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Projecting An Ideal 23-Man U.S. World Cup Roster For South Africa
by (Analysis | Sports Illustrated - May 5)
The past few days have seen various national team coaches commence the painstaking process of culling the candidates for their World Cup squads. We've already seen some minor surprises -- Germany's Joachim Low opting not to recall the in-form Kevin Kuranyi -- and some controversial choices such as Mexico's Javier Aguirre leaving out Nery Castillo. Which brings us, of course, to the U.S. team and the preliminary roster that Bob Bradley will name on May 11, which could be as many as 30 players, but is more likely to be in the 26-28 range. more details | go to article
Donovan Finds His Comfort Zone In England
by (Commentary | ESPN - February 2)
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 and Clint Dempsey appear rosy for the World Cup, and in Charlie Davies' case, there's a possibility that he could return as well. more details | go to article
U.S. Versus Spain Play-By-Play
by (Result | ESPN - June 24)
We're minutes away from kickoff as the teams stand for the national anthems. The team captains, Casillas for Spain and Bocanegra for the U.S., commence proceedings by making a couple of statements decrying racism in world football. Can't argue with that. Wouldn't have minded seeing them denounce the Vuvuzelas too while they're at it. more details | go to article
U.S. versus Spain Pregame
by (Blog Entry | ESPN - June 23)
After the U.S. team's epic 3-0 win against Egypt on Sunday, the Americans will face a powerhouse Spanish team on Wednesday (2:25 p.m. ET, ESPN, ESPN360.com) in a game which is simply a must-see for every self-respecting U.S. soccer fan in this country. more details | go to article
Question Marks Continue To Surround U.S.
by (Blog Entry | ESPN - June 8)
From doom and gloom to lauding character and heart: I am, of course, talking about the U.S. national team's recent qualifiers (a 3-1 loss to Costa Rica and a 2-1 win over Honduras) that inspired a wide range of emotion from U.S. fans. more details | go to article
U.S. To Be On The Defensive Against Costa Rica
by (Preview | ESPN - June 1)
It's certainly nice to see that U.S. fans have confidence in their team -- an overwhelming 75 percent of them on our Soccernet poll believe the U.S. will win in Saprissa on Wednesday, when the U.S. takes on Costa Rica (10 p.m. ET, ESPN, ESPN360). I can't say I have the same level of confidence. more details | go to article
U.S. Survives A Torrid Night In San Salvador
by (Analysis | ESPN - March 30)
Following the U.S. team's rather fortunate 2-2 draw in San Salvador Saturday, a game that might have had a decidedly different outcome if El Salvador's starting goalkeeper hadn't been replaced by his backup, Coco The Clown, here's what I'm thinking Monday: more details | go to article
Beasley Experiment At Left Back Worth Considering
by (Blog Entry | ESPN - February 16)
The aftermath of the U.S. game against Mexico last week in Columbus shows the vastly different directions the programs appear to be heading. more details | go to article
U.S. vs. Mexico Play-By-Play
by (Blog Entry | ESPN - February 11)
While most of America has been discussing critical issues such as whether or not Lonely Boy made the right move in ending his semi-incestuous relationship with Serena van der Woodsen and hooking up with his English teacher instead, or whether Jack Bauer should continue to help a blatantly ungrateful U.S. government or hook up with his attractive FBI partner instead, the rest of us are focused on the big game as the U.S. gears up to take on Mexico (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2, ESPN360). more details | go to article
TGIF And Other Musings
by (Blog Entry | ESPN - October 11)
It's been a while since I blogged on a Friday or even blogged at all, but here's what I'm thinking about this morning: 1) The "Young Guns" vs. Cuba; 2) Brian Ching: To be or not to be a target striker; 3) Michel Platini wades in with more anti-English bias; 4) Memorable goals. more details | go to article
Monday Morning Musings
by (Blog Entry | ESPN - September 1)
Greetings on Labor Day everyone, here's what I'm thinking about this Monday more details | go to article
Sunday Evening Musings
by (Blog Entry | ESPN - August 17)
A busy week ahead, lots of things to talk about, so I'll stick to a few select topics: 1. U.S. men vs. Guatemala; 2. Last thoughts on the U.S. men's Olympic team; 3. The U.S. women; 4. The scariest team in MLS right now is ... San Jose? 5. Impact newcomer in the EPL. more details | go to article
Women's World Cup Musings
by (Analysis | ESPN - September 30)
So the 2007 Women's World Cup draws to a close with Germany making history in its 2-0 win over Brazil, becoming the first women's team to defend its title. I'll admit that I was rooting for Marta and Co. in the final since a win would have given the women's sport some much-needed impetus and attention back in Brazil. Jen Chang's All-Tournament team, plus the U.S. and Greg Ryan. more details | go to article
The Solo Fallout
by (Analysis | ESPN - September 28)
By now just about everybody has probably heard Hope Solo's scathing postgame comments rebuking coach Greg Ryan for his decision to bench her (despite the U.S. press officer's best attempts to stop her). more details | go to article
Ryan's Decisions Hurt The U.S.
by (Analysis | ESPN - September 27)
So after watching the Brazilian women dismantle the U.S. 4-0 in the World Cup semifinals, here's what I think, and it can be summed up in one sentence: Greg Ryan choked on the job. more details | go to article
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