Wow. First, no Michael Bradley–yup! But no Jermaine Jones either. Some surprises for sure. Namely a Jeff Larentowicz call-in, no look-see for Brad Guzan and young Fabian Johnson taking a shot at being the next German-American star. Just call them the German bookends for the next generation with Timothy Chandler and Johnson in camp. Teal [...]
Archive for the ‘USMNT’ Category
16 Aug
Selected Images: USA vs. Mexico; Klinsmann Debuts
For those new to TSG, Matt Mathai is a our resident photographer. His story and affiliation with US Soccer and MLS is deep; you can check it out here. Matt’s nickname–”Hansel Adams”–around the TSG Hall is one part Zoolander (Hansel…so hot) and two parts, well, Ansel Adams. Take a look–again–at Mathai f-stopping his way through [...]
11 Aug
USA 1, Mexico 1: Optimism, But Not Victory, Reigns Supreme
By Neil Blackmon For sixty minutes, the United States plodded along like a side still lost in the wilderness, no matter what name was spelled out in the press guide next to “Manager.” There was little in the way of attack, save an early cross just past a leaping Edson Buddle’s head and a late [...]
10 Aug
US vs. Mexico: The Klinsmann Era Begins: Live Commentary
The United States takes to the pitch in Philadelphia, PA against CONCACAF rival and arch-nemisis Mexico. Kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field is set for 9 p.m. ET. Pre-game at 5:30. Already a lot of news today in advance of this game that was no doubt timed for this. MLS inking a TV deal with NBC. Freddy [...]
9 Aug
Snapshot 1934: How “USA vs. Mexico” Was Birthed….in Rome
This contribution by Rory McLean. He is a historian and soccer writer based in “middle America.” He is the co-writer of Steven Cohen’s Not Blowing Smoke, a collection of biographical short-stories available for the Amazon Kindle. The taste of a sour Gold Cup finale is still puckers the lips of the US soccer fan. The shadow [...]
8 Aug
USA vs. Mexico Preview: Will The Kaiser Roll?
Slapped on the schedule right after the Gold Cup, the US-Mexico clash looked like nothing more than a money grab by US Soccer. With the outstanding ratings of the Gold Cup final, Sunil Gulati and chums eyes surely widened at the vats of creamcheesy cash that they figured could be made in Philadelphia. With the [...]
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