The soccer news starts with the USMNT's loss to Colombia. The bright side for the USMNT was responding to going a goal down by taking the lead early in the second-half. Colombia winning 4-2 continued to expose the spacing problems for the USMNT throughout the game. Leave an opportunity on one side of the field, and a team like Colombia is probably going to take advantage. Colombia didn't learn . . .
USMNT 2 – Colombia 4
On a humid night in Tampa, Colombia got the better of the USMNT in a 4-2 win at Raymond James Stadium. With the USMNT once again using an experimental lineup combining experience with young players, Colombia took advantage. James Rodriguez opened the scoring in the 36th minute, behind the ball in from just inside the box. USMNT defender Matt Miazga made a clearance on a Rodriguez shot in the . . .
Preview: USMNT vs Colombia
The soccer news starts with the USMNT set to host Colombia on Thursday in Tampa (7:30pm ET - FS1). This version of the USMNT remains in transition, but adds veterans Michael Bradley and Brad Guzan. What that means on the field is the question, with the USMNT missing Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams due to injury. Colombia recovered to have a strong World Cup. Following their . . .
Final third the focus as Sarachan shuffles USMNT roster for October
By Charles Boehm – WASHINGTON, DC (Oct 5, 2018) US Soccer Players - The USMNT’s evolution process resumes on Sunday when the squad gathers in Tampa, Florida to prepare for this month’s friendlies against Colombia and Peru. Much of the reaction to the roster announced by head coach Dave Sarachan on Monday centered around the return of veterans Michael Bradley and Brad Guzan after a year’s worth of . . .
Reggie Cannon and Ben Sweat take different routes to a USMNT call
By Jason Davis – WASHINGTON DC (Oct 3, 2018) US Soccer Players - Among the collection of fresh faces in the USMNT roster is a pair of MLS fullbacks getting their first looks with the senior squad. One is a homegrown product of one of Major League Soccer’s more renowned academy setups barely into his 20s. The other is former college soccer player who built his career over several stops in American . . .
Christian Pulisic in the Champions League
The soccer news starts with matchday two in the Champions League. From a USMNT perspective, the big game is another opportunity for Christian Pulisic when Borussia Dortmund hosts Monaco. Pulisic's form this season is already drawing plenty of attention, and strong performances on the big stage will only add to that. Dortmund prepares to host Monaco after coming back to beat Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 . . .
USMNT roster for October 2018 friendlies
UPDATE: Zach Steffen left the squad following the Colombia game. US Soccer did not name a replacement. UPDATE: Weston McKennie withdrew due to injury. Marky Delgado joined the squad. UPDATE: Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams withdrew due to injuries. Fafa Picault joined the squad. Interim USMNT coach Dave Sarachan will call in 24 players for the USMNT camp in advance of the October 2018 . . .
Q&A with Gyasi Zardes: “We have to just keep progressing as a team”
By Clemente Lisi – NEW YORK, NY (Oct 1, 2018) US Soccer Players – Columbus Crew striker Gyasi Zardes is having a wonderful season. Fourth overall in scoring in MLS, the 27-year-old striker is hoping to lead the Crew to an MLS title as well as become a USMNT regular again. He’s made a strong case for both as the once-promising prospect has slowly started to live up to his potential. Zardes played . . .
2019 Gold Cup final at Soldier Field
Friday's soccer news starts with Chicago getting the 2019 Gold Cup final. Concacaf announced the decision yesterday, the third time Soldier Field will host the final. Concacaf will stage the competition in the USA, Central America, and the Caribbean. 15 US stadiums will host games. “Concacaf is very excited to bring once more our premier tournament to Chicago. This is truly a remarkable city that . . .
Notes and lessons from the USMNT’s September friendlies
By Charles Boehm – WASHINGTON, DC (Sep 13, 2018) US Soccer Players - The cross initially looked unthreatening, maybe even under hit. It stayed low as it left the foot of Antonee Robinson, who was just a couple of yards from the USMNT’s left touchline. Mexico had five defenders goal side, and only one US player in their penalty box to track. The ball slipped into an empty and thus dangerous . . .
