Play To Be Remembered
29 April 2010
Sixty years ago the USA caused one of soccer's biggest upsets ever when they beat England side 1-0 at the 1950 finals, despite being 500-to-1 underdogs on a seven game losing streak. The victory was thought to be a misprint in newspapers worldwide.
The new 2010 home kit pays homage to that victory with a modern update that looks toward writing the future.
Appearing in their sixth consecutive finals this summer, the USA will hope to be inspired by the feats of their forefathers and go beyond one victory, beyond the first round, and play deep into the tournament.
"They say the U.S. doesn't ha ...
Spangler In The Streets
09 December 2009
Who is Gooch? What is the group of death? Who is the Honduran Hero? Can you do the Stanky leg?
Will New York City drop knowledge or drop the ball?
On the eve of the draw for South Africa, we hit the streets of the Big Apple to find out what people know about the USMNT.
Don't miss a single ...
A CARD FOR CD9
29 October 2009
When a teammate, a brother, a countryman goes down, you rally behind him. And that is exactly what the American soccer family has done for Charlie Davies after a car accident left him hospitalized earlier this month. More than 10,000 supportive emails poured into the inbox set up by US Socce ...
Respect Is Not Enough
14 October 2009
Three years of preparation. 17 months of qualifying.
Four weeks. 32 teams. One champion. Next summer the world descends upon South Africa.
With a 72nd-minute goal from Michael Bradley and a last-minute header from Jonathan Bornstein, the USMNT came from 2 goals down to tie Costa Rica at Wa ...
Three Years In The Making
08 October 2009
Gathered in Miami for a short training camp before heading to Honduras, the USMNT is putting the final touches on a game plan that has been in works for more than three years: qualify for South Africa.
After taking on Honduras this Saturday, the team returns to home soil in Washington, DC, ...
The Pledge
25 September 2009
You are on the brink of greatness. For a game here and a game there, everyone knows your name. For a day, maybe a week, opponents respect you.
But.
What is going to take you from eliciting temporary recognition to inspiring permanent fear?
To be that team nobody wants to see on the sched ...
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