The US handed a number of exciting prospects their debuts in January, beginning a new World Cup cycle with purpose even as the program faces long-term questions about its vision.

With an interim coach and a roster full of new faces, the US embark on the journey of a host World Cup cycle, with little to no fanfare.

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.

Tweet Neil W. Blackmon The United States played New Zealand to a 1-1 draw last night in Washington, DC. Julian… Read more »