Honduras vs. USA: Dempsey and Pulisic hold the keys in San Pedro Sula
The last time the United States Men’s National Team played Honduras, there was angst in the air. With the U.S. losing their opening two CONCACAF Hexagonal World Cup Qualifying fixtures to Mexico and Costa Rica, thus completing the final chapter of Jurgen Klinsmann’s rocky reign as manager, the fear of missing out on Russia 2018 […]
Backs Against the Wall: USA bordering on Crisis Mode after 2-0 Loss to Ticos
What were you focusing on in the wake of the United States’ 2-0 defeat to Costa Rica on Friday night? Perhaps it was the abysmal performance put forth by the U.S. players and manager Bruce Arena. “We didn’t make any plays that mattered and we probably were outplayed at most positions on the field,” said Arena. […]
Magical Morris: Late Winner Sees USA Top Jamaica For Gold Cup Title
Less than two years ago, Jordan Morris was busy leading Stanford to victory in the NCAA College Cup. A year later, at the conclusion of his first professional season, he lifted MLS Cup with the Seattle Sounders. On Wednesday night, he was the difference maker in the most crucial of moments in Santa Clara as […]
3 Things: Petke Legend, Dempsey’s History and Rapinoe’s Hat Trick
What happened this past weekend in soccer? We’ve got three stories to help you stay on top of the headlines around the North American game. “Pass these out, Trey” Mike Petke has always been a respected coach around MLS, and one who’s seen as a straight shooter. The current Real Salt Lake boss took that […]
The Deuce is on the Loose: Texas Boy on Texan Stage Guides U.S. to Gold Cup Final
A historic night in Arlington saw the U.S. advance to the final of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup with a 2-0 win over Costa Rica. Texas native Clint Dempsey came off the bench midway through the second half, entering a scoreless affair and proceeding to grab the game by the scruff of the neck. Dempsey, […]
Picnics & Panic: Matchday 2 in Copa America Group A
It looked like an evening of relative ease in Group A for the United States and Colombia on Tuesday. The U.S. waltzed over Costa Rica 4-0 at Soldier Field in Chicago, and Colombia took a 2-0 lead into the dressing room in the group nightcap against Paraguay at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, only to see La Albirroja put up […]
Deathly? Copa America Group A Preview
We begin our Copa America Centenario Preview here at Soccer Nation with Group A, where the tournament kicks off on June 3rd. Whether or not you label it as the “Group of Death”, there is no question that the foursome of Colombia, the United States, Paraguay, and Costa Rica is as deep and challenging as […]
Flashback Friday: Kits of Days Past
As a jam packed summer of international soccer approaches, with the Copa America Centenario, the European Championships, and the Olympic Games all taking place, soccerloco.com has you all set to be rocking your favorite country’s kit. These 2016 kits are sleek. They have a high-performance style, and represent a new era of soccer apparel. Nate […]
LA Galaxy knocked out of MLS Playoffs after 3-2 road loss to Seattle Sounders
The LA Galaxy will not make it back-to-back MLS Cup championships, as they were eliminated in the 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, falling 3-2 to the Seattle Sounders in the knockout round at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. It was the first time in four playoff meetings that Seattle won, and now the Galaxy will have […]
Fox analyst Mariano Trujillo on the stakes of CONCACAF Cup: “It’s the most important game” for Mexico
Saturday’s unprecedented CONCACAF Cup showdown between the U.S. and Mexico at the Rose Bowl is certainly the game of the year in Southern California and is a huge occasion for fans of both national teams. The game, which is a one-game playoff to determine which of the past two CONCACAF Gold Cup champions will represent […]
Michael Bradley as the captain of the U.S. in the Gold Cup
There is no doubt that Michael Bradley is at the top of his game for both club and country. He heaviliy influences every match he plays, and he was crucial in the last friendlies the U.S. played against Netherlands and Germany, putting one of his best performances so far against the Dutch. Even though he did not do […]