Ben Olsen
ussoccerplayers.com/player/olsen-benWhen Ben Olsen first entered Major League Soccer in 1998 with D.C. … " on playing for DC United, from 10 Questions With Ben Olsen… Olsen was poised to take his game to the next level after 19 full international appearances and a successful stay in England on loan to Nottingham Forest, before a fractured ankle in March of 2001 put him out of action for the rest of the year.
USMNT players in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/03/usmnt-players-in-the-2024-concacaf-champions-cup.htmlUnfortunately for Ben Olsen & Co. … Tigres, Concacaf champions in 2020, enjoy the benefit of hosting the second leg at the atmospheric Estadio Universitario, better known as El Volcán. … Olsen can still call on Coco Carrasquilla and Artur in central midfield and will need them to be sharp against Aidan Morris and Darlington Nagbe.
Champions League, Championship, and MLS round 33
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/09/champions-league-championship-and-mls-round-33.html"It was a big three points," Houston coach Ben Olsen said. … Stoke City's Daniel Johnson equalized in the 33rd and Ben Wilmot scored in the 62nd.
Leagues Cup matchday 1 Friday: Inter Miami wins at home, three games go to penalties
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/07/leagues-cup-matchday-1-inter-miami-wins-at-home-three-games-go-to-penalties.html"We just tied them on the road," Houston coach Ben Olsen said. … Sebastian Lletget put Dallas up again in the 75th with Ben Bender equalizing seven minutes into stoppage time.
MLS Week 5: Columbus scores six, St Louis and Seattle four in wins
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/03/mls-week-5-columbus-scores-six-st-louis-and-seattle-four-in-wins.html"We've been saying we are a work in progress and will continue to be," Gouston coach Ben Olsen said. … New England beat DC United 2-1 on the road, falling behind to a 45th minute Christian Benteke goal.
MLS Week 9: Score draws and a win for Inter Miami
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/04/mls-week-9-score-draws-and-a-win-for-inter-miami.html"We are disappointed because we did so much well over the course of the game," Houston coach Ben Olsen said. … Benji Kikanovic pulled a goal back for San Jose in the 58th.
USMNT 2005 Gold Cup squad
ussoccerplayers.com/usmnt-2005-gold-cup-squadThe USMNT squad for the 2005 Concacaf Gold Cup.
USMNT 2000 Gold Cup squad
ussoccerplayers.com/usmnt-2000-gold-cup-squadThe USMNT squad for the 2000 Concacaf Gold Cup.
MLS Week 6: Philadelphia shuts out Minnesota, Colorado beats LAFC
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/03/mls-week-6-philadelphia-shuts-out-minnesota-colorado-beats-lafc.html“It's really nice to get another three points, which is important, because we are on the road for the next couple of weeks," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
MLS Week 5: New England and Chicago draw, Red Bulls score four
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/03/mls-week-5-new-england-and-chicago-draw-red-bulls-score-four.html"The group just gave everything for each other tonight," Houston coach Ben Olsen said. … United went ahead from a Christian Benteke goal in the 38th, but Joao Klauss converted a St Louis penalty in the 70th minute.
MLS Week 4: A late winner in Chicago and late reds across the league
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/03/mls-week-4-a-late-winner-in-chicago-and-late-reds-across-the-league.html"We made a lot of little plays that mattered in the box tonight, whether it was blocking a shot or helping your teammate," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
Gladbach exits the DFB Pokal, Columbus advances in the Concacaf Champions Cup
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/03/gladbach-exits-the-dfb-pokal-columbus-advances-in-the-concacaf-champions-cup.html"You have to play really well in these tournaments with a bunch of champions," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
MLS Week 2: RSL beats LAFC, Inter Miami scores five
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/03/mls-week-2-rsl-beats-lafc-inter-miami-scores-five.html"We don’t like to lose, especially here at home," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
Draw for PSV in Champions League, Champions Cup roundup
ussoccerplayers.com/2024/02/draw-for-psv-in-champions-league-champions-cup-roundup.html“It stings a little bit in the moment, but it was a heck of an effort from our group," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
USMNT Player of the Year winners
ussoccerplayers.com/usmnt-player-of-the-year-winnersA list of the USMNT Player of the Year winners awarded by US Soccer starting in 1984 and Futbol de Primera from 1991-2017.
Cincinnati vs Columbus in the East, LAFC vs Houston in the West
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/11/cincinnati-vs-columbus-in-the-east-lafc-vs-houston-in-the-west.htmlWe've been that dark horse," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
Seattle, Houston, and Columbus advance to the MLS Conference semifinals
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/11/seattle-houston-and-columbus-advance-to-the-mls-conference-semifinals.html"It was a great night for the organization, to advance in the playoffs and continue this ride," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
Game three set for Houston vs Real Salt Lake
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/11/game-three-set-for-houston-vs-real-salt-lake.html"It was a scrappy game that had more of a playoff feel to it, with the intensity and the physicality compared to the last game against Salt Lake," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
Four home wins in MLS round one game ones
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/10/four-home-wins-in-mls-round-one-game-ones.html"I have been doing this long enough and it is very difficult to win playoff games," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
Preview: 2023 US Open Cup and Campeones Cup finals
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/09/preview-2023-us-open-cup-and-campeones-cup-finals.htmlHead coach Ben Olsen's press conferences present their own case study in expectation management, where good enough for a result is seldom good enough for his take on the club's bigger picture. … Andrew Wooten was on the bench for Preussen Munster in their 4-0 home loss to Bayern Munich in the first round of the DFB Pokal.
