Why You Should Care About US vs. Mexico
by Sean Heffernan
While the United States Men's National Team was in the throes of the Confederations Cup earlier this summer I remember driving across the Midwest from Columbus to Chicago and listening to the "The Herd" hosted by Colin Cowherd and ESPN 1000 as I passed cornfield after cornfield. ...
Five Thoughts on the Beautiful Game
The daunting Estadio Azteca awaits the United States
by Sean Heffernan
BTeamBombers writer Sean Heffernan touches on five topics heating up in the soccer world from David Beckham to the upcoming World Cup Qualifer between US/Mexico to the MLS salary cap to Real Madrid. Enjoy! ...
Jozy Altidore is Headed to Hull City
Bye, Bye Spain?
The transfer saga over American forward Jozy Altidore has come to its end as the 19-year-old has signed a one year loan deal to play for Hull City in the English Premier League. Altidore announced via twitter that he will join the Tigers pending a work permit.
Five Thoughts on the Beautiful Game: MLS All Star Game, Altidore and Adu Rumors, Becks vs. Barca, and More!
In a new segment, soccer writer Sean Heffernan takes the pulse of the American soccer landscape. Today's installment touches on the MLS All Star Game, the U.S.'s failure in the Gold Cup Final against heated rival Mexico, Manchester United's hopes for another EPL title, Jozy Altidore and Freddy Adu's loan possibilites, and the upcoming L.A. Galaxy/Barcelona friendly. Enjoy! ...
For the Greater Glory of Beckham
by Sean Heffernan
The storm over David Beckham’s return to America came to a head in an awkward moment during a press conference prior to the LA Galaxy’s match with the New York Red Bulls last Thursday. Beckham responded to a question from Sports Illustrated writer Grant Wahl by asking if Wahl’s question was for his second unofficial book or his magazine. The unofficial book Beckham referred to was Wahl’s The Beckham Experiment, which has been the biggest source of negative media coverage that has met the midfielder since he’s returned stateside from his loan deal with AC Milan. ...
Jozy Altidore May Be Headed to Greek Champion Olympiacos
I hope Jozy likes Gyros
By Sean Heffernan
Young striker Jozy Altidore could be joining fellow countrymen Oguchi Onyweu (AC Milan in Serie A) and Charlie Davies (Sochaux of the French Ligue 1) to switch clubs this week as a loan deal is in the works with the Greek Super League defending champions, Olympiacos, according to Goal.com. ...
This Week’s Happenings in US Soccer
- Oguchi Onyweu: American Bad Ass
Oguchi Onyweu to AC Milan
After his performance in South Africa, American center back Oguchi "Gooch" Onyweu was signed by Italian giants AC Milan at the last hour. I'm sure Onyweu was a bargain for Milan, but I think the 6'4 towering defender has a real shot to earn some playing time this next season. ...
US Gold Cup Wish List
It was announced that the US are allowed to add 7 players to their Gold Cup squad kicking off on the Fourth of July in Seattle against Grenada. Here is my wish list for players who should join head coach Bob Bradley’s camp. ...
Heartbreak in Johannesburg: Brazil Dashes US’s Dream
In 26th minute in Sunday’s Confederations Cup Final the United States Men’s National team was on top of the world. Landon Donovan had just extended the Americans lead to 2-0 over five-time World Cup Champions Brazil with a truly world class goal. ...
What Has Changed Since US over Spain
Since Bob Bradley’s boys shocked the world in South Africa taking down Spain this past Wednesday US Soccer has forced itself into the American sports mainstream media machine. It’s been nice seeing the Men’s National Team talked about on every radio and television show for once. No matter what anyone says the victory over the number one team in the world changes things for the US. ...