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Pulisic blames lack of focus for USMNT World Cup qualification failure
The Borussia Dortmund winger said the team wasn’t ready to play against Trinidad and Tobago and downplayed earlier excuses of chemistry issues Christian Pulisic has blamed lack of focus, rather than chemistry issues, for the failure of the United States national team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. The USMNT needed just a single point in its qualification finale against already-eliminated Trinidad and Tobago, however, ended up losing 2-1 and missed out on this summer’s showpiece in Russia.
Gold Cup: The USMNT won despite not playing well, a luxury it won't have going forward in the Gold Cup
The U.S. national team was expected to dominate El Salvador in their Gold Cup quarterfinal, but the Americans had yet another struggle to victory PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. national team called in the big guns in a step expected to help the Americans take control of a Gold Cup wide open for the taking. Anyone hoping for U.S. domination came away from Wednesday's Gold Cup quarterfinal against El Salvador feeling disappointed.
Transfer news: Bobby Wood signs extension with Hamburg through 2021
The American striker, who impressed in his first Bundesliga campaign, ended speculation over his future by putting the pen to a new contract Bobby Wood continued his summer of commitment this weekend as he signed a new contract with Hamburg, the club announced Saturday. The American striker, who got married a few weeks ago, signed a new deal that ties him down to the club through 2021.
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Carlos Vela cancelled out Michael Bradley's sensational opener at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday. CONCACAF World Cup qualifying leaders Mexico and rivals the United States played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in Mexico City. With political tensions high among the two nations, this was billed as the must-see international fixture of the weekend, and it did not disappoint after Carlos Vela cancelled out Michael Bradley's sensational opener at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday.
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A win over Honduras saw Mexico remain unbeaten in the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. Mexico continued their dominance in the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying with a 3-0 win over Honduras on Thursday. An Oswaldo Alanis header put the hosts in front at the Estadio Azteca, but they had to wait until the second half to seal their win. Substitute Hirving Lozano and forward Raul Jimenez got on the scoresheet to keep Mexico unbeaten and top of the group.
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The United States enjoyed a much-needed win over Trinidad and Tobago, thanks to Christian Pulisic. A brace from Christian Pulisic saw the United States to a crucial 2-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in World Cup qualifying. The Borussia Dortmund teenager continued to star at international level with a second-half double at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Thursday. Pulisic tapped in the opener before a side-footed finish saw USA to their win in Colorado.
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Pulisic makes strong case that USMNT is his team now
On a night when Clint Dempsey was set up to make history, the youngster stole the show with the latest evidence that he's ready to lead the U.S. COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — They came to see the legend break a record, but instead got to see the prodigy make a statement.
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TEAM NEWS: Pulisic takes playmaking role for U.S. against Trinidad and Tobago
The teenage star will be tasked with making things happen for the U.S. just behind the forward duo of Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey Christian Pulisic will start at the No. 10 position as the U.S. takes on Trinidad & Tobago in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Thursday night.
Landon Donovan calls Clint Dempsey's goal tally "much more impressive" than his
Though he's on the verge of losing his decade-long grip on the U.S. goal-scoring record, Landon Donovan only has praise for the man set to break it Given his track record in big matches, and recent goal-scoring success in World Cup qualifying, Clint Dempsey stands a good chance of tying or breaking Landon Donovan's record for career goals scored for the U.S. national team in the upcoming qualifiers against Trinidad & Tobago and Mexico.
Arena tabs Howard as starting U.S. goalkeeper ahead of June qualifiers
The U.S. national team coach has several position battles to decide on in camp, but he has decided to go with the Rapids man in goal Tim Howard didn't have to travel very far to join the U.S. national team's World Cup training camp in Colorado this week, and as far as U.S. coach Bruce Arena is concerned, the Colorado Rapids goalkeeper also won't be departing from the starting position he held down in March.
WATCH: Dominique Badji delivers incredible assist for Rapids goal
While on the ground, the attacker managed to send a perfect ball through the legs of a defender to play in Shkelzen Gashi for a Colorado goal The Colorado Rapids haven’t had much luck in front of goal this season, but Dominique Badji helped them score one to remember against the San Jose Earthquakes. The Rapids entered play with just five goals scored in eight games. However, they exploded at home against the Earthquakes, scoring three times on their way to a 3-0 victory over the visitors.
MLS Talking Points: Big week for USA hopefuls, FC Dallas unbeaten record to be tested, and more
With World Cup qualifying just two weeks away, this week could be a big one for players on the fringes of Bruce Arena's U.S. depth chart. Summer is fast approaching, and with it the next round of World Cup qualifiers, which means time is running out for U.S. national team prospects to impress their way into contention for a call-up.
