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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

Craig Custance writes how Dan Bylsma should be the top candidate to lead Team USA in the 2014 Olympics before addressing trade proposals, coaches on the hot seat and a new alternative to shootouts in his weekly mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | February 08, 2013

With some of the veterans starting slowly as they ramp up to full speed after the lockout, a number of rookies are making some big impressions early, including the Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko.

Blog | Conversation | January 24, 2013

Doug McIntyre looks at which American players are helping their national team stock with their current club play. This week, Tim Howard and Juan Agudelo are on the rise.

Blog | Conversation | January 14, 2013

Though the CBA is resolved, realignment and player participation in the 2014 Winter Olympics remain unresolved. Craig Custance examines both issues, the impact of the Brian Burke firing on the trade market and more from the Board of Governors meeting.

Blog | Conversation | January 10, 2013

Grant Sonier evaluates his top 10 performers from the World Junior Championships, some of whom have a chance to make another good impression as NHL training camps get under way.

Blog | Conversation | January 09, 2013

With the CBA settled, Craig Custance looks at the next big dominoes set to fall in the NHL. While a Roberto Luongo trade dominates the discussion, other teams look to finalize signings ... or simply reclaim their players from Russia.

Blog | Conversation | January 08, 2013

After a dominating performance against a Canadian roster enhanced by the NHL lockout, Team USA is relishing its semifinal win ... and preparing for more success in Saturday's gold medal game.

Blog | Conversation | January 03, 2013

Craig Custance checks in with the NHL scouts in Ufa, Russia to see which players have impressed them most in the World Junior Championships.

Blog | Conversation | January 02, 2013

Grant Sonier evaluates the top prospects participating in the World Junior Championships, currently being held in Ufa, Russia.

Blog | Conversation | January 01, 2013

Doug McIntyre looks back at 2012 to identify the top five USMNT moments of the year, including a youth-led draw with ninth-ranked Russia and the Americans' first win against Mexico in Estadio Azteca (with a B team, no less).

Blog | Conversation | December 28, 2012

Corey Pronman breaks down the top prospects on Team USA ahead of the World Junior Championships.

Blog | Conversation | December 17, 2012

While the CBA talks have centered around contract length and the duration of the new bargaining agreement, key issues like Olympic participation and realignment still need to be hammered out.

Blog | Conversation | December 14, 2012

Doug McIntyre gives five reasons USMNT fans should be thankful heading into 2013, including having Tim Howard in goal and Timmy Chandler's return.

Blog | Conversation | November 21, 2012

Brent Latham writes that it's been a long road back to the USMNT for midfielder Mix Diskerud. Given his recent club success in Europe -- and last week's goal that propelled the U.S. to tie Russia -- where does he now fit in with the national team?

Blog | Conversation | November 19, 2012

Doug McIntyre gives five takeaways from Wednesday's 2-2 tie with Russia, including why Michael Bradley is the best American player.

Blog | Conversation | November 14, 2012