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A headache is the best way I can describe the aftermath of calls for a USMNT coaching change. Boss Jürgen Klinsmann has helped lead the US out of a dark period and has given our nation a reason to believe in the future.  However, it seems he may need to start giving even younger players a chance if he is to enter the 2018 World Cup with hopes of making it the most successful ever.  Our new weekly article USMNT Needs Newbies Not A New Coach, will highlight some of the best American talent that could help bring them to the promise land.   Joshua Gatt - 23 - Winger  The speedy winger has enjoyed a successful but injury filled stay at Molde FK of the Tippeligaen. His time for the club has seen him feature in 68 matches scoring 8 goals and tallying 12 assists.  Gatt is a player who could mirror the already established DeAndre Yedlin, yet, without having to convert positions.   Gatt has been a player on our radar since his move t...

The year was 1991.   Not only was this the first ever CONCACAF Gold Cup but also marked the first major title for U.S. soccer.   Triumphing 4-3 in a shootout against Honduras, this now distant but historic final is traceable to as the birth of international football in the United States.   The year is now 2015 and once again the CONCACAF Gold Cup returns to U.S. soil as the host of the 13 th addition of this tournament.   July 7 th will feature two matches from Group A to kick off the field play.   The venue Toyota Stadium will host Panama taking on Haiti in the first match while the USA squares off with Honduras, marking the 25 th year anniversary and rematch of the first ever Gold Cup Final.   Group A contains the USA, Panama, Honduras and Haiti.   The USA enter this tournament off the back of two come from behind victories in Europe, which saw them take down European giants Holland and reigning World Cup Champions Germany.   Althoug...