Get acquainted with five players you should keep an eye on at the U.S.’s January training camp after their standout seasons in MLS.

Acting U.S. head coach Dave Sarachan goes into detail about his decision to name another young roster for January camp.

Jordan Morris discusses what it’s like taking on the role of leader and mentor for the U.S. national team in January camp.

The United States men’s national team kicks off its 2018 campaign with a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Sunday (9:30 p.m. ET). Interim head coach Dave Sarachan brought a young, inexperienced group into January camp, including 10 players who are getting their first senior team call.

To help you get to know this new crew, we gathered notes about who they are and talked to a few experts about where they might fit into the American player pool.

Danny Acosta, DF, Real Salt Lake

Acosta has repped the U.S. at the U-20 level but is making his debut at the senior stage.

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Former U.S. international Brian McBride reacts to U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati’s decision to not seek re-election in 2018.

Herculez Gomez, Kasey Keller and Ale Moreno are incredulous after MLS commissioner Don Garber’s comments regarding the U.S.’s WCQ failure.

Taylor Twellman says that watching the World Cup draw without USMNT involvement should be a wake-up call and motivation for U.S. Soccer.
On Tuesday, candidates hoping to win February’s United States Soccer Federation presidential election will formally submit the paperwork announcing their intention to run.
At the time of writing, the list of people hoping to fill the position Sunil Gulati has held since 2006 is long and varied: Former U.S. international Paul Caligiuri; current soccer executive Kathy Carter; current USSF vice-president Carlos Cordeiro; Boston-based attorney Steve Gans; Springfield, Massachusetts-based businessman…

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ESPN FC’s Herculez Gomez explains why he was an outlier coming up in a flawed system where many talented U.S. prospects fall through the cracks.

The guys discuss Bruce Arena’s TV appearance, Mexico’s successful international break and how to fix the MLS Cup playoffs.

The FC crew react to Bruce Arena’s comments during the U.S.’s draw at Portugal and a possible event for World Cup outcasts.

Teenager Weston McKennie scored a debut goal, but the U.S. had to settle for a draw at Portugal after a goalkeeping howler.

On the heels of a disastrous 2017 campaign, supporters of the United States men’s national team are no doubt looking forward to 2018 with excitement — except that 2018 looks pretty dismal, as well. No Stars and Stripes at the World Cup. No games that matter. No excitement. No thrill. Gosh, that’s depressing.

But it’s not entirely accurate. While the Americans will miss the biggest tournament next summer and don’t start qualifying for the 2022 edition until 2019, there are some reasons to be…

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The man behind the 4 billion dollar bid for MLS rights tells Gab Marcotti the lack of promotion-relegation is holding back the US national team.

Major League Soccer keeps growing. What was 10 teams in 2004 is 22 in 2017 with Los Angeles FC coming into the league next season and five more squads getting the nod in the near future.

At the most recent All-Star Game, commissioner Don Garber said the league wouldn’t expand beyond 28 teams “on [his] watch”. But the long-time comissioner’s watch will end (in a “he’s been doing this since before the turn of the millennium and probably wants to do something else” sense rather than a “Game of Thrones…

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A Giovinco free kick sealed a first-leg win for Toronto FC on the road against New York in the Eastern Conference semifinal.

Bradley Wright-Phillips feels that the New York Red Bulls did enough to warrant at least a draw but must play far better in the second leg.

If the New York Red Bulls are going to overcome a 2-1 first-leg deficit and upset Toronto FC, they need to score at least two goals in the second leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday at BMO Field. If they are going to get those goals, they very well could come through head coach Jesse Marsch’s secret weapon: Daniel Royer.

The 27-year-old isn’t the New York squad’s most prolific scorer — that would be Bradley Wright-Phillips — nor is he the club’s best creator, an honorific that…

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Columbus Crew SC took a giant step toward the Eastern Conference Final, routing NYCFC at home amid possible relocation.

Taylor Twellman sings the praises of Crew SC after their rout of NYCFC, but explains why the tie is far from over. COLUMBUS, Ohio — On a chilly night at MAPFRE Stadium, the Columbus Crew extended their unbeaten streak to 12 games, dispatching New York City FC in the opening leg of their Eastern Conference semifinal.
The 4-1 win puts the home side in prime position to advance following Sunday’s match at Yankee Stadium. Here are three thoughts from the match:

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1. For the Crew, a tale of two halves
It was not a good opening 45 minutes from the Crew. Five days after shocking Atlanta United and earning the right…

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The guys discuss the MLS Cup Playoffs, the effort to save Crew SC, Chivas’ woes in Liga MX and the U.S. Soccer elections.

In the third minute of stoppage time of the final game of the season, San Jose Earthquakes forward Marco Urena put a pass from teammate Chris Wondolowski past Minnesota United goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth and into the back of the net. The tally near the death sent 18,000 fans at Avaya Stadium into histrionic celebration and gave the home side new life as it vaulted the Quakes over FC Dallas and Real Salt Lake into the sixth and final playoff slot.

For the first time since 2012, the club will…

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There is no mincing of words as the ESPN FC team dissect what went wrong during the USMNT’s World Cup campaign.

COUVA, Trinidad — By one measure, the end came all at once. Three results across CONCACAF, all of them bad for the United States men’s national team, left the Americans in fifth place of the Hexagonal and out of the World Cup for the first time since 1986.

But by another, the disaster for the U.S. program was built slowly but steadily, borne out of the same repeated mistakes and systemic failures that occurred throughout the qualification process. The squad formed by Jurgen Klinsmann and shaped…

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Stewart Robson questions Bruce Arena’s management of the U.S. ahead of two crucial matches to end World Cup Qualifying.

Max & Herc explain why Benny Feilhaber’s inclusion on the U.S. roster shows a tactical change from Bruce Arena.

USMNT’s Michael Bradley and DeAndre Yedlin discuss their team mentality heading into Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Panama.

Despite recent struggles in the Hex, U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard is confident ahead of the crucial upcoming WCQ matches.

The FC panel weigh in on who Bruce Arena should start in goal against Panama.
On Friday night in Orlando, Florida, the United States men’s national team will take on Panama in a crucial World Cup qualifier (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2/WatchESPN). Four days later, the Americans meet Trinidad and Tobago in Port of Spain to close out the Hexagonal round. Two victories will be enough to see the red, white and blue qualify for next summer’s main event in Russia.
Bruce Arena’s team remains the betting favorite to get there.
But what if the unthinkable occurs? What would happen if the U.S….

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