The USMNT is ranked 15th in the latest FIFA World Rankings. Switzerland, ranked 19th, spanked us 4-0 a few weeks ago, so I know these rankings don’t always make sense and are mocked by many, but it does provide a general sense of the quality of the opponent. The September window sees us playing two […]
Unpopular opinion: the finals loss to Mexico is actually a GOOD thing. People, players, teams, they all grow following periods of adversity. I know people are throwing a fit about losing the Gold Cup, and blaming Pulisic and the other well-known players for not being in this tournament. Here are the facts: The following ‘First […]
The U.S. men’s national team gave its all, but ultimately fell 2–1 to a full-strength Mexico side in Sunday night’s Gold Cup final at NRG Stadium. They say, “No pain, no gain.” And on a hot night against their fiercest rivals, the U.S. learned just how sharp that pain can feel. Outmanned on paper and […]
Gold Cup quarterfinals time, baby. Eight teams step into the Thunderdome; four will limp out clutching moral victories and Instagram apologies. For our jerry-rigged, blue-light-special version of the USMNT, it’s been a curious ride: three wins out of three, yet none against anything resembling a truly dangerous foe. Haiti scratched, clawed, and still got clobbered […]
After a humbling 0–4 defeat to Switzerland in Nashville, the pressure is squarely on the shoulders of Mauricio Pochettino and the U.S. Men’s National Team as they kick off their 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup campaign against Trinidad & Tobago this Sunday. It’s more than just a group-stage match — it’s a test of resilience, direction, […]
The U.S. men’s national team lost 0-4 to Switzerland on Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee. They lost their fourth game in a row. They were losing 0-4 at halftime. In fact, they were losing 0-4 after only 36 minutes. The last time the U.S. trailed 0–4 at halftime was 1980. 1980! Pre-MLS. Pre-1990 World Cup return. […]
