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Doug McIntyre writes that after Thursday's release of the U.S. roster ahead of the team's five spring matches -- including three World Cup qualifiers -- coach Jurgen Klinsmann's exclusion of USMNT veteran Landon Donovan doesn't add up.

Blog | Conversation | May 16, 2013

Doug McIntyre looks at which American players are helping or hurting their national team stock with their current club play. This week, Landon Donovan and Benny Feilhaber are on the rise.

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2013

Doug McIntyre looks at which American players are helping or hurting their national team stock with their current club play. This week, Jozy Altidore, Michael Bradley, George John and Alfredo Morales are on the rise.

Blog | Conversation | April 15, 2013

Doug McIntyre projects how the U.S. World Cup roster will look in 2014 right after a huge 0-0 draw with Mexico.

Blog | Conversation | March 27, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that a depleted U.S. back four proved its worth in a 1-0 World Cup qualifier win over Costa Rica.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that it will take a total team effort from the U.S. to win Friday's World Cup qualifying match versus Costa Rica. Given the Yanks' weak back line, how well Michael Bradley and Jermaine Jones control the midfield could be the key.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that despite calls for Jurgen Klinsmann's job, the U.S. national team head coach's position is safe -- even if the Yanks lose the next two qualifiers.

Blog | Conversation | March 21, 2013

Doug McIntyre breaks down the top 25 U.S. soccer players right now. Clint Dempsey tops the list.

Blog | Conversation | March 20, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that despite the U.S. national team's rash of injuries and relatively weak back line, the Yanks' supporting cast at midfield and forward -- which will be key to success in Friday's match versus Costa Rica -- is in fine form.

Blog | Conversation | March 19, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that after the release of the U.S. roster on Monday, the Yanks' defense is in need of some leadership heading into critical World Cup qualifying matches against Costa Rica and Mexico.

Blog | Conversation | March 18, 2013

Doug McIntyre writes that given the must-win nature of the Yanks' home Hexagonal match versus Costa Rica next week, U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann will likely employ a more attack-minded midfield. Could Graham Zusi or Brek Shea get the start?

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2013

Doug McIntyre looks at which American players are helping or hurting their national team stock with their current club play. This week, Brek Shea is on the rise after returning to field for Stoke City.

Blog | Conversation | February 24, 2013

Doug McIntyre looks at which American players are helping or hurting their national team stock with their current club play. This week, Timmy Chandler and Maurice Edu are on the rise.

Blog | Conversation | February 18, 2013

Brent Latham explains that while America's U-20 team will be missing several key players when CONCACAF qualifying kicks off, the U.S. has a very good shot at making the World Cup. Also, a look at the team's competition and most influential players.

Blog | Conversation | February 15, 2013

Brent Latham takes a look at what has been an impotent American attack. The problem may lie in Jurgen Klinsmann's insistence on testing players in positions they don't normally play. What he might have to do is line up the pieces based on comfort level.

Blog | Conversation | February 08, 2013

Doug McIntyre projects how the U.S. World Cup roster will look in 2014, after the Yanks' qualifying loss to Honduras.

Blog | Conversation | February 07, 2013