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
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Sources: Jesse Marsch Leading Candidate for USMNT Job
According to sources close to US Soccer, Jesse Marsch is currently the front-runner to land the vacant United States Men's National Team managerial job. Sources told The Sports Bank that the process is still ongoing, and that a deal has not been reached as of yet, but Marsch is currently in pole position. The former manager of Leeds United in the English Premier League and … [Read more...] about Sources: Jesse Marsch Leading Candidate for USMNT Job
USMNT Coach Gregg Berhalter on Christian Pulisic’s Chelsea FC Move (Exclusive)
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
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
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
