The US again showed flashes of promise in its October friendlies against Colombia and Peru.
But the US have midfield questions to answer and will require more defensive consistency moving forward.
Our observations from the October friendlies.
Daniel Seco October 19, 2018
Michael Bradley, with his 140 caps, 22 goals, eight years in Europe and multiple years as US Captain, may be booed upon his return to the US National Team tonight in Tampa.
Why his grace and legend deserve far better, and why those that scapegoat him for the US failure to qualify for the World Cup miss the mark.
Neil W. Blackmon October 11, 2018
We sat down with the now 11-month tenured US interim head coach Dave Sarachan and talked about the World Cup failure, what drives and motivates Sarachan, the future of US Soccer stylistically and tactically, and more.
Daniel Seco October 8, 2018
Tweet Kartik Krishnaiyer TYAC Note: This is “part 1” in a two-part series. “The Case against Dave Sarachan” will feature… Read more »
Daniel Seco September 12, 2018
Tweet NASHVILLE The United States played its second match of the 2022 World Cup cycle Tuesday night in Nashville,… Read more »
Neil W. Blackmon September 11, 2018
Tweet Matt Lichenstadter A new World Cup cycle opened Friday night at MetLife Stadium with a familiar result: the United… Read more »
Daniel Seco September 8, 2018
Tweet I wanted to wait until the US roster for the late summer friendlies was released to write part two… Read more »
Neil W. Blackmon September 5, 2018
Tweet Neil W. Blackmon When I think of Clint Dempsey, in my mind it is always raining. Sure, he introduced… Read more »
Neil W. Blackmon August 31, 2018
Tweet This is the first in a two-part Series on where US Men’s Soccer is, ten months after Couva. This… Read more »
Neil W. Blackmon August 10, 2018
Tweet Neil W. Blackmon The United States Men’s National Team defeated Paraguay 1-0 Tuesday night at Sahlen’s Stadium in Cary,… Read more »
Neil W. Blackmon March 28, 2018
Tweet Neil W. Blackmon and Roberto Rojas The US ought to be using this March international window to prepare… Read more »
Neil W. Blackmon March 26, 2018
Tweet Neil W. Blackmon Almost Six Months have passed since the Collapse in Couva. In many ways, the US is… Read more »
Neil W. Blackmon March 20, 2018