Tag Archives: USSF
It’s Klinsmann - Is He the Right Choice?
The U.S. Soccer Federation confirmed today what many had expected - Jürgen Klinsmann will be the next manager of the men’s national team. After reportedly twice trying to hire the German for the job in the past five years, Sunil … Continue reading
My Proposal: No Yellows for Celebrations
This weekend, Tony Tchani became the latest victim of one of the dumbest soccer rules on the books. After scoring his goal for a Toronto franchise that is probably at its lowest point, he ran off the pitch and jumped … Continue reading
The Egypt Friendly and Why Politics Matter in Sports
The United States is scheduled to play an international friendly next week in Egypt against the host country, and as many of you are well aware, the political situation is unsettled, to put is lightly. By the February 9 friendly … Continue reading
NASL Loses Club and Sanction
As USL Pro is moving forward with its realignment and scheduling, the NASL has taken some huge step backwards. On Wednesday, A.C. St. Louis announced it was ceasing operations, depriving the fledgling NASL of a critical metropolitan area. But even … Continue reading
Bob Bradley's January Call-Ups Barely Old Enough to Drink
The U.S. Soccer Federation announced the players who have been called up and accepted the invitation to the U.S. men’s national team training camp in January. These players are the ones who will play in the next friendly against Chile … Continue reading
Sunil Gulati's (Fictional) Address to U.S. Soccer
A week after the US loss of the 2022 World Cup, much ink and internet type has been spilled on whether the U.S. deserved the bid or was robbed, whether we American soccer fans have a false sense of entitlement … Continue reading
Where Will You Watch the World Cup Announcement?
EPL Talk Network Live Blogging can be seen by clicking here. The time for waiting is over. The final arguments are being made during the night in Zurich (and I’ll leave it to your imagination what “persuasion” means in Zurich) … Continue reading
Is the 2022 World Cup Worth MLS Selling Out?
As part of his second state of the union at halftime of the MLS Cup, Don Garber revealed that MLS would be considering shifting the season from spring-to-fall to the FIFA-endorsed fall-to-spring schedule. While this is not the first time … Continue reading
Time To Replace Bob Bradley But Who Should Get the USMNT Job?
Bob Bradley, as coach of the United States men’s national team, has done a heroic effort by taking the country to the final of the Confederations Cup in 2009 and leading the US to an admirable Round of 16 qualification … Continue reading