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 […]

The opening game of Group G saw two European giants go head-to-head in Salvador as Germany faced Portugal. Germany lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with Thomas Muller leading the line, flanked by Mario Götze on the left and Mesut Özil on the right and a midfield three of Philipp Lahm, Sami Khedira and Toni […]

It’s been a continuous contradiction from Jurgen Klinsmann: The US can’t win the World Cup, but they’re here to shock the world. They’re not underdogs in the Group of Death, but they’re here to shock the world. It’s anyone’s guess what Klinsmann really means, and it’s been anyone’s guess what Klinsmann’s thought process was in […]

For viewers in the United States, here’s where you can watch the game between Iran and Nigeria (3pm ET/Noon PT kickoff time). • English language: ESPN and WatchESPN • Spanish language: Univision, Univision Deportes Network and Univision online • Portuguese language: ESPN Deportes Starting line-ups: Iran: Haghighi (GK), Heydari, Safi, Hosseini, Amirhossein, Nekounam (C), Andranik, Montazeri, Reza, Dejagah, Mehrdad Nigeria: Enyeama (GK)(C), Ambrose, […]

After months of hype, the day is finally here. Ghana will face the U.S. in one of the World Cup's most highly anticipated matches. For Ghanaians, this game means more than facing the Americans for the third straight time in the World Cup. It's about firmly stamping itself as a legitimate contender in the tournament […]

The anticipation is already growing for today's Group G clash between the United States and their perennial World Cup nemesis Ghana. The United States is seeking revenge against The Black Stars who have eliminated the Yanks from the previous two World Cups. There are going to be plenty of talking points during the match, including the conditions […]

Landon Donovan appears in a new EA Sports video that points a finger at Jurgen Klinsmann's decision to not select the American soccer player for the World Cup. Part humorous, part trying to make a point, you have to watch the video to pick up on the subtle (and not so subtle) references regarding why […]