Davies, Adu Are Absent From World Cup Preliminary Roster
by Robert Wagman (Profile/Interview | Soccer Times - May 11)
Neither striker Charlie Davies nor forwardmidfielder Freddy Adu are on the preliminary 30-man roster that United States men's coach Bob Bradley submitted to world governing body FIFA. more details | go to article

U.S. Gets Favorable Draw, Opens 2010 World Cup With England
by Robert Wagman (Analysis | Soccer Times - December 4)
The United States men were drawn into Group C for next summer's World Cup in South Africa and will open with a match against England, followed by encounters with Algeria and Slovenia. more details | go to article

U.S. Ends 2009 On Low Note, Dropping Decision To Denmark
by Robert Wagman (Result | Soccer Times - November 18)
The United States men were defeated 3-1 by host Denmark, showing almost no attack while also making too many defensive errors tonight at NRGi Park in Aarhus. more details | go to article

Americans Don't Show Much Attack In 1-0 Loss To Slovakia
by Robert Wagman (Result | Soccer Times - November 14)
The United States men dropped a rather lackluster 1-0 decision to host Slovakia before a rather sparse crowd at Tehelne Pole Stadium in Batislava. more details | go to article

U.S. Survives Early Lapse, To Rally Past Honduras In Important Qualifier
by Robert Wagman (Result | Soccer Times - June 6)
The United States men gave up an early goal once again, but came back to dominate Honduras for much of the match and escape with a 2-1 victory tonight before a near sellout of 55,647 in Soldier Field, a majority of which were wearing Honduran blue and white. more details | go to article

Costa Rica Humiliates Americans 3-1 In World Cup Qualifier
by Robert Wagman (Analysis | Soccer Times - June 4)
The United States men embarrassed themselves, losing 3-1 to a good Costa Rican team in a CONCACAF World Cup qualifier before a packed Estadio Stadium in San Jose, Costa Rica last night. more details | go to article

Hejduk, Others Unavailable As Americans visit Costa Rica For Qualifier
by Robert Wagman (Preview | Soccer Times - June 2)
After a week of injury and absences, the United States men visit Costa Rica Wednesday night, the first of two important CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers the Americans will play this week. more details | go to article

U.S. Responds To Poor Effort With Late Rally To Draw El Salvador 2-2
by Robert Wagman (Analysis | Soccer Times - March 29)
The United States men came from behind to erase a two-goal deficit and draw 2-2 with El Salvador in the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying before 30,500 delirious fans yesterday at Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador. more details | go to article

U.S. Continues Home Domination Of Mexico By Starting Final Qualifying With 2-0 victory
by Robert Wagman (Result | Soccer Times - February 11)
For the third straight time, the United States defeated Mexico 2-0 in a CONCACAF Final Round World Cup Qualifying match Crew Stadium. This one was a gritty victory in difficult conditions in front of 23,776 fans who braved strong wind and rain. more details | go to article

Final Round Of World Cup Qualifying Opens With Weakened Mexico
by Robert Wagman (Profile/Interview | Soccer Times - February 9)
The United States men begin the final round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa by meeting their bitter rival Mexico on Wednesday in Columbus (Ohio) Crew Stadium, a 7 p.m. (ET) start to be televised by ESPN2. more details | go to article

Donovan Scores, Looks Strong In Pair Of Bayern Munich Exhibition Wins
by Robert Wagman (Result | Soccer Times - January 13)
United States midfielder Landon Donovan scored a goal for Bayern Munich in a 3-1 exhibition victory over Al Wheda in the Saudi Arabia capital of Jeddah last night. Also: round-up of other Americans playing in England, Spain and France. more details | go to article

Altidore's Effort At Villareal Has Everton Eyeing A Loan Deal
by Robert Wagman and Chris Courtney (Profile/Interview | Soccer Times - January 8)
An American definitely on the rise is young striker Jozy Altidore and apparently has caught the eye of Everton of the English Premier League, which would like to obtain him on loan. Also updates on Freddy Adu, Michael Bradley, and Danny Szetela. more details | go to article

Onyewu's Future With Standard Is Up In The Air As Club Ponders Transfer
by Robert Wagman and Chris Courtney (Profile/Interview | Soccer Times - January 2)
United States defender Oguchi Onyewu has returned to the U.S. to spend a part of his month-long winter break from the Belgian Jupiler League, but he has no idea whether he will be returning to Standard de Liège or if he will have been sold to one of a number of suitors with the January transfer window open. more details | go to article

Dempsey Finds Net Twice, Late Header For Fulham Stuns Chelsea In 2-2 Draw
by Robert Wagman (Profile/Interview | Soccer Times - December 28)
This Boxing Day weekend might prove to be a milestone in the English Premier League career of United States midfielder Clint Dempsey. more details | go to article

U.S. Bursts Into Final Round Of Qualifying By Demolishing Cuba 6-1
by Robert Wagman (Result | Soccer Times - October 11)
The United States men easily defeated an outmanned and eventually shorthanded Cuba 6-1 tonight in a CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying semifinal-round match at RFK Stadium before an enthusiastic crowd of 20,293. more details | go to article