Five on the fringe
Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyreWhat a difference a day makes. Or a week. Some readers who've seen The Magazine's feature on Americans abroad -- featuring DaMarcus Beasley and Mauri...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009
U.S. draw: Even better than you think
Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyreNEW YORK -- Landon Donovan's body language -- and his actual language -- said it all as he watched the World Cup draw unfold at New York's ESPNZone. W...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 04, 2009
U.S. faces another test on European soil against Denmark
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetAfter a lackluster performance against Slovakia, U.S. coach Bob Bradley will be hoping for an improved performance against Denmark, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009Youth struggle to keep up with CONCACAF talent
Doug McIntyre and Luke CyphersWatching the U.S. team's recent performances at the FIFA U-17 World Cup got us thinking about the future of the senior national team, post 2010. The ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009
Forwards wanted
Doug McIntyreU.S. national team coach Bob Bradley's "problem" with surplus midfielders is well documented, but a shortage of capable forwards could be the coach's ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009
Injuries leave U.S. roster a question mark
Doug McIntyre and Luke Cyphers...playing top-level friendlies. It's tough to do that without one of our best players," keeper Tim Howard says of losing Onyewu. Now, there's even more bad news: Jay DeMerit is due for...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009
Casey gets the party started for South Africa
Ives Galarcep, Special to ESPN SoccernetBehind the tireless effort of Connor Casey, the U.S. achieved what no other CONCACAF team had done in qualifying: beat Honduras on the road, writes Ives Galarcep.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2009Yearning for Jermaine: the key to U.S. success
Leander SchaerlaeckensThe U.S. lineup has one glaring hole that needs to be filled. The team lacks a world-class holding midfielder, writes Leander Schaerlaeckens.
Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009Honduras' unusual home-field advantage
Luke CyphersMIAMI -- The U.S. national team says it isn't concerned about the political situation in Honduras affecting their World Cup qualifier in San Pedro Sul...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009
In defense of Dempsey
Doug McIntyre and Luke Cyphers"Could you do it again," the producer asks politely, "with more energy?" The rangy Texan smiles shyly, nods and does another take: "This is Clint Dem...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 02, 2009
Destination 2010
Luke Cyphers, ESPN The MagazineAfter 15 months, 14 games and 27,927 miles, America's quest to play in its sixth straight World Cup hinged on one week in September. The Magazine was there.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009Win wasn't pretty, but U.S. positioned well
Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre...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 first...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 10, 2009
Key lineup choices for Wednesday night's game
Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre...place of injured Jay DeMerit on Saturday. "I thought Chad came in and did very well," keeper Tim Howard said. "The one thing about Chad is he's very calm and very poised, even in...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 09, 2009
Clark finds the range against Trinidad & Tobago
Luke CyphersMidfielder Ricardo Clark had been disappointed not to play in the U.S. team's previous game. He made up for it and then some against T &T, writes Luke Cyphers.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009U.S. salvages lackluster performance with road win
Ives Galarcep, Special to ESPN SoccernetIt was a lackluster performance against Trinidad & Tobago in all respects, but the U.S. still came away with a crucial road win, writes Ives Galarcep.
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