Findley could be the answer

...s a spot for a speedy, goal-scoring forward still up for grabs. Jeff Cunningham and Eddie Johnson auditioned for the role in the Yanks' recent friendly losses in Slovakia and Denmark, and Cunningham...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

U.S. faces another test on European soil against Denmark

After a lackluster performance against Slovakia, U.S. coach Bob Bradley will be hoping for an improved performance against Denmark, writes Jeff Carlisle.

U.S. sorely misses Donovan against Slovakia

For fans who were wondering how the U.S. would fare on offense without Landon Donovan, the evidence was there to see in an insipid 1-0 loss to Slovakia, writes Ives Galarcep.

Cunningham, Johnson get their shot

...unbelievable turnaround and for me to be rewarded with the opportunity in camp is just amazing." Eddie Johnson knows the feeling. A one-time rising star who scored seven goals in seven appearances during...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Five thoughts on the new roster

...Charlie Davies' vacated "speedy striker" role. His main competition this week is fleet-footed Fulham reserve Eddie Johnson, who received his first call-up since September 2008. Cunningham will have to make this chance...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Slovakia game to present U.S. with new challenges

The game against Slovakia gives the U.S. a chance to adjust to its lineup and prepare for life without Charlie Davies, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Team Profile: United States

Team Profile: United States

09 June 2007: USA's Eddie Johnson (C) carries teammate Landon Donovan after Johnson scored a goal during the CONCACAF Gold Cup first...

Youth struggle to keep up with CONCACAF talent

Watching the U.S. team's recent performances at the FIFA U-17 World Cup got us thinking about the future of the senior national team, post 2010. The ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Dempsey piles on the agony for Rafa Benitez

In a week in which Clint Dempsey was instrumental in Fulham's win against Liverpool, Ravi Ubha takes a brief look at recent notable performances by U.S. players in Europe.

Former players talk about Team USA

U.S. National Teamers from back in the day usually aren't shy about sharing their thoughts on the present squad. Some even get paid to do it as analys...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Injuries leave U.S. roster a question mark

...has international experience, and apparently was being considered by Bradley even before Davies went down. • Eddie Johnson: Remember him? The speedster has been off the national radar for a year, but Johnson is...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Preparing for Honduras

It remains to be seen if the U.S. national team's crucial Oct. 10 World Cup qualifier will be played as scheduled in Honduras, or moved to a neutral ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 24, 2009

Edu rehab, Adu loan and qualifier news

While the U.S. squad regroups in Utah's Wasatch Range ahead of two mountainous World Cup qualifiers, Maurice Edu will be at sea level in Scotland, con...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 31, 2009

Some answers on Kljestan

After being left off the 20-man U.S. squad for last week's qualifier in Mexico City, Sacha Kljestan helped Chivas USA record a 2-0 win over the New Yo...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 17, 2009