The last month has been as good as any month in recent memory.
The Red Bulls have done something they have never done before... qualify for MLS Cup. I have been travelling each weekend during the Red Bulls historic playoff run and will post later tonight my experiences from Houston and Salt Lake City as I attended both road victories.
Wednesday is the USA's last match prior to the Hexagonal draw that will determine who the US will play in the final round of World Cup Qualification.
And Sunday is the big enchilada... New York vs. Columbus. MLS Cup 2008 in Carson, CA.
What a week it is going to be? Sound off.
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Showing posts with label USA. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Sunday, March 9, 2008
U-23 Qualifying Roster Controversy
Peter Nowak has called in 20 players for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament set to begin Tuesday in Tampa, Florida.
The roster has caused a stir of controversy over at BigSoccer with the glaring omission of Gold Cup hero Benny Feilhaber from the roster. The Derby County midfielder hasn't seen much first team time at all this season and there has been speculation that he has not been a good locker room presence in the latest U-23 camp.
In addition, there have also been reports that the starters were spanked by the reserves 5-0 in a recent scrimmage. Hopefully, these problems will be ironed out by Tuesday.
Here's the roster:
GOALKEEPERS (2): Dominic Cervi (out of contract), Chris Seitz (Real Salt Lake)
DEFENDERS (7): Hunter Freeman (New York Red Bulls), Kamani Hill (Vfl Wolfsburg), Patrick Ianni (Houston Dynamo), Michael Orozco (San Luis), Jonathan Spector (West Ham United), Nathan Sturgis (Real Salt Lake), Marvell Wynne (Toronto FC)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Freddy Adu (SL Benfica), Maurice Edu (Toronto FC), Eddie Gaven (Columbus Crew), Stuart Holden (Houston Dynamo), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Dax McCarty (FC Dallas), Sal Zizzo (Hannover 96)
FORWARDS (4): Jozy Altidore (New York Red Bulls), Chad Barrett (Chicago Fire), Charlie Davies (Hammarby IF), Robbie Findley (Real Salt Lake)
The roster has caused a stir of controversy over at BigSoccer with the glaring omission of Gold Cup hero Benny Feilhaber from the roster. The Derby County midfielder hasn't seen much first team time at all this season and there has been speculation that he has not been a good locker room presence in the latest U-23 camp.
In addition, there have also been reports that the starters were spanked by the reserves 5-0 in a recent scrimmage. Hopefully, these problems will be ironed out by Tuesday.
Here's the roster:
GOALKEEPERS (2): Dominic Cervi (out of contract), Chris Seitz (Real Salt Lake)
DEFENDERS (7): Hunter Freeman (New York Red Bulls), Kamani Hill (Vfl Wolfsburg), Patrick Ianni (Houston Dynamo), Michael Orozco (San Luis), Jonathan Spector (West Ham United), Nathan Sturgis (Real Salt Lake), Marvell Wynne (Toronto FC)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Freddy Adu (SL Benfica), Maurice Edu (Toronto FC), Eddie Gaven (Columbus Crew), Stuart Holden (Houston Dynamo), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Dax McCarty (FC Dallas), Sal Zizzo (Hannover 96)
FORWARDS (4): Jozy Altidore (New York Red Bulls), Chad Barrett (Chicago Fire), Charlie Davies (Hammarby IF), Robbie Findley (Real Salt Lake)
Monday, March 3, 2008
What is Primetown?
Montreal, Canada - July 3, 2007.
It was the day I truly decided that I would travel and sing for the USA. Anytime, anyplace. If I can get there, I will be there, chant, and sing till my voice goes numb.
The game was at Olympic Stadium. The opponent: Poland. The competition: Under 20 World Cup.
After falling behind 1-0, the boys put on the most impressive performance I had ever seen a group of men ever put on in a US uniform. It was a performance that could only be categorized by one word: "Primetown." It is a word created by just to describe the US' performance in this game. The quality of play from the trilogy of Freddy Adu, Jozy Altidore, and Michael Bradley will be witnessed on the senior national team for years and years to come, but it all came to fruition that day in Montreal.
