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Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre look at the importance of speed players for the U.S. team in the upcoming World Cup qualifying cycle.

Blog | Conversation | April 18, 2012

Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre look at Michael Bradley, a player who has endured criticism that he was only on the national team because his farther was the coach, and his successful career thus far.

Blog | Conversation | March 14, 2012

After a breakout 2011 season in MLS and for the national team, Brek Shea looked a bit sluggish in two recent friendlies. Is it time for U.S. fans to worry?

Blog | Conversation | February 01, 2012

Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey will face off for the first time in five years later this month, which raises the question: Which one is the best U.S. field player of all time?

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2012

Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre explore how the Landon Donovan loan to Everton materialized. Plus, notes on the deepening U.S. player pool and ESPN The Magazine's pick as the next big name for U.S. soccer.

Blog | Conversation | December 29, 2011

The U.S. has always had trouble scoring goals, but an impressive group of young forwards is hoping to change that.

Blog | Conversation | November 16, 2011

PARIS -- One of Jurgen Klinsmann's projects for his U.S. national team is to lengthen the MLS season. His reasoning: Young MLS players simply can't compete with the rest of the world if they have three months off every year while their peers overseas...

Blog | Conversation | November 09, 2011

Omar Gonzalez is one of the better young defenders in MLS, but he was not called into camp by Jurgen Klinsmann for the third straight time. As a result, the dual-national says he's open to playing for Mexico.

Blog | Conversation | October 06, 2011

Carlos Bocanegra is one of many late bloomers playing a major role on the U.S. national team.

Blog | Conversation | June 10, 2011

The past two World Cup rosters were slam dunks. But this year, because of injury, fitness and form concerns, Bob Bradley is likely to bring a full 30 players to camp before naming his 23-man squad for South Africa. This does give him options, though.

Blog | Conversation | April 08, 2010

The U.S. has a history of little-known players making last-minute moves to join the World Cup roster. This year's best bet? How about midfielder Alejandro Bedoya, for a host of reasons. Also, news and notes on Landon Donovan, Michael Bradley and others.

Blog | Conversation | March 26, 2010

MLS players such as Conor Casey, Landon Donovan, Stuart Holden and Rico Clark are having a strong showing in the hexagonal qualifying.

Blog | Conversation | October 12, 2009