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USMNT

Recap: The Netherlands 3–4 USMNT

On an historic night in Amsterdam, in a game in which both teams could have scored five or six or more goals—and combined for five goals in the second half—the US beat the Netherlands for the first time ever, 4–3.

Player ratings

Analysis and player ratings: Union 3-0 Crew

After three improved performances, Jim Curtin’s game plan became the most clear it has been all season in a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Columbus.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Brian Carroll

Calming. Stabilizing. Brian Carroll is PSP’s Player of the Week. Who’s yours?

Photo essays

In Pictures: Union 3-0 Crew

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow’s look at Wednesday’s win over the Crew.

Daily news roundups

Readying for NYCFC, US faces Netherlands, more NT and FIFA news

UNion bits ahead of Saturday’s home game against NYCFC. National team and FIFA corruption scandal news.

Soccer on TV

Footy on the Telly, June 5-11

Your weekly listings of live soccer on TV, online, and on satellite radio. Union, Champions League final, the start of the Women’s World Cup, and more.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Match previews

Preview: Union vs New York City FC

NYC’s inability to turn possession into chances should allow Philly to spring the counterattack on Saturday.

USMNT

Preview: USMNT v the Netherlands

While this Klinsmann team is never out of a game (see: Belgium), it’s hard to claim the US matches up well with the Dutch, especially without players like Altidore and Dempsey (and perhaps Bedoya most of all).

Daily news roundups

“Something special”: Recaps and reaction to win over Crew, Inqy calls out Sakiewicz, FIFA, more

Recaps and reaction from Wednesday’s victory over Columbus. Inquirer editorial calls comments from Sakiewicz. Blazer dishes and more FIFA corruption news.

Postgame

Union 3-0 Crew: Postgame video and quotes

Eli and Mike’s postgame wrap. Interviews with Richie Marquez, Sheanon Williams, C.J. Sapong, Sebastien Le Toux. Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Postgame quote sheet.