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 »
Tag: USMNT
Harsh but Important lessons for young Americans in 2-0 loss to Brazil: TYAC Analysis
Tweet Matt Lichenstadter A new World Cup cycle opened Friday night at MetLife Stadium with a familiar result: the United… 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 »
On the wonderful Clint Dempsey, an American original
Tweet Neil W. Blackmon When I think of Clint Dempsey, in my mind it is always raining. Sure, he introduced… 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 »
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 »
US Beat Paraguay, but despite positives, much about Men’s program remains Out of Joint
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 »
US Youth Movement Readies for a Talented Paraguay: The TYAC Preview
Tweet Neil W. Blackmon and Roberto Rojas The US ought to be using this March international window to prepare… Read more »
US Call Young, Talented Team to Face Paraguay: TYAC Analysis plus other US Soccer Musings
Tweet Neil W. Blackmon Almost Six Months have passed since the Collapse in Couva. In many ways, the US is… Read more »
On Jonathan Gonzalez’s Decision to Play for Mexico, and US Soccer’s Systemic Failure
Tweet Neil W. Blackmon Mexican-American Jonathan Gonzalez, a compact locomotive of a defensive midfielder and budding star at Liga MX’s… Read more »