United States Men’s National Team to Open 2017 in San Diego
Newly reinstated head coach Bruce Arena and the United States Men’s National Team will cap off the traditional January Camp with a friendly against Serbia on January 29th at Qualcomm Stadium. Kick off is set for 1:00 pm and while a roster has yet to be announced, soccer fans in America’s Finest City can expect […]
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: The Return of Bruce Arena
U.S. Soccer is becoming comparable to the movie Groundhog Day. With the frenetic free-fall of Jurgen Klinsmann in recent weeks, it was clearly a necessity to find a fresh face to take the reigns of the United States Men’s National Team. Instead, USSF President Sunil Gulati and his staff have gone with a familiar face […]
Arena’s USMNT Appointment Means Big Changes at LA Galaxy
A day after the United States Soccer Federation fired just the third head coach of the men’s senior national team of the past 18 years, a familiar face is back in charge: Bruce Arena, the USMNT head coach from 1998-2006, one of those three coaches of the past 18 years. Arena’s appointment may hint at […]
Episode 7 – Klinsmann Gets Das Booted
U.S. Soccer finally dropped the axe on embattled coach Jurgen Klinsmann on Monday, following loses to Costa Rica and Mexico in the most recent round of World Cup Qualifying. Nate and Dike chat about what took so long, what went well for Coach K, and what went against him, before turning the conversation to what […]
New-Look LA Galaxy Embark on 2016 Season with Many Questions
Sure, many of the standbys return, but no one would deny 2016 is a transition year for the LA Galaxy. Of course, American soccer legend Landon Donovan retired before last season, but since his departure the Galaxy, who were knocked out in the first round of the playoffs in 2015, have made substantial changes to […]
LA Galaxy begin quest to defend MLS Cup title on Wednesday vs. Seattle
The LA Galaxy enter the 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs in a strange situation. They’re in the playoffs, a requirement, of course, for winning the title, but their form has been less than stellar, winning just once in their last seven games and slipping out of a first-round bye. Their first test won’t be easy, as […]