In his self-imposed literary exile, Jimmy Conrad stumbled upon an epiphany and a blueprint for how to develop soccer in the U.S...

U.S. awaits the World Cup draw

...step-by-step. The panel will comprise everyone's favorite wizard not named Harry Potter in Jimmy Conrad, along with Jeff Carlisle, Leander Schaerlaeckens and myself (Ives Galarcep will also be doing a drive...

A vision for the future of Major League Soccer

In his self-imposed literary exile, Jimmy Conrad stumbled upon an epiphany and a blueprint for how to develop soccer in the U.S.

Five thoughts on the new roster

...last weekend (at 1:06 of the clip) can't hurt his chances. In central defense, Jimmy Conrad, Clarence Goodson and Chad Marshall will battle to partner Carlos Bocanega. Jay DeMerit and Oguchi Onyewu...

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.

It's win, or stay home

The Chicago Fire are maintaining a positive and upbeat attitude heading into Saturday's critical second leg of their Eastern Conference semifinal seri...

Forwards wanted

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 ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Onyewu's injury exposes lack of depth in U.S. defense

The conventional wisdom is that the U.S. has a talented center back pool. But the injuries to Oguchi Onyewu and Jay DeMerit have exposed a lack of depth, writes Steve Davis.

Injury blows will force Bradley to reshape U.S.

With the U.S. suffering a couple of devastating losses, Bob Bradley will be forced to remodel his lineup in the next few months, writes Jeff Carlisle.

Injuries leave U.S. roster a question mark

As successful and exhilarating as the Americans' final set of fixtures was, this week was a disaster on the injury front. First, of course, was the l...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Mathis reminisces with Honduras flashback

It's going to be a big task for the U.S. team to win on the road in Honduras, but it's been done before. Former national teamer Clint Mathis can teach the current squad a thing or two, writes Kristian Dyer.

Dempsey injury creates opportunity for Holden

...of matches. Now Marshall and DeMerit are both hurt, opening up training-camp roster spots for Jimmy Conrad and Clarence Goodson. With Dempsey gone, the U.S. called another veteran into camp. You guessed...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 07, 2009

In defense of Dempsey

"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...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Big-name European clubs dot the U.S. summer landscape

To the delight of soccer aficionados, a host of big-name clubs and players will arrive in the U.S. during the summer, writes Doug McIntyre.

Cherundolo returns from injury for U.S. in Gold Cup

U.S right back Steve Cherundolo has been hurt since November. He had hip surgery in April.