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Op-Ed: Buy-In Time Is Nigh

The Shin Guardian May 31, 2012 @ 9:12 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Joshua Wells graces TSG again.

Following the USA vs. Brazil 4-1 drubbing in Landover, Maryland, Jurgen Klinsmann vented his spleen. He was forthright, honest about his feelings, and blunt about his disappointment.

As you watched the press conference, you knew that you were getting exactly what was inside of Jurgen's head.

Brazil 4, USA 1: The Bird’s Eye Review & Midfield View

The Shin Guardian May 31, 2012 @ 3:55 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Yes, yes we were watching.

This review by Darius Tahir, frequent TSG contributor and now noted photogenic nosebleed level master

It's appropriate the scorelines of the past two games were just nearly opposite—if Scotland is the high for Jurgen Klinsmann, then we certainly hope Brazil is the low for Klinsmann.

USA vs. Brazil: Klinsmann’s Post-Game Reaction

The Shin Guardian May 31, 2012 @ 8:38 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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A special review coming from TSG commenter DTH who was at the match.

Here, Jurgen Klinsmann on the officiating and the US's "field tone" in the 4-1.


USA vs. Brazil: Live Commentary

The Shin Guardian May 30, 2012 @ 3:52 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Just one win to show in 16 against Brazil in 16 outings for the States. Tally differential: -21 to the home side. However, eleven matches have been decided by only one goal.

The US starting line-up in a few hours; Brazil's has already been named.

Herculez vs. Hulk. Greek god vs. marvelous superhero.

Orange Slices: USA vs. Brazil

The Shin Guardian May 30, 2012 @ 2:50 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Orange Slices! USA vs. Ecuador

Orange Slices is our game day, catch-all post that we update during the day before and of the match

It's Brazil, but it's 2012, not 2014. (And unfortunately it's not 2013 or the Confederation's Cup, but why dwell.)

The Yanks welcome the international heavweight Brazil Canaries to FedExField in Landover, Maryland on Wednesday.

USA vs. Brazil Primer: Is Pato Ducking His Talents?

The Shin Guardian May 30, 2012 @ 2:13 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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As in Pato loves the nightlife....

TSG's Serie A expert and Silicon Valley hopeful Eric Giardini on one troubled duckling...

What is there to say about Alexandre Pato?

Pato's real passion: Berlusconi

The AC Milan striker, who currently spends more time on the training table and off gallivanting around Milan with Barbara Berlusconi than on the field at the San Siro, is the most experienced striker on this very young Brazil roster.

USA versus Scotland – SNAP JUDGMENTS

The Shin Guardian May 27, 2012 @ 2:32 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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USMNT celebrating first half goal

Wow. When was the last time a US men's soccer match provided so many positive talking points? The win over Spain at the 2009 Confederations Cup?

Congratulations US fans. You just witnessed the red and white stripes romp over a not-that-bad Scotland team.

Live Commentary: USA vs. Scotland

The Shin Guardian May 26, 2012 @ 6:21 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Starting line-ups shortly....as well as some Fabian Johnson, Edgar Castillo & Terrence Boyd too?

Will Boyd go Matrix in this series?


Poll: After Landon, the Next USMNT Media Darling?

The Shin Guardian May 24, 2012 @ 12:47 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Ciao, Bella?

With Landon Donovan's ominous comments about losing the spark yesterday, who is is anybody poised to become the next USMNT marketing darling? (Clint Dempsey the natural selection disqualified.)

Take Our Poll

Klinsmann Qualifier Conundrum: Getting A Jol-ly Clint Dempsey

The Shin Guardian May 23, 2012 @ 6:44 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Martin Jol

[Stepping back]

Okay, you're Martin Jol, Fulham manager. You've just left behind the land of windmills to help the cozy Cottagers of London again prove that tradition more than bank account matters, even in the British Petroleum League sorry that BPL moniker always messes me up.

TSG’s Official USA vs. Scotland Preview: Action Jacksonville

The Shin Guardian May 22, 2012 @ 6:00 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Steve Cherundolo: Putting his foot down on international attackers since September of 1999.

On Saturday, the US senior side kicks off its longest run of matches since the 2010 Gold Cup tournament with a set of three friendlies followed by the first triple of World Cup qualifying games.

Will Klinsmann have the US standing tall in World Cup qualifying?

USA vs. Scotland Primer: About The Opponent

The Shin Guardian May 22, 2012 @ 12:28 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Grant Russell penned this column. Russell is a journalist for STV (Scottish Television) and regarded as an expert on Scottish football and on homegrown rules and players eligibility. Russell also tweets frequently on the Rangers and the American contingent playing there.

Grant is a must-follow on Twitter.

USA vs. Scotland Primer: On Scotland’s Xavi, Barry Bannan

The Shin Guardian May 21, 2012 @ 1:34 PM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Barry Bannan stands out.

RJ Sepich is an ardent Aston Villa and USMNT Supporter. Sepich is the Sports Editor at The Pitt News, the daily student newspaper at the University of Pittsburgh. This is RJ's first piece for TSG.

Like many Aston Villa fans and players, Villa midfielder Barry Bannan was probably happy to see the end of a miserable season for the West Midlands side.

FIFA Interview: Landon Donovan On Klinsmann, Brazil 2014

The Shin Guardian May 21, 2012 @ 8:33 AM EDT Blog Details : Related Items
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Donovan, the younger years...

Landon Donovan from a FIFA interview posted today:

In this, the first of a two-part interview, all matters Stateside are discussed, such as Los Angeles Galaxy's start to the Major League Soccer season, the dominance of Mexican sides in the CONCACAF Champions League, the appointment of Jurgen Klinsmann as USA coach and why the FIFA World Cup™ is so special.