MLS players coming up huge in qualifiers

...Clint Dempsey in the only road win in Honduras this qualifying cycle. •Out-of-favor Rico Clark forced his way back into the U.S. mix in June with his performance in the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Win wasn't pretty, but U.S. positioned well

...single moment of inspiration they got against the Soca Warriors, when about-to-be-subbed midfielder Rico Clark hit a 25-yard bomb that stood up as the game winner. Honduras, gunning for its...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Key lineup choices for Wednesday night's game

What would game day be without a little lineup speculation? Although the U.S. beat El Salvador on Saturday, changes to Bob Bradley's XI are pretty muc...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 09, 2009

Michael Bradley, left, and Rico Clark, right, were found wanting against Mexico

Starting spots are up for grabs

So who's gonna start for the U.S.? That's what American fans, and perhaps even U.S. coach Bob Bradley himself, are wondering a day before the epic -- ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | August 11, 2009

U.S. vs. Honduras play-by-play

...game: A gutsy comeback win for the U.S. in what was a big, big win. Donovan, Clark and Spector stood out in particular tonight, and Feilhaber showed glimpses of his old form after coming...

Costa Rica versus U.S. play-by-play

...Pablo Mastroeni, Michael Bradley, Jose Francisco Torres, Clint Dempsey, Landon Donovan, Jozy Altidore. Subs: Brad Guzan, Ricardo Clark, Freddy Adu, Jonathan Bornstein, Jay DeMerit, Charlie Davies, Sacha Kljestan. I have to admit, I really like...

U.S. vs. England play-by-play

...Tim Howard D: Steve Cherundolo, Oguchi Onyewu, Carlos Bocanegra, Heath Pearce M: Clint Dempsey, Michael Bradley, Rico Clark, DaMarcus Beasley F: Josh Wolff, Eddie Johnson For England: GK: David James D: Wes Brown, Rio...

Musing the horror tackle

...but I'm waiting to see what kind of punishment MLS hands out to Houston's Rico Clark for his violent assault -- there's no other way to describe it -- on Carlos Ruiz over...

FC Dallas' Carlos Ruiz is injured after a flagrant foul by Houston's Rico Clark

U.S. short on offensive options

...positive traits and defensive abilities are well known, but he's not as well-rounded as Rico Clark who offers everything Mastroeni does along with an offensive presence. As for Convey, he's still...

Bradley the backbone of the U-20s

While his flashier teammates draw attention, Michael Bradley is the backbone of the U.S. U-20s, writes Doug McIntyre.

U.S. still overly reliant on Donovan

The game against Trinidad and Tobago proved the U.S. is still dependent on playmaker Landon Donovan for much of its offfense, says Andrea Canales.

Lineup changes expected for Trinidad & Tobago

Facing the more athletic and faster Trinidad & Tobago team should see Bob Bradley make several changes to the U.S. lineup, says Andrea Canales.

Bradley leans on veteran help for Gold Cup

Bob Bradley named some old hands to his Gold Cup roster. Has he altered his pledge to rebuild with youth? Jeff Carlisle explores the question.