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Holden ponders defining choice

Doug McIntyre

Whether Stuart Holden ends up landing a spot on the U.S. World Cup team or not could very well depend on the decision he makes at the end of this mont...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2009

U.S. draw: Even better than you think

Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre

NEW YORK -- Landon Donovan's body language -- and his actual language -- said it all as he watched the World Cup draw unfold at New York's ESPNZone. W...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009

The World Cup wish list

Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre

Now that the procedures for Friday's World Cup draw have (finally) been set, whom do the Americans want to see in the first round next June? Because t...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Findley could be the answer

Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre

Does Robbie Findley have the goods to help the U.S. in South Africa next summer? That's clearly the question on the minds of national team fans after...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Qatar promise heat-beating tech for 2022 World Cup

Reuters

The searing desert heat of a Middle East summer will be no obstacle to Qatar hosting a World Cup finals, the Gulf State's bid chief said on Tuesday while promising new heat-confounding technologies.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Plymouth makes strong case for 2018 bid

Harry Harris, Football Correspondent

ESPN Soccernet has been told Plymouth is the shock contender to host World Cup ties should England's 2018 bid prove successful.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Cunningham, Johnson get their shot

Luke Cyphers

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- As the U.S. begins the process of auditions for a possible starting World Cup forward slot this week, the one feeling that see...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Five thoughts on the new roster

Doug McIntyre

Our man Luke Cyphers is en route to Bratislava, where he'll post ahead of the U.S. national team's match against World Cup-bound Slovakia on Saturday ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Youth struggle to keep up with CONCACAF talent

Doug McIntyre and Luke Cyphers

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 ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Forwards wanted

Doug McIntyre

U.S. national team coach Bob Bradley's "problem" with surplus midfielders is well documented, but a shortage of capable forwards could be the coach's ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Coping with Davies' accident

Luke Cyphers

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. soccer team is a tight group, and under Bob Bradley, a tight ship. That's why Tuesday's news about Charlie Davies' injuri...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Bradley is a film star

Luke Cyphers

MIAMI -- Whatever happens Saturday night in Honduras, the U.S. is certain about one thing: It won't be surprised. Part of that is a familiarity with ...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Honduras' unusual home-field advantage

Luke Cyphers

MIAMI -- The U.S. national team says it isn't concerned about the political situation in Honduras affecting their World Cup qualifier in San Pedro Sul...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Dempsey injury creates opportunity for Holden

Luke Cyphers

MIAMI -- With a key offensive threat injured ahead of a match that could clinch a spot in next year's World Cup, the U.S. national team faced the adve...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009

In defense of Dempsey

Doug McIntyre and Luke Cyphers

"Could you do it again," the producer asks politely, "with more energy?" The rangy Texan smiles shyly, nods and does another take: "This is Clint Dem...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2009