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Ask Me Anything: Jurgen Klinsmann

Our mission has always been to provide you the most up-to-date, in-depth, straight-from-the-horse’s-mouth soccer news. In an attempt to bring you ever closer to that ineffable something that motivates an athlete to don the kit of their club or national … Continue reading

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Finding Our Linspiration

The parable of the unsung hero is a lost American tradition; many of our athletic gods have been knighted as teenagers. Players don’t come from nowhere in this page-view obsessed world. A 90-second Google search now, and we know everything … Continue reading

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Returned in Mint Condition: Landon on Loan

I’d be lying if I pretended I wasn’t worried. Something had seemed off since at least the summer; even during the Gold Cup the results – a goal, a couple of assists – seem to flatter the play. I said … Continue reading

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The Tuesday Ten

Last-Gasp Winner Edition For today’s entry, we bring you the top ten things  Ricardo Clark’s 97th-minute winner against Venezuela made us completely forget. 1. The entire 2010 World Cup, obviously. Welcome back Rico, all is forgiven. 2. Our ongoing scoring … Continue reading

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Cheating the System: A Short-Term Solution for Improving the USMNT’s Next Generation

I told someone Saturday night as we were waiting for the start of the U.S. men’s game against Venezuela that it was a little tougher for me to get excited for the January Camp Cupcake friendlies during an Olympic year, … Continue reading

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The Tuesday Ten

Tim Howard (GK) – Lindemans Framboise: Sweet and sour temperament, but effervescent as usual. Made some crucial saves that kept the match level for 70 minutes. Timmy Chandler (LB) – Weihenstephaner Hefe: Typically a refreshing bit of German goodness, but on … Continue reading

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The Tuesday Ten

Tuesday Ten: Freddy Adu vs. Panama, a Shakespearean Drama Act I: Introduction of the hero @JPatarino And here he comes. Freddy Adu makes his #USMNT first appearance since 2009. Bob Bradley = desperate. #USA @edsbs 52 year old teenager Freddy … Continue reading

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