USA vs. Mexico: The TYAC Preview
The United States opens a big summer with a testy game against their archrival. Can the US keep its unbeaten streak vs. El Tri alive?
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US begins decisive week of qualifying at Azteca: The TYAC Preview
The United States face an old rival in a daunting venue, and a tricky set of demands, in a decisive final week of World Cup qualifying.
The TYAC “Ocho” Preview: The United States
Coming off a spectacular summer, a young, deep American team seeks to vanquish the remaining demons from the 2018 World Cup cycle.
Still without an answer for Mexico’s press, US Flattened by El Tri: TYAC Analysis
For the second time in three months, the United States had few answers for Mexico’s press- reigniting old debates about whether Berhalter should privilege system over pragmatism.
On Michael Bradley’s grace, respect, and why he should have a role for the US moving forward
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.
Creativity still an issue, but the US find a way to beat Mexico 1-0: TYAC Analysis
Tweet NASHVILLE The United States played its second match of the 2022 World Cup cycle Tuesday night in Nashville,… Read more »
State of the Union, Part II: Despite off-field issues, latest roster shows US is making progress
Tweet I wanted to wait until the US roster for the late summer friendlies was released to write part two… Read more »
State of the Union: As US begin new cycle, plenty of questions remain for Federation
Tweet This is the first in a two-part Series on where US Men’s Soccer is, ten months after Couva. This… Read more »
In a sensational World Cup group stage, Shaqiri and Xhaka’s celebrations stand apart
Tweet Soccer is a game that can make you feel incredibly alive and yet ready to die all at once,… Read more »
On Mexico’s Momentous Win, Osorio’s Redemption, and Respect, whether you cheer for El Tri or not
Tweet Neil W. Blackmon A little over a year ago this week, ahead of the US-Mexico qualifier at Estadio Azteca,… Read more »
Group F: The Reigning Champions may be better, but so is Mexico
Tweet Group F Predicted Order of Finish: Germany, Mexico, Sweden, South Korea No one has retained the World Cup since… Read more »
Here Comes the World Cup, With all its Beauty, Worry and Wonder
Tweet “I don’t believe people are looking for the meaning of life so much as they are looking for the… Read more »