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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 United States claimed max points against Honduras and Haiti in their first two matches of Group A, crowning them as the winners of Group A.   However, the US will be tested when they take the pitch tonight at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kansas as Panama fight to join them in the knockout stage. Tonight’s match could see another plethora of changes to the US starting eleven.   Against Haiti  Klinsmann  made seven changes from the lineup that started against Honduras, with Graham Zusi, Aron  Johansson  and Tim Ream all benefitting from strong performances.   We have the potential to see two different lineups, based around whether or not Klinsmenn decides to rest some of the bigger weapons.   Here is two possible starting elevens, hinging on the inclusion of Bradley, Dempsey and Guzan… My Starting Eleven (Best USA Currently) If Klinsmann Rests Players (Key Word is RESTS)

Here is all you need to know about the USA heading their first match of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup versus Honduras... 2013 Gold Cup Champions (www.mlssoccer.com) Starting 11 Standouts Michael Bradley   is the team's main cog, dictating the flow from the center of the pitch.  For success this tournament he will need to show a mix of offensive distance shooting power and the ability to get stuck in when called upon defensively.  The midfield maestro can take over matches, spraying passes around the pitch like Red Cross relief blankets during a natural disaster.   The first match against Honduras will be his 100th cap. We Miss His Flow (www.swatti.com) Clint Dempsey is the nation's best scoring threat.  His primal scoring instincts will be on full display as the fan favorite looks to shake of his reason suspense and refocus on finding the net.  The rest is self explanatory as he is one of the most well-known players in the si...

The United States will face Guatemala on July 3rd, marking the final appearance before the beginning of the 2015 Gold Cup.  Riding excellent results in friendlies against European powers Netherlands and Germany, the tournament roster contains a wide scope of players including a few who impressed in those fixtures. Coach: Jürgen Klinsmann (Action Shot Of Him Editing) The Roster The names that took you, and me, a second glance to realize were absence are less than expected. Although I had been a big fan of Matt Besler, a name seeming to replace him is logically traced to the name Ream. Tim Ream, a central defender, is coming off another great season for Bolton Wanderers. This season he repeated as the club's Player of The Year. Having started all 43 matches, this stat has caught the eye of Klinsmann.  Morris - 20 yrs old - Stanford - 5 (1) The one name I believe we all would have liked to see was Jordan Morris.  The forward entering his senior season at...

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...

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