Copa Kickoff: US 0, Colombia 2
The United States lost a dull game to Colombia off two set-piece goals to open the Copa America Centenario. It’s difficult to know exactly what to make of the US performance, which was […]
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MLS than Zero?
The 2016 MLS season opened this past weekend with 35 goals in 10 games, including a 7-goal game, 3 5-goal games, and Orlando City scoring two goals in the final […]
United States 5, Japan 2
Thinking about Abby Wambach last month reminded me that I never published my thoughts on the historical final game of the 2015 Women’s World Cup. So here’s a blast from […]
Real Americans
Does the US Men’s team need to follow the Women’s in seeking real Americans? Abby Wambach finished her exceptional career last month, almost certainly the most impressive ever for an American […]
United States 2, Germany 0
The United States clearly outperformed Germany, but won the game through poor refereeing and excellent diving. After weathering a brief spell of German pressure at the beginning of the match, […]
China 0, United States 1
The United States advanced to the semifinals with their most impressive win of the tournament. The game’s main interest was the hints it provided as to how the United States might […]
United States 2, Colombia 0
The United States won yet another game against a team that looked to have the better of them in the first half. This time, however, it was shrewd referee-management rather than […]
Nigeria 0, United States 1
The United States won comfortably against an overmatched Nigerian squad. They will face stiffer competition in the knockout rounds. At the end of my analysis of the Sweden game, I […]
United States 0, Sweden 0
The US tied a very evenly matched Sweden in a game that was more interesting than exciting. The two most memorable moments of the match will leave Sweden feeling they […]
United States 3, Australia 1
The US wore down a strong Australian team in a game they would likely have lost but for Hope Solo. Before the tournament started, I think I irritated a friend by […]
Stoopid American 