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Straus, the Snowbowl & Tie at Azteca Bring US Team Together
Brian Straus’ article, the snowbowl vs Costa Rica and the workman-like tie vs Mexico at Azteca seems to have pulled the USMNT together.
Loose Lips Sink Ships: Is Klinsmann Losing the Locker Room? (Costa Rica Preview)
by Derek Richey and Brett Corbit “Frustration is mounting,” writes Brian Straus in his recent Sporting News article. And I don’ think any of us were surprised to hear that Carlos Bocanegra was broken-hearted and upset by Klinsmann’s decision to not start him versus Honduras, but according to Straus, the …
Why Mike Magee Should Get a Call-up to the US National Team
by Derek Richey Mike Magee. What a guy. Is there any doubt about his ability to take a ball on the cut or out of the air? Is there any doubt about his skills on the ground? Is there any doubt that he’s one of the best American players to …
Jurgen Klinsmann Needs a Look in the Mirror, and Soon
The US Players aren’t the only ones letting Jurgen Klinsmann and US fans down… And its not all tired legs, long trips and long grass either… And it isn’t just the evolution of CONCACAF. And this isn’t the first team to face those challenges.
US v Honduras Aftermath: Why You Should Be Concerned
So Jurgen Klinsmann says we’ll see a very different team for the next qualifier in March. I hope so. We’d like to see a very different Jurgen Klinsmann. Why you should be concerned by the US v Honduras result….
US v Canada January 2013 Friendly: Who Plays? Who Starts? Does it Matter?
The guys discuss the US v Canada friendly coming up in late January 2013. Who plays? Who doesn’t? Does it matter? If so, how much? Who’s got a real shot at making the big boys roster in 2014? On the Straight Red Card. www.thestraightredcard.com
Building a Fan Base in New Expansion Teams: Peter Wilt Talks Indianapolis Soccer Part 3
Former Chicago Fire GM Peter Wilt discusses the ins-and-outs of building a new fan base for an expansion team. Who are they? What are the growing demographics? How do we reach them? In particular, Peter addresses the process of bringing an NASL team to Indianapolis. If you’re in the Indy …
US v Antigua & Barbuda World Cup Qualifier: It Didn’t Need to be That Close
The guys discuss and review the US match vs Antigua & Barbuda in the 2012 World Cup Qualifier. The US slips by with a 2-1 win. Eddie Johnson comes away with two goals but does he deserve a “9″ rating? When we get into the hexagon, how comfortable do you …
Klinsmann: US Team Needs to Be More “Nasty”
The guys discuss the US v Brazil friendly on The Straight Red Card. Does the USMNT need to be more “nasty?”
Timothy Chandler Says “No Thanks” to Jurgen Klinsmann: It’s Serious This Time
The discussion is back on: why did Timothy Chandler refuse Jurgen Klinsmann’s call up to the US National Team squad preparing for CONCACAF qualifying? Was it the Nurnberg influence again? Is he having second thoughts? Or as Brian Sciaretta put it today on twitter: Maybe Timmy’s heart just isn’t in …
