Insider A shifting back four for the U.S.
WASHINGTON -- After struggling mightily to score goals consistently during much of the Jurgen Klinsmann era, it's understandable that much of the ta…
Insider Germany could be good test for Castillo
WASHINGTON -- When it comes to Edgar Castillo, the big question has never been whether the diminutive Mexico-based left back is skilled enough to st…
Insider Sizing up impact of Belgium loss
How much does the national team's ugly 4-2 friendly loss to Belgium on Wednesday night in Cleveland actually matter? Ask the question again in three…
Insider Four things to watch versus Belgium
The U.S. men's national team takes on a powerful Belgian squad in a friendly match in Cleveland on Wednesday night (8 p.m. ET, ESPN, WatchESPN). It …
Insider U.S. hopes defensive duo is dynamic
Had things gone according to plan back in March, Matt Besler and Omar Gonzalez would never have seen the field together against Mexico at Estadio Azte…
Insider U.S. National Team Depth Chart 2.0
When it comes to decoding Jurgen Klinsmann's national team depth chart, the only thing you can be sure of is that it will change, and change quickly…
Insider Was Donovan unjustly left off U.S. roster?
U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann goes to great lengths to communicate his thoughts and ideas to those who closely follow the national team, but sometimes…
Insider Will Jozy Altidore make the U.S. roster?
Here's a pretty amazing stat: Since scoring his last goal for the U.S. national team on Nov. 15, 2011, Jozy Altidore has found the net 39 times with…
Insider USMNT Hot List: Dempsey on the rise
It's officially crunch time for the national team's globetrotting scouting staff, which, with European seasons drawing to a close, now has just a cou…
Insider How the U.S. scouts its players
Keeping tabs on the 40-odd members of the national team's player pool isn't easy. American footballers are scattered all over the world these days,…