U.S. wary of Honduras' form at home
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetA U.S. victory over Honduras would ensure World Cup qualification, but achieving it is will be far from straightforward, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009U.S. midfield needs to improve in possession
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetDespite the U.S. team's strong summer, a nagging doubt remains about the midfield's inability to maintain possession, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009U.S. versus Mexico play-by-play
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetU.S. vs. Mexico at Estadio Azteca
Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009U.S. team takes positives from the Confederations Cup
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetAlthough the Confederations Cup ended with a heartbreaking loss for the U.S., there are plenty of positives for the team to draw upon, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009Selecao stage furious second-half rally to break U.S. hearts
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetThe U.S. gave Brazil all it could handle in the Confederations Cup final, but a remarkable second-half rally by the Selecao handed Bob Bradley's men a 3-2 defeat, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | June 28, 2009U.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, 2009A chance for the U.S. to measure up against top-class opposition
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetFacing a trio of quality opponents in the Confederations Cup, the U.S. gets a chance to see how it really measures up to the world's top teams, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009U.S. shows grit in comeback against Honduras
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetWith a gritty comeback against Honduras, the U.S. took a major step toward ensuring World Cup qualification, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 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, 2009Bradley's partner in U.S. midfield still undetermined
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetWhile Michael Bradley is a lock to start in central midfield for the U.S., there's a hodgepodge of candidates for the other spot, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | May 05, 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, 2009Kljestan spearheads U.S. win over Sweden
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetThe U.S. edged Sweden in a game that was more comfortable for the Americans than the 3-2 score suggests, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | January 24, 2009U.S. fringe players aim to impress against Sweden
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetThe annual game with Sweden is a chance for some U.S. fringe players to show they deserve more opportunities with the first-team squad, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2009U.S. will use 2009 to fine-tune player pool
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetWith World Cup qualifiers and the Confederations Cup to deal with, the U.S. men will have a lot on their plate in 2009, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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