The US men’s national team defeated Mexico 2-0 in the Concacaf Nations League final on Sunday. This summer the country will face much stiffer competition. (Photo by Shaun Clark/ISI Photos/Getty Images) ARLINGTON, Texas – They greeted the final whistle with clenched fists and high fives, but no, they didn’t end up on the field. The… Read More »
Before we get into what we learned from the USMNT’s wins over Jamaica and Mexico to maintain CONCACAF Nations League supremacy, we need to ask some bigger questions first. Like… yeah that was nice, but what does it mean? And does it have to mean anything? These questions about the meaning of life apply to… Read More »
U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams (4) celebrates his goal with forward Christian Pulisic during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League final soccer match against Mexico, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ARLINGTON, Texas – The tamest U.S.-Mexico game in years approached halftime, softly and quietly, when the little rocket launcher… Read More »
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – MARCH 21: American players celebrate a last-minute goal in stoppage time of the second half against Jamaica during the Concacaf Nations League semi-final at AT&T Stadium on March 21, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by John Dorton/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF) The US Men’s National Team was punched in the metaphorical mouth… Read More »
Ricardo Pepi and Folarin Balogun have been the one-two punch for the US men’s national team since last year’s Nations League final in June. (Photo by Elizabeth Kruetz/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF) The U.S. Men’s National Team suffered from a glaring weakness in soccer’s most prominent position during the 2022 World Cup cycle: striker. As… Read More »