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Heading into 2010, More Questions than Answers For U.S. Men's National Team

The two losses in Europe last week's friendlies must have left a bad taste in the mouth of US Men's soccer supporters and, if anything, ended a rather positive year on a down note...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 7 days ago 304 reads 12 comments
U.S. Has Talent To Win, But It Loses Composure Against Good Teams Too Often

If you watched yesterday's game between the U.S. and Mexico, you must have felt an overwhelming sense of deja vu. I know I did. Yes, the U.S...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 3 months ago 186 reads 8 comments
The Keys To Victory For U.S. Men in Azteca

For many fans of the US Men's National Team, the players and coaches, Aug. 12 has been a date circled on the calendar for some time. A chance to make history. To prove the U.S...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 3 months ago 172 reads 6 comments
U.S. Men's National Team Player Rankings: July Edition

The World Cup is less than a year away, and the question on the minds of many U.S. fans is, who is going to represent the U.S.A. in South Africa? The list I'm providing below has rankings based on chances of going next year along with comments...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 4 months ago 455 reads 10 comments
The Significance of the U.S. Victory Over Spain

To borrow a line from the NBA, the U.S. team in South Africa showed that “Amazing Happened” with its stirring victory over the number one team in the world, Spain. The U.S...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 5 months ago 299 reads 1 comments
What Should We Expect From Team USA Soccer Going Forward?

It was a win for the ages. The U.S. triumphed over World No. 1 Spain in the Confederations Cup, advancing to the first final in a major soccer competition ever. Like captain Carlos Bocanegra, I'm still in disbelief...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 5 months ago 361 reads 2 comments
USA-Egypt: USA Answers Criticism with Emotional Win

With the criticism mounting among U.S. soccer circles and the U.S. staring a winless trip in South Africa in the face, the U.S. Men's National Team responded by thrashing Egypt 3-0 by playing with heart and passion...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 5 months ago 393 reads 3 comments
Criticism Mounts As U.S. Embarrassed By Brazil, 3-0

The United States Men's National Team were outclassed and completely dominated by Brazil today in the Confederations Cup, with the final score generous to the Americans at 3-0...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 5 months ago 745 reads 29 comments
Loss to Italy Demonstrates USA Soccer's Lack Of Progress

The U.S. Men's National Team came into the Confederations Cup with hopes that the tough competition would give them a barometer of how the team measures up. And the initial impressions are not too good...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 5 months ago 444 reads 10 comments
Jermaine Jones Decides to Switch Allegiances from Germany to USA

As a fan of the U.S. Men's National Team, you probably woke up this morning to a surprise: Jermaine Jones has declared his intention to play for the USA...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 5 months ago 842 reads 13 comments
What To Look for from U.S. in Confederations Cup

Well, USA fans have been clamoring for the U.S. Men's National Team to be challenged by some of the best teams in the world, and we now have a chance to show what we're all about...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 5 months ago 288 reads 1 comments
USA Back on Track After Beating Honduras 2-1

The U.S. Men's National Team needed to regain some of their swagger after the crushing defeat in San Jose, Costa Rica on Wednesday. The victory last night over Honduras provided a much needed tonic for the struggling team...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 5 months ago 121 reads 9 comments
After Loss to Costa Rica, Doom and Gloom for the United States?

We're just not as good as we thought or hoped we'd be. That much was clear after a humbling defeat to a spirited Costa Rican side last night at Estadio Saprissa by the score of 3-1. The U.S...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 5 months ago 72 reads 4 comments
USA Soccer Faces Formidable Opponent in Costa Rica

Let the games begin! Now that the club season is over, and summer is upon us, the US Men's National Team heads into probably its toughest match of the World Cup qualifying campaign before South Africa next year (outside of playing at Mexico, of course)...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 6 months ago 184 reads 0 comments
Five Questions for the U.S. Men's National Team This Summer

If you’re a fan of the U.S. Men’s National Team, this is the summer you’ve been waiting for. With World Cup Qualifying, the FIFA Confederations Cup, and the CONCACAF Gold Cup ...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 6 months ago 130 reads 2 comments
Can Anyone Catch Chad Campbell?

Chad Campbell is not new to being in contention at the Masters. After all, he had a lead after two rounds in 2006, finishing third in that tournament, which was eventually won by Phil Mickelson...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 7 months ago 40 reads 0 comments
USA Needs To Change To Challenge World's Best Soccer Teams

After the near debacle in El Salvador, relief and some peace of mind returned to me this past Wednesday as the USA defeated Trinidad and Tobago quite handily in Tennessee...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 8 months ago 200 reads 1 comments
Team USA Regains Its Swagger Against Trinidad and Tobago, 3-0

Those expecting the US Men’s National Team to have a second poor outing against a regional opponent in World Cup qualifying were denied last night, as the US Men posted a solid 3-0 victory over a hapless Trinidad & Tobago side...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 8 months ago 87 reads 4 comments
Relief and Disappointment For US After Draw With El Salvador

Phew, What a relief! Down 2-0 in the hostile away environment of San Salvador, the USA gritted out a much-needed draw on the road. With that, we salvaged a point on the road which is important in qualifying for the World Cup...

Written by Jim Nguyen about 8 months ago 27 reads 0 comments

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Jim Nguyen Article Archive

Heading into 2010, More Questions than Answers For U.S. Men's National Team

U.S. Has Talent To Win, But It Loses Composure Against Good Teams Too Often

The Keys To Victory For U.S. Men in Azteca

U.S. Men's National Team Player Rankings: July Edition

The Significance of the U.S. Victory Over Spain

What Should We Expect From Team USA Soccer Going Forward?

USA-Egypt: USA Answers Criticism with Emotional Win

Criticism Mounts As U.S. Embarrassed By Brazil, 3-0

Loss to Italy Demonstrates USA Soccer's Lack Of Progress

Jermaine Jones Decides to Switch Allegiances from Germany to USA

What To Look for from U.S. in Confederations Cup

USA Back on Track After Beating Honduras 2-1

After Loss to Costa Rica, Doom and Gloom for the United States?

USA Soccer Faces Formidable Opponent in Costa Rica

Five Questions for the U.S. Men's National Team This Summer

Can Anyone Catch Chad Campbell?

USA Needs To Change To Challenge World's Best Soccer Teams

Team USA Regains Its Swagger Against Trinidad and Tobago, 3-0

Relief and Disappointment For US After Draw With El Salvador

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