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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 examines forward Jozy Altidore's chances of making the USMNT roster ahead of the team's spring matches that begin May 29. Beyond his lack of goal-scoring success for the U.S., Altidore's USMNT inclusion may hinge on his club's release date.

Blog | Conversation | May 15, 2013

Doug McIntyre looks at which American players are helping or hurting their national team stock with their current club play. This week, Clint Dempsey and Eric Lichaj are on the rise.

Blog | Conversation | May 13, 2013

Doug McIntyre examines how the U.S. scouts its players internationally, speaking to Martin Vasquez, a lead U.S. assistant, and Jurgen Klinsmann.

Blog | Conversation | May 08, 2013

Doug McIntyre speaks with U.S. striker Herculez Gomez about his possible return to MLS from Liga MX. Gomez, whose Mexican-American heritage would be a marketing boon in the U.S., said he'd welcome a return to MLS, though not to KC, which owns his rights.

Blog | Conversation | May 01, 2013

Doug McIntyre looks at which American players are helping or hurting their national team stock with their current club play. This week, Alejandro Bedoya and Fabian Johnson are on the rise.

Blog | Conversation | April 29, 2013

Doug McIntyre analyzes Jurgen Klinsmann's latest comments on Landon Donovan and when Donovan could rejoin the national team.

Blog | Conversation | April 25, 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 examines the fate of U.S. midfielder Freddy Adu. After the one-time wunderkind signed last week with Brazil club Bahia -- his ninth professional team -- can Edu finally put it together and earn a spot on the U.S. Gold Cup roster?

Blog | Conversation | April 17, 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 examines the potential USMNT Gold Cup roster. Jurgen Klinsmann will likely be forced to select from a smaller pool due to players' obligations to MLS and European clubs.

Blog | Conversation | April 10, 2013

Doug McIntyre looks at which American players are helping or hurting their national team stock with their current club play. This week, Terrence Boyd and Steve Cherundolo are on the rise.

Blog | Conversation | April 08, 2013

Doug McIntyre examines the fate of U.S. defender Steve Cherundolo. With young talent like Timmy Chandler, Geoff Cameron, Matt Besler and Omar Gonzalez now playing well at the international level, what is Cherundolo's future with the USMNT?

Blog | Conversation | April 03, 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 Tim Howard are on the rise.

Blog | Conversation | April 01, 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 explains how the U.S. player pool showed its depth in a 0-0 tie with Mexico on Tuesday night.

Blog | Conversation | March 26, 2013