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USMNT Should Have Picked Jesse Marsch Over Gregg Berhalter

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According to sources close to US Soccer, Jesse Marsch was the front-runner to land the then vacant United States Men's National Team managerial job. Sources told The Sports Bank at the time that while the process was still ongoing, but Marsch was then in pole position. The former manager of Leeds United in the English Premier League and RB Leipzig in the German Bundesliga, … [Read more...] about USMNT Should Have Picked Jesse Marsch Over Gregg Berhalter

USMNT Copa America Preview, Potential Starting Lineups

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The USMNT (United States Men's National Team) have just two friendlies left before they begin their Copa America campaign on home soil. On Saturday, they'll take on Colombia at Commanders Field in Landover, Maryland (5:30pm ET kickoff). Then next Wednesday, June 12, they'll battle traditional powerhouse Brazil at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida (7pm ET kick). … [Read more...] about USMNT Copa America Preview, Potential Starting Lineups

Man City Set to Face AC Milan at Yankee Stadium This Summer

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Captain America, Christian Pulisic, is coming to Yankee Stadium this summer. You certainly won't get a more American sports sentence than that! Pulisic and AC Milan will face Manchester City in a preseason friendly on Saturday, July 27 (time TBD), Yankee Stadium and the New York Yankees announced today. The reigning UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA World Club Cup, … [Read more...] about Man City Set to Face AC Milan at Yankee Stadium This Summer

USMNT vs Germany: Team News, Lineups, Odds, Prop Bets, TV Info

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The USMNT (United States Men's National Team) hosts Germany on Saturday afternoon in an international friendly where both sides are looking to make a statement. "We always compared ourselves in terms of, you know, we wanted to compete with top-level countries," USA and Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie said on a media call yesterday. "We expect ourselves to win these games … [Read more...] about USMNT vs Germany: Team News, Lineups, Odds, Prop Bets, TV Info

Arsenal Youngster Folarin Balogun Switches Intl Affiliation From England to USA

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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

USMNT Coach Gregg Berhalter on Christian Pulisic’s Chelsea FC Move (Exclusive)

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United States Men's National Team Coach Gregg Berhalter appeared today at the Volkswagen display in the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. Chicago is where the home offices of U.S. Soccer are located, and just last month Volkswagen announced a new four year sponsor partnership with the United States Soccer Federation. So it was a natural fit for Berhalter to appear at a VW luncheon … [Read more...] about USMNT Coach Gregg Berhalter on Christian Pulisic’s Chelsea FC Move (Exclusive)

US loses 1-0 to Ecuador at Red Bull Arena

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The U.S. Men's National team has lost three of its first five games under Jurgen Klinsmann's reign as national team coach - scoring just 2 goals, and questions must now be raised about if he is the right coach for US soccer. Until the 80th minute when Jaime Ayovi got in front of substitute Tim Ream to head in the game winning goal this match seemed destined for a draw. Both … [Read more...] about US loses 1-0 to Ecuador at Red Bull Arena

FIFA Hand USMNT German Gift

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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