My USMNT Clipboard 3.0
We are just over five weeks away from the start of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying and several things have changed since we last pulled up my depth chart. These have all been for a 4-3-3 set, but since Klinsi looks like settling on a 4-2-3-1, we'll just ...
Monterrey thwarts Santos Laguna comeback, repeats as CCL champion
Santos Laguna had the look of a team capable of erasing a two-goal deficit and beating a defending champion, but Monterrey ultimately played like a champion that had no interest in relinquishing their title. Santos jumped all over Monterrey in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions League Final series on Wednesday, but Monterrey midfielder...
USA down to 29 in FIFA rankings
Photo by ISIphotos.com The U.S. men's national team didn't play a game this past month, but other nations merited enough of a boost to drop the Americans a couple of spots in the latest FIFA rankings. The U.S. men fell from 27 -- the highest ranking achieved so far during the Jurgen Klinsmann era --...
Coffee Tawk w/ Klinsi
The topics are the Olympic failure and forthcoming World Cup qualifiers... discuss! - Greg Seltzer
Just to keep you up on the papers…
The Tippeligaen team-of-the-week blurb says: "[Josh Gatt] Proves what speed does. SIF - defense backed down into its own end when the American thundered forward and scored."Of course, at this moment, we're all probably wishing Molde could have been much healthier for this game. Then, (sigh), Freddy Adu could have played the #10.- Greg...
On Tap: U.S. Olympic Crunch Time
I won't overwhelm with info this time. Two thoughts (expect line-up changes and more patience on the ball) and two clips to get you ready for the big El Salvador game.- Greg Seltzer
Friday Kickoff: UEFA, FIFA reach deal; El Salvador, Canada U-23s draw and more
European clubs have seemingly gotten their way in the battle with FIFA. UEFA and FIFA reached an agreement at the UEFA Congress for a six-year deal that works heavily in the clubs' favor. As a result of the new pact, there will be no more one-off friendlies such as the one in August right after...
My USMNT Clipboard 2.0
As promised, a re-boot of last fall's USMNT depth charts based on a 4-3-3 formation. Of course, that may not actually be used much in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying (remember, its start is the time frame I'm thinking for these rankings) or may be run wi...
The Friday Five
It's baaaack.
Since I know you missed us, Jacob and I are bringing back the Friday Five with the wind force of a busted tuba. On tap for today is CCL action, MLS First Kick madness and the wonders of Jozy's AZ frolic vs. the cold-shoulder treatment f...
Awwwwkwaaaard!
Obviously, the title is meant to be said Tobias Fünke-style. Last night in CONCACAF Champions League action, Herc Gomez nabbed the temporary equalizer against the Seattle Sounders, hitting for the third straight Santos Laguna game. If I'm not mistaken...
Report: CONCACAF, Conmebol planning 18-team tournament in 2016
photo by Howard C. Smith/ISIphotos.com Conmebol's Copa America is the oldest international continental tournament in soccer, and 2016 will mark its 100th birthday. That could also be the year that many American soccer fans have a dream come true. According to Mexican outlet mediotiempo.com, CONCACAF president Alfredo Hawit said during a recent stop in Mexico...
Olympic Qualifying: USA vs. Cuba (Match Night Commentary)