Cameron right back and Beasley left back for US
Geoff Cameron was shifted to right back and DaMarcus Beasley was inserted at left back as the United States revamped its lineup for a World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica.
Omar Gonzalez and Clarence Goodson started in central defense Friday night, and goalkeeper Brad Guzan got his first start since 2010. Jermaine Jones and Michael Bradley were in the midfield in a 4-2-3-1 formation...
USA ends year with more questions
A strange 2-2 draw with Russia made for a fitting end to a strange year for the United States men's national soccer team .
Throughout the year, the Americans' form has swung wildly. They have thumped and been thumped. They've won unconvincingly, gotten landmark away wins against giants, dazzled at times and been confoundingly incompetent at others. Tactics have meandered...
Diskerud goal gives US 2-2 tie at Russia
Mix Diskerud scored his first international goal in the third minute of injury time, giving the United States a 2-2 tie against Russia on Wednesday in an exhibition game at Krasnodar.
Michael Bradley, who scored in the 76th minute, sent a long ball into the penalty area toward Terrence Boyd, who was battling defender Sergei Ignashevich. The ball rebounded off Ignashevich to Diskerud...
Parkhurst gets start for US against Guatemala
Michael Parkhurst is starting at left back and Carlos Bocanegra is shifting to central defense for the United States against Guatemala in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night.
Bocanegra struggled on the left side in the Americans' ragged 2-1 win last Friday over Antigua and Barbuda, a victory that wasn't assured until Eddie Johnson's goal in the 90th minute.
Johnson...
USA's performance should worry fans
The benefit of time and space will apply an undeserved gloss to the United States' 2-1 victory at Antigua and Barbuda.
Only the final stats matter: three points collected, two goals (including the saving grace in the 90th minute) from the recalled Eddie Johnson and one place secured in the Hexagonal with a draw or better against Guatemala in Kansas City on Tuesday night.
But...
Johnson, Castillo to miss WC qualifier
Defenders Fabian Johnson and Edgar Castillo will miss the United States' World Cup qualifier at Antigua and Barbuda on Friday, the latest players ruled out of a critical match for the Americans as they attempt to reach the 2014 tournament in Brazil.
Johnson is recovering from the flu and plans to join the team ahead of Tuesday's home game against Guatemala, the last match...
Fabian Johnson and Castillo to miss US qualifier
Defenders Fabian Johnson and Edgar Castillo will miss the United States' World Cup qualifier at Antigua and Barbuda on Friday, the latest players out of a critical match for the Americans as they attempt to reach the 2014 tournament in Brazil.
Johnson is recovering from the flu and plans to join the team ahead of Tuesday's game against Guatemala at Kansas City, Kan., the...
USMNT Player Ratings - Jamaica Preview
U.S. Men's National Team camp as they prepare for Friday's WCQ vs. Jamaica
Following a U.S. Men's National Team match, it has become a ritual for U.S. soccer fans, such as myself, to constantly hit the refresh button on our Twitter feeds as we await player ratings from the major sports media outlets. Once these ratings get published, diehards and casual fans alike...
USMNT Player Ratings - Jamaica Preview
U.S. Men's National Team camp as they prepare for Friday's WCQ vs. Jamaica
Following a U.S. Men's National Team match, it has become a ritual for U.S. soccer fans, such as myself, to constantly hit the refresh button on our Twitter feeds as we await player ratings from the major sports media outlets. Once these ratings get published, diehards and casual fans alike...
Three Big Questions Heading into Friday's World Cup Qualifier
USfutblog's Three Big Questions Heading into Friday's World Cup Qualifying Match vs. Jamaica (8 pm ET, beIN SPORT) - 1. Will the U.S. Earn Their First WCQ Victory in Jamaica? The US has never won a WCQ match in Jamaica with its four previous attempts resulting in draws. Injuries to key veterans, Landon Donovan and Michael Bradley, and fitness questions surrounding Clint...
Three Big Questions Heading into Friday's World Cup Qualifier
USfutblog's Three Big Questions Heading into Friday's World Cup Qualifying Match vs. Jamaica (8 pm ET, beIN Sport) - 1. Will the U.S. Earn Their First WCQ Victory in Jamaica? The US has never won a WCQ match in Jamaica with its four previous attempts resulting in draws. Injuries to key veterans, Landon Donovan and Michael Bradley, and fitness questions surrounding Clint...
U.S. National Team names roster for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
U.S. Men's National Team head coach Juergen Klinsmann has named the 24 player roster for the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Jamaica.
The U.S. will play Jamaica on Friday Sept. 7 in Kingston then again on Sept. 11 in Columbus, Ohio.
The U.S. National team roster:
Goalkeepers: Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire), Nick Rimando...
USMT Klinsmann Names Roster to Prepare for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Against Jamaica
U.S. ROSTER BY POSITION
GOALKEEPERS (4) : Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)
DEFENDERS (9) : Carlos Bocanegra (Racing Santander), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover), Maurice Edu (Stoke City), Clarence Goodson (Brondby), Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim), Michael Orozco Fiscal (San Luis), Michael...
