Caitlin O'connell

Both the United States and Belgium will likely face-off on Tuesday in a humid Salvador without some of they key players in the line-up. Jozy Altidore’s return date has not been revealed but coach Jurgen Klinsmann remains hopeful that he will return to the pitch before their time in Brazil is up saying, "We are […]

"And now my watch begins" would have been a relevant quote not just for members of the Night's Watch but for soccer fans around the world to have used on June 12 when the World Cup started. Nera Palacios, a fan of the popular book series and HBO show Game of Thrones has created mock […]

Both Germany and the United States advance to the round of 16 in first and second place respectively. After a 1-0 finish in a wet and humid Recife, the USMNT qualify through goal difference after Portugal defeated Ghana 2-1. The beginning of the first half saw a confident German side completing passes, and testing the […]

Kyle Beckerman #15, it’s not just what you see on the back of his jersey at this World Cup it is also what he signed at the bottom of the notes he wrote for his Mom as a kid. Born in Maryland, it’s been Beckerman’s dream to play for the U.S. Men’s National team since […]

Today the United States Men's National Team has an opportunity to advance to the World Cup Round of 16 with a win against Portugal, but what do the other scenarios look like if the USA gets a draw or is unable to beat Portugal? What does the US need to do to make it into […]

The 2014 World Cup in Brazil has been one of the most entertaining World Cup tournaments in recent memory. With so many goals and upsets, every match has been interesting, but the commercials before the matches, at half time and post match have been entertaining too. Many of the larger ad campaigns have been showing […]

AS Roma and Inter Milan are set to face off on Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the International Champions Cup on August 2nd. This match will be team’s last in their Champions Cup tournament, each having played two games before the winners of Group A and Group B will face off for the […]

Within the Arena Amazonia in the city of Manaus, the United States Men’s National team face off against Portugal with two very different goals in mind. A win, and the United States ensure their entrance to the round of 16 but eliminate Portugal. On the other hand, if Portugal were to gain three valuable points, […]

Despite elimination from the 2014 World Cup, The English FA are still fully supportive of manager Roy Hodgson. Hodgson’s contract extends until 2016, and with qualifiers for the 2016 European Championship around the corner, the FA has no desire to change coaches. Feeling he has assembled the best English side in years, FA Chairman Greg Dyke […]

The 2014 World Cup has been incredible, with several stand-out performances and over 70 goals to date. We've seen shock teams such as Costa Rica excel and powerhouses like Spain and England go crashing out. It seems like every game is a must-see, making choosing a favorite increasingly difficult. With 32 teams to choose from, […]

MLS expansion team Orlando City have signed Brazilian star Kaka, according to a report by ESPN announcer Taylor Twellman. The Florida-based MLS team, who currently play in USL-PRO, will debut Kaka in 2015. The former Real Madrid and AC Milan midfielder will be loaned out to Sao Paulo until he's ready to train with Orlando […]

The USMNT will face Portugal in Manaus without striker Jozy Altidore who suffered a hamstring injury during USA’s 2-1 victory over Ghana last Monday. Altidore was sprinting for a ball and pulled up clutching the back of his thigh. He was carried off the pitch looking to be in immense pain and underwent MRI scans […]

U.S. Men’s National Team captain Clint Dempsey released a new single today with fellow rapper XO entitled “It’s Poppin.” Dempsey, aka Deuce, has been working on a 13-track album with XO and told the Wall Street Journal that “We were just having fun with it and it ended up being an album.” Spending two weeks in Los Angeles working […]

Portuguese striker and Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo may miss the remainder of the World Cup if he follows his doctor’s orders to rest his knee. Ronaldo’s physician is reportedly advising his patient to sit out of the remaining games, or else risking a career ending injury. Surgeon Jose Carlos Noronha told Ronaldo that by playing he […]

Now that the first game of the World Cup is behind them, the United States Men’s National Team looks to Portugal for their next challenge. Changes will need to be made to the starting XI as Jozy Altidore will likely miss the rest of the group stage in Brazil. Clint Dempsey also suffered a broken […]