Futbol Americas: Will Pochettino field his best USMNT XI vs. Belgium?
USMNT World Cup expectations
If they get housed back to back against Belgium and Portugal, you're kind of going, 'Okay, so where do we go from here?' because now we can no longer have the conversation about building. Those opportunities are now gone.
MLS vs. Liga MX rivalry
At some point, the players need to realize what the game is like in other countries, what it feels like to play in other venues. There's nothing wrong with what Ali is saying about Major League Soccer, but you have to be able to handle the hostility.
Mexico National Team goalkeeping
Memo Ochoa is back with the national team. It's the worst kept secret in all of CONCACAF. It's a ridiculous feat, a personal achievement for Memo Ochoa that should be celebrated. But collectively, it's bad news for Mexico.
USMNT Goalkeeper selection
Matt Freese, if it's not obvious right now, that's Pochettino's number one. He's done everything and anything to give him time to make him feel comfortable. He's going to be in between the pipes.
USMNT Player form
If there's something Johnny Cardoso has not done with the US Men's National Team is shower himself in glory. It's been mistake after mistake, so this is a big test for Johnny Cardoso.
Ricardo Pepi transfer saga
I don't see how you can go back. If you're Ricardo Pepe, if you're PSV, he may say Ricardo holds no grudges to you. To your face. I guarantee you, Ricardo right now is spiting PSV, spiting Fulham.
World Cup expansion
The fact that we're actually having this discussion [about Jamaica in playoffs] is actