Or, y'know, every American soccer fan who was disappointed that he'd rather rule the roost in comfy ol' SoCal than actually test his skills against the world's best (in any European league) and become a better player.

3/30/2013 10:45:22 PM

^Well no matter what people are upset about, I'll still take him over Eddie Johnson in the lineup.

3/30/2013 10:52:20 PM

Quote :

"I think most of the hate towards him comes from people who are fans of the EPL and are just pissed that he didn't even have any interest in playing for their favorite bandwagon team (Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool) and chose to play for LA instead."

Lol, I have no reservations about Donovan not playing for my favorite team, United. He wouldn't get into the first 11 anyway. He wouldn't get into the first 11 of Chelsea, Arsenal, or City. I also love how you categorize every fan of the top teams as bandwagon. Let me know when you hold a season ticket mate, even for a MLS team. The hate comes from EPL fans because what Donovan did is just not something you do in Europe or South America. The USMNT would set a fine example by shutting the door on players who quit on their team. The US can do just fine without him, its time they realized it.

3/31/2013 12:34:50 AM

I'm a Northampton Town fan.


SO DUCK IT

3/31/2013 12:47:59 AM

GUYS, THIS KIND OF POSTING IS JUST NOT ACCEPTABLE IN EUROPE OR SOUTH AMERICA.

4/1/2013 10:37:56 PM

Great article on the state of youth development in US soccer. It really gives me hope for the future now that they are starting to finally get some organization between scouting and academies. Definitely worth the read.

http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/soccerusa/id/1055?cc=5901

4/15/2013 9:04:51 PM

and right when you start getting hopeful about the future, the U-17s fail to qualify for the World Cup

4/15/2013 10:17:09 PM

Can someone with a deeper knowledge than me give a scouting report on Josh Gatt? He's looked super fast whenever I've seen him. Does he have a future with us?

4/15/2013 10:26:53 PM

^^ I mean, they did really well at the U-17 World Cup like 5-6 years ago and now none of those players have broken through. I don't think it means much. Most of the stuff you hear about youth development is stuff like, "We should focus on developing technique and skill and not so much on getting the biggest and strongest kids to whoop up on other kids and win a bunch of stuff." If we never qualify for another youth World Cup again and start producing quality players it will totally be worth it.

4/16/2013 5:51:48 AM

oh no, I agree it's not the end of the world. Mexico winning U-17 World Cups isn't directly translating to domination at the next level right now either. I think we have a lot of talented young players coming through too.


^^ I've only seen him for the US but from what I've read, his game is all about utilizing that speed. He, like Brek Shea has shown in flashes, is one of the few players in our pool that can take defenders on 1v1. I believe he was called up for a WCQ last year but he got hurt. And he was in preseason in January/February with his club team so I'm guessing that's why he wasn't called up for the recent games.

If he's healthy, he will definitely be a part of WCQs this year. I'd be shocked if he wasn't on the roster in 2014. I know US fans/media like to hype up the next big thing, but Gatt seems legit to me, anyway.

4/16/2013 8:21:21 AM

Anyone going to the US vs. Belgium match in Cleveland on the 29th? Tickets go on sale on the 19th I believe. A good test for the US. Young Belgian team, would love to see Fellaini, Kompany, Vermaelen, Hazard, and Benteke play. Hopefully they bring them along, and Defour and Witsel as well. If only this was on a weekend, would have loved to go.

[Edited on May 3, 2013 at 2:18 AM. Reason : .]

5/3/2013 2:17:41 AM

That Belgian first squad is > than England's. Crazy.

5/3/2013 8:56:16 AM

Cleverley >>>>> Hazard

5/3/2013 9:00:15 AM

He'll be there.

[Edited on May 3, 2013 at 9:04 AM. Reason : try again]

5/3/2013 9:01:55 AM

That Belgian first team squad is better than England's, and they have underachieved in the last few years but they should be at the World Cup next year as long as they don't screw it up against Croatia. If you were trying to troll unfortunately it didn't work.

5/3/2013 12:09:19 PM

Huh?

5/3/2013 12:19:43 PM

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1433271/stuart-holden-rejoin-us-squad-2#189-years-out?cc=5901&cc=5901

5/3/2013 2:10:35 PM

I like Holden, this is welcome news.

