This is the episode from Road to the FIFA World Cup featuring the US. Haven't seen this posted anywhere else. It's worth a watch.
USA World Cup History Part 8: USA vs Brazil 1994 Full match
It was July 4, 1994. The stage was set for the upset of all time. Alas, it was not to be. Still it was a great moment for US fans to advance into the second round. Enjoy!
Here are the previous posts in this series:USA vs Italy - 1990
USA vs Czechoslovakia - 1990
USA vs Columbia - 1994
USA vs Switzerland - 1994
USA vs Portugal - 2002
USA vs Germany - 2002
USA vs Italy - 2006
Video: Joe Gaetjens – A Goal, A Ghost
Joe Gaetjens, a Haitian immigrant, scored the greatest goal in American soccer history. He should have been a hero. Instead, Gaetjens was abducted and died in a Haitian prison. "Outside the Lines" sheds light on his story.
Video: The Daily Extra - USMNT Post Game Reaction
Simon and Jason react from the US's impressive comeback against Turkey in the final sendoff game from Philadelphia, PA.
Video: The Daily Extra - USMNT Training
Jason and Nick check in from US Soccer training at The Link in Philadelphia, PA.
Video: Interview with Chris Rolfe
Chris Rolfe sits down and shares his thoughts on a variety of topics, including his time with Aalborg, the US Men's National team that has been selected for the World Cup.
USA World Cup History Part 7: USA vs Switzerland 1994 Full match
Who can forget the US draw against Switzerland? Say what you want about Wynalda, but it was quite an equalizer. It was an important point for the US. Enjoy!
Here are the previous posts in this series:
USA vs Italy - 1990
USA vs Czechoslovakia - 1990
USA vs Columbia - 1994
USA vs Portugal - 2002
USA vs Germany - 2002
USA vs Italy - 2006
Freddy Adu Highlight Video - Aris Thessaloniki 2010
The best moments from Freddy's time with Aris. Goals, feints, sombreritos, and Gambetas.
Video: Obama Sends U.S. Men's Team to World Cup
President Barack Obama met the U.S. Men's Soccer team at the White House. He gave the team an official send off before they travel to play in the World Cup in South Africa.
Video: US World Cup Roster Announced
Goalkeepers- Tim Howard, Marcus Hahnemann, Brad Guzan
Defenders- Carlos Bocanegra, Oguchi Onyewu, Jay DeMerit, Steve Cherundolo, Jonathan Spector, Clarence Goodson, Jonathan Bornstein
Midfielders- Landon Donovan, Michael Bradley, Stuart Holden, Maurice Edu, Ricardo Clark, DaMarcus Beasley, Benny Feilhaber, Jose Francisco Torres
Forwards- Clint Dempsey, Jozy Altidore, Herculez Gomez, Edson Buddle, Robbie Findley
The only head scratcher for me is Findley (really no Ching?). Did Bob see Findley play against the Dutch? Also, what happens if Jozy gets injured? We would officially have no tested target man. Otherwise, I am very please particularly to see Beasley going.
Couple of Gameday Videos That I Missed
I was watching the game late so avoided the internet until now. Here are some videos from before the match.
More videos after the jump...
5 Predictions [5.25.10, vs. Czech Republic]
[via Project-2010.net]
1. Edson Buddle, Herculez Gomez, and Eddie Johnson will all be given opportunities to book their tickets to South Africa. Buddle and Johnson will have good moments, and Gomez will look a little lost. That said, none will come close to breaking up the Altidore-Dempsey tandem that should be a lock to start against England.
2. ESPN will try to inject more meaning into the game (as if roster implications aren't enough) by playing up the USA-Czech Republic "rivalry." They will show highlights of the Americans' '06 World Cup loss in both the pre-game and at half-time--"This is the USA's opportunity for some revenge!"
