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Why Jurgen Klinsmann is still the right choice for the USMNT
As most of the regular readers know that read this site, I am a pretty big international soccer/USMNT fan. Other than posting the odd lineup here or there for a friendly in the past few months, I haven't had a real USMNT piece up in a while. The holiday break doesn't exactly make for a...
Exploring National Identity Through US National Team
On a Tuesday morning Washington native and former United States Youth National Team player Preston Zimmerman (wiki) raised questions of national team identity over twitter (his twitter). It started with a critique of Jurgen Klinsmann's player selection I thought it would be cool getting...
Boxing Day, the Fourth of July, Serie A thoughts, and Fire on National teams
In my debut article I'm taking on the hat trick format to discuss a needed holiday tradition in MLS, a quick look at the revival of Italian soccer, and a couple familiar faces playing with their respective national teams. Does anyone have any fireworks ready? 1. The holidays may have lulled...
Jeff Larentowicz called to USMNT
US Men's National Team manager Jurgen Klinnsman's newest squad for a gang of upcoming friendlies is probably not the strongest or best squad we'll be seeing for a while, but it holds some interest for Colorado Rapids fans with Jeff Larentowicz getting yet another call up. Jeff has been receiving...
MLS Super Draft Player Preview: Kelyn Rowe
For our second player profile we look to the midfield, a certain trouble spot for New England in recent years. After catching a little of the College Cup this past weekend, I've got a new midfield crush. We head out west, to perennial powerhouse UCLA, and take a look at their dynamic midfielder,...
Chicago Flag Alternate Jersey: Seems to make a lot of sense from where I'm standing
Although the recent rumors (ahem and gesundheit) display the fact the Fire certainly have more pressing needs personnel-wise this offseason, I am confident those will be addressed in due time. So I am turning my attention to why the Fire should introduce a good, usable 3rd jersey. This is...
USMNT Roster for upcoming France/Slovenia Friendlies
Pretty standard roster again this time around, with a couple of changes. USMNT head coach Jurgen Klinsmann continues to get some heat for his selection of Michael Orozco Fiscal. Follow me after the jump for the full roster. Goalkeepers (2): Tim Howard, Bill Hamid Defenders (7): Steve...
Are you a fan of Major League Soccer? The US Men's Soccer Team? Independent Films?
Who am I kidding, if you are a fan of soccer in general or even not a sports fan but a fan of independent films, or just good stories then you will have a chance in a couple weeks to watch a very cool movie. I think the story of Jay DeMerit is simply amazing, it shows that you should never let go...
A quick couple of Real Salt Lake updates
Well it will be a busy few weeks for RSL fans and players, first up in Saturday's huge match against the LA Galaxy. Did you know that RSL has done rather well against LA the last couple year: 3/26/2011 RSL 4 - LA 1 Rio Tinto 6/09/2010 RSL 1 - LA 0 Rio Tinto 4/17/2010 LA 2 - RSL 1 Home...
Klinsmann names roster for Honduras & Ecuador friendlies
Jurgen Klinsmann has named his roster for the upcoming friendlies, and while most of the names should be familiar, there are a couple of new faces. The USMNT squares off against Honduras on October 8th at 5PM CST. The match will be played at Joe Robbie/Pro Player Park/Pro Player Stadium/Dolphins...
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