USA drawn into "group of death" at U-20 World Cup
The 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey is upcoming this summer, and the 24 teams were drawn into groups of four on Monday.
U.S. National Team
Report: KC to host WCQ against Jamaica in October
According to a report from Grant Wahl on Monday, Kansas City is quickly becoming U.S. Soccer's "go-to" site for hosting the most important World Cup qualifiers late in the qualifying stage.
The rest of our conversation with Matt Besler
Matt Besler spoke to The Daily Wiz on Friday about topics ranging far and wide. These are the quotes that didn't make it into Andy's story on Friday, but were still worthwhile being published.
Besler: "I knew I wanted to stay with Sporting"
A free agent over the offseason, Matt Besler was tempted by club options in Europe, but Kansas City always remained his 'number one.' And now, he says others from around the league are beginning to see it that way, too.
Sporting KC players methodical in USA friendly
Matt Besler, Graham Zusi, and Benny Feilhaber fail to impress in scoreless draw - but they don't hurt their stock either.
2013: Lots O' Soccer in KC
2013 will be an incredibly busy soccer year in Kansas City. Just how busy? This busy.
Dear US Soccer, WCQ's Belong In Kansas City
LIVESTRONG Sporting Park is U.S. Soccer's best venue in all of America to host a World Cup qualifier, and it would be an absolute travesty for the U.S Soccer Federation not to select Kansas City as a host site in 2013.
Sporting KC's Latest National Team Trio Announced
Which of Sporting KC's latest three U.S. national team players have the most to gain during the January camp and friendly? Zusi, Besler or Feilhaber?
KC In Jeopardy Of Hosting Fewer USMNT Games?
The decision to play USMNT games on temporary grass could jeopardize LIVESTRONG Sporting Park's chances to host World Cup Qualifiers after 2013.
Graham Zusi Plays Pivotal Role For USMNT In 1-0 Win Over Jamaica
Sporting Kansas City midfielder Graham Zusi finally had the kind of impact for the USMNT many Sporting fans have been anticipating in the United States 1-0 win over Jamaica in World Cup Qualifying...
US Depth Chart: Left and Right Midfield
Depressing tales of speed or a lack thereof may plague this US squad as it heads down the road to Brazil. Where are the wingers and more importantly, how can we create them out of thin air?
Favorite Sports Highlight: Landon Donovan's Goal Against Algeria
SB Nation has asked the writers to post their favorite sports highlight on their respective blogs. I wanted to do a post on my favorite Sporting KC related highlight, but was not able to find it on...
US Depth Chart: Attacking Midfield
A not-so-depressing depth chart for the US Men's midfield. Mostly a complete unabashed love note to Clint Dempsey and Michael Bradley
US Depth Chart: Central Defensive Midfield
A depth chart for our midfield anchor in defense. No it does not include Michael Bradley, because everyone but Jurgen Klinsmann knows he should be farther up the field.
Kansas City Nabs World Cup Qualifier
The United States Men's National Team has announced that they will be returning to LiveSTRONG Sporting Park. It was announced today that the United States will play Guatemala in a qualifier for...
US Depth Chart: Left Back
It appears our long search is over at the moment, so let's have some catharsis by looking over our past and current left back choices.
US Depth Chart: Center Back
We have a depth chart for a position of no depth and I rant a bit about coaches who think you can't ever have too many strikers.
"Hooray" Or "Aw, Crap"? Zusi Off To US Camp With Ten Others
A look at the last 11 called in the May USMNT camp. A Sporting KC player gets the call, as do in form strikers and the predictable defenders.
Klinsmann Annouces 16 of 29 Man Camp, Everyone Panics
Some thoughts about the inclusions, most not too serious because it's half a roster and in five days we'll all laugh about this. Hahahaha. <
US Depth Chart: Right Back
A look into the right back position for the USMNT. Another easy stroll down predictable lane. Trust me, next post it gets worse.
US Depth Chart: Goalkeeper
Before we get dragged into qualifying coverage, a little primer on my depth chart, which Jurgen Klinsmann of course reads and then decides to do what pisses me off most. Or something like that.
Teal Bunbury Named to Olympic Qualifying Roster
A write-up on Teal Bunbury being named to the u-23 Olympic Qualifying roster and some notes on the roster.
United States defeats Italy 1-0: Reflections
Short recap of the Italy-United States match.
United States vs. Italy: Preview
Here's an Italy preview. Essentially it's a war of attrition to see who can injure more players first. US wins on sheer quantity, while Italy goes for more serious woes. Also, two similar systems battle for midfield supremacy, a match that screams 1-0 or 0-0 results.
US Defeats Panama 1-0
Review of the United States win over Panama
USA vs. Panama: Preview and Open Thread
Preview and Open Thread for the USA-Panama game tonight. Come join us for live commentary on the game.