I like hearing the Spanish announcers say his name even more, it's hilarious.

5/3/2013 3:23:53 PM

Oh we back. Tomorrow at 8 on ESPN.

Jones/Kljestan starting together in the midfield, per Klinsmann.

5/28/2013 1:01:31 PM

I was gonna go, but I'm already going to Seattle on the 11th vs Panama.

I'll be in Vegas before hand, so I'm going to put money on the game to make it even more exciting.

5/28/2013 10:47:36 PM

what's the payout on a SNOOZEFEST

5/28/2013 11:22:37 PM

Anyone going to the USA vs Germany on sunday? I will probably be getting tickets tomorrow....

5/28/2013 11:44:32 PM

I'd go with you but you don't know much about the US philosophy and history and all that so you're better off on your own.

5/29/2013 8:04:47 AM

We look like a bunch of retards trying to fuck a stick right now

[Edited on May 29, 2013 at 8:34 PM. Reason : kljestan is garbage]

5/29/2013 8:25:49 PM

goalllllllllllll

5/29/2013 8:36:53 PM

NICE HEADER CAM!

5/29/2013 8:37:06 PM

This is as good a place as any, Railhawks up 2-0 on LA Galaxy in 2nd half.

[Edited on May 29, 2013 at 9:09 PM. Reason : 2-0 final]

5/29/2013 8:53:04 PM

Beasley with the Cory Gibbs moment.

5/29/2013 8:55:29 PM

doh!

5/29/2013 9:34:48 PM

lol USA

5/29/2013 9:35:23 PM

We are really, really bad defensively.

5/29/2013 9:42:35 PM

I'm glad I don't follow US mens soccer too closely

I'm already a "State fan" in enough sports

5/29/2013 9:49:32 PM

US & A! US & A!


Germany is going to destroy you guys.

[Edited on May 29, 2013 at 10:12 PM. Reason : and by you guys i mean all of you guys on the USMNT]

5/29/2013 10:11:41 PM

We kept a clean sheet in Azteca two months ago. We'll be okay.

Shit game tho. Kljestan needs to fuck off for good.


^ because you wouldn't get destroyed by Germany either? And by you, of course I mean those that play for England

[Edited on May 29, 2013 at 10:14 PM. Reason : .]

5/29/2013 10:12:39 PM

funny aimorris. I wouldn't want to go with a pool fan anyway.

Beasley is absolutely terrible. The only one that shouldn't be ashamed in defense is Gonzalez. Need Bradley in midfield. Does the US team seriously not have any decent right backs?

5/29/2013 10:14:13 PM

Beasley isn't a LB. Our LB/RB options are hurt. And yes, Bradley is hands down the best player on our team.

5/29/2013 10:16:25 PM

^^Seriously? Gonzalez gave away a goal with his failure to clear the box.

[Edited on May 29, 2013 at 11:53 PM. Reason : .]

5/29/2013 11:53:24 PM

Look at jadn hating. What a result against Ireland. How's the view from Montenegro's feet?

5/30/2013 5:28:56 PM

Even this thread is not troll free

5/30/2013 5:53:02 PM

Does anyone have a link to watch the game online? Not being shown here in switzerland

6/2/2013 1:22:56 PM

Spoiler alert: Germany wins comfortably

6/2/2013 1:28:07 PM

What is happening on Uni Deportes. Pregame from RFK with random hot chicks standing around booth..

And we will get Lalas on ESPN

[Edited on June 2, 2013 at 1:55 PM. Reason : And lol at England having Phil Jones play RW]

6/2/2013 1:54:48 PM

Bayern and Dortmund players not playing. This could be a good one folks.

6/2/2013 2:09:18 PM

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL

6/2/2013 2:54:07 PM

Spoiler alert spoiled.

6/2/2013 2:56:53 PM

LMAO

6/2/2013 2:57:53 PM

lets beat the shit out of them.

6/2/2013 2:58:59 PM

FIFA 13 is a lot more accurate than I thought: http://www.easports.com/media/play/video/144820125

6/2/2013 2:59:41 PM

It almost looks as if they're throwing the game.

6/2/2013 2:59:56 PM

I love being wrong.

6/2/2013 3:34:52 PM