U.S. will use 2009 to fine-tune player pool
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetWith World Cup qualifiers and the Confederations Cup to deal with, the U.S. men will have a lot on their plate in 2009, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008Youngsters spice up U.S. attack against Guatemala
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetAgainst a Guatemala team that was oddly lethargic, the U.S. youngsters shone at times, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008U.S. looking to end Guatemala's World Cup dream
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetThe U.S. will be keen to eliminate Guatemala from World Cup qualifying when the teams meet (Wednesday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN Classic), writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008U.S. youngsters show inexperience against T&T
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetThe 2-1 loss against Trinidad & Tobago showed that several U.S. youngsters still have a ways to go before they're ready for the senior team, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008U.S. to field youthful lineup against T&T
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetThe game against Trinidad & Tobago is the perfect opportunity for several U.S. youngsters to make a statement, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2008U.S. unlikely to take it easy against Cuba
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetThe U.S. will be looking for a convincing victory against Cuba to ensure progress to the next stage of World Cup qualifying, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008Johnson continues to receive benefit of the doubt
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetU.S. coach Bob Bradley continues to pin his hopes on misfiring forward Eddie Johnson, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008Moral victories no longer suffice for U.S.
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetOn the heels of a first-round exit at the Olympics, the U.S. can no longer be content with moral victories, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2008Orozco's red costs U.S. dearly
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetMichael Orozco's red card was unfortunately just one of many infractions for a young U.S. team, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2008Lack of discipline the ultimate downfall for U.S.
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetA 10-man U.S. team battled valiantly in a 2-1 loss to Nigeria, but a lack of discipline ultimately cost Peter Nowak's team, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2008U.S. looks to exploit Nigeria's defensive vulnerability
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetIn its final group game, the U.S. will take on an attack-minded Nigeria team that might be susceptible to counterattacks, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2008U.S. forced to make do without Adu and Bradley
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetThe game against the Netherlands proved costly as Freddy Adu and Michael Bradley will miss the U.S. game against Nigeria, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2008U.S. ties Netherlands but deserved much more
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetIn rewriting the form book, the U.S. dominated the Netherlands for large stretches and deserved more than a draw, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2008Netherlands depleted ahead of U.S. game
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetThe Netherlands has suffered some key injuries, but the U.S. still will be wary when the teams meet, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | August 08, 2008Edu excels for U.S. against Japan
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetThe U.S. men's offense sputtered against Japan, but a solid defensive outing ensured the points, writes Jeff Carlisle.
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