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Luke Cyphers was in South Africa for the U.S. team's dramatic victory against Algeria, and one thing is clear to him: Bob Bradley's performance during the group stage is the best we've ever seen from an American coach. Plus news and notes.

Blog | Conversation | June 23, 2010

With Wednesday's huge match against Algeria fast approaching, Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre break down what the U.S. will see. And they get some help from an exclusive interview with Zinedine Zidane, now an adviser to Algeria's national team.

Blog | Conversation | June 21, 2010

With the World Cup on the brink at halftime against Slovenia, Bob Bradley changed his tactics dramatically, then did so again late in the second half. The result was a Cup-saving draw. Luke Cyphers reports from South Africa on what worked.

Blog | Conversation | June 18, 2010

Michael Bradley and his coach downplayed the father-son angle, emphasizing the great team effort in the U.S. comeback.

Oguchi Onyewu was one of the biggest U.S. question marks -- if not the most critical -- heading into the England match. Now, after a performance in which he got stronger as the game went on, he looks ready to be his old difference-making self again.

Blog | Conversation | June 15, 2010

Shockingly, the U.S. actually possessed the ball more than England in the first half Saturday. But the U.S. reverted to form and defended in the second half. Greater control and better passes in the attacking third are critical against Slovenia on Friday.

Blog | Conversation | June 14, 2010