Why isn’t the USMNT better?
Despite an absolute beauty from red-hot Christian Pulisic, the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) lost to Germany 1-3 on Saturday afternoon in Connecticut. The loss displayed the gap that still remains between the best the US has to offer against that of traditionally successful European countries.
USWNT and Netherlands cancel each other out in 1-1 draw
In a rematch of the 2019 World Cup final, the USWNT and the Netherlands played to an exciting and well deserved 1-1 draw. The tale of two halves showed exactly why both teams were favorites to advance from the group. Lindsay Horan added to her tournament tally off a 62nd minute Rose Lavelle corner, evening the score after Jill Roord’s early effort from outside the box.
USWNT open 2023 World Cup as expected, no more no less
The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) kicked off their 2023 World Cup campaign with a fairly comfortable 3-0 win over tournament debutants Vietnam in Auckland. Portland Thorns star Sophia Smith led the charge, scoring twice in the first half of her World Cup debut before Lindsay Horan buried the third and final goal in the 77th minute.
So, what happens next for the USMNT?
The transition from 2022 to 2023 for the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) can only be described as a self-inflicted catastrophe, to put it nicely.
Dutch quality too much for eager, overwhelmed USMNT
The Netherlands tapped into their abundance of clinical quality to expose an exuberant but under-experienced USA by the score of 3-1.
Spain and Germany treat fans to one of the best 1-1 draws ever
Spain and Germany traded second half goals to split points in one of the most important and entertaining matches in the group stage so far. This matchup delivered exactly what it promised to be straight from the jump. Two of the top teams in this tournament sought to make a statement not just by getting […]
Brazil breaks down sturdy but vulnerable Serbia
Richarlison had a World Cup debut for the ages as his brace led Brazil to a well deserved 2-0 opening win over Serbia.
Clinical Portugal holds off resilient Ghana
Rafael Leao’s 80th minute finish lifted Portugal to a nervy but well deserved win over an inspired Ghana side.