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Doug McIntyre writes that after Thursday's release of the U.S. roster ahead of the team's five spring matches -- including three World Cup qualifiers -- coach Jurgen Klinsmann's exclusion of USMNT veteran Landon Donovan doesn't add up.

Blog | Conversation | May 16, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that a depleted U.S. back four proved its worth in a 1-0 World Cup qualifier win over Costa Rica.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that it will take a total team effort from the U.S. to win Friday's World Cup qualifying match versus Costa Rica. Given the Yanks' weak back line, how well Michael Bradley and Jermaine Jones control the midfield could be the key.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that despite calls for Jurgen Klinsmann's job, the U.S. national team head coach's position is safe -- even if the Yanks lose the next two qualifiers.

Blog | Conversation | March 21, 2013

Doug McIntyre breaks down the top 25 U.S. soccer players right now. Clint Dempsey tops the list.

Blog | Conversation | March 20, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that despite the U.S. national team's rash of injuries and relatively weak back line, the Yanks' supporting cast at midfield and forward -- which will be key to success in Friday's match versus Costa Rica -- is in fine form.

Blog | Conversation | March 19, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that after the release of the U.S. roster on Monday, the Yanks' defense is in need of some leadership heading into critical World Cup qualifying matches against Costa Rica and Mexico.

Blog | Conversation | March 18, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that given the must-win nature of the Yanks' home Hexagonal match versus Costa Rica next week, U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann will likely employ a more attack-minded midfield. Could Graham Zusi or Brek Shea get the start?

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2013

Luke Cyphers writes that the biggest difference between the Yanks in 2010 and the Yanks now isn't necessarily different players, but those same players maturing together. In a friendly against Scotland, the growth in this U.S. team was on display.

Blog | Conversation | May 27, 2012

Jurgen Klinsmann wants the U.S. to play a more technical, proactive game, but the U.S.'s win over Italy proves the team is still better at its defensive-minded, Bob-Bradley style of play, writes Schaerlaeckens.

ESPN.com instant analysis of the friendly between the U.S. and Italy

We preview the friendly between the U.S. and Italy.

The U.S. faces a tough test against Italy -- a team the Americans have never beaten.

Previewing U.S. vs. Panama friendly.

Just six months ago, Freddy Adu's career appeared to be in a free fall. But the former phenom got a shot at redemption with the U.S. national team on Wednesday night, writes Jeff Carlisle.

The U.S. defeated Panama in the Gold Cup semifinals, 1-0. Jeff Carlisle hands out the grades for each and every U.S. player.