Sebastian Giovinco return cut short by injury
The Italian star was making his first appearance in two games but left before even finishing the first half with a tight quad Sebastian Giovinco’s return from injury Saturday turned out to be very brief, as the attacker was subbed out near the end of first half of Toronto FC’s match with Minnesota United with tightness in his quad. The former MLS MVP had missed Toronto’s previous two contests with a heel injury as the club took wins in both Seattle and Columbus.
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Goals from Alberth Elis and Erick Torres helped Houston Dynamo go top of the Western Conference. Houston Dynamo moved top of the Western Conference in MLS with a 2-1 win at home to the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday. Alberth Elis opened the scoring at BBVA Compass Stadium in Texas before Erick Torres' second-half penalty. The hosts held on despite Brek Shea coming off the bench to pull a goal back for the Whitecaps late in the clash.
Fabian Johnson signs contract extension with Borussia Monchengladbach
The U.S. international has extended his stay with the Bundesliga club for another three seasons Borussia Monchengladbach has announced that U.S. international midfielder/defender Fabian Johnson has signed a contract extension through the 2019-20 season. The 29-year-old's contract was set to expire at the end of the 2017-18 season, but he has put to rest any lingering doubt about his club future by penning a new deal.
Columbus Crew 1 - 2 Toronto Match report - 5/11/17 MLS - Goal.com
Toronto FC trailed with nine minutes remaining until Tosaint Ricketts turned the match on its head in Columbus on Wednesday. Substitute Tosaint Ricketts scored a 90th-minute winner as high-flying Toronto FC rallied to beat Columbus Crew 2-1 in MLS. Toronto trailed with nine minutes remaining until Canada international Ricketts turned the match on its head in Columbus on Wednesday.
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Toronto FC trailed with nine minutes remaining until Tosaint Ricketts turned the match on its head in Columbus on Wednesday. Substitute Tosaint Ricketts scored a 90th-minute winner as high-flying Toronto FC rallied to beat Columbus Crew 2-1 in MLS. Toronto trailed with nine minutes remaining until Canada international Ricketts turned the match on its head in Columbus on Wednesday.
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Toronto FC trailed with nine minutes remaining until Tosaint Ricketts turned the match on its head in Columbus on Wednesday. Substitute Tosaint Ricketts scored a 90th-minute winner as high-flying Toronto FC rallied to beat Columbus Crew 2-1 in MLS. Toronto trailed with nine minutes remaining until Canada international Ricketts turned the match on its head in Columbus on Wednesday.
Dynamo forward Erick Torres sidelined with concussion
The striker’s bounceback campaign will come to a halt for now as he misses his first game of the season Erick “Cubo” Torres’ strong season will come to a temporary halt as he misses the Houston Dynamo’s clash with Orlando City SC with a concussion. The Dynamo announced prior to the contest the forward did not dress for the game in Houston after reporting concussion symptoms following the Dynamo’s loss in Toronto.
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Jozy Altidore's first-half brace ensured Toronto made it back-to-back wins in their last two home matches at BMO Field. United States international Jozy Altidore scored twice as Toronto FC accounted for Houston Dynamo 2-0 in MLS on Friday. Altidore's first-half brace ensured Toronto made it back-to-back wins in their last two home matches at BMO Field.
Toronto 2 - 0 Houston Dynamo Match report - 29/04/2017 MLS - Goal.com
Jozy Altidore's first-half brace ensured Toronto made it back-to-back wins in their last two home matches at BMO Field. United States international Jozy Altidore scored twice as Toronto FC accounted for Houston Dynamo 2-0 in MLS on Friday. Altidore's first-half brace ensured Toronto made it back-to-back wins in their last two home matches at BMO Field.
Toronto 2 - 0 Houston Dynamo Match report - 4/28/17 MLS - Goal.com
Jozy Altidore's first-half brace ensured Toronto made it back-to-back wins in their last two home matches at BMO Field. United States international Jozy Altidore scored twice as Toronto FC accounted for Houston Dynamo 2-0 in MLS on Friday. Altidore's first-half brace ensured Toronto made it back-to-back wins in their last two home matches at BMO Field.
Arena: Fabian Johnson's injury not responding well to treatment
The Monchengladbach midfielder is struggling in his recovery from a hamstring injury suffered in March The U.S. national team had to play its most recent World Cup qualifiers without standout Fabian Johnson because of injury, and there's no telling when he will return. Johnson missed the recent U.S. win against Honduras and tie in Panama with a hamstring injury he suffered just before the March qualifiers.
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The United States were perhaps fortunate to come away with a point in their World Cup qualifier against Panama. Clint Dempsey scored again but the United States were held to a 1-1 draw by Panama in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday. Dempsey's 56th international goal moved him to within one of Landon Donovan's all-time record for USA, opening the scoring after again combining with Christian Pulisic.
