Recent Posts

USMNT

Recap and Reaction: USMNT 2–0 Panama

The USMNT put together perhaps their most complete performance of the Jurgen Klinsmann era, and soundly defeated Panama 2–0 to move to the top of the Hex.

Daily news roundups

USA at top of the Hex with 2-0 win, Union expects “feisty” USOC match against DC, more

The US defeated Panama 2-0 to move to the top of the Hex in World Cup qualifying. Hack expects a “feisty” USOC match against DC. Union reaches 2010 tax payment plan with Chester. More news.

US Open Cup

USOC: The rivalry maker

What is it about US Open Cup matches that spark such intense rivalries? Adam Cann explores.

Union

Is the glass half full for the Union?

There have been some woeful games yet the Union find themselves in third pace in the Eastern Conference. While a tough road lies ahead, is there reason to be hopeful for a November season?

Match previews / US Open Cup

USOC Preview: Union at DC United

Last season the Union needed a US Open Cup run to keep spirits high as they spun down the Nowak rabbit hole. A year later, the team they beat to keep the 2012 USOC run alive is equally desperate for a catalyzing victory in cup competition.

Daily news roundups

USA v Panama news, All-Star Ballot, Carroll & Williams on SI TOTW, more news

Attendance and turf conditions questions dominate discussion ahead of tonight’s USMNT World Cup qualifier against Panama. Six Union players on ASG ballot. Carroll and WIlliams named to SI’s Team of the Week. More.

USMNT

Preview: USMNT v Panama

Even without two key players from Friday night’s win over Jamaica, the US is still a better team than Panama.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Brian Carroll

Against Columbus, he shielded the back four, stepped into passing lanes, and broke up attacks with timely tackles. He also scored the gamewinner.

Daily news roundups

News from Reading-Union friendly, HCI loses at home, RU & OC win in league play, USMNT prepares for Panama

Union top Reading in friendly. USA prepares for Panama after big win in Jamaica. Harrisburg falls to Colorado Reserves. Reading and Ocean City win in league play. More news.

USMNT

Recap and Reaction: Jamaica 1–2 USMNT

The US picked up three big points in their quest to qualify for the 2014 World Cup with a first half goal from Jozy Altidore and stoppage time winner from Brad Davis.