3. Bob Bradley will try to use the game to sort out the clogged central midfield--Michael Bradley, Maurice Edu, Benny Feilhaber, Ricardo Clark, Jose Francisco Torres, and Sacha Kljestan (we'll spare you the should-be-deployed-as-winger argument). No one will look that good, but Kljestan will be the only one left off the roster when it's announced on Wednesday.
4. An unprecedented four faux-hawks will make an appearance: Stuart "O-Town" Holden, Herculez Gomez, Jose Francisco Torres, and Carlos Bocanegra.
5. The US will draw 1-1 against an uninspired Czech Republic, the goal coming from Edson Buddle on a pretty easy put-away. Not much to read into this result, as a fair amount of playing time will be given to fringe players. So the absence of Robbie Findley, Chad Marshall, and Robbie Rogers will signal the end of their World Cup hopes. Oguchi Onyewu will show a little rust, but will also demonstrate why he's been a lock to start all along, despite his injury problems. Stuart Holden will ease worries about moving Clint Dempsey up top by putting in a solid 60 minutes on the right wing. Jonathan Bornstein will make two pretty big errors (and by "pretty big," I mean something that leads to a clear goal-scoring opportunity--or worse), but his fans will remind us, "if you ignore those two brief lapses, he actually had a pretty good game." Overall, a pretty boring performance, but nothing to worry about, given the circumstances.
Let's get down to brass tacks--who gets left off when Bob Bradley announces his roster Wednesday? We'll say Chad Marshall, Heath Pearce, Robbie Rogers, Sacha Kljestan, Robbie Findley, Herculez Gomez, and Eddie Johnson. (It should be noted that we wouldn't be unhappy if we were wrong about a couple of those.)
1. Edson Buddle, Herculez Gomez, and Eddie Johnson will all be given opportunities to book their tickets to South Africa. Buddle and Johnson will have good moments, and Gomez will look a little lost. That said, none will come close to breaking up the Altidore-Dempsey tandem that should be a lock to start against England.2. ESPN will try to inject more meaning into the game (as if roster implications aren't enough) by playing up the USA-Czech Republic "rivalry." They will show highlights of the Americans' '06 World Cup loss in both the pre-game and at half-time--"This is the USA's opportunity for some revenge!"
3. Bob Bradley will try to use the game to sort out the clogged central midfield--Michael Bradley, Maurice Edu, Benny Feilhaber, Ricardo Clark, Jose Francisco Torres, and Sacha Kljestan (we'll spare you the should-be-deployed-as-winger argument). No one will look that good, but Kljestan will be the only one left off the roster when it's announced on Wednesday.
4. An unprecedented four faux-hawks will make an appearance: Stuart "O-Town" Holden, Herculez Gomez, Jose Francisco Torres, and Carlos Bocanegra.
5. The US will draw 1-1 against an uninspired Czech Republic, the goal coming from Edson Buddle on a pretty easy put-away. Not much to read into this result, as a fair amount of playing time will be given to fringe players. So the absence of Robbie Findley, Chad Marshall, and Robbie Rogers will signal the end of their World Cup hopes. Oguchi Onyewu will show a little rust, but will also demonstrate why he's been a lock to start all along, despite his injury problems. Stuart Holden will ease worries about moving Clint Dempsey up top by putting in a solid 60 minutes on the right wing. Jonathan Bornstein will make two pretty big errors (and by "pretty big," I mean something that leads to a clear goal-scoring opportunity--or worse), but his fans will remind us, "if you ignore those two brief lapses, he actually had a pretty good game." Overall, a pretty boring performance, but nothing to worry about, given the circumstances.
Let's get down to brass tacks--who gets left off when Bob Bradley announces his roster Wednesday? We'll say Chad Marshall, Heath Pearce, Robbie Rogers, Sacha Kljestan, Robbie Findley, Herculez Gomez, and Eddie Johnson. (It should be noted that we wouldn't be unhappy if we were wrong about a couple of those.)
