Wake Up Time for Sputtering Yanks: USA vs. Nicaragua Preview

This Saturday night, the United States Men’s National Team will look to rebound from a troubling performance against Martinique on Wednesday, a match which fortuitously ended with a 3-2 victory for Bruce Arena’s side. Nicaragua, a team without a point and with just one goal scored in two Group B matches, await the Yanks at […]
USA 3 Martinique 2: Should We Be Nice About This?

At the conclusion of Wednesday night’s Gold Cup Group B encounter between the United States and Martinique, what will go down in the record books as a 3-2 win for the Yanks, U.S. Manager Bruce Arena had some interesting things to say. “I thought we played well tonight,” said Arena. “We’re guilty of making the […]
US Men’s National Team Dominates Gold Cup with Style

If you’ve been cheering on the USA during the CONCACAF Gold Cup, you’ve probably noticed that the U.S. Men’s National Team is rocking a new jersey design. The design debuted in the friendly match between USA and Ghana. Red and navy blue stripes crisscross around the body of the jersey, and the navy stripes are […]
Episode 35 – Mexico Soar While USA Stumble, Plus a Quick Transfer Window Check Up

Dike and Nate drop in to recap the events of the weekend past with a deep dive into the Mexico v El Salvador and USA v Panama Gold Cup games. The guys examine the carnival atmosphere around Qualcomm Stadium in the build up to Mexico’s 3-1 win on Sunday, how the community has come together […]
The Yanks and Les Matinino: USA vs. Martinique Gold Cup Preview

There are a couple of ways to look at the second CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage fixture for the United States Men’s National Team on Wednesday night. You could see the match in Tampa Bay as one pitting a giant of the region against a Caribbean minnow. Or you could view Wednesday’s clash at Raymond […]
USA 1 Panama 1: What We Took Away From An Off-Key Performance in Music City

The glass most certainly felt half empty for the United States Men’s National Team on Saturday. A lackluster performance ended with a sharing of the spoils, a 1-1 draw with Panama in the American’s 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup opener at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Dom Dwyer’s strike for the Yanks five minutes into the second […]
USA v. Panama Preview: Yanks Look to Take Down Los Canaleros in Gold Cup Opener

The United States and Panama will square off in Nashville this Saturday in the opening match of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup for both sides. It is the second meeting between the two sides in little more than three months, Panama drawing 1-1 with the U.S. in a Hexagonal Round World Cup Qualifier in Panama […]
Team Glory, Personal Motivation: USMNT Gold Cup Preview

The United States Men’s National Team begins their 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign on Saturday, July 8th. The match against Panama at Nissan Stadium in Nashville (kicking off at 1:30 PT, with LIVE television coverage on Fox Sports 1) opens up play in Group B, with Martinique and Nicaragua rounding off the four team group. […]
Five California Natives (Villafaña, Zardes, Corona, Arriola, Roldan) Named To Gold Cup Roster

The state of California will be well represented at the 2017 Gold Cup as five California natives have been named to the 23-player roster by head coach Bruce Arena. Looking to help the U.S. win its sixth CONCACAF championship title will be defender Jorge Villafaña (Anaheim), midfielders Gyasi Zardes (Hawthorne), Joe Corona (Los Angeles), Paul Arriola […]
Mexico 1 USA 1: Yanks Earn Valiant Point at Azteca

Some American players, coaches, and fans will be left wondering if they let a chance at history go begging in Mexico City on Sunday night. Many more will be basking in the glory of four crucial World Cup Qualifying points in a four day span, capped off by a 1-1 draw with their bitter rivals […]
Mexico 1-1 United States: Despite the draw, El Tri is powering through World Cup qualifying

It’s all about perspective. Back in 2013, Mexico was in a completely different form during its previous World Cup qualifying run. Following two dismal draws against Jamaica and Honduras, El Tri earned a third in a row through a 0-0 result with the United States at the Estadio Azteca. After the draw, immediate criticism emerged […]
Mexico vs the United States preview: Can El Tri earn a second win in a row over the USMNT?

Mexico is cruising through World Cup qualifying. With four victories and 13 points over five matches, El Tri is dominating CONCACAF’s Hexagonal. Whether it be due to the influence of manager Juan Carlos Osorio, the impressive depth of Mexico’s squad, or a mixture of the two, El Tri is on the cusp of securing an […]
6 California Natives Named To U-20 MNT Roster For Pre-World Cup Training Camp

With the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup less than six weeks away, Tab Ramos, U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team head coach, has named a 25-player roster for the team’s first international training camp this year. Held in London, England, from April 3-10, the camp will help Ramos evaluate many European-based players. Benefiting from this are […]
How The Four* California Players Fared In The USMNT’s Two World Cup Qualifying Matches

The U.S. Men’s National Team bounced back in World Cup Qualifying with a 6-0 thumping over Honduras and a 1-1 draw against Panama on the road. With four points through four matches, the USMNT is currently sitting fourth in the Hex ahead of Honduras and Trinidad & Tobago and behind Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama. […]
Episode 22 – USMNT World Cup Round Up and another Pitstop on the Road to SoccerCity

Dike Anyiwo and Nate Abaurrea are reunited in San Diego for the latest edition of the SoccerNation Podcast! The guys dissect the United States Men’s National Team performance against Panama and drill into why a point on the road isn’t the worst thing in the world. Is Jozy Altidore deserving of his place in the […]
USMNT Special Edition: The Simply Scintillating Six Nil Over Honduras

Nate Abaurrea and Charles Wollin come at you live from Avaya Stadium in the immediate aftermath of the USMNT’s 6-0 victory over Honduras. Is this the best performance an American team has ever put together? Is Michael Bradley best as a #6? Is 18 year old Christian Pulisic already the best player on this team? […]