Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Brad Friedel across Soccer.
The U.S. men's national team has repeatedly exited the World Cup at the round of 16, and despite new talent and a larger tournament format, deeper issues in coaching, defense and midfield remain.
Despite high hopes and home‑field advantage, the U.S. men's national team fell 4‑1 to Belgium, exposing persistent defensive flaws and raising questions about coaching and player development.
The United States men’s national team left the recent World Cup with more questions than answers, prompting a swift examination of its leadership, key players, and structural weaknesses.
The United States men's national team has repeatedly fallen short of expectations at recent World Cups, prompting scrutiny of its massive investments, player development, and coaching direction.
Recent World Cup exits highlight a lingering barrier for the U.S. men's national team, even as new talents emerge and the tournament format expands.
A look at the U.S. men's soccer team's recent round‑of‑16 exit, the struggles of established stars, breakthrough performances by new talent, and the uncertain future of the national program.
A quarter‑century of limited progress, highlighted by key performances from Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman, raises questions about the future of the U.S. men's national team.
The U.S. men's national team has repeatedly exited the World Cup at the round of 16, and despite investment and new talent, systemic issues remain.
The United States men’s national team has repeatedly exited at the round of 16, prompting coach Mauricio Pochettino to acknowledge deep‑seated issues while outlining a new vision for progress.
Despite expanded World Cup slots, the U.S. men's team still stumbles at the round of 16, prompting coach Mauricio Pochettino to target goalkeeping and squad depth as the path to future success.
The United States men’s national team has not advanced beyond the round of 16 in 25 years, even as the tournament format expands and new talent emerges.
A 4‑1 loss to Belgium highlights persistent gaps in the U.S. men's team, prompting coach Mauricio Pochettino to call for improvement in goalkeeping and overall performance.
The 1990s marked a turning point for soccer in the United States, a period defined by legendary players whose performances on the world stage ignited a lasting passion for the game. As the 2026 World Cup approaches, their stories remain a benchmark for the next generation.
Veteran soccer journalist Michael Lewis reflects on four decades of covering the world’s biggest stage, sharing anecdotes about Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’, Donovan’s decisive goal and the looming challenges of an expanded 2026 World Cup.
A state‑of‑the‑art facility in Atlanta, bankrolled by the U.S. Soccer Federation and a roster of corporate partners, marks a dramatic rise in funding for the national program, even as the men's team grapples with unexpected setbacks against opponents like Panama.
Over ten years, U.S. soccer evolved from a precarious experiment into a stable, globally respected force, marked by MLS growth, tactical progress under Bruce Arena, and historic World Cup performances.
A decade of transformation turned soccer in the United States from a fragile experiment into a stable, internationally respected sport, driven by strategic coaching, player development, and historic tournament performances.