Articles tagged with "usa"
Posted on: Czech Republic Euro 2008 Blog by WC Bob | Apr 20th, 2006
Italy coach Marcello Lippi
How the Czech Republic fare will depend greatly on whether (Jan) Koller recovers. He makes space in which his team-mates can attack. ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 20th, 2006
Q: What does a 4-1 defeat to Germany and a 1-1 draw at home to Jamaica's youth team do to your FIFA world ranking?
A: You ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 19th, 2006
As the World Cup gets nearer, several non-soccer savvy celebrities will be airing their views on the beautiful game.
Last night (April 18th) it was ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Tom Ernst | Apr 18th, 2006
If we’re ever going to be anything approaching a soccer nation, the announcing has got to improve (and maybe someone in Bristol, CT will actually ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 17th, 2006
Following the response to Chuck's excellent post, USA World Cup Blog is seeking more posts from readers...
Posts about formations, players, rosters, predictions, or anything else ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 17th, 2006
Jonathan Spector received what may be the final nail in his World Cup coffin when he dislocated his shoulder playing for Charlton against Portsmouth on ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 17th, 2006
Todd Dunivant has been back in action for LA Galaxy, playing 90 minutes against Chicago last week and going the distance in the rather prematurely ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 17th, 2006
Interesting piece in the USA Today about how Bobby Convey has matured as a player this year.
He struggled in his first season in England but ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 13th, 2006
Maybe ESPN plans to take the World Cup seriously after all. When The Bruce announces his final 23 it will be broadcast live on SportsCenter, ...
Posted on: Ecuador World Cup Team Blog by Trent | Apr 13th, 2006
I know what you're thinking: The USA has a National Soccer Hall of Fame? Sure they do, and it's easy to get around because ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 12th, 2006
The Jamaica game wasn't great viewing unless you enjoy either
a) seeing US players hacked down at regular intervals
b) seeing Frankie Hejduk struggle against third rate ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 12th, 2006
One eagle eyed World Cup Blog reader (thanks Mike!) spotted this hidden in the USsoccer.com match report from last nights game:
"U.S. Soccer is no ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 11th, 2006
I'd love to get your player ratings for the USA-Jamaica game. When the final whistle goes please leave them here in this format:
Players Name - ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 11th, 2006
Starting XI vs. Jamaica:
GK: Tony Meola
RB: Frankie Hejduk
LB: Chris Alrbright
CB: Eddie Pope
CB: Pablo Mastroeni
RM: Steve Ralston
LM: Pat Noonan
DM: Ben Olsen
AM: Landon Donovan
CF: Taylor Twellman
CF: Josh ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 10th, 2006
Once again, Bob will be risking life and limb (well fingers anyway) by LiveBlogging the USA - Jamaica game.
It's not as good as being ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 10th, 2006
Bruce Arena will name a 35 man pool of players on April 12, less than 24 hours after the Jamaica game. The 35 will later ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 8th, 2006
Claudio Reyna made another return from injury today, playing 79 minutes for Manchester City in their 2-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur. Let's hope it lasts ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 8th, 2006
Bruce Arena was interviewed on ESPN2 during the DC United - Chivas half time break, and seemed happy to drop a few hints about his ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 6th, 2006
John O'Brien has finally entered MLS, after joining Chivas USA on Tuesday.
Not only did he endear himself to Chivas fans by saying a few ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Chuck Closterman | Apr 5th, 2006
Now that we've picked the squad, let us now debate the most optimal alignment. The Bruce most often seems to favor a 4-4-2 configuration, ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 4th, 2006
The Bruce has named his 18 domestic players for the April 11 game vs. Jamaica in Cary, N.C.
Clint Dempsey is back, Bruce having made ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 3rd, 2006
After a few days of debate the USA World Cup Blog 23 man roster is complete. It looks like this:
Goalkeepers:
Kasey Keller
Marcus Hahnemann
Tim Howard
Defenders:
Oguchi Onyewu
Steve Cherundolo
Eddie ...
Posted on: World Cup Soccer - South Africa 2010 by WC Bob | Apr 3rd, 2006
Our Czar of the USA Blog, Daryl, must have been inspired by Mexico coach Ricardo La Volpe's early selection of Mexico's World Cup roster because ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 3rd, 2006
Reading the comments section, it's obvious that USA World Cup Blog readers know a thing or two about their national team.
So, we'd like to ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Apr 1st, 2006
We've got our 3 keepers, we've got our 8 defenders and we've got our 8 midfielders. Now we just need 4 forwards to complete the ...
Posted on: Ecuador World Cup Team Blog by Trent | Mar 31st, 2006
As of right now, Ecuador have just two remaining friendlies prior to this summer's World Cup. On May 24 La Tri will meet Colombia ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Mar 30th, 2006
We've picked 3 keepers and 8 defenders, now it's time to pick 8 midfielders.
As before, leave a comment to vote for a player. To make ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Mar 29th, 2006
Bruce Arena plans to name his 23 man roster on May 2nd, a full 13 days before the FIFA deadline. He also says he will ...
Posted on: Portugal Euro 2008 Blog by Luis Paulo | Mar 28th, 2006
I felt a little guilty for not talking about the unforgettable moments of Portugal in my last post. So I'm writing about those moments while ...
Posted on: USA World Cup Team Blog by Daryl | Mar 28th, 2006
Here at USA World Cup Blog we want to give a little somthing back to Bruce Arena for all his years of hard work. So, ...
