A Golden Start
06 July 2009
The MNT knows how to start a Gold Cup. For the tenth consecutive time since the Gold Cup began, the MNT opened up group play with a win, handling Grenada 4-0.
Most of the vets coming back from South Africa are having a rest this tourney, but the younger talent that Coach Bradley has chosen to showcase is far from lacking. It only took seven minutes for the US to get on board, as Freddy Adu reminded everyone what he's all about when he received a well-placed low cross from Robbie Rogers and one-timed it into the back of the net with his right foot.
Man of the Match, Robbie would assist the n ...
Don’t Tread on the Red: MNT v El Salv ...
25 March 2009
The US MNT opened up the final round of qualifying in convincing fashion with a 2-0 drubbing of their biggest rivals, Mexico. And you know what they say about messing with success – don't do it. Adhering to that advice, Coach Bradley has called up all eleven starters from the Mexico ma ...
Don’t Tread on the Red
05 February 2009
Red is the spirit of 11 players surging forward together. Red is the roar of 22,000 fans clambering for one cause. Red is the will of an entire nation united in the pursuit of a singular goal.
So be warned Mexico – on Wednesday, February 11th a sea of red, the likes of which you have ...
New Year's Resolution
09 January 2009
What’s your New Year’s resolution? Train everyday? Finish every goal? Never lose possession? Aim high, work hard and the on-field results will come. At least that’s what we’re learning from three of the most promising young Americans abroad. For Clint Dempsey, Charlie ...
Ice Cold Assassin
20 November 2008
As the sun set behind the mountains of Denver, the temperature on the pitch dropped to a frosty 35-degrees. But, as the thermometer dipped, Freddy Adu’s game caught fire. On a night where Guatemala’s chance at qualification hung in the balance, it was the States, Freddy in partic ...
Forward to the Future
18 November 2008
When the whistle blows tomorrow to start the match between the MNT and Guatemala, the nation will get a good glimpse at the future of US soccer. With their place in the final round of qualifying secured, the US will field a team of young gunners looking to make an impression on Coach Bradley ...