U.S. Women’s National Team head coach PIA SUNDHAGEOn the match…“I always say I respect the game and the opposition and this is the proof. You can’t take anything for granted. We did score a lot of goals, but Costa Rica, they came out and played well, and played hard. Eventually, we got our three goals, but despite the first goal came quickly, we struggled a little bit. It became an …READ MORE

The U.S. Women’s National Team earned goals from Tobin Heath, Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan to post a 3-0 win against Costa Rica in the semifinals of the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament. The U.S. next faces either Canada or Mexico in the tournament final at 8 p.m. ET …READ MORE

The U.S. Women’s National Team earned goals from Tobin Heath, Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan to post a 3-0 win against Costa Rica in the semifinals of the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament. The U.S. next faces either Canada or Mexico in the tournament final at 8 p.m. ET …READ MORE

The U.S. Women’s National Team earned goals from Tobin Heath, Carli Lloyd and Alex Morgan to post a 3-0 win against Costa Rica in the semifinals of the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying tournament. The U.S. next faces either Canada or Mexico in the tournament final at 8 p.m. ET …READ MORE

The U.S. Women’s National Team did its part by winning Group B play of the 2012 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament. But all the chips are on the table when the USA faces Group A runner-up Costa Rica in a semifinal match on Friday, Jan. 27, at 5 p.m. PT …READ MORE

U.S. captain CHRISTIE RAMPONEOn the U.S. team’s training over the end of 2011 and start of 2012…“These last couple of camps we’ve really seen the team rise to a different level. Our training environment has been better, our confidence has been better, and we have a lot of great personalities …READ MORE

Across the Academy

January 26, 2012

Across the Academy is a weekly summary of news related to the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, highlighting Academy clubs, current and former players, youth national team activity and media coverage of the Academy. Across the Academy will be available for the duration of the 2011-12 season. Jan. 26, 2012 © …READ MORE

Former U.S. Men’s National Team striker Brian McBride provides some perspective on Friday’s FA Cup bout between Premier League sides Fulham and Everton. McBride spent much of his Premier League tenure with Fulham, though he had an eight-game spell with Everton before his Fulham move. Jan. 26, 2012 © John …READ MORE

U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann and select players discuss the team’s 1-0 win against Panama. Jan. 25, 2012 © Howard C. Smith/isiphotos.com IN THE IMAGE: The U.S. defeated Panama 1-0 in the first friendly between the two teams. U.S. Men’s National Team head coach JURGEN KLINSMANN On …READ MORE

U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team Drawn into Group B; Tournament Will Take Place March 1-11 in Panama City, Panama Jan. 26, 2012 © U.S. Soccer CHICAGO (Jan. 26, 2012) – The schedule for the 2012 CONCACAF Under-20 Women’s Championship has been set, and the U.S. will kick off Group B …READ MORE

The U.S. Men’s National Team held onto an early goal to win 1-0 against Panama in the teams’ first-ever friendly. Graham Zusi scored off of a Teal Bunbury rebound to give the U.S. a 9th-minute lead and what would ultimately prove the game-winner. Jan. 25, 2012 © John Todd/isiphotos.com IN …READ MORE