Alex Hayden rates the Union’s performance in the international friendly against Atlas FC.
Tag: International Friendlies
News Roundup: Union lose, Steel Draw, Dempsey suspended (more), and NWSL is back
Plus transfer rumor, bad weather, a fall to look forward to, and a Russian bear.
Footy On The Telly June 30 – July 7
This week, The Union Must Win (twice, don’t they?), USMNT and Mexico Friendlies, FIFA Confederations Cup finals, UEFA Euro U21 Final, Copa Sudamericana, and Copa Libertadores
International Friendly recap: USMNT 1–4 Brazil
Brazil destroyed the US on Tuesday night, and they weren’t even at their best. Klinsmann has some serious work to do between now and October.
Preview: USMNT v Brazil
Friday’s victory over Peru did little to inspire confidence that the US Men are ready to face a foe of the caliber of Brazil. Michael Bradley returns for this game, and his relentless driving energy, allied with Jozy Altidore’s finishing (he scored two versus Peru, his first since March 25), might be enough to get the US on the board. But keeping Neymar and Co. out is the bigger challenge for Klinsmann’s team.
Recap: USMNT 2–0 Panama
The US beat Panama comfortably, 2–0, with goals from veterans Michael Bradley and Clint Dempsey.