Mexico Beats USA in Alumni Match in El Paso
*Brief highlights and post match interviews with Dooley and Caliguir after the jump
Ryan Guy's somersault throw ins
Had to laugh when I saw this. I thought somersault throw ins were a U-14 girls fad. I guess not. Ryan Guy's somersault thrown-ins against Bohemians in the Setanta Sports Cup Final at the Tallaght Stadium.
USA World Cup History Part 6: USA vs Czechoslovakia 1990 Full match
This is a painful game to watch, but it is important to watch to see just how much we have grown as a soccer nation. Plus, it was the first time the US scored a World Cup goal since 1950.
Here are the previous posts in this series:
USA vs Italy - 1990
USA vs Columbia - 1994
USA vs Portugal - 2002
USA vs Germany - 2002
USA vs Italy - 2006
USMNT/YA News and Video: Is US over confident?
*Oguchi Onyewu: 'You'll See It Soon Enough'
*U.S. roster picture still no clearer as Czech Republic game nears
*Bradley ready for the next level
*Bradley could look to Gomez in U.S. friendlies
*Trying to solve the 23-man roster equation
*Beasley says he is welcoming his new role as a veteran leader for the US men's national team.
*Kljestan feeling no pressure
*Holden comes home a wiser man
*Clarence Goodson's journey from Springfield could culminate at World Cup
*Herold hopes retirement increases awareness of heart ailments
*World Cup Profile: USA
USMNT News and Video: Inside the Lines
USMNT Videos Galore and Video: Donovan interview
*All About Landon
*Two Strikers Score Their Way Into the Picture
*U.S. coach Bob Bradley at home at World Cup camp at Princeton
*Short on Defense and Time, U.S. Opens Training Camp
*Focus on missing center backs
*Beasley ready to battle for World Cup spot
*First impressions telling in New Jersey
*Injury concerns remain as US team opens camp
*US players faced with proving themselves
USA Camp: How Fit And Ready Is Onyewu?
Chris Fowler reports from Team USA's camp in Princeton awaiting Oguchi Onyewu's arrival
Video: Herculez Gomez Excited To Be In Camp
After a terrific year in Mexico, Herculez Gomez is excited to be called into the US National Team Camp
*Camp begins with questions to resolve
Diskerud goes full 90 in Stabaek win
*He started and played 90 minutes in Stabaek's 3-1 win vs. Stromsgodset.
*Click picture for highlights
Freeman and Goodson go distance in IK Start win
*Both went the full 90 in a 3-0 win over Kongsvinger.
*Click picture for highlights.
USA World Cup History Part 5: USA vs Germany 2002 Full match
Here is Part 5 in our World Cup Series. After putting up Our Way yesterday, I had to get this game up. The picture says it all. Damn you Hugh Dallas...damn you. Enjoy!
Here are the previous posts in this series:
USA vs Italy - 1990
USA vs Columbia - 1994
USA vs Portugal - 2002
USA vs Italy - 2006
Parkhurst wins Danish cup with FC Nordsjælland
*He went 120 minutes in a 2-0 win over FC Midtjylland to win the Danish Cup.
*This game was on Thursday, but like Diskerud, I neglected to post it until today.
Diskerud scores brace for Stabæk in 12-1 win
*He scored 2 goals as Stabæk crushed Holand 12-1.
*This game was on Thursday but must have missed it. Props to NSC for posting this up.
*Click the picture for highlights.
Watch Our Way - the exclusive behind-the-scenes story of USA's 2002 WC
One of the greatest videos of all time. If you haven't seen this and you are a US Soccer fan - shame on you. It is no longer for sale, so hopefully this will let people see it who haven't. Take the next hour and watch it.
GoUSABid and Carlos Bocanegra hand over World Cup bid to FIFA
Sunil Gulati, President of the US Soccer Federation USSF and Bid Chairman, left, Carlos Bocanegra, Captain of the US men’s national team, and FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, right, pose during the handover of the USA bid to host the FIFA soccer World Cup 2018/2022 in Zurich, Switzerland, Friday, May 14, 2010.
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