MLS Week 28: Four goals for Atlanta, Cincinnati shuts out NYCFC
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/08/mls-week-28-four-goals-for-atlanta-cincinnati-shuts-out-nycfc.html"This was certainly our most complete effort and just a really good night on both sides of the ball," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
Panathinaikos trails in Champions League qualifying, Inter Miami and Houston win in US Open Cup semifinals, LAFC beats Colorado
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/08/panathinaikos-trails-in-champions-league-qualifying-inter-miami-and-houston-win-in-us-open-cup-semifinals-lafc-beats-colorado.html"We talked about creating a winning culture," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
First-leg draw for PSV, win for Royal Antwerp in the Champions League, Open Cup semifinal previews
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/08/first-leg-draw-for-psv-win-for-royal-antwerp-in-the-champions-league-open-cup-semifinal-previews.html"RSL is a very tough opponent who has been good on the road," Houston coach Ben Olsen said on Tuesday. … Ricardo Pepi and Malik Tillman were on the bench for PSV.
Four MLS teams advance to open Leagues Cup round of 32
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/08/four-mls-teams-advance-to-open-leagues-cup-round-of-32.html"The stats say it was an even game against arguably one of the best Mexican teams in their league, who won it last year," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
Leagues Cup matchday 2 Tuesday: Inter Miami and Mazatlan advance, Dallas wins
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/07/leagues-cup-matchday-2-tuesday-inter-miami-and-mazatlan-advance-dallas-wins.html"Disappointed in our response," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
MLS Week 20: Atlanta and NYCFC draw, Montreal beats Nashville, Cincinnati wins at Toronto, RSL beats St Louis
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/06/mls-week-20-atlanta-and-nycfc-draw-montreal-beats-nashville-and-cincinnati-wins-at-toronto.html"It was a long night," Houston coach Ben Olsen said. … Thursday's soccer news has the roundup of Week 20 in MLS, starting with Atlanta and NYCFC drawing 2-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
US Open Cup semifinalists, Dallas wins in MLS and LAFC draws with Atlanta
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/06/us-open-cup-semifinalists-dallas-wins-in-mls-and-lafc-draws-with-atlanta.html"We are trying to create a culture of winning," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
MLS Week 15: Montreal wins, New England and Chicago draw, Philadelphia beats NYCFC
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/05/mls-week-15-montreal-wins-new-england-and-chicago-draw-philadelphia-beats-nycfc.html"I'm thrilled for the guys," Houston coach Ben Olsen said. … Kosi Thompson doubled Toronto's lead in the 72nd with DC's Christian Benteke pulling a goal back in the 87th minute.
MLS Week 14: St Louis scores four, Cincinnati wins at home, road loss for New England
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/05/mls-week-14-st-louis-scores-four-cincinnati-wins-at-home-road-loss-for-new-england.html"I'm really happy with the point," Houston coach Ben Olsen said. … Christian Benteke put DC up in the 71st, Cristian Dajome doubled the lead in the 73rd, and Mateusz Klich finished off the goals in the 80th minute.
MLS Week 11: Chicago wins at home, Montreal beats Toronto, and Philadelphia comes back at Colorado
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/05/mls-week-11-chicago-wins-at-home-montreal-beats-toronto-and-philadelphia-comes-back-at-colorado.html"We had nine players, down a man, really compact, really frustrated them throughout most of the night, and then we put ourselves in another hole," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
MLS Week 11: San Jose wins, Montreal shuts out Orlando, Inter Miami beats Atlanta
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/05/mls-week-11-san-jose-wins-montreal-shuts-out-orlando-inter-miami-beats-atlanta.html"It’s a point," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
MLS Week 9: Montreal wins at home, Nashville and LAFC draw
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/04/mls-week-9-montreal-wins-at-home-nashville-and-lafc-draw.html"I feel good about our resiliency and our belief to win games," DC United coach Ben Olsen said. … United got the lead back from a Donovan Pines goal in the 52nd and Christian Benteke scored in the 62nd minute.
MLS Week 7: Cincinnati beats Philadelphia, Seattle wins at home, four goals for New England
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/04/mls-week-7-cincinnati-beats-philadelphia-seattle-wins-at-home-four-goals-for-new-england.html"Three more points at home," Houston coach Ben Olsen said.
MLS Week 4: Atlanta wins 5-1, Montreal beats Philadelphia
ussoccerplayers.com/2023/03/mls-week-4-5-1-win-for-atlanta-montreal-beats-philadelphia.html"Coaches can say whatever they want, but you want to get your first win," Houston coach Ben Olsen said. … Santiago Rodriguez doubled New York's lead in the 37th with DC's Christian Benteke pulling a goal back in the 46th.
USMNT 2006 World Cup squad
ussoccerplayers.com/usmnt-2006-world-cup-squadThe 2006 USMNT World Cup squad that played against the Czech Republic, Italy, and Ghana in group E.
Alumni
ussoccerplayers.com/alumni-playersA list of USMNT alumni players for the United States National Team.
US National Team Alumni
ussoccerplayers.com/alumniThe alumni members of the United States National Soccer Team Players Association, the union for the USMNT World Cup squad.
Time In
ussoccerplayers.com/time-inThe Players Association was represented by US National Team player Ben Olsen.
US World Cup Squads
ussoccerplayers.com/us-world-cup-squadsA list of the USMNT World Cup squads and the players from 1930, 1934, 1950, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, and 2010.