup qualification SEBA projections following the latest round of qualifiers.

Daily news roundups

Blake named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, more news

by Ed Farnsworth × on November 18, 2016 at 10:33 am × 4 comments

Blake wins MLS Goalkeeper of the Year. More Union bits. Area teams eliminated from NCAA tournament. Stadium plan for St. Louis MLS expansion bid. US Soccer considering Klinsmann replacements since late in 2015. More news.