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Mexico recorded an unconvincing 1-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago to continue their good start to the final round of World Cup qualifying. Diego Reyes' first international goal – a header from a Miguel Layun corner – saw Juan Carlos Osorio's men to their win in the Port of Spain on Tuesday. They were fortunate to remain level in the first half, with Joevin Jones having a goal incorrectly ruled out for offside.
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The United States claimed a much-needed win in World Cup qualifying, thrashing Honduras, with Clint Dempsey and Christian Pulisic on form. Clint Dempsey and Christian Pulisic helped the United States get their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track with a 6-0 thrashing of Honduras. Dempsey scored a hat-trick at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, California on Friday, while Pulisic ran the show.
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Mexico continued their strong start to the fifth round of World Cup qualifying as Javier Hernandez helped them past Costa Rica. Javier Hernandez equalled the record for most goals for Mexico as his nation claimed a 2-0 win over Costa Rica in World Cup qualifying on Friday. The Bayer Leverkusen forward struck in the first half at the Estadio Azteca to join Jared Borgetti on 46 international goals.
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TEAM NEWS: Dempsey returns to U.S. starting lineup
Bruce Arena has opted to start the Sounders attacker as his side faces a crucial qualifier against Honduras. Bruce Arena has set his side out in a 4-4-2 diamond in the first completive fixture of his second stint as U.S. national team boss. The USA takes on Honduras at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, California, in desperate need of a win after dropping its first two games of the Hexagonal.
U.S. must win Friday to avoid facing perilous World Cup qualifying odds
The U.S. national team is already in uncharted waters after two losses in the Hex, but a loss Friday would spell doom to the odds of reaching Russia. SAN JOSE, Calif. — Is the U.S. national team's World Cup qualifier against Honduras on Friday a must win? Not in the most literal sense of the term but in practical terms, anything short of a victory would be disastrous for the U.S. It might be tough for some to quantify just how serious a problem the Americans are facing.
Seven MLS players called in for Panama's squad to face USA
Coach Hernan Gomez will lean on players playing abroad for March's World Cup qualification matches, including the Americans' visit to Panama. Pamana coach Hernan "Bolillo" Gomez has named his squad for March's World Cup qualification matches against Trinidad and Tobago and the United States, relying heavily on players based abroad.
Arena has high expectations for first match of 2017
Bruce Arena will test out some new players and a new formation as he embarks on his second stint as U.S. coach with Sunday's friendly versus Serbia. SAN DIEGO — January friendlies are, by nature, usually pretty meaningless in the U.S. national team's big picture, but Sunday's friendly against Serbia has a considerable amount of value. The first match of 2017 is a tone-setter for a new coaching era, as Bruce Arena prepares to begin his second stint as U.S. coach.
Bedoya: This camp is all about turning things around
The midfielder says that after the disappointing start to World Cup qualifying the USA's January camp will be about getting back on the bright side of things. Philadelphia Union and United States midfielder Alejandro Bedoya believes that January camp is a good chance for the USA to get headed back in the right direction, with World Cup qualifying set to resume in March.
USA to take on Jamaica in Chattanooga
The U.S. national team will visit the Tennessee city for the first time to face off with regional rival Jamaica in an international friendly on Feb. 3. The U.S. national team will make a first-ever stop in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with Bruce Arena's team set to take on CONCACAF rival Jamaica in a friendly on Feb. 3. "It's important that fans across the country have an opportunity to see the national team, and we are always looking for places that have shown great support for the sport," said Arena.
Lynden Gooch out up to three months with ankle injury
The Sunderland winger and U.S. international may be sidelined for up to three months following a severe ankle injury, Sunderland manager David Moyes said on Friday. Sunderland winger and U.S. international Lynden Gooch may be sidelined for up to three months following a severe ankle injury, Sunderland manager David Moyes told media Friday. Gooch was injured in the first half of Sunderland’s U-23 match Monday, having to be stretchered off the field.
Klinsmann remains confident in USA
Despite its rough week, USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann said he is "1,000 percent sure" his team will qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The U.S. national team is off to the worst possible start in the CONCACAF Hexagonal, but head coach Jurgen Klinsmann said he is "1,000 percent sure" his team will qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Reuters reports. Klinsmann also said he has the support of Barack Obama and praised the President’s soccer savvy. The Americans lost to Mexico 2-1 on Nov.
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Fresh from their win over the United States, El Tri were held to a draw at Estadio Rommel Fernandez Gutierrez in the Hexagonal round of qualifying. Mexico was held to a 0-0 draw by Panama in their CONCACAF World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Fresh from the win over the United States, Juan Carlos Osorio's Mexico was unable to produce a similar performance.
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