U.S. Finally Gets A Break In World Cup Play
by Jamie Trecker (Commentary | Fox Sports World - December 5)
It's the proverbial tub of butter. The Americans fell into the softest possible draw at the 2010 World Cup, and will have few excuses for not making the knockout round. more details | go to article

U.S. Must Take Short Memory To Soldier Field
by Jamie Trecker (Preview | Fox Sports World - June 5)
The U.S. men's national team, spanked badly in Costa Rica Wednesday night, needs to dust itself off quickly for Saturday's now-critical match against Honduras. more details | go to article

Dismal Display In Costa Rica Opens Door For Criticism
by Jamie Trecker (Analysis | Fox Sports World - June 4)
Welcome back to 1998. The 2009 USA men's national team gave an eerie impression of that ill-fated World Cup squad last night in Costa Rica, losing 3-1. more details | go to article

U.S. Awaiting Cauldron In Costa Rica On Wednesday
by Jamie Trecker (Preview | Fox Sports World - June 2)
The United States kicks off a busy summer with the first of back-to-back World Cup qualifiers in Costa Rica Wednesday night. The game is a key test for the USA, who enter the game carrying injuries, but are fielding an undisputed 'A' team. more details | go to article

The Mid-Day Read For Monday, March 30, 2009
by Jamie Trecker (Commentary | Fox Sports World - March 30)
Let’s hope that after Saturday night’s command performance in San Salvador, there’s less bluster emanating from Chicago and some real action, at last. more details | go to article

Beckham's Crafty New Loan Deal Exposes The Truth
by Jamie Trecker (Commentary | Fox Sports World - March 4)
We won't have Beckham to kick around much longer. The greatest gift to soccer pundits since Diego Maradona is reportedly on the verge of signing a deal that will see him shuttling between Milan and Los Angeles, a novel 'time-share' agreement that satisfies all parties with an ownership stake. more details | go to article

Another 2-0 Score Flatters The U.S., But A Win Is A Win
by Jamie Trecker (Result | Fox Sports World - February 11)
In an entertaining, end-to-end contest, the USA outworked a tenacious Mexican side in Columbus to get their first win in the Hexagonal round of World Cup qualifying. more details | go to article

Hexagonal Kicks Off With U.S. And Mexico Classic
by Jamie Trecker (Profile/Interview | Fox Sports World - February 8)
The biggest game of the year is next week. more details | go to article

Glorified Scrimmage For U.S. Should Teach US Little
by Jamie Trecker (Preview | Fox Sports World - January 23)
Let's get right down to it: Why are the Americans playing a game Saturday? more details | go to article

Encouraging Signs As USA Controls Pace Against Cuba
by Jamie Trecker (Commentary | Fox Sports World - October 12)
A brace from DaMarcus Beasley led the United States to an easy 6-1 demolition of Cuba on Saturday night at RFK Stadium. more details | go to article

U.S. Fans Want To See Some New Blood On The Pitch
by Jamie Trecker (Preview | Fox Sports World - October 10)
The U.S. men's national team can lock up their berth in the final round of regional qualifying for the 2010 World Cup with a win this weekend against Cuba at RFK in Washington, D.C. more details | go to article

U.S. Must Address Issues Despite Qualifying Results
by Jamie Trecker (Preview | Fox Sports World - September 9)
The USA rolls into Toyota Park Wednesday night seeking its third-straight World cup qualifying victory against the only truly competitive team in their group — the Soca Warriors of Trinidad and Tobago. more details | go to article

Historic Clash Takes Spotlight From U.S. Coach Bradley
by Jamie Trecker (Profile/Interview | Fox Sports World - September 5)
The U.S. men's soccer team begins an important two-match stint this weekend as World Cup qualification rolls on. more details | go to article

USA Lock Up Group With Big Win And Big Norway Loss
by Jamie Trecker (Blog Entry | Fox Sports World - August 12)
Heather O’Reilly scored the fastest goal in women’s Olympic soccer history today to lead the Americans to an easy 4-0 victory over New Zealand. With this convincing win, the USA locked up its berth in the quarterfinal round. Also: WUSAII sent out a curious press release yesterday, announcing its “expansion” to Atlanta. more details | go to article

Expectations Run High For U.S. Olympic Qualifying
by Jamie Trecker (Preview | Fox Sports World - March 11)
FIFA has done such a good job of making certain that the Olympic men's soccer tournament doesn't overshadow the World Cup that it's increasingly difficult to determine just what role the event is supposed to play. more details | go to article