I write about MLS, the U.S. men's national team and CONCACAF for Forbes.com. Elsewhere, I handicap MLS, the USMNT and the English Premier League for The Action Network and work as a writer and editor for thestriker.com, an independent American soccer outlet.
Why Gregg Berhalter’s USMNT Legacy Was Sealed From The Start
If Americans expected too much from Gregg Berhalter's USMNT, it's because the manager indicated from the very start that they should.
Why Berhalter’s USMNT Fate Might Not Hinge On The Uruguay Match
After losing to Panama, the USMNT's Copa America group finale against Uruguay is being billed as a referendum on coach Gregg Berhalter. The truth could be a lot messier.
As Ben Olsen Relishes ‘Fresh Start’, D.C. United Wait For Theirs
Despite seeing Ben Olsen's immediate success at the Houston Dynamo, D.C. United fans should reserve judgement on Troy Lesesne for at least another 12 months.
The USMNT Looked Good Against Bolivia. But Stop Exaggerating It.
TV and online pundits rushed to suggest the USMNT should've scored several more goals, in the kind of inaccurate analysis that leads to distrust among the fan base.
The MLS Copa America Cohort Is Huge, But Not That Promising
Look a little closer and there’s evidence that MLS’ influence on the international game is not as large as the numbers suggest and might be stagnating.