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U.S. captain Carlos Bocanegra has been dropped from the roster for World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico, and Timmy Chandler, Fabian Johnson and Danny Williams will miss the matches because of injuries and illness.

With injuries to Steve Cherundolo and Fabian Johnson, and Danny Williams' lack of playing time, the U.S. has defensive worries heading into next week's World Cup qualifier at Honduras, the opener in the final round to get to next year's tournament in Brazil.

The United States is using a lineup mixed with veterans such as goalkeeper Tim Howard and defender Carlos Bocanegra in its World Cup qualifying match against Antigua and Barbuda.

Doug McIntyre breaks down the top position battles for the U.S. team after speaking with Jurgen Klinsmann.

Blog | Conversation | September 28, 2012

MEXICO CITY -- The United States hopes its historic victory at Estadio Azteca is a precursor of sorts, but nobody is mistaking it as a shift in the balance within the region's primary rivalry. The gap separating the Americans from Mexico remains inta...

Brent Latham analyzes the U.S. national team roster cuts, discussing where Terrence Boyd, Joe Corona, Juan Agudelo and Alfredo Morales fit into the national team's plans.

Blog | Conversation | May 29, 2012

Chivas USA's young new star has returned the club after he was dropped from the U.S. national team roster for the "five-game tournament" that begins with Saturday's friendly against Scotland in Jacksonville, Fla., and wraps up with next month's World...

Forward Juan Agudelo, defender Alfredo Morales and midfielders Danny Williams and Graham Zusi were cut Friday as U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann picked his 23-man roster for upcoming exhibition games and World Cup qualifiers.

Oguchi Onyewu's latest knee injury is certainly not good news for the U.S. national team, but it's no reason to panic.

Blog | Conversation | February 22, 2012

While the Hot List normally highlights guys who are under the radar, Clint Dempsey's form has put him on the radar of the top teams.

Blog | Conversation | February 03, 2012

Doug McIntyre looks at which American players are helping their national team stock with their current club play and which ones aren't.

Blog | Conversation | December 09, 2011

The 2011 campaign proved to be difficult for the U.S. men's national team, which finished with a losing record for the first time since 1997. But the Americans at least capped off the year with a win, writes Jeff Carlisle.

The U.S. isn't scoring goals. But what's even more of a concern is the lack of chances the players are creating per game under Jurgen Klinsmann.

The honeymoon is over for Jurgen Klinsmann, and although it's too early to panic, there is definitely reason to worry, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Coach Jurgen Klinsmann continued to alter parts of the U.S. lineup in Friday's loss to France, with mixed results arising from the changes, writes Ravi Ubha.

The U.S. suffered its fourth defeat in six games under Jurgen Klinsmann. Ravi Ubha breaks down the match in Paris.