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As he does after every game, ASN’s Brian Sciaretta rewatches the performance and offers up his thougths, analysis, and player ratings. For this game, the U.S. received an improved performance to end its September window with a 4-0 win over Oman.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted September 13, 2023 9:05 AM SHARE THIS STORY THE UNITED STATES national team defeated Oman 4-0 in Minnesota to complete its September international window with two friendly wins over Asian opponents. For 90 minutes, the outing was a significant improvement from the 3-0 win over Uzbekistan on Saturday. The U.S. took control of the game…

Injuries derailed Jack Wilshere’s career, as the former Arsenal star and cult hero prematurely retired from professional football just aged 30 years old. Now, he’s beginning his journey as a manager, being in charge of Arsenal’s U-18 team, making a good impression as he guided his team to an FA Youth Cup final last season.MLS interest in Jack WilshereNow, the former England international is poised to take his first team at a major role in coaching, as an MLS side is interested in giving him an opportunity to prove himself at a higher level, according to recent reports.According to The…

Read all of our 2023 offseason guides for each MLS team as they are eliminated from the postseason here.When Austin FC named former Manchester City assistant Rodolfo Borrell as their new sporting director this summer, he raved about head coach Josh Wolff. He said he wouldn’t have taken the job if he didn’t like Wolff and felt he aligned with his game model.Then Austin ran into a wall down the stretch and it sunk their season.Still, Borrell offered his stamp of approval on Wolff at a press conference on Tuesday: “As you know I come from some of the best…

Finally, it was a good weekend for Americans in Europe – even despite the Milan Derby. A number of top American players (and some even outside the USMNT pool) all had big days. ASN’s Brian Sciaretta writes up his detailed thoughts for the weekend’s games and breaks it down for you.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted September 18, 2023 6:10 AM SHARE THIS STORY THE WEEKEND FOR AMERICANS abroad was mostly a good one, with the big exception being AC Milan. There were many good performances from top players in big leagues – with Tim Ream, Sergino Dest, Flo Balogun, Weston…

Lionel Messi being a hit in North America can’t exactly come as a surprise, he has been arguably the most celebrated footballer to ever grace the planet and has been so for many years. To some, his move to the United States of America was refreshing during a summer where almost every player with any known name recognition had the chance to go and earn countless millions from clubs owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. However, in choosing Inter Miami, the Argentine World Cup winner elected to join a league with at least some prior pedigree, and his impact…

Read all of our 2023 offseason guides for each MLS team as they are eliminated from the postseason here.This season has felt like three different seasons for Inter Miami. But now we know, officially, when it’ll end.Miami was mathematically eliminated from playoff contention this past weekend with two games remaining in the regular season. They won a trophy (Leagues Cup), got to another final (US Open Cup) … but sit 14th in the Eastern Conference. It’s been a whirlwind.The short version: Miami is set up better than maybe any other team in MLS for success in 2024.State of the rosterHead…

In between two very important MLS matchdays in quick succession, ASN’s Brian Sciaretta looks at some of the big races and games heading into tomorrow.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted September 19, 2023 7:10 AM SHARE THIS STORY IN THE WAKE OF an international window, it’s been a busy week in the international front and in MLS there was a full slate of games over the weekend and a full slate on Wednesday with the playoffs quickly approaching. We’re learning more about the playoff chances of some teams, as well as those looking to make a run in the playoffs. Here…

Argentina defeated Paraguay 1-0 at the Monumental Stadium in the third match of the third day of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.Leo Messi, who came on in the second half (in the 52nd minute he replaced Julian Alvarez), was spat at by Antonio Sanabria, a former Barcelona player who currently plays for Torino.In the 85th minute Messi and Sanabria had a scuffle that ended with the Paraguayan spitting at the back of the Argentinean… it passed close to Leo’s body and that the Brazilian referee Raphael Claus did not see.Gustavo Gomez, a Paraguayan soccer player, told Messi to “take it…

The Philadelphia Union does not plan to offer a contract extension to club captain Alejandro Bedoya, multiple sources briefed on the matter told The Athletic this week. Those sources requested anonymity to protect their positions.If carried out as planned, the move would end Bedoya’s eight-year tenure at the club, as his contract expires after the 2023 season.Bedoya, 36, was informed of the Union’s plan in a conversation after a training session last week. Bedoya approached Tanner and asked for some clarity on his situation, the sources said and was told he would not be returning and that he’d need to…

The U.S. U-23 team opened up its cycle with a 2-1 win over Mexico in Phoenix. ASN’s Brian Sciaretta takes you through the postgame reaction with quotes from Marko Mitrovic and a few of the key players.  BY Brian Sciaretta Posted October 12, 2023 3:05 AM SHARE THIS STORY THE UNITED STATES U-23 team formally kicked off its preparations for the 2024 Olympics with a 2-1 win over Mexico on Wednesday night in Phoenix, Arizona. The win was first of two friendlies the U.S. team will play this window as next Tuesday they will host Japan, again in Phoenix. Due…