San Diego has great weather year round and also a lot of good competition. The 14-17 year olds at San Diego FC residential academy will be able to...
This is how I see it. And if we win a medal, it’ll generate a lot of interest among American sports fans who follow soccer only casually or...
100% agree with this. The Olympics is a unique sporting event. In the U.S., the Copa America will not get as much attention and publicity as the...
This remains true, even though soccer is without doubt becoming much more popular each year. You (we) on BigSoccer are soccer nerds, but most...
Wow that Portland - USD game is shocking. In addition to the 5-1 score, Portland outshot the Toreros 18-1 and had 8 corners to 2 for USD. San...
Does anyone have an update on either Tomkinson or Sanogo? Either destination or current club standing or current form?
Very glad to hear this! I’d love to see us make a serious effort to win a medal.
jaykoz is correct, and it highlights that MLS continues to grow and thrive. I’m an old school pro/rel guy who never believed the MLS model would...
Morocco. At the WC, they seemed so comfortable staying organized and executing a simple game plan. Nothing fancy but very effective.
Great points! Also kudos to ElevenBravo for the grunt work and excellent analysis. Selection for the various tourneys/games will not be easy. We...
Charles Renken taught me to “never be sure” about a young prospect. I was absolutely, 100% sure that, at a minimum, he would be a regular USMNT...
Good point, and it’s a valid way to see the problem. A different way to look at the problem (and solution) is that good ball handlers tend to draw...
If Iran parks the bus (not sure they will), I would go 4-1-4-1 with same defenders, Adams at 6, Pulisic and Weah wingers, and Aaronson and De La...
For sure. He has worked hard for years and is reaping the reward. Let’s hope he has a good tourney!
To all of you going to Qatar: good luck and have a great time! It’s time to stop analyzing and start being a biased fan. Go USA!
