Klinsmann discusses USMNT snubs, training camp and more
When Jurgen Klinsmann named the 27-man roster for the current U.S. national team training camp, the players who didn't get called in were as big a story as the players who Klinsmann did call in. The absences of several players came as a surprise, while some other long-shots didn't come through for some fans. In...
Donovan set for national team return after lengthy absence
By ADAM SERRANO CARSON, Calif. -- In the last 264 days, Landon Donovan has played for two teams. The U.S. men's national team is not one of them. He has played against Clint Dempsey, but the two have not suited up for the same side since Bob Bradley was the one roaming the U.S. sidelines....
USMNT training sessions open to public prior to Scotland, Brazil matches
U.S. men's national team fans in the Jacksonville, Fla., and Washington, D.C., areas will get a chance to see Jurgen Klinsmann's squad up close before it takes to the field against Scotland and Brazil. Friday's training session at EverBank Field in Jacksonville and next Monday's training session at the University of Maryland's Ludwig Field have...
Klinsmann talks Chandler, Boyd, Corona & more as USMNT camp rolls on
Jurgen Klinsmann isn't one to mince words, so when he was asked about Tim Chandler's decision to turn down his latest U.S. national team call-up, Klinsmann didn't hold back. In an exclusive interview with Fox Soccer on Monday, Klinsmann expressed his unhappiness with Chandler's decision and cited the player's immaturity as a likely factor in...
Which snubbed player most deserved to get called into USMNT camp?
By FRANCO PANIZO U.S. men's national team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann unveiled the final additions to his summer training camp before World Cup qualifying on Sunday. And is the case every time a roster is announced, there was much debate and criticism over who was and was not selected. Fans and pundits alike dissected Klinsmann's...
Galaxy’s Donovan, Chivas USA’s Agudelo and LA native Gomez join USMNT camp
No surprises there. Here's Klinsmann on Juan Agudelo: "We have Juan Agudelo coming in after a difficult first part of the season for him, not qualifying for the Olympics, struggling with an injury, and now with the trade to Chivas...
Gomez, Wondolowski among second round of call-ups for USMNT camp in Orlando
photo by John Todd/ISIphotos.com By FRANCO PANIZO U.S. men's national team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has added 11 players to the group currently partaking in a camp in Orlando, Fla., and he has summoned a mix of veteran and inexperienced players to round out the roster. Landon Donovan and Oguchi Onyewu are some of the...
Friday Kicks: Galaxy’s Leonardo returns, Boyens on DL & more
The Galaxy's David Beckham holds the Olympic torch today during a ceremony to mark the arrival of the Olympic flame to Britain from Greece. Good to see he's preparing for a game against the Galaxy's biggest rivals Saturday with his...
Fontana’s Edu, former Chivas USA goalkeeper Guzan make U.S. pre-WC qualifying roster
No Sacha Kljestan though, despite the former Chivas USA midfielder winning the Belgian championship with Anderlecht. Here's who did make the first/initial roster: CHICAGO (AP) -- Defender Timmy Chandler has declined an invitation to attend the United States' training camp...
USA stays 29th in FIFA rankings
The U.S. men's national team will reconvene next week, and it will do so as the 29th-ranked team in the world. The U.S. men remained at 29 in the FIFA rankings after a month that saw little action on the international stage and thus little change in the world table. The only move among the...
