The 2026 World Cup will be like a box of Neapolitan ice cream- three distinct colors and flavors all side by side with one another. The United States of America will be co-hosting along with Canada and Mexico, but make no mistake about it, the USA is the true host nation. So it's very unfortunate that the United States Men's National Team, or USMNT, is in such a bad place … [Read more...] about USMNT Nowhere Near Ready for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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USWNT Doomed by Complacency, Coaching, Aging, Not Supposed Wokeness
Before we commence the USWNT autopsy, let's get this out of the way first. Pretty much no one who uses the phrase "woke" these days knows what it actually means. 99.999% of people who rail against "wokeness" have zero clue what that expression truly means. Erykah Badu coined the phrase "woke" back in 2008, and it wasn't long until the word's meaning got stolen and corrupted. … [Read more...] about USWNT Doomed by Complacency, Coaching, Aging, Not Supposed Wokeness
Arsenal Youngster Folarin Balogun Switches Intl Affiliation From England to USA
England and the United States of America played to a draw in last year's World Cup, but the Americans emerged victorious in the Folarin Balogun recruiting battle. The Arsenal forward, currently making a splash while on loan with Reims in the French Ligue 1, represented both England and the USA at the youth level, before making his way with England's U21 team. … [Read more...] about Arsenal Youngster Folarin Balogun Switches Intl Affiliation From England to USA
USA wins in Mexico for first time ever, 1-0
The US women’s gold-medal winning team may have dominated American soccer headlines the past month, but the US men have just made a resounding statement of their own. For the first time ever, the men’s national team has defeated Mexico on Mexican soil, thanks to late tally from Michael Orozco Fiscal. The game-winner, which was created by a trio of US substitutes, silenced the … [Read more...] about USA wins in Mexico for first time ever, 1-0
London 2012: Olympic soccer quarterfinals observations
After nine goals in four women’s Olympic quarterfinal matches, two of the world’s top five teams have fallen, along with host nation Great Britain. As the remaining four teams shift focus towards Monday’s semifinals, let’s take a look back at how a marathon day of soccer shook down. France continues to surprise The most consistent part of France’s squad this tournament … [Read more...] about London 2012: Olympic soccer quarterfinals observations
London 2012 Olympics: Women’s soccer quarterfinals preview
With the group stages behind us, the quarterfinals of women’s Olympic soccer kick off tomorrow featuring several intriguing matchups. Among the eight remaining teams are six of the world’s top seven squads, as well as host-nation Great Britain, composed primarily of players from the world’s No. 9 England. The Olympic knockout stage will also feature six of the eight 2011 … [Read more...] about London 2012 Olympics: Women’s soccer quarterfinals preview
FIFA Hand USMNT German Gift
By Alex Simon Schalke midfielder Jermaine Jones' application to switch to the U.S. national team from Germany has been approved by FIFA. The U.S. Soccer Federation announced the switch in nationality on Tuesday. A recent FIFA rule change allows players who have not played in a competitive match for a national team to switch to another country in which they have citizenship. … [Read more...] about FIFA Hand USMNT German Gift
U.S. Soccer Star Injuries Revealed
By Alex Simon After 5 hours of surgery, it has been revealed that USMNT forward Charlie Davies has fractures to the right tibia/femur, left elbow, facial fractures and a lacerated bladder. Davies injuries were the result of a fatal 3 am crash Tuesday morning in Virginia. Davies was in the passenger seat when, the driver whom they did not identify, apparently lost … [Read more...] about U.S. Soccer Star Injuries Revealed
Do We Care About the World Baseball Classic?
By the TSB Staff PAUL M. BANKS I love this idea in theory, hate it in practice. With all the major stars more concerned with not getting hurt than actually winning, it just feels like a bunch of glorified preseason games. It’s also hard to root for my native country in this made-for-Bud Selig event. Now before the jingoistic ultra-conservative nutjobs out there do to me … [Read more...] about Do We Care About the World Baseball Classic?