USA vs. Netherlands in the World Cup: The TYAC Preview
In a battle of unbeatens at the World Cup, the United States have more than a puncher’s chance against the Netherlands on Saturday. We break down why.
Author: Neil W. Blackmon
Op-Ed: Breaking down the US Men’s Olympic Qualifying Failure – and why it matters
While US development problems are no longer front and center, the coming of a golden generation doesn’t guarantee the US will become a global power. Other systemic issues remain.
Dominant US close encouraging 2020 with win over El Salvador: TYAC analysis
The US overwhelmed a second consecutive CONCACAF foe Wednesday night, routhing El Salvador 6-0. The win capped an encouraging autumn for the Americamns ahead of a vital, busy 2021.
Christian Pulisic is just getting started at Chelsea
Christian Pulisic had a tremendous first season in London. What’s next for Chelsea’s new number 10?
Life without sports: An absence of certainty in the world’s greatest time of need
The COVID-19 global pandemic has reminded us of how little control we truly have in life.
The absence of sport has removed one certainty that used to help forge community amidst chaos.
On Equal Pay, U.S. Soccer’s Scorched Earth, Sexist Legal Strategy should fail
In the Equal Pay dispute, US Soccer’s scorched earth, sexist legal strategy is unlikely to be a winner- and only demeans its world champion employees. Neil Blackmon on poor lawyering and US Soccer’s latest strategic blunder.
We need to talk about US Soccer hiring Anthony Hudson
The hiring of Anthony Hudson, whose most recent coaching experience in American soccer was a spectacular failure, was a bizarre move at a time US Soccer needed to be bold.
As USMNT camp opens, that weird feeling you feel is hope
An extremely young USMNT gets together this month. Why this group- and other developments, have us hopeful. And what to watch for at this January camp.
In 2020, MLS returns to South Florida: A look at Inter Miami’s complicated path forward
Inter Miami’s journey to MLS has been a rocky one, filled with false starts and messy politics.
But as the team gets set to play its first MLS game in 2020, there are an increasing number of reasons for optimism.
The 2010s: Ten Defining Things about the Decade in American Soccer
The 2010s were a turbulent decade for US Soccer in this country. Often joyous, often sad, never boring- we take a look at the moments that defined the decade.
TYAC USWNT Best XI of the Decade
The US won two World Cups and an Olympic gold medal in the 2010s. Here are the 11 best players that keyed that incredible run.
My Christmas wish for soccer’s next decade? Let’s Tackle racism, once and for all
As soccer enters another decade, reports of racism and discrimination continue to rise, threatening to tear the beautiful game apart.
Can soccer turn the tide in the battle it is losing to hate?