Goal.com 50: Landon Donovan (39)
by Andrea Canales (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - July 13)
Maligned for many years as not living up to his potential, the Los Angeles Galaxy superstar seems poised finally to allow his quality shine through... more details | go to article

More Assertive Donovan Drives U.S. Dreams
by Jeré Longman (Profile/Interview | New York Times - June 29)
At halftime of the Confederations Cup final Sunday, when the United States was stunningly ahead of Brazil by 2-0, midfielder Landon Donovan allowed himself a moment to dream. more details | go to article

Winners, Losers Of Confederations Cup
by Martin Rogers (Analysis | Yahoo - June 28)
The Confederations Cup is in the books and it turned out to be a more entertaining and surprising competition than anyone expected. Here are the winners and losers from the event that set the scene for the World Cup in South Africa in 11 and a half months time. more details | go to article

The US Backline Pulling Its Weight Anonymously
by Greg Lalas (Preview | Goal.com - June 24)
They are not household names. They aren't even known by their opponents. But the US defense has held its own at the Confederations Cup. more details | go to article

Roller Coaster Ride To The Semifinals: How The U.S. Overcame The Odds To Advance
by No Author Listed (Analysis | USSF - June 23)
Leading into the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, the U.S. Men’s National Team knew it had a tough road ahead, slated to open against the reigning World Cup champions before matches against the always powerful Brazil and two-time defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Egypt. Before the tournament, no one gave the U.S. a chance, and those who did mostly changed their minds after the team got off to a rocky start. None of that matters now as the U.S. gets set to take on No. 1-ranked Spain in the tournament semifinals while several quality teams have departed, an opportunity that fans across the globe never thought the Americans would have. more details | go to article

You Asked? Part Ii: US Defender Jay Demerit On Rossi And Watford
by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - June 23)
In Part II of Goal.com’s exclusive sitdown with the fierce American centerback, he looks beyond the US national team. (3:05 video) more details | go to article

Goal.com World Player Of The Week: Landon Donovan - LA Galaxy
by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - June 23)
Goal.com's World Player of the Week inspired his country to a Confederations Cup semi-final berth that had earlier seemed unlikely. more details | go to article

In USA's Redemption Song, Bob Bradley Can Sing The Loudest
by Martin Rogers (Commentary | Yahoo - June 22)
Finally a tale of good fortune for a United States team that so often returns home bemoaning its bad luck. more details | go to article

United States Learning To Cope Without Bocanegra
by Associated Press (Profile/Interview | New York Times - June 22)
The United States has made a run to the semifinals of the Confederations Cup by learning how to play without injured captain Carlos Bocanegra. more details | go to article

USA Reality Check
by Allen Ramsey (Commentary | Goal.com - June 21)
It’s time to take stock of where the real problems are for the U.S. Soccer team. more details | go to article

U.S. Team Has Lacked Any Kind Of Spark In Confederations Cup
by Michelle Kaufman (Preview | Miami Herald - June 20)
They arrived in South Africa eager to show they had the goods to compete with -- and maybe even beat -- the big boys. Instead, the U.S. national team has been outscored 6-1 by Italy and Brazil heading into a pride-saving final group match against Egypt on Sunday (2:25 p.m., ESPN2) in the Confederations Cup. more details | go to article

You Asked?: Jay Demerit Answers - Part 1
by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - June 20)
U.S. international defender Jay DeMerit answers questions from Goal.com readers on a wide range of topics. (2:47 video) more details | go to article

U.S. Expectations Are Too High
by Kristian R. Dyer (Commentary | ESPN - June 19)
In case you didn't notice, the United States national team isn't that good. Thank you, Captain Obvious. I made this observation somewhere after the third or fourth time I threw my remote at the television during the U.S. team's 3-0 loss to Brazil. Like an MLS striker, I missed all four times. more details | go to article

United States Has Plenty Of Work Before World Cup
by Stuart Condie (Analysis | USA Today - June 18)
If the Confederations Cup is a dress rehearsal for next year's World Cup, it appears that the United States is not yet ready. more details | go to article

The Mood Is Upbeat Ahead Of Italy: Jozy Altidore Player Blog
by No Author Listed (1st Person | ESPN - June 14)
Well, here I am checking in from the Confederations Cup tournament in South Africa. All the guys on the squad are obviously excited about the opportunity of playing against some of the best teams in the world, and the possibility of winning a very prestigious tourney. At the same time, we all understand it's far easier said than done. more details | go to article