US Soccer Players

Tuesday's TV

ESPN Deportes has Sweden - Serbia at 1pm and France - Estonia at 3pm ET.

LIVESTRONG Park Gets USA - Guatemala

The United States Soccer Federation announced on Monday that the October 16th World Cup Qualifier between the USA and Guatemala will be played at LIVESTRONG Park in Kansas City, KS (7pm ET - ESPN2).  “We are very excited to play such an important World Cup qualifier in Kansas City,” USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann said in a press statement. “They have an amazing new facility in LIVESTRONG Sporting Park, and the fans have really demonstrated incredible support for soccer in the area. We expect it’s going to be a fantastic atmosphere.”

Upside: Structure

Their Words

"I didn't think we played behind them enough to stretch them out. Saying that, they did a good job with their structure and getting people behind the ball and they made it really difficult for us.” USA captain Carlos Bocanegra on the 0-0 draw with Canada.  

Other Sources

New Questions for U.S. on Eve of World Cup Qualifying - from The NY Times' Brian Sciaretta: Coach Jurgen Klinsmann said he knew fatigue would be a factor after the difficult game against Brazil.

U.S. fails to impress in Canada tie, final World Cup qualifying tune-up - from SI.com's Grant Wahl: At the very least, Bradley should be playing higher than Jermaine Jones....

Previewing Euro 2012

You have to feel for the print versions of the Euro 2012 previews.  With deadlines to meet and time on the shelf to consider, what looks like a squad in theory several weeks ago can easily turn into something altogether different in practice.  Though the internet would seem to have the advantage in the preview department, most of what we're seeing are the same basic concept. 

The Problems With Pier 40

"What is popular is not always right. What is right is not always popular." Francesco Totti.

By Cesar Diaz - NEW YORK, NY (Jun 4, 2012) US Soccer Players -- For the past few years, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber has openly signaled his intentions for a second New York club. He also said that in order for a second club to exist there must be a stadium plan. In addition, that stadium should be within the five boroughs. 

Highlights: Canada 0 - USA 0

Canada 0 - USA 0

Canada celebrated its soccer association's centennial with a scoreless draw against the United States on Sunday night at BMO Field in Toronto.  Both teams had trouble generating offense, with Canada putting three of their six shots on target and the USA finishing with three from seven.  The United States had to make a roster adjustment after announcing their 18-man lineup, with Edgar Castillo added in place of Fabian Johnson and starting the game. The United States opens CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying on Friday against Antigua & Barbuda in Tampa, FL (7pm ET - ESPN).

Behind The Crest: Final Rehearsal

Studio 90: Canada - USA Preview