Clubs will truly be restarting their seasons this weekend after the initial phase was interrupted so quickly after it had started by the international break. While the break wasn’t kind to the USMNT, it did allow key players who weren’t called in to further integrate with their teams or recover from early season (or in…
The U.S. men’s national team’s first window since its Copa America disappointment wasn’t really a step in the right direction. Mikey Varas’ squad suffered a 2-1 loss to rivals Canada before conceding a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw with New Zealand. While the most exciting news of the international window was Mauricio Pochettino’s official…
Tuesday’s U.S. men’s national team debut was a long time coming for Marlon Fossey, but he finally got to savor the experience. Fossey started and played 90 minutes in the USMNT’s 1-1 draw with New Zealand at TQL Stadium. The Standard Liege full back earned his first USMNT call up since 2019, last being included…
One day after his 26th birthday, Marlon Fossey delivered a strong showing in his U.S. men’s national team debut. Fossey started and played 90 minutes in the USMNT’s 1-1 home draw with New Zealand on Tuesday night. The Standard Liege fullback earned SBI Man of the Match honors for his strong two-way performance, giving Mauricio…
There’s no way to sugarcoat it, the U.S. men’s national team knows an improved performance is needed on Tuesday night against New Zealand. Only three days after a 2-1 loss to CONCACAF rivals Canada, the USMNT will try and close their September window on a high with a friendly victory over the All Whites. Mikey…
The U.S. men’s national team seeks a bounce back win in its final match of the September window on Tuesday. Following Saturday’s 2-1 home loss to CONCACAF rivals Canada, the USMNT will try and avoid their first four-match losing streak since 2007. New Zealand will oppose the Americans at TQL Stadium, with both teams seeking…
The USMNT’s disappointing performance and loss to Canada has caused shame and embarrassment, but simply criticizing them may not be useful. Instead, it’s worth examining Canada’s success in this match. Surprisingly, Canada outperformed the USA by embodying American-like qualities. Canada took a 2-0 lead with goals typically seen in Jesse Marsch teams and previous USMNT…
A pair of sloppy defensive miscues paired with a lack of offensive urgency led to the U.S. men’s national team’s third-straight loss this summer and fifth overall defeat of 2024. Jacob Shaffelburg and Jonathan David both scored for Jesse Marsch’s Canada squad in a 2-1 road win over the Americans at Children’s Mercy Park in…
It was the first USMNT match since Gregg Berhalter was released following the Copa America though we aren’t in a new era just yet as the new permanent manager has yet to be officially named. The squad called in wasn’t full strength as several members of the defense and midfield are missing camp due to…
The U.S. Under-18 men’s national team will also be in action over the next 10 days. Stefan Chirila, Jonathan Shore, and Harbor Miller headline Michael Nsien’s 20-player roster for the upcoming International Youth Football Tournament in Niigata, Japan. The USMNT U-18’s will play three matches against Niigata Select, Japan, and Peru on September 12, 14,…
