United States National Team player Chris Wondolowski has signed a new deal with the San Jose Earthquakes. "I'm grateful to the organization for giving me a new contract for a second straight year and look forward to helping the Earthquakes get back to the MLS Cup Playoffs," Wondolowski said. "I think we have a great team heading into this season and I know I'm looking forward to that home opener on March 10th against New.

The face of the United States in the Middle East right now isn't President Barack Obama, any elected official or a military leader. It is Bob Bradley.

The 53-year old Bradley, who coached the United States national team to the second round of the 2010 World Cup after they captured their opening round group, took over as national team head coach of Egypt this past September.

United States National Team alum, Olympian, National Soccer Hall of Famer, and National Soccer Coaches Association of America Hall of Famer Harry Keough passed away on Tuesday morning. Keough was 84, a member of the 1950 USA World Cup team that beat England. He was also the architect of the St. Louis University soccer dynasty, leading them to five NCAA championships starting in 1967.

After each match the contributors to New England Soccer Today will rate the performances of the United States National Team players who made an appearance on a 1 to 10 scale (1 horrendous, 5 average, 10 perfection). This week Brian O'Connell, Julian Cardillo and Sean Donahue contributed ratings for the USA's 1-0 victory over Panama.

US Soccer Communications updates us on what's happening with the United States National Team in Panama.

United States National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann has been announced as the opening speaker for the 2012 US Youth Soccer Workshop on February 17th, the organization announced on Tuesday. "We are extremely excited to have Jurgen Klinsmann join us at the US Youth Soccer Workshop in Boston," US Youth Soccer president John Sutter said.

Bolton Wanderers are set to unveil the signing of defender Tim Ream after the US international was granted a work permit yesterday.

Ream has been impressive for both the United States national team and club side Red Bull New York, and will replace the departed Gary Cahill at the Reebok.

The 24-year old had been training with the Premier League outfit since the end of the Major League Soccer season, and boss Owen Coyle didn't hide his interest in the defender.

After each match the contributors to New England Soccer Today will rate the performances of the United States National Team players who made an appearance on a 1 to 10 scale (1 horrendous, 5 average, 10 perfection). This week Brian O'Connell, Julian Cardillo and Sean Donahue contributed ratings for the USA's 1-0 victory over Venezuela.

The United States national team will open up its 2012 schedule on Saturday night when they host Venezuela Saturday night at the University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

On Friday, the United States National Team announced their Athlete of the Year award winners. On the men's side, Clint Dempsey won the Athlete of the Year award with Brek Shea winning the Young Player award. Abby Wambach and Syndey LeRoux won the women's awards. Dempsey also won the Futbol De Primera award, the other player of the year award associated with the United States National Team.

By Clemente Lisi – NEW YORK, NY (Jan 20, 2012) US Soccer Players – Following the annual January training camp, the United States National Team opens its 2012 schedule with a friendly against Venezuela on Saturday at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ. For US coach Jurgen Klinsmann, the game will be his first chance to test new players five months before the USA begins the task of trying to reach for the 2014.

Highlights from Tuesday's scrimmage between the United States National Team and the Under-23 National Team.

United States National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann explains a training exercise from US National Team camp.

US Soccer communications interviewed Jermaine Jones, a late addition to the United States National Team camp. The USA plays Venezuela on January 21st in Phoenix (9pm ET - ESPN3/Galavision).

BBC News and Sky News are reporting that American Robbie Rogers has signed a deal with Leeds United of England's Championship. The 24 year old winger has been capped 18 times by the United States National Team and most recently played for the Columbus Crew in MLS. This isn't Rogers' first signing with a European club.

The United States National Team will travel to Genoa to face Italy in an international friendly, the US Soccer Federation announced on Monday. The game is scheduled for February 29th at 2:30pm ET at Stadio Luigi Ferraris and will be shown on ESPN2. "Obviously we are very excited to be playing a team of such high quality," USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann.

In what was probably the absolute worst turn of events for 23 year old LA Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez, the MLS Defender of the Year tore his left ACL in his very first training on loan at German outfit FC Nürnberg. After much waiting and anticipation by United States National Team supporters, Gonzalez finally received [.

The United States National Team will hold a public training session at the University of Phoenix Stadium on January 20th from 5-6pm local time, the US Soccer Federation has announced. The training session will be free and open to the public, but fans are requested to register through ussoccer.com. The US plays Venezuela the next day at University of Phoenix Stadium.

With camp just starting in Phoenix, United States National Team coach has brought in Seattle players Brad Evans and Jeff Parke to replace the LA Galaxy's Omar Gonzalez and FC Dallas's George John. Gonzalez and John have been allowed to leave camp to "deal with club-related matters" according to a press release from US Soccer.

What started as a rumor on the ECS message board can now be confirmed: Brad Evans has been called into the United States national team camp as they prepare for games against Venezuela and Panama later this month. The source was of the confidential variety, but I can assure you that it's highly reliable and is someone who is in position to know.

The Under-19 United States National Team will be participating in the Stuttgart Junior Cup, the US Soccer Federation announced on Tuesday. The format is an indoor six-a-side tournament similar to futsal. With that format in mind, the United States is opting for Futsal National Team assistant coach Mark Litton.

The Seattle Sounders Academy shows early promise as two Alumni were selected to the United States National Team's U-20 Camp in January. Forward Sean Okoli, currently with Wake Forrest, and rightback Deandre Yedlin, of Akron, will both get to prove themselves to coach Tab Ramos. While the Sounders have a very tight roster for 2012 it is clear that they hold some cards from within their own Academy.

As the United States national team is set to open their January camp in Los Angeles, CJ Sapong is hopeful that a strong performance will put him in Jurgen Klinsmann's plans moving forward.

United States National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann has named 20 players to participate in the January training camp. The camp concludes with games against Venezuela on January 21st and Panama on the 25th. "We have an internal ranking of players in each position based on how we want to play, and many of these players are next in line," Klinsmann said.

Brad Guzan is getting a big, fat, juicy chance to show he can be a man of the moment, a talent worthy of starting consideration in one of the world's top leagues.

Guzan is Aston Villa's backup goalkeeper. And even if you wouldn't know Aston Villa from one of James Bond's Aston Martins, you should care about how Guzan performs.

Arlo White Officially Joins NBC Sports Group

Any dreams that Seattle Sounders fans had that the Arlo White to MLS on NBC thing was going to fall apart is gone. The loss for the Seattle Sounders and its fans will be the gain of MLS and the United States national team. White's comments on twitter today clearly show an appreciation for the team, the players and the fans.

Any dreams that Seattle Sounders fans had that the Arlo White to MLS on NBC thing was going to fall apart is gone. The loss for the Seattle Sounders and its fans will be the gain of MLS and the United States national team. White's comments on twitter today clearly show an appreciation for the team, the players and the fans.

When the Montreal Impact select 10 players at Noon Pacific a couple may never set foot in Quebec as they will be used in swaps to get protected talents, allocation or draft picks. Considering the Seattle Sounders needs - veteran leadership, fullback, target forward - there are a few players that make a bit of sense.

Sepp Blatter has gotten himself in hot water for recent comments, but the FIFA president steered clear of controversy when talking about Major League Soccer.

In an interview with Fox Soccer, Blatter addressed the MLS schedule, maintaining his position that it would be better if the league aligned itself with the European calendar as opposed to continuing the March-to-November schedule.

In what comes as little surprise Grant Wahl reports that NBC Sports is pursuing Arlo White as their primary play-by-play man for their first season covering MLS and the United States national team. NBC isn't stupid and, like Sounders fans, feels that Arlo is one of the best voices in soccer right now.

In celebration of United States National Team captain Carlos Bocanegra winning his 100th cap on Tuesday, US Soccer has a highlight video of every goal Bocanegra has scored at National Team level.

By J Hutcherson - WASHINGTON, DC (Nov 16, 2011) US Soccer Players -- So what about that offense? The United States National Team put on a first-half show on Tuesday at Stozice Stadium, scoring from distance, from a close-range header, and converting from the penalty spot. The timing of the goals was also important, going up within 10 minutes and retaking the lead for good just before halftime.

After each match the contributors to New England Soccer Today will rate the performances of the United States National Team players who made an appearance on a 1 to 10 scale (1 horrendous, 5 average, 10 perfection). This week Sean Donahue contributed ratings for the USA's 3-2 victory over Slovenia.

After each match the contributors to New England Soccer Today will rate the performances of the United States National Team players who made an appearance on a 1 to 10 scale (1 horrendous, 5 average, 10 perfection). This week Sean Donahue and Julian Cardillo contributed ratings for the USA's 1-0 loss to France.

United States National Team midfielder Landon Donovan will not be travelling to Paris for Friday's friendly against France (3pm ET - ESPN2) the US Soccer Federation announced on Monday. Donovan will remain with the Los Angeles Galaxy as they prepare for the MLS Cup final. "The plan was to have Landon come in for the match against France and then return to the LA Galaxy in preparation for MLS Cup, but after further discussion Landon.

American standout Brek Shea has secured an offseason training arrangement with Premier League champions, exciting fans who have followed the 21 year old's quick rise to fame.

Shea currently plies his trade in Major League Soccer for FC Dallas, and has already found himself in Jurgen Klinsmann's United States national team squad.

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With the results not going the United States national team's way, it's no surprise that Jurgen Klinsmann's side continues its slide down the FIFA rankings.

The United States fell three spots to No. 34 -- sandwiched in between 2010 World Cup foes Ghana and Algeria -- following its win over Honduras and loss to Ecuador.

In her soccer career, Mia Hamm became the most prolific scorer the sport has ever seen. That is saying a lot for a woman who began life with a club foot and corrective shoes. Hamm began playing soccer at a young age and made the United States National Team at the age of 15. She is the youngest ever to make the squad.

By Justin Shaffer - SEATTLE, WA (Oct 14, 2011) US Soccer Players -- Since the 1990 rebirth of the United States National Team, the squad has consistently been blessed with World Cup caliber goalkeepers. On Saturday, the Seattle Sounders final regular season home game (10pm ET - Fox Soccer) is the beginning of the end for Kasey Keller's decorated career as a professional soccer player.