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Jesse Marsch and growing pains for American soccer coaching

Is this just a feel good story for MLS or a new trend for American coaches?

The Original OG: The Own Goal & Omar Gonzalez

Gregg Berhalter played Omar Gonzalez for the last match against Chile. You know, Own Goal Omar Gonzalez. Let’s take a second to talk about that.

Hey, US Soccer - please recruit Efrain Alvarez

Because Mexico sure is

What Josh Sargent and Tim Weah being off the USMNT means for “The Process”

If there is such a thing

Unpacking the reactions to those USWNT inspirational jerseys

A lot of feelings!

Watch MLS, the best worst league in the world

If you don’t you’re really missing out

USMNT has a right back battle brewing

DeAndre Yedlin’s the starter for now, but Nick Lima and Reggie Cannon aren’t far behind

MLS is spoiling the start of Andrew Gutman’s pro career 

Still waiting for Gutman

The Crew is Saved! But is this a good precedent or a bad omen?

Is the Saving of the Crew a story about a community and a fan base rallying to save their team? Or is it about a team forcing their city to help them get a new stadium?

Analyzing Dave Sarachan’s tenure by the numbers

A look at how Sarachan’s results compared to Klinsmann’s and Arena’s

Don’t blame Gregg Berhalter, blame the process

The biggest takeaway from his hiring: U.S. Soccer’s incompetence

Michael Parkhurst on off-field challenge Gregg Berhalter must solve

Getting the edge back from the Soft Tattooed Millionaires

An optimistic view of Gregg Berhalter

A glass half full look at the front-runner for the USMNT job.

The USMNT should be more diverse with venue selection

It’s time to stop playing every game in California or New Jersey.

Recent injuries show limits of US Men’s National Team depth

Adams, Pulisic, and McKennie lack obvious replacements

Community Corner: One year later, what positives do we have?

A year ago, our hope was lost. A year later, where has it come back?

Ranking the Top 20 USMNT international club jerseys

Which American players have club jerseys that are a must-add to the collection?

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Issues Facing Young Players at the Top and Bottom of the MLS Table

This Fanpost of the Week explains that it's a problem that young players won't get quality minutes as the MLS regular season winds down.

Community Corner: Which stadium is your favorite to watch the U.S. National Teams?

Let’s pick favorites!

It’s time to get behind the USWNT

Women’s World Cup qualifying is next month. Let’s get ready.

Why did USSF let Austin FC happen?

Everything about the relocation of the Columbus Crew reeks of laziness and disinterested opportunism, to such an extent, that I don’t understand why MLS and USSF are letting this happen. Let’s talk about it.

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A Call for Patience

It will be key to the USMNT turnaround.

Tyler Adams is a player the USMNT should build around

The foundation is forming.

Community Corner: Who’s your next USMNT coach?

Here’s your chance to be the GM.

Emmanuel Sabbi should be the next young attacker to get a USMNT chance

Another much needed striker option for the Americans.

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Supply, demand, and American soccer

To force US Soccer to make some moves, you gotta vote with your wallets.

U.S. Soccer doesn’t need to hire a USMNT U-23 coach

The best candidate is already employed.

Community Corner: What European-based players will you pay most attention to this season?

It’s time for you to add your thoughts on which 3 American players you are going to keep tabs on as the European seasons start.

The USMNT needs more creative scheduling

There are some teams out there that would provide a great test...let’s set them up!

What drives the success of women’s international teams?

The final installment of this 3-part series detailing the metrics that influence soccer looks at the women’s international game

What drives the success of men’s international teams?

Part 2 of a series on game-influencing metrics looks at what makes successful men’s teams

How to address the issue of money over quality in the U.S. game

Part 1 of a three-part series looks at the metrics that define success in soccer in the U.S. and around the world