Six unanswered goals by the young Americans saw them beat the Poles 6-1. It was a performance that saw a heavily biased crowd against the Americans become an applauding, complimentary crowd as the boys in white put a clinical display of brilliance yet to be matched by an American squad in a major competition.
Later that week, the boys did the unthinkable knocking off Brazil 2-1 in Ottawa which will be regarded as the match of the tournament, however is the sublime victory in Montreal over Poland which will forever be remembered as the birth of Primetown.
Will Primetown occur again? I hope so as the US begins Olympic qualifying in a week's time. With Adu and Altidore called into squad, fireworks should be on the horizon.
It was the day I truly decided that I would travel and sing for the USA. Anytime, anyplace. If I can get there, I will be there, chant, and sing till my voice goes numb.
The game was at Olympic Stadium. The opponent: Poland. The competition: Under 20 World Cup.
After falling behind 1-0, the boys put on the most impressive performance I had ever seen a group of men ever put on in a US uniform. It was a performance that could only be categorized by one word: "Primetown." It is a word created by just to describe the US' performance in this game. The quality of play from the trilogy of Freddy Adu, Jozy Altidore, and Michael Bradley will be witnessed on the senior national team for years and years to come, but it all came to fruition that day in Montreal.
Six unanswered goals by the young Americans saw them beat the Poles 6-1. It was a performance that saw a heavily biased crowd against the Americans become an applauding, complimentary crowd as the boys in white put a clinical display of brilliance yet to be matched by an American squad in a major competition.
Later that week, the boys did the unthinkable knocking off Brazil 2-1 in Ottawa which will be regarded as the match of the tournament, however is the sublime victory in Montreal over Poland which will forever be remembered as the birth of Primetown.
Will Primetown occur again? I hope so as the US begins Olympic qualifying in a week's time. With Adu and Altidore called into squad, fireworks should be on the horizon.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Introduction to Primetown
As the 2010 Worlc Cup cycle draws quickly upon us, I have come to the realization that I need to see as many games as possible. As I was finishing up high school during the 2002 edition and was interviewing for jobs during the 2006 edition, I was unable to either of the quadrenial events. This time around I plan to attend to as much of the qualifying process as possible and the games in South Africa.
I am addicted to this game as many of you are and am itching to see the qualification process begin.
To give a little background, my first ever US game I attended was the US Women's extra time semifinal victory over Norway in the 1996 Olympic Games in Athens, Georgia. After that I took a 9 year hiatus from US games.
In 2005, I joined Sam's Army for the semifinal and final round of the Gold Cup Finals at Giants Stadium. Since that point, I have become a member of Sam's Army as well as a member of New York's Empire Supporters Club.
This blog will be a running diary of musings and more importantly the travels of following the US and the New York Red Bulls.
In a month's time I will be embarking to Nashville for Olympic qualifying.
My goals for the Nashville trip:
1. Chant the US to qualification
2. Party with as many locals as possible
3. Experience honky tonk culture
4. Throw Jozy a scarf after he scores a brace on Mexico (pending they meet in the tournament).
In the meantime, I will reflect on some of the recent trips I have been on and explain the meaning of "Primetown."
I am addicted to this game as many of you are and am itching to see the qualification process begin.
To give a little background, my first ever US game I attended was the US Women's extra time semifinal victory over Norway in the 1996 Olympic Games in Athens, Georgia. After that I took a 9 year hiatus from US games.
In 2005, I joined Sam's Army for the semifinal and final round of the Gold Cup Finals at Giants Stadium. Since that point, I have become a member of Sam's Army as well as a member of New York's Empire Supporters Club.
This blog will be a running diary of musings and more importantly the travels of following the US and the New York Red Bulls.
In a month's time I will be embarking to Nashville for Olympic qualifying.
My goals for the Nashville trip:
1. Chant the US to qualification
2. Party with as many locals as possible
3. Experience honky tonk culture
4. Throw Jozy a scarf after he scores a brace on Mexico (pending they meet in the tournament).
In the meantime, I will reflect on some of the recent trips I have been on and explain the meaning of "Primetown."
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