Big Ching Leads US Charge
by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | FIFA - July 20)
In their last game, a quarter-final against the rough-and-tumble Panamanians, the USA needed some grit and a calm old head. They got both in the form of 31-year-old striker Brian Ching. more details | go to article

Gold Cup Flops For U.S. And Mexico
by Allen Ramsey (Analysis | Goal.com - July 15)
With the first round completed, Goal.com’s Allen Ramsey takes a look at those who have underperformed in the Gold Cup. more details | go to article

Holden Makes His Case In Gold Cup
by Jack Bell (Profile/Interview | New York Times - July 13)
Stuart Holden knew he would take a bit of ribbing when he was assigned jersey No. 10 for the United States as it prepared for the Concacaf Gold Cup. more details | go to article

Surrounded By Young U.S. Players, Veteran Hopes To Be Noticed
by Jack Bell (Profile/Interview | New York Times - July 7)
The e-mail message from United States defender Jimmy Conrad arrived early Sunday. “See, I know what I’m talking about,” Conrad wrote. Also: Red Bulls update. more details | go to article

You Asked?: U.S. International Defender Steve Cherundolo
by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - July 6)
Currently with the U.S. Men’s National Team participating in the Gold Cup, Steve Cherundolo was able to take the time away from training to answer your questions in the latest episode of “You Asked?” more details | go to article

Gold Cup: Quick Turnaround For The U.S.
by Jack Bell (Profile/Interview | New York Times - July 3)
The United States may be using a B-team for the Concacaf Gold Cup, but for the confident and jocular defender Jimmy Conrad, whose movie tastes are more A-list, something like “The Big Lebowski,” it’s about being “as handsome as possible.” more details | go to article