Johnson returns to left back for US at Guatemala
Left back Fabian Johnson returned to the U.S. lineup for the Americans' World Cup qualifier at Guatemala, nine days after straining a calf muscle during warmups before an exhibition at Canada.
The rest of the U.S. lineup Tuesday night in Guatemala City was unchanged from Friday's opening 3-1 win over Antigua and Barbuda at Tampa, Fla., with Tim Howard in goal; Steve Cherundolo...
Jose Torres at left back against Antigua
Jose Torres was given an unusual start at left back as the United States opened World Cup qualifying Friday night against Antigua and Barbuda.
Normally a possession-oriented midfielder, Torres was shifted to the back line because of injuries to Fabian Johnson and Edgar Castillo.
U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann elected to keep captain Carlo Bocanegra at center back, paired with Clarence...
Johnson, Castillo likely to miss Antigua match
Both left backs on the U.S. squad are likely to miss the Americans' opening World Cup qualifier against Antigua and Barbuda on Friday.
Edgar Castillo injured a hamstring or groin during training on Thursday, according to U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann. Castillo started Sunday's 0-0 friendly draw at Canada when Fabian Johnson strained a calf muscle during warmups.
Klinsmann...
Consistency top priority for USA
What we thought we would see heading into 2012 World Cup qualifying was a US men's national team firing on all cylinders, a full-strength squad capable of dominating smaller opponents and capable of challenging Mexico for bragging rights in the CONCACAF region.
What we actually have seen from Jurgen Klinsmann's side after three friendlies is a team that is far from the finished...
Canada 0-0 United States – Match Recap – Friendly – 3 June 2012
The match started out with the USA being the more attacking side and Canada sitting back defensively. Through the first 10 minutes, Canada rarely had possession in the USA’s end and usually relied on playing long passes to create chances.
The USA slowly started to assert themselves as the first half neared the 15 minute mark as Edgar Castillo nearly scored on a long range shot...
US men's team plays scoreless draw against Canada
The United States played a scoreless draw against Canada on Sunday night in its third exhibition in eight days.
The U.S. controlled most of the early action. Jermaine Jones' shot was blocked in the second minute and Clarence Goodson missed on a close opportunity about a minute later, sending an attempt wide to the left.
But the Canadians settled in and began to do some attacking...
Canada holds uninspired United States
Lars Hirschfeld denied American defender Clarence Goodson in stoppage time off a point-blank header, as Canada tied their souther neighbors the United States, 0-0, on Sunday night in an international friendly at BMO Field.
Both squads had good chances, with Canada's coming before Goodson denied game winner. Canadian Simeon Jackson wasted a perfect cross from Major League Soccer...
Geoff Cameron added to US roster
NEW YORK (AP) -- Landon Donovan was among 11 players added to the initial squad of 16 by U.S. national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann for training ahead of an exhibition game against Scotland.
The Americans, who begin World Cup qualifying June 8, added Sunday defenders Clarence Goodson and Oguchi Onyewu, plus Donovan, Herculez Gomez and Jozy Altidore at forward. All have World Cup...
Brek Shea lone holdover in US starting lineup
Midfielder Brek Shea was the only holdover in the U.S. starting lineup for the Americans' exhibition game against Italy on Wednesday night.
Coach Jurgen Klinsmann changed 10 starters from the team that won 1-0 at Panama last month, which was not on a FIFA fixture date.
Tim Howard was in goal, with Steve Cherundolo at right back, Clarence Goodson and captain Carlos Bocanegra...
Brek Shea lone holdover in US starting lineup (AP)
Midfielder Brek Shea is the only holdover in the U.S. starting lineup for the Americans' exhibition game against Italy. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann changed 10 starters from the team that won 1-0 at Panama last month, which was not on a FIFA fixture date. Tim Howard was in goal Wednesday night, with Steve Cherundolo at right back, Clarence Goodson and captain Carlos Bocanegra in central...
Americans Abroad Recap- Goodson Scores
Here's a look at the action from the weekend:
In Scotland, all three Americans played for Rangers FC against St. Johnstone. Carlos Bocanegra and Maurice Edu both got a full 90 minutes. Alejandro Bedoya started the match as well and was subbed out after 75 minutes in the 0-0 draw.
Bedoya has been getting a lot more action recently. For a while he was on the fringe but now...
Attack still missing under Klinsmann
The United States remains at a loss for offense under Jurgen Klinsmann.
Loic Remy outmuscled defender Clarence Goodson to score in the 72nd minute, giving France a 1-0 exhibition victory Friday night that dropped the Americans to 1-4-1 since Klinsmann replaced Bob Bradley as coach in late July.
''It could have been a draw,'' said goalkeeper Tim Howard, the best...
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