Landon Celebrates 100
12 June 2008
No, we're not talking birthday candles. Against Argentina last Sunday, at the ripe old age of 26, Landon Donovan sprinted to his 100th cap for the US MNT. Along the way to becoming the fourth-youngest player in world soccer history to reach the century mark, Landon's scored more goals (35) than anyone else in men's national team history. And, he's helped carry American soccer, internationally and domestically, to a place it's never been before.
From Gold Cups to World Cups, border battles to friendlies, Landon's served as an ambassador of the game, a captain for our senior team and, as we sa ...
Nil-Nil with #1 is Next Level
09 June 2008
Don't get us wrong, tying the number one team in the world is not good enough. But, it is a huge step in the right direction.
Through blazing heat, driving rain, thunder and lightning the U.S. MNT matched Argentina stride for stride
Spearheading our attack was Landon Donovan, who celebrat ...
Test the Best
06 June 2008
To know exactly how good you are, you have to test yourself against the best. And that's just what the U.S. MNT is doing this Sunday when they take on the world's number one ranked team, Argentina.
The match kicks off at Giants Stadium at 7:30 p.m. ET, and will be the final game of an extre ...
Welcome to Wembley
27 May 2008
The newly reconstructed Wembley Stadium in London, England is one of soccer's most revered venues. And, this Wednesday it will play host to our MNT, as the boys in red, white and blue face-off against a formidable England squad.
Can't make the trip to Wembley? Don't worry, just make sure yo ...
Set-Pieces Set U.S. Apart
27 March 2008
The US MNT's 3-0 win over Poland was one of the best looking performances this team has ever put in, and that's not only because of the new away jerseys. In front of a raucous, sellout crowd, against a European Championship-caliber team, the U.S. dominated for nearly 90 minutes. Flat out.
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Preparing for Poland and Beyond
25 March 2008
While European clubs take a quick breath before the season’s homeward sprint, the Americans called in by Coach Bradley for Wednesday’s US MNT friendly versus Poland will need to reenergize themselves on the run, as they face a tough Poland side in Krakow (FSC 3:30pm EST). The ros ...