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Highlights from the February 10th, 1998, March 3rd, 2001, and July 23rd, 2003 USA - Brazil games
courtesy of US Soccer Communications. The United States will host Brazil on May 30th, 2012.
The United States will host Brazil on May 30th at FedEx Field in suburban Washington DC, the US
Soccer Federation announced on Thursday. The game will be shown on ESPN2 and Univision starting at
8pm ET. Click here for ticket information. "When you talk about Brazil, you are speaking of one of
the most gifted football playing nations in the world," USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann said in a press
statement.
The United States Under-23's will play Mexico's U-23's in a friendly at FC Dallas Stadium on
February 29th. The game will cap a 10-day training camp. "This game is very important for our
players and comes at a critical time for us before the start of Olympic qualifying," USA U-23 coach
Caleb Porter said.
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.
Highlights from the March 16th, 1997 World Cup Qualifier and the January 18th, 2003 friendly
courtesy of US Soccer Communications. The United States Soccer Federation announced last week that
the two teams would meet on June 3rd.
The United States will play Canada on June 3rd at Toronto's BMO Field (7pm ET - NBC Sports
Network), the US Soccer Federation announced on Thursday. The game will be part of the Canadian
Soccer Association's 100th anniversary. "First of all, we are honored to be chosen to be part of
Canada's Centenary Celebration," US National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann said.
Forward Calen Carr, who played a key role in the run to the MLS Cup final, has been limited this
week while rehabbing from the left knee surgery he underwent late last month. "I had to get a
little work done on my knee," he said. "It was nothing major. Just cleaned up some things." [...]
Ricardo Clark got a little redemption but that's about it. (Getty Images)
It has been a long time coming for the US Men's National Team. A solid three-game winning
streak.
Typically these sorts of things happen around the January friendly time. It certainly isn't the
first time this has happened but with Jurgen Klinsmann in as boss, it is.
Highlights from the January 25th, 2012 friendly between Panama and the United States from Estadio
Rommel Fernandez in Panama City.
Graham Zusi got his first National Team goal in his second National Team game, putting the United
States up eight minutes into Wednesday night's friendly against Panama. Both teams pressed the
offense in the first-half, with US goalkeeper Nick Rimando and his counterpart Luis Mejia called
into service.
US Soccer Communications updates us on what's happening with the United States National Team in
Panama.
By Clemente Lisi – NEW YORK, NY (Jan 25, 2012) US Soccer Players -- The United States takes to
the road for the second game of 2012. The match at Panama City's Estadio Rommel Fernandez is aimed
at simulating the atmosphere players will experience during World Cup Qualifying. The dress
rehearsal serves the younger players called up by coach Jurgen Klinsmann for January camp as well
as the coach himself, giving them a firsthand look.
On Tuesday, the United States Soccer Federation announced that Richie Williams has been named coach
of the Under-17 National Team. Williams - a former National Team and Major League Soccer player who
also served as an MLS assistant coach - had been coaching the U-18 team. The U-17 coach is a
fulltime role.
The last time the United States and Panama met was the 2011 Gold Cup. The US lost the June 11th
group stage game in Tampa Bay 2-1. Trailing from the 19th minute, the US was down two goals after
giving up a 36th-minute penalty. Clarence Goodson pulled a goal back in the 68th, but the USA was
unable to come up with an equalizer.
The United States Under-23 National Team scrimmaged Saprissa's reserves today in Costa Rica.
Playing at the Monster's Cave, aka Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Ayma, the two teams finished scoreless.
USA: 1-Zac MacMath; 4-Kofi Sarkodie (17-Sheanon Williams, 77), 3-Zarek Valentin (capt.)
(19-Royal-Dominique Fennell, 77), 2-Sebastien Ibeagha (Andrew Wenger, 46), 5-Jorge Villafana;
6-Amobi Okugo (15-Mix Diskerud, 46), 8-Jared Jeffrey (13-Michael Stephens, 61), 10-Dilly Duka
(12-Isaac Acuna, 67); 7-Freddy Adu, 9-Tony Taylor (11-Jack McInerney, 70), 11-Jack McInerney
(14-Joe Corona,.
The United States Under-23 National Team is currently training in Costa Rica, with scrimmages
scheduled against Costa Rican clubs Saprissa and Alajuelense.
The postgame comments from coach Jurgen Klinsmann and US National Team players following the 1-0
win over Venezuela on January 21st.
Coverage of the United States 1-0 win over Venezuela. Juergen Klinsmann puts U.S. soccer on fast
track - from The LA Times' Kevin Baxter: "This is a different level," Klinsmann says of the
international game. Jones showing he's worth risk for US Soccer - from FoxSportsArizona.com's Tyler
Lockman: It was the leadership that was unexpected.
Highlights from the January 21st, 2012 friendly between the United States and Venezuela from
University of Phoenix Stadium.
The United States opened its 2012 schedule with a 1-0 friendly draw against Venezuela at University
of Phoenix Stadium. The USA got a last gasp goal, with Ricardo Clark scoring from a corner kick
late into stoppage time. Both teams were using experimental lineups, with the game falling outside
of the international window.
US Soccer Communications previews the USA - Venexuela friendly with interviews from players during
Friday's public practice at University of Phoenix Stadium.
GK: Luis Mejia (Fenix), Kevin Melgar (Alianza FC) DEF: Rolando Algandona (San Francisco FC), Edward
Benitez (Sporting SM), Eduardo Dasent (Tauro FC), Carlos Rodriguez (FC Dallas), Sergio Thompson
(Sporting SM), Eric Vasquez (Chorrillo FC) MID: Rolando Botello (Tauro FC), Gabriel Gomez
(Philadephia Union), Juan de Gracia (Chepo FC), Luis Ovalle (Sporting SM), Alberto Quintero
(Chorrillo FC), Marcos Sanchez (Tauro FC), Amir Waithe (San Francisco FC) FOR: Manuel Mosquera
(Arabe Unido), Blas Perez (FC Dallas), Luis.
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.
As part of the 2012 NSCAA Convention, the organizers presented an hour-long interview with Jurgen
Klinsmann conducted by Allen Hopkins.
The United States and Venezuela last met on May 26th, 2006 in a friendly that was part of the
send-off series for that summer's World Cup. Playing at Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Brian Ching
and Clint Dempsey scored in a 2-0 USA win with Tim Howard recording the shutout. This was also the
game where Michael Bradley made his debut, coming on as an 89th minute substitute.
The United States needed a win to qualify for the 2002 World Cup, and they got it against Jamaica
at Foxboro Stadium. Joe-Max Moore was the hero for the USA that day, scoring both goals in the 2-1
win. Moore put the US up from the run of play four minutes in, only for Jamaica to equalize in the
14th minute.
The United States moved up one place to 33rd in the January 2012 FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.
Mexico stays 21st, remaining first overall in CONCACAF. Spain remains the World #1, with Holland,
Germany, Uruguay, and England rounding out the top five. Elsewhere in CONCACAF, Panama moves up to
47th and Honduras is 51st.
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).
Highlights from the scrimmage between the US National Team and the USA Under-23's.
The US Soccer Federation announced on Friday that Jermaine Jones will be joining the US National
Team squad for the January friendlies. Jones is unavailable to his club team after being suspended
by the German Federation for an incident that occurred in the DFP Pokal cup competition. "Obviously
this is a very difficult moment for Jermaine," US National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann said in a
press statement.
United States Under-23 National Team coach Caleb Porter announced three additions to the squad
currently training in Carson, California, along with two players unable to attend camp due to
injury. Columbus Crew goalkeeper Matt Lampson, Los Angeles Galaxy goalkeeper Brian Perk, and
Stuttgart defender Royal-Dominique Fennel have joined the camp, with goalkeeper David Bingham and
defender Gale Agbossoumonde unavailable due to injury.
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.
US National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann talks to the players in January camp during Monday's
training session.
22 players will travel to The Home Depot Center for an 11-day Under-23 US National Team camp
followed by a two game trip to Costa Rica. The team will play local club sides in Costa Rica
starting on January 18th. Camp opens on Sunday, January 8th and runs through the 25th. "I'm very
pleased with where we are at in our process," Under-23 coach Caleb Porter said.
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.
By Justin Shaffer - SEATTLE, WA (Jan 5, 2012) US Soccer Players --Previously, we previewed the year
ahead for club soccer and now we give you a look ahead at 2012's jam-packed international calendar.
Between the Olympics, European Championships, and World Cup qualifying, 2012 should be a huge year
for soccer fans.
George John could be on the move (again). (Getty Images)
A fun bit of news broke late yesterday evening. Two US National team defenders George John and
Omar Gonzalez were said to be leaving the national team camp for "club-related matters". Naturally
their two teams instantly sent out messages about those matters.
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.
