latest articles by Kartik Krishnaiyer
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/ 6537 days agoUS Squad for Spain Match
GOALKEEPERS– Dominic Cervi (out of contract), Brad Guzan (Chivas USA), Tim Howard (Everton FC) ] DEFENDERS– Carlos Bocanegra (out of contract), Dan Califf (FC Midtjylland), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover 96), Jay DeMerit (Watford FC), Frankie Hejduk (Columbus Crew), Oguchi Onyewu (Standard de Liege), Michael Orozco (San Luis), Heath Pearce (Hansa Rostock), Jonathan Spector (West Ham United) […]
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/ 6537 days agoWembley Photos Part One
Links to my photos from last night's US-England match are not available unfortunately
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/ 6538 days agoMorning Thoughts from London
With a few hours sleep in the books for me to digest the performance last night, let me elaborate on some of my initial thoughts about the match. Josh Wolff’s time as a National Team member should be over. Thank you for the spectacular goal against Mexico in 2001 and the setup for Brian […]
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/ 6538 days agoOutclassed
A flat uninspiring effort left the US supporters here in London frustrated and in some ways shocked not only at the lack of quality the US demonstrated but also at the indifference many on the team seemed to play with. I have previously made the case strongly that I believe without Landon Donovan the top […]
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/ 6539 days agoThe View From London: Afternoon Update
Sky News ridiculed Sven Goran Eriksson possibly taking the Mexico job, and T&T was written off as a "weak opponent". This shows the general contempt the UK based media has for CONCACAF Don Garber was interviewed on Sky News about the match. Landon Donovan's injury wasn't mentioned on Sky News, but his possible 100th cap […]
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/ 6539 days agoThe View From London: Afternoon Update
Sky News ridiculed Sven Goran Eriksson possibly taking the Mexico job, and T&T was written off as a "weak opponent". This shows the general contempt the UK based media has for CONCACAF Don Garber was interviewed on Sky News about the match. Landon Donovan's injury wasn't mentioned on Sky News, but his possible 100th cap […]
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/ 6539 days agoGreetings From London before England-USA Friendly
The only US related team news you'll get in London regard Beasley and his club Rangers / Photo from Setanta Sports Later today here in the capital of the world (well at least the English speaking world) the United States will face England at the year old new Wembley Stadium. Not only will this be […]
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/ 6540 days agoHooliginism Hits MLS
No question mark this time. The line has been crossed in Columbus according to You Tube footage. I am following the US team in London the next several days and may not have time to give this serious story the attention it deserves so please check out the latest from some other sources who are […]
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/ 6540 days agoWhat Lineup Should the US Field at Wembley?
This is a friendly meant for experimenting. I'd like to win but now knowing the squad and its limitations I think finding out about certain guys may in fact down the road be much more important than chasing a result that is unlikely to come. ———————————-Jaqua————————————— ———————————Adu——————————————- Beasley—————————————————–Donovan—— ————————–Clark—————Bradley———————– Pearce————–Onyewu————–Edu——–Cherdundolo—- ———————————Guzan————————————— 2nd Half Subs: Lewis […]
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/ 6540 days agoMLS Power Rankings: May 26, 2008
1- New England Revs The most likely side to feature in MLS Cup stole yet another road match. Matt Reis was simply scintillating in goal and if Bob Bradley wants to continue to deepen the goalkeeper pool, despite being in his thirties Reis can contribute. 2- Chicago A deep, talented […]
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/ 6541 days agoMLS Wrap; Some not so subtle thoughts
FC Dallas’ comeback against RSL at Pizza Hut Park owed itself as much to RSL’s ineptitude as it did to FCD. Dominic Oduro did have two well taken goals and for the second straight season he hit a stoppage time winner versus RSL. Jason Kreis was one of my favorite MLS players but as a […]
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/ 6541 days agoMLS Weekend Review: May 26, 2008
MLS bounced back this past weekend after several weeks of the type of uninspiring action that would prompt critics of the league’s quality to claim the US first division is no better than League One or Two in England (The 3rd and 4th divisions in England.) While MLS has more quality in the attack than […]
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/ 6541 days agoBeckham and Blanco: Gifts That Never Stop Giving
MLS bounced back this past weekend after several weeks of the type of uninspiring action that would prompt critics of the league’s quality to claim the US first division is no better than League One or Two in England (The 3rd and 4th divisions in England.) While MLS has more quality in the attack than […]
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/ 6542 days agoMLS Needs to Bow to CONCACAF International when Scheduling
The United States National Team enters a month long frenzy this week in London with a friendly at Wembley against England. A week later the National Team will take on Spain in Madrid and then return for match against Argentina in New Jersey. That will be followed by a two leg CONCACAF qualifying tie with […]
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/ 6542 days agoMLS Needs to Revisit its Scheduling Practices
The United States National Team enters a month long frenzy this week in London with a friendly at Wembley against England. A week later the National Team will take on Spain in Madrid and then return for match against Argentina in New Jersey. That will be followed by a two leg CONCACAF qualifying tie with […]