USA vs Brazil TICKETS ON SALE – The U.S. Men’s National Team continues its competition against the world’s top teams when they host five-time World Cup champions Brazil on Wednesday, May 30 in Landover, Md. Kickoff for the USA’s first ever match at FedExField is set for 8 p.m. ET, and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN2, ESPN3 and Univision. Fans can purchase TICKETS HERE
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A second-half stoppage time goal by Juninho lifted the LA Galaxy to a dramatic 2-1 win against Morelia on Wednesday, rejuvenating its chances of reaching the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals. Colorado revived its CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals hopes with a 3-1 victory over Metapan on Wednesday, getting goals from lightly used regulars Eddie Ababio, Quincy Amarikwa and Omar Cummings to climb into second place in Group B.
CHICAGO (Sept. 29, 2011) — U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has named a squad of 22 players to prepare for the upcoming friendlies against Honduras and Ecuador. The U.S. first hosts Honduras on Oct. 8 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. ET, and the match will be broadcast live on Fox Soccer and Univision. Three days later, the U.S. makes its first appearance at Red Bull Arena when they welcome Ecuador to Harrison, N.J. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN3 and Univision.
When Real Madrid signed Kaka, 29, from AC Milan, their was a sigh of relief amongst the Madrid faithful. To them his was a sign that Barcelona domination will be put on a hold. By all accounts, Kaka is a gifted footballer, a player that every team wants to have in their fold. Unfortunately, in the Madrid shirt in his first season, he was a pale shadow of his former self.
CHICAGO (Sept. 12, 2011) – The U.S. Men’s National Team will host Ecuador in an international friendly on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J. Kickoff for the USA’s first match in Red Bull Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET, and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN2, ESPN3 and Univision. The match will be the second for U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann in four days in early October as the U.S. will face Honduras three days earlier on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Both matches fall during an international fixture window, which gives Klinsmann the opportunity to call in a full complement of players.
Costa Rica ran out of The Home Depot Center 1-0 winners as they took a second half counter attack goal to victory. The U.S. will back back in action on Tuesday as they take on Belgium in Brussels at 2:45 p.m. ET live on ESPN and ESPN3.com – VIDEO Highlights and Quotes
U.S. Soccer asked its fans on Twitter to send in questions for winger Brek Shea. We received another great response – especially regarding Brek’s coiffure – and we caught up with the Texas native before tonight’s game against Costa Rica.
CHICAGO (Sept. 1, 2011) – The U.S. Men’s National Team will host Honduras in an international friendly on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Fla. Kickoff for the USA’s first match in South Florida since 2004 is set for 6 p.m. ET, and the match will be broadcast live on FOX Soccer and Univision. The match falls on an international fixture date, which gives U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann the opportunity to call in a full complement of player.
UPDATE CHICAGO (Aug. 29, 2011) — U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has added Chris Pontius and Jonathan Spector to the roster for the match against Costa Rica on Sept. 2 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. FC Dallas defender Zach Loyd and Chivas USA defender Heath Pearce have withdrawn due to injury. Additionally, Fulham midfielder Clint Dempsey will remain in London to receive treatment for back spasms. Dempsey will join the team in Brussels on Sunday in advance of the match against Belgium on Sept. 6 at King Badouin Stadium.
PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 10, 2011) – The U.S. Men’s National Team tied Mexico 1-1 tonight at Lincoln Financial Field in the first game under newly appointed head coach Jurgen Klinsmann. Mexico scored in the 17th minute through Oribe Peralta, but three substitutes combined for a Robbie Rogers goal in the 73rd minute to earn the Americans the tie in the regional rivals’ first friendly match since 2008.
With 65 caps for the United States and several major international tournaments under his belt, goalkeeper Tim Howard is a veteran presence for the U.S. Men’s National Team both on and off the field. His steady play and leadership qualities will be relied upon as the team transitions to working with head coach Jurgen Klinsmann while simultaneously getting ready to play against their biggest rivals
