Dempsey brace in shaky US start at the Gold Cup. Union confirms Aristeguieta will remain for rest of the season. Union U-16s host New England today in Development Academy quarterfinals. More news.
The US defeated Honduras, 2–1, to open Gold Cup play. Clint Dempsey had two headed goals, but the US defense looked shaky, and the young wing players underperformed. The win is welcome, but the US will need to improve in order to succeed as the tournament progresses.
Kevin Kinkead looks at the Union’s struggles in defense and wide play, and Fabinho’s recent strong form.
The World Cup hangover lasted until well into March, but consecutive wins over Mexico, the Netherlands, Germany, and Guatemala has the US primed and ready for the Gold Cup, as the Red, White, and Blue take on Honduras on Tuesday evening.
The US Women’s National Team is officially the best team in the world. Carli Lloyd is the captain and best player. She’s also our Player of the Week.
USMNT begins Gold Cup campaign tonight. Things improving on Union injury front. Women’s World Cup final sets new record for soccer broadcast in the US. More
Carli Lloyd hat trick leads US to Women’s World Cup title. Nick Sakiewicz says Union plan to launch USL team next year. Transfer rumors. More.
Carli Lloyd had a first half hat trick as the U.S. ran out 5-2 winners over Japan in the World Cup Final.
Tim Chandler, Clint Dempsey, and Chris Wondolowski added second half goals after a Carlos Castrillo own goal put the US ahead in the opening frame as the Americans breezed through their final tuneup before the Gold Cup.
US ready for revenge against Japan. Union courting new stadium name sponsors. USMNT hosts Guatemala in final GOld Cup tune-up game. More news.
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