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Brent Latham chats with U.S. striker Terrence Boyd about his national team plans, his situation at his club team Borussia Dortmund and more.

Blog | Conversation | May 21, 2012

Brent Latham says a possible lack of stars threatens the quality and competitiveness of the Mexican Olympic team.

Blog | Conversation | May 17, 2012

Brent Latham examines the rising and falling stocks of some U.S. U-20 prospects, including Luis Gil, Omar Salgado and John Brooks.

Blog | Conversation | May 14, 2012

Brent Latham explains why the United States is quickly becoming a talent factory for the region -- and possibly the world.

Blog | Conversation | May 07, 2012

Brent Latham explains the issue with the impending break of the FMF and the Mexican league. With the two entities separated, the federation loses its most powerful tool for ensuring that youth soccer is properly prioritized in Mexico.

Blog | Conversation | May 03, 2012

Brent Latham interviews promising young defender Will Packwood, who could eventually play center back for the U.S. National team.

Blog | Conversation | April 30, 2012

Brent Latham interviews Perry Kitchen and discusses how U.S. national team coaches may be misusing their players, aligning them according to team need rather than individual strengths.

Blog | Conversation | April 23, 2012

Brent Latham explains why Mexican soccer clubs in danger of relegation should focus on promoting youth players rather than looking to sign risky foreign imports.

Blog | Conversation | April 19, 2012

Brent Latham examines the impact that the MLS Designated Player rule can have on the league, namely that it should help the league to retain its young stars.

Blog | Conversation | April 16, 2012

Brent Latham explains why goalkeeper Richard Sanchez has a bright future, in an interview for ESPN Insider.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2012

Brent Latham explains why the USSF has been terrific at retaining dual-national players and how it has helped U.S. soccer.

Blog | Conversation | April 09, 2012

Brent Latham analyzes how El Tri will build its Olympic roster after its victory in the CONCACAF final.

Blog | Conversation | April 05, 2012

Brent Latham examines the silver linings from the United States not qualifying for the Olympics.

Blog | Conversation | April 02, 2012

Brent Latham previews El Tri's matchup Saturday against Canada for the right to go to the Olympics. While an upset is possible, El Tri should beat Canada and punch a Olympic ticket.

Blog | Conversation | March 29, 2012

After a 2-0 defeat to Canada, the U.S. is in danger of not advancing to the semifinals. Brent Latham previews tonight's match against El Salvador, a virtual must-win for the U.S.

Blog | Conversation | March 26, 2012

Brent Latham examines five things to watch in Olympic qualifying for El Tri, including if the team has a capable target man and if the team will take its opponents seriously enough.

Blog | Conversation | March 20, 2012