The United States picked up three points on the road in Concacaf World Cup qualifying, beating Honduras 4-1. Honduras opened the scoring in the 27th minute through Brayan Moya. Antonee Robinson subbed on at halftime and equalized in the 48th minute. In his first game with the senior squad, Ricardo Pepi headed in a DeAndre Yedlin ball in the 74th minute. Pepi assisted on Brenden Aaronson's goal in . . .
Ambition and expectation in the MLS playoff race
By Jason Davis – WASHINGTON, DC (Sep 8, 2021) US Soccer Players - There's a point in every race when competitors off the lead pace have to make a move if they want a chance at victory. In some cases, kicking into high gear is part of the strategy. Giving it everything down the stretch can be a part of the game. It's not a direct comparison with how a playoff race tends to work. Still, every MLS . . .
The end of the September window in Concacaf World Cup qualifying
Wednesday's soccer news starts with the USMNT in action tonight against Honduras (10pm ET - Paramount+) to close out the September international window. Two points from two games so far are causing issues for the program, already dealing with unmet expectations. A result in Honduras might stifle some of those complaints, but it's a safe assumption that they'll carry into the October window. As . . .
Preview: Honduras vs USMNT
By J Hutcherson (Sep 7, 2021) US Soccer Players - The USMNT is in a different situation than at any point during the summer tournaments. They face what seems like a game that requires a result, but that won't be clear until much later in the World Cup qualifying cycle. Right now, the pressure is on for not beating El Salvador and Canada, but the undefeated streak remains intact. It's an . . .
The USMNT gets a chance to address issues
Tuesday's soccer news starts with the USMNT preparing for the final World Cup qualifier of the September international window. With two points from two games, the pressure is on the team and its technical staff to do more. What that means at this point is not as obvious as a road win in Honduras on Wednesday (10pm ET - Paramount+), though that would solve the short-term issues. Instead, it's about . . .
Q&A: JP Dellacamera
By Clemente Lisi – NEW YORK, NY (Sep 6, 2021) US Soccer Players – Soccer has seen tremendous growth in this country over the last 30 years, and the soundtrack during that time has been the voice of JP Dellacamera. He has called 15 World Cups, nine men’s and six women’s, on TV and radio starting in 1986 with ESPN. Dellacamera wears many hats as the voice of the Philadelphia Union, a job he’s had . . .
USMNT 1 – Canada 1, Concacaf World Cup qualifying
The USMNT drew 1-1 at home with Canada in their second Concacaf World Cup qualifier of the 2022 cycle. After Christian Pulisic hit the post in the 40th minute and needing to sub out Sergino Dest with an ankle sprain in the 43rd, the US regrouped at halftime. Antonee Robinson found Brenden Aaronson in front of goal in the 55th minute, taking a 1-0 lead. Canada equalized through Cyle Larin in the . . .
MLS Week 23: LAFC shutouts Sporting KC
Week 23 of the 2021 Major League Soccer season saw LAFC pick up a big home win over 2nd-place Sporting Kansas City. In LAFC's first game since the loan of Diego Rossi to Fenerbache, it was Mamadou Fall making an impression with goals in the 18th and 61st minutes. The second goal came a man up after a red card to Sporting's Roger Espinoza in the 58th minute. Cristian Arango made it 3-0 in the 71st . . .
LAFC without Rossi
By Jason Davis – WASHINGTON, DC (Sep 3, 2021) US Soccer Players - This is an end for LAFC. An end of sorts, anyway. Half of the attacking duo that burned up Major League Soccer is gone. The club announced that Diego Rossi joined Fenerbahce of the Turkish SuperLig on loan ahead of the close of the summer transfer window. "It's an exciting day for LAFC, it's the fulfillment of a plan and vision . . .
Preview: USA vs Canada, Concacaf World Cup qualifier
Friday's soccer news starts with the first quick turnaround for the USMNT in Concacaf World Cup qualifying. After a 0-0 draw at El Salvador, the United States plays Canada in Nashville on Sunday (8pm ET - FS1). As with any home qualifier, the expectation will always be three points. After the draw at Estadio Cuscatlan, expectation management is once again somewhere near the top of the list of . . .
