In March, paired with Oguchi Onyewu, John Brooks suffered through one of the worst performances put on by an American representing the Stars and Stripes. In the friendly against Ukraine, Brooks’ hands flailed in the air like an inflatable tube man each time the Ukrainian forwards had him beat. He was disgraceful, but his actions […]

Argentina began their World Cup campaign in a rather unique atmosphere at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro Sunday evening with a 2-1 win against Bosnia. The partisan Argentine crowd was mixed with pockets of Bosnian supporters as well as the Brazilians eager for Argentina to fail at every possible opportunity. Amidst the crescendo of […]

Jurgen Klinsmann has always had a close attachment to Jermaine Jones. Whether it was because he was one of the first high-profile German dual nationals to come play for the United States in this squad or he positionally was key to Klinsmann's ideal formation, the German-American coach has always stood up for the midfielder even […]

Lucky's Pub in downtown Houston was the scene of wild celebrations tonight as the United States Men's National soccer team shocked many critics with a 2-1 victory against Ghana. In addition to Houston, US soccer fans around the world celebrated the victory, especially given the fact that the US had never defeated Ghana before tonight's […]

Following the USMNT's 2-1 victory over Ghana we look at the playmakers and rank their performances on the evening. Tim Howard, 9: The US goalkeeper was at the top of his game all night long, and while he was forced into just two big saves, Howard’s presence was immense. No one on the entire squad […]

After months of inconsistent and poor performances by Mexico, fans of El Tri are finally relieved after Mexico's win against Cameroon, but are now overconfident about Mexico's future in the World Cup. After the final whistle blew on Friday, Mexicans are expecting to at least draw against Brazil on Tuesday and finally beat Croatia to secure […]

After the USA's 2-1 win against Ghana, the US increased their odds of advancing to Round of 16 of the World Cup from 41% to 69%. With the win, the USMNT also doubled their chances of winning the World Cup — all the way to 0.58%. The US is now ranked number nine most likely […]

EA Sports, makers of the popular FIFA video game series, have taken a humorous look at next generation of soccer heroes in a new TV commercial that's been recently released. It's all in good fun, but there's some pretty funny and crazy scenes in this one backed by a song that was the anthem of […]

The United States Men’s National team defeated Ghana 2-1 for the first time in their World Cup history in a hot and humid Natal. Clint Dempsey scored in 34 seconds of the game starting on an early touch from Jermaine Jones. Dempsey worked his way around several Ghana defenders to send the ball to the […]

USMNT defender John Brooks scored a goal late in the second half to help the USA beat Ghana 2-1 in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. "It's John Brooks! It's John Brooks for the USA! Have they stolen it???" announced ESPN commentator Ian Darke after the ball went into the back of the net from a […]

For viewers in the United States, here’s where you can watch the game between Ghana and the United States (6pm ET/3pm PT kickoff time). • English language: ESPN and WatchESPN • Spanish language: Univision, Univision Deportes Network and Univision online • Portuguese language: ESPN Deportes Starting line-ups: United States: Howard, Bradley, Besler, Beasley, Dempsey (c), Bedoya, Jones, Beckerman, Altidore, Cameron, Johnson. Ghana: Kwarasey, […]

NBC Sports has launched a new TV commercial to remind soccer fans in the United States that it is the "home" of the world's greatest players. The new commercial launched tonight in select markets during half-time of the US-Ghana game on ESPN. The new Premier League season kicks off on NBCSN/NBC on Saturday, August 16 […]

US striker Jozy Altidore was stretchered off the field in Natal after injuring his hamstring in the 21st minute of the game against Ghana. With Altidore injured, USMNT striker Aron Johannsson entered the field of play in the 23rd minute to replace him. The injury to Altidore is ominous. Unfortunately, it could mean the end […]

USMNT striker Clint Dempsey scored the quickest goal in the history of the USA in the World Cup with a goal in the first minute of the game against Ghana at World Cup 2014 in Natal. It was the perfect start for the United States with Dempsey scoring the goal off a throw-in, as Dempsey […]

US Soccer has announced the starting lineup for the US team against Ghana in tonight's World Cup match to be played in Natal, Brazil with a kick-off time of 6pm ET/3pm PT. The USA Starting XI, coached by Jurgen Klinsmann is as follows: Howard, Bradley, Besler, Beasley, Dempsey, Bedoya, Jones, Beckerman, Altidore, Cameron, Johnson SEE […]