MLS’s disciplinary committee has added one game to Seattle Sounders star Clint Dempsey‘s suspension for the red card he received in the first half of the March 18 match against FC Dallas. Because of scheduling — byes and the March FIFA window — the Sounders have played only one game since then — a 1-0 […]
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Cascadia clash: Deuce delivers for defending champion Sounders
Clint Dempsey, who missed the 2016 playoffs when the Seattle Sounders won their first MLS Cup and was suspended for the first leg of the 2017 Western Conference semifinals, scored both goals togive the Sounders a 2-0 win over Vancouver and send them into the finals with an aggregate win by the same score. 1. […]
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USA's World Cup elimination brings increased scrutiny of MLS
It’s time to put down once and for all the grand misconception that MLS is obligated to develop players for the U.S. national team. Every facet of the game in this country is comingunder fire in the wake of a 2-1 loss in Couva Tuesday night that knocked the U.S. out of contention for the […]
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Pulisic learns his harshest lessons against Costa Rica and Honduras
By Ridge Mahoney (@ridgemax) One point, one goal. On both counts, the last twoHexagonal matches fell short in terms of production, so analyzing the 2-0 loss to Costa Rica and 1-1 tie with Honduras requires delving into matters well below the scorelines. Concernsabout the back line, which cropped a few times during the Gold Cup, […]
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Physically and psychologically, USA wasn't up for fight
During its unbeaten run under head coach Bruce Arena, the U.S. national team had ridden through some rough passages and overcome adversity to last through 14 games without defeat. The streak slammed to a halt Friday night at Red Bull Arena against a Costa Rican team that proved to be tougher in defense and more […]
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USA-Costa Rica: Three decisions Bruce Arena must make
Who will start for the USA against Costa Rica on Friday? There are only a few question marks in the U.S. lineup, but you have to keep in mind whom Bruce Arena then plans on starting onTuesday against Honduras in decidely different circumstances weighs into Friday’s decisions. One of Arena’s strengths as a national team coach […]
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MLS Power Rankings: Red Bulls, Dynamo, Sounders climb
Another solid week for the top teams in Soccer America’s MLS Power Rankings didn’t cause much change in those slots, but the second tier is another story. Seattle moved into fifthplace by edging Sporting Kansas City, and Houston and the Red Bulls also moved up. Their success caused the Fire and SKC to tumble a […]
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What They're Saying: Michael Boxall
“Not really. I mean, obviously I’ve played against some world-class players. So, it’s tough to compare to that just coming off the [Confederations Cup]. No, they’re good players.They keep the ball, they keep it simple. They do the simple things right all the time. So, it’s not like any single moment that wows you. They […]
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USA Men's 40: Dempsey is on fire for streaking Sounders
Clint Dempsey ignited the Seattle Sounders attack with two goals and one assist to lead the defending MLS champs to a 4-0 win at Minnesota United that extended their unbeaten streak toseven games with three straight shutout wins. In his last four matches forthe Sounders, Dempsey has scored five goals and two assists to up […]