U.S. team taught a painful lesson by Brazil
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetThe game against Brazil was a chance to learn how the U.S. measures up with the world's best teams. On Thursday's evidence, the gap in class remains painfully obvious, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2009Short-handed U.S. runs out of steam against Italy
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetShort-handed, but up a goal against Italy at halftime, the U.S. team's hopes of an upset were ended when it failed to match the firepower of Italy's Giuseppe Rossi, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2009U.S. regroups before critical clash against Honduras
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetExpect coach Bob Bradley to make changes in both his lineup and formation ahead of the U.S. team's critical clash against Honduras, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2009Altidore shines as U.S. dismantles Trinidad & Tobago
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetAfter he demolished the Soca Warriors, it's no surprise that teen Jozy Altidore received most of the postgame plaudits, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009U.S. barely escapes with a draw against El Salvador
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetThe U.S. looked down and out against El Salvador but was fortunate to escape with a 2-2 draw, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | March 28, 2009Mexico's misery in Columbus continues
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetThe U.S. cemented its dominance over Mexico on home soil with another 2-0 win in Columbus, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | February 11, 2009U.S. heavily favored but still wary of Mexico
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetThe U.S. is a heavy favorite heading into the game against Mexico, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | February 09, 2009U.S. national team faces a critical year in 2009
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetWith the Hexagonal set to begin in 2009, the U.S. team still has several questions that need answering, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | December 30, 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, 2008Beasley looks like his old self against T&T
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetAfter a rough outing against Cuba, DaMarcus Beasley looked more like his old self against Trinidad & Tobago, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2008U.S. rediscovers offensive touch against T&T
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetAgainst the Soca Warriors, the U.S. delivered a dominant performance and the offense finally showed up, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2008U.S. grinds out drab win against Barbados
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetWith an aggregate victory a foregone conclusion, the U.S. sleepwalked its way to a 1-0 win over Barbados, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | June 22, 2008U.S. takes care of business against Barbados
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetThe opponent was out of its league, but give the U.S. team credit for taking care of business against Barbados, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2008U.S. shows self-belief against Argentina
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetThe most promising aspect of the U.S. team's performance against Argentina was a rise in the team's self-belief, writes Jeff Carlisle.
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