The Boys From Georgia Certainly Did It His Way! By Brian Trusdell U.S. MNT Forward Clint Mathis is most remembered for his appearance at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and fantastic goal against Korea Republic. U.S. Soccer is celebrating its Centennial year in 2013 and throughout the year ussoccer.com is providing historical content to commemorate […]
Archives for April 2013
Play Quicker, Increase Pace To Get Better Team Results
Perhaps the most overlooked aspect of coaching is the emphasis on “pace” in training sessions. Young players may be excused for going through training exercises at a leisurely pace, but as they grow older it is very important that their work rate in training increase. Hopefully, this will transfer to the games. You often hear […]
Notes From U.S. MNT
Two key U.S. MNT players have recovered from injuries and are back on the field with their respective professional teams. Goalkeeper Tim Howard was sharp in shutting out Queens Park Rangers in a 2-0 Everton win. He made three saves. Outside right back Steve Cherundolo went the distance for Hannover 96 in a 3-1 loss […]
Fox Soccer Channel Days Are Numbered
The days of 24/7 soccer on FOX Soccer are about to come to an end. Fox has announced that its Speed Channel will be rebranded as FOX Sports 1, and all of FOX Soccer’s broadcast rights packages, including UEFA Champions League and Europa League Games, will be carried by the new sports network. That includes […]
NSCAA Symposium
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America will hold its inaugural Summer Symposium, Aug. 1-3, 2013 at the Orlando World Center in Orlando, FL. The event includes soccer education for coaches who coach boys and girls from ages 6-18. There will be nine lecture hours and 16 hours of field sessions. Presenters include NSCAA Director […]
U-17 World Cup Streak Ends At 14
In America, Christmas comes in December, Independence Day is July 4, taxes are due in April, and the U.S. Men’s Under-17 qualifies for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Well, at least that is now the case with three out of those four. The U.S. U17s were knocked out of the 2013 CONCACAF U-17 championship by […]
U.S. Amateur Draw Is Set
The United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) has announced the draw for the National Amateur Championship, that will determine the nation’s best amateur soccer team. [show_disconnected][show_to accesslevel=’Subscriber’] The National Amateur Championship, the first championship of its kind, will be ushered in during the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Centennial year, taking place Friday, May 24 through Sunday, […]
Beach Soccer Draw
The U.S. Beach Soccer Team was drawn into Group A of the 2013 CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championship along with the Bahamas, Guatemala and Puerto Rico. The event will be held May 6-12 at the Malcolm Park Beach Soccer and Futsal Facility in Nassau, Bahamas. The U.S. will attempt to win its third CONCACAF Championship after […]
U.S. Women Lose Big Lead…..Tie Germany, Then Beat The Dutch
The headline on the U.S. Soccer website said the “U.S. Women’s National Team Ties Germany in 3-3 Thriller.” Technically correct, but the headline doesn’t tell the entire story. Actually, it was the Germans who gained the tie. The U.S. WNT, playing in Offenbach, Germny four days after April Fools Day, had a good thing going […]
Gulati Elected To FIFA Executive Committee
U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati has been elected to FIFA’s executive committee, edging Mexican Football President Justino Compean by one vote. “We welcome the new committee member” FIFA President Joseph Blatter said. Gulati won 18-17 in a balloting at the congress of North and Central American and Caribbean Football in Panama City. Gulati’s election […]