Scouting Report: Czech Republic
by (Preview | US National Soccer Players Association - May 24)
With 18 days to go before the US takes on England in their World Cup opener, the Americans will face the Czech Republic on Tuesday in the first of three friendlies before the start of the tournament. The road to South Africa will begin in earnest at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT, when Landon Donovan and his teammates face the Czechs in the first match since coach Bob Bradley named a provisional 30-man roster on May 11th. more details | go to article
10 Questions With... Eric Wynalda
by (Profile/Interview | US National Soccer Players Association - May 20)
In the pantheon of all-time United States National Team greats, Eric Wynalda holds a special place. I recently spoke with Wynalda, where the former star discussed his TV career, his experiences as a player and the US’s chances of getting past the group stage at next month’s World Cup. more details | go to article
Scouting Report: Holland
by (Preview | US National Soccer Players Association - March 1)
The United States National Team has spent a large portion of the past two months in training camp. That included games against two Central American opponents in friendly matches. None of this included the players most believe will be crucial to the team's success this summer. more details | go to article
Scouting Report: El Salvador
by (Preview | US National Soccer Players Association - February 22)
United States National Team coach Bob Bradley continues his quest to finalize his 23-player roster for the World Cup when the Americans take on El Salvador on Wednesday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. more details | go to article
10 Questions With... Brian Ching
by (Profile/Interview | US National Soccer Players Association - February 18)
With a week to go before the US plays El Salvador in Tampa, I spoke with Ching about what he needs to do over the next few months to play at the World Cup, his National Team highlights, and what he does when he’s not kicking a ball. more details | go to article
10 Questions With... Vincenzo Bernardo
by (Profile/Interview | US National Soccer Players Association - January 28)
Although many Americans have found success in the English Premier League, very few have had a chance to play in Italy’s Serie A. In 2006, New Jersey-native Vincenzo Bernardo signed with Napoli’s youth team, putting himself in position to be the first American-born player in Serie A since Alexi Lalas donned a Padova jersey in 1994. more details | go to article
10 To Watch In 2010
by (Article | US National Soccer Players Association - December 10)
With the start of a new year upon us, it’s worth taking a look at the 10 players who are most likely to stand out in 2010. more details | go to article
Early Scouting Group C
by (Preview | US National Soccer Players Association - December 4)
World Cup draws have traditionally not been kind to the United States. That tradition (finally!) came to an end Friday in Cape Town. more details | go to article
USA '09: What We've Learned
by (Analysis | US National Soccer Players Association - November 26)
The United States played a record number of games this year (24) and put together some memorable performances along the way. more details | go to article
Holden: This Is A Big Tournament For All Of Us
by (Profile/Interview | US National Soccer Players Association - July 18)
It must feel good to be Stuart Holden right now. After an impressive string of performances for the US in the first round of the Gold Cup, Holden is ready to take on Panama in the quarterfinals Saturday to help the Americans remain in the hunt to win the CONCACAF trophy for a third straight time. more details | go to article
Scouting Report: Honduras
by (Preview | US National Soccer Players Association - July 7)
Honduran midfielder Carlos Costly may have never heard of former Jets quarterback Joe Namath, but he imitated the former NFL great by guaranteeing a victory. more details | go to article
Scouting Report: Costa Rica
by (Preview | US National Soccer Players Association - June 2)
Costa Rica may be the most underrated national side in the World. While the US remains one of the heavy favorites to grab one of the three automatic spots awarded to CONCACAF for next year’s World Cup, the Ticos have also emerged as contenders for the right to play in South Africa. more details | go to article
El Salvador
by (Preview | US National Soccer Players Association - March 26)
El Salvador may not be the toughest team in the world, but their fans sure help make the difference whenever “La Selecta” plays at home. The United States can expect very hostile fans when the squad walks onto the field at San Salvador’s Estadio Cuscatlan on Saturday night. more details | go to article
CONCACAF Results: El Salvador Comes Back
by (Result | US National Soccer Players Association - February 12)
While the US got off on the right foot and downed Mexico 2-0 on Wednesday night to maintain CONCACAF supremacy, the Hexagonal’s four other teams also did battle. Costa Rica also won to tie the US for first place, cruising past Honduras 2-0, while El Salvador and Trinidad & Tobago battled it out during a scrappy 2-2 tie. more details | go to article
Scouting Report: Cuba
by (Preview | US National Soccer Players Association - October 10)
With the United States looking to take three more points off of Cuba in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying, Clemente Lisi outlines what it would take for the visitors to get a shock result at RFK Stadium on Saturday (7pm – ESPN Classic). more details | go to article
Holden: This Is A Big Tournament For All Of Us
by (Profile/Interview | US National Soccer Players Association - July 18)
It must feel good to be Stuart Holden right now. After an impressive string of performances for the US in the first round of the Gold Cup, Holden is ready to take on Panama in the quarterfinals Saturday to help the Americans remain in the hunt to win the CONCACAF trophy for a third straight time. more details | go to article
10 Questions With... Eric Wynalda
by (Profile/Interview | US National Soccer Players Association - May 20)
In the pantheon of all-time United States National Team greats, Eric Wynalda holds a special place. I recently spoke with Wynalda, where the former star discussed his TV career, his experiences as a player and the US’s chances of getting past the group stage at next month’s World Cup. more details | go to article