Author Archives: Eric Altshule
Bob Bradley Signs to Coach USMNT Through 2014 World Cup
Reports have come out this evening confirming that Bob Bradley will stay as coach of the US Mens National Team for another four years. Just as speculation was growing that Bradley would be out, Jurgen Klinsmann would be in, and … Continue reading
Thierry Henry Is Shaping Up as the Best Designated Player in MLS History
When MLS created the Designated Player rule several seasons ago, many fans were both excited and nervous. The benefits were obvious – it was an opportunity to retain great American players and attract great foreign players by allowing teams to … Continue reading
Why the US is a Lock to Host the 2022 World Cup (or Maybe 2018)
There is some real drama about which European country will host the next World Cup. Both England and Russia have submitted solid bids, and FIFA is going to have to think very deeply about which country will get to host … Continue reading
Landon Donovan is Going to Europe. It’s About Time.
In a post-game interview after last night’s All-Star game, Landon Donovan said “We have had transfer interest and we will have some time to think about it and see where it goes. There is interest from a number of teams.” … Continue reading
An American Soccer Culture Emerges in South Africa
Soccer has an almost magical ability to reflect a national character. Brazil is a sensuous, musical nation, and for its national soccer team, it is not enough to simply win – they need to win with grace, style and … Continue reading
Bob Bradley Did Great, but the USMNT Should Hire Someone New
After the failure of Germany 2006, nobody wanted to hire Bob Bradley for this job. It was hard to find a fan that thought he was the right man. US Soccer was desperate to hire Jurgen Klinsman. Columnist fantasized about … Continue reading
I Come Not to Bury the USMNT, But to Praise Them
So how good is the US Men’s National Team? Over the past two years, the US team has fully revealed itself in relation to other teams and this is the report card- • The USMNT is well ensconced in the … Continue reading
Hey Neven - Enjoy the Rest of Your Summer, and Other Random Thoughts on the US Victory
As the US team prepares to face Ghana in the round of 16, and the rest of us recover from yesterday’s game and steel ourselves for Saturday, a few random thoughts: Neven Subotic can now work on his tan. Subotic … Continue reading
US 1 - Algeria 0 — US Produces 90+ Minutes of Agony Followed by 5 Seconds of Ecstasy
Well, that may not have been the most elegant game of soccer the US has ever played. It was certainly the bravest. After a game like that, long-form elegant pose are really not part of the agenda. Instead, here are … Continue reading
It Is Time for the US to Win a World Cup Game
June 17 2002. Mexico 0 – US 2. That is the last time the US won a game in the World Cup. It is time to do it again. Since that day eight years ago, the US has had … Continue reading