Yes… If only this entire debate, which has engulfed the image of the national team in recent years, was that simple. Unfortunately, this motion has received its fair share of backlash and resistance from several parties, including USSF, sparking an ongoing lawsuit seeking “equal pay” for the USWNT. Being the numbers guy… Read More »
The US Men’s National Team defeated Paraguay 1-0 last night in Cary, North Carolina, in a game that was billed to be an opportunity for many American youngsters to get valuable playing time. This was true, to a certain extent. Older national team regulars like Jozy Altidore, Michael Bradley, and Geoff Cameron were left off… Read More »
In the aftermath of that dreadful night in Couva, Trinidad, I, like many other US Soccer supporters, felt a wide range of emotions. Anguish and despair, over not being able to see the first true American star on the game’s greatest stage. Embarrassment and confusion, over how a country with our size and resources could… Read More »
Una de las rivalidades más grandes en la historia del fútbol es la rivalidad entre el equipo mexicano y el equipo estadounidense. Considerados como dos de los mejores equipos en la CONCACAF, México y los Estados Unidos se enfrentaron por primera vez en 1934 y desde entonces se han enfrentado más de 60 veces. Muchos… Read More »
The 2015 FIFA Corruption Case Extends to North and South America? Yes, in fact it did. When the United States Department of Justice turned on the lights in 2015 for the international rooms of soccer and corporate executives, these execs were caught with their hands in multiple cookie jars. The price for the extra sweets,… Read More »
On March 30th, Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Becky Sauerbrunn and Hope Solo, filed a federal complaint by means of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, accusing U.S. Soccer of wage discrimination. As a result of the collective bargaining agreement long ago negotiated between members of the U.S. women’s national team and U.S. Soccer, they… Read More »
He paces along the sidelines, arms crossed. Sometimes, he sits, hand on chin. Nevertheless, his expression remains stern, almost intimidating to the participants and referees alike. He closely observes the contest in its entirety, never once shifting his attention away from the action before his eyes. Such mannerisms may be aptly ascribed to Mike Krzyzewski,… Read More »
Friday night in Guatemala City, the U.S. men’s national team did something that it had not done since 1988—it lost to Guatemala. In a CONCACAF World Cup qualifier on the road, the U.S. allowed the home squad to jump out to a quick 2-0 lead—one that it would not relinquish—and failed to find the back… Read More »
El pasado 3 de diciembre, uno de los escándalos mas grandes en la historia del fútbol estallo en la escena mundial cuando el presidente de la CONCACAF, Alberto Hawit y el presidente de la CONMEVOL Juan Ángel Napout fueron arrestados en suiza. Antes de ser extraditados a Estados Unidos donde consecuentemente estarían en libertad bajo… Read More »
Friday will mark one of the most historical days in football history. While immorality surrounds FIFA following the corruption charges, there will be an election held to replace Sepp Blatter as president of this important organization. FIFA stands for The Federation Internationale de Football Association. It was founded in France on… Read More »
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