The Upside
Their Words
We are a country of overcoaches. The talents and abilities of our players now exceed the knowledge of the coaching, so the result is stagnation. US National Team alum Eric Wynalda, speaking to The Wall Street Journal's Matthew Futterman.
Other Sources
Fifa's Joao Havelange faces IOC inquiry into £610,000 bung allegation - from The Guardian's Matt Scott: "The IOC takes all allegations of corruption very seriously..."
Handicapping Gold Cup quarterfinals - from ESPN.com's Jeff Carlisle: It's a time when the margin for error shrinks to zero.
Will the real United States show up? - from FS Houston's Glenn Davis: Yes, real pressure can do funny things.
Team USA still very much a work in progress - from MLSsoccer.com's Jonah Freedman: But this team is still forming in front of our eyes.
Salt Lake road trip a tough test for young DC United - from The Washington Times' Nick Eilerson: “We’ve been a little upset about our result over the weekend,” United midfielder-forward Chris Pontius said.
Fire's Klopas tight-lipped on possible roster additions - from The Chicago Tribune's Jack McCarthy: "It's a matter of making the right decision."
Rapids center back Moor becomes Johnny on the spot - from The Denver Post's John Meyer: "I geeked out a little bit."
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