Gregg Berhalter outlines the USMNT’s busy schedule for 2020 as they begin preparation for World Cup qualifying. Borussia Dortmund promoted U.S. teenager Giovanni Reyna to their first team on Wednesday. Dortmund signed the 17-year-old attacking midfielder from New York City FC in July. Since then he’s scored eight goals in 16 games for Dortmund’s Under-19
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Philadelphia Union and former U.S. men’s national team midfielder Alejandro Bedoya said that some of the players on the USMNT squad are “lacking confidence” as it begins to eye 2022 World Cup qualification. Bedoya, 32, has 66 international caps for the U.S. although he has not been called up since 2017. But Bedoya had a
Christian Pulisic is still in the phase in his career when each year is the Biggest Of His Life, and 2020 is looking no different. Having successfully navigated his initial foray into the Premier League, the U.S. international is now facing the challenge of achieving even more consistency with club side Chelsea, even as manager
Craig Burley and Ale Moreno react to Jurgen Klinsmann’s bold claim regarding the USMNT and the 2018 World Cup. Jurgen Klopp feels RB Leipzig are serious Bundesliga contenders, but feels Bayern won’t go down without a fight. Jurgen Klinsmann speaks exclusively to ESPN about how much the U.S. are set back after missing the 2018
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol isn’t entirely sold on Barcelona’s attacking threat, despite their 4-1 win over Alaves. Ale Moreno says it’s too soon to consider Antoine Griezmann a bust at Barcelona. Negotiations between Barcelona and Konrad de la Fuente over a new deal have broken down with sources telling ESPN the American is keen to
Taylor Twellman wants to see the USMNT be successful vs. better teams like Mexico before he can get excited. The United States men’s national team close the year with a 4-0 win over Cuba in the CONCACAF Nations League. ROTHERHAM, England — For Matthew Olosunde, the journey back to the United States men’s national team
Ajax full-back Sergino Dest announces he has decided to play for the United States over the Netherlands. Craig Burley let out his frustrations regarding the USMNT’s struggles after a 2-0 defeat to Canada. The FC crew analyse the USMNT after their 2-0 loss to Canada and the squad’s chances for the 2022 World Cup. U.S.
Weston McKennie feels Christian Pulisic’s additional minutes for the USMNT will do him a load of confidence. Shaka Hislop evaluates the state of the U.S. under Gregg Berhalter ahead of a crucial match vs. Canada. Michael Bradley says the U.S. will have to be at their best to win their Nations League match in Canada.
Christian Pulisic is struggling for time at Chelsea, and Craig Burley says the reason why is simple. Gregg Berhalter insists Christian Pulisic is a focal point for the U.S. despite his lack of playing time at Chelsea. Shaka Hislop and Mark Donaldson debate the merits of a loan move for Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic in January.
From as early as I can remember, football was always the great equalizer. By now, everyone knows I have obsessive compulsive disorder and Tourette’s syndrome. It hasn’t been easy. But on the pitch, nobody cared. My facial tics, the coughing, none of it mattered as long as I stopped the ball from ending up in
Christian Pulisic is struggling for time at Chelsea, and Craig Burley says the reason why is simple. Christian Pulisic has said it hurt to be left out of the squad for Chelsea’s Champions League win over Lille, but he won’t “give up, ever” after being given limited playing time this season. On the bench for
Former USMNT coach Jurgen Klinsmann offers his opinion on Christian Pulisic’s start at Chelsea and what the American star needs to do to be successful. Jurgen Klinsmann explains why the CONCACAF Nations League is bad for the U.S. and Mexico during an exclusive interview with ESPN. Despite reports he was at odds with MLS while
Former United States men’s national team manager Jurgen Klinsmann called the CONCACAF Nations League “a waste of time” and said that if the U.S., Mexico and Costa Rica are ever going to get to the level of the top international sides, they need to find competition outside the region. Speaking to ESPN’s Herculez Gomez in
Despite Aussie Mat Ryan’s efforts, Chelsea scored a comfortable 2-0 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge for Frank Lampard’s first home league win. United States national team star Christian Pulisic called his lack of playing time at Chelsea “very frustrating” but vowed to keep working to break into Frank Lampard’s lineup. Pulisic, 21, was an
When Christian Pulisic‘s $73 million move to Chelsea was announced in January, there were equal parts excitement and trepidation. The anticipation came from the American heading to one of the world’s biggest clubs for a fee more than three times the previous record for a U.S. international. If Pulisic could break through with the Blues,
Atlanta United managed a 3-1 win over the Earthquakes, but Josef Martinez could not keep his record goal streak going. To watch MLS, sign up for ESPN+. Atlanta United captain Michael Parkhurst will retire after the season, ending a 15-year career in which he was one of the top defenders in Major League Soccer. Parkhurst
USWNT forward Megan Rapinoe insisted she hasn’t got the consistency of Cristiano Ronaldo and believes that he is in a league of his own with Lionel Messi. Juan Mata feels players should not just stick to playing football and instead follow the lead of figures like Megan Rapinoe. Megan Rapinoe shares an update on the
Megan Rapinoe sits down for an exclusive interview with ESPN and discusses the impact Donald Trump’s tweets had on the USWNT at the World Cup. Megan Rapinoe addresses the back-and-forth with President Donald Trump and how she “held up her end of the bargain.” United States President Donald Trump met with his FIFA counterpart Gianni
Steve Nicol still feels Christian Pulisic has plenty to improve upon, along with the rest of Frank Lampard’s youthful Chelsea side. Minnesota United defender Ike Opara shares his thoughts on the defenders that fit Gregg Berhalter’s vision for the United States best. Steve Nicol runs the rule over Christian Pulisic’s performance at Norwich, which included
Juan Mata feels players should not just stick to playing football and instead follow the lead of figures like Megan Rapinoe. Juan Mata criticised racist comments aimed at Paul Pogba as “cowardly” in an interview with ESPN’s Rob Dawson. MANCHESTER, England — Juan Mata has urged more footballers to follow Megan Rapinoe’s lead after she