U.S.-Netherlands match won't reveal much
Just a few thoughts this Tuesday on my end: 1. U.S.-Netherlands. This is a matchup (Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2, ESPN360) that is extremely attra…
The USSF should target Guus Hiddink
Lots of American players in action around Europe this past weekend, but before I get into that I wanted to focus on the announcement that Guus Hiddink…
Donovan finds his comfort zone in England
It's been nothing but good news for the U.S. team lately (meaningless loss to Honduras aside). The injury updates on key players like Oguchi Onyewu an…
Donovan begins his Everton adventure
So now that we're in a new year, most of the focus is on the January transfer window in Europe that not only promises to have a huge impact on the way…
U.S. awaits the World Cup draw
With a weekend full of heavyweight domestic clashes (Barca-Real, Arsenal-Chelsea, Liverpool-Everton, etc.) over in Europe, I'd normally be tempted to …
U.S. loses its psychological edge over Mexico
Granted, U.S. fans knew that coach Bob Bradley was fielding a B/C team in the Gold Cup tournament. It's probably also true that some might even have b…
Galaxy vs. Red Bulls play-by-play
Play-by-play We're minutes away from the kickoff. Beckham has been given the nod to start in central midfield tonight, which is an interesting choice…
Beckham-Donovan spat unlikely to linger
So far so good in the CONCACAF Gold Cup for the U.S., as Bob Bradley's men have qualified for a quarterfinal spot at a canter, without too much troubl…
Reviewing the U.S. performance in South Africa
I'd said before the Confederations Cup final -- in which the U.S. lost to Brazil 3-2 -- that win or lose, it was important for the U.S. to play in a f…
U.S. versus Brazil play-by-play
Play-by-play The teams are on the field and lined up for the national anthems. As usual, the dulcet tones of the soothing Vuvuzelas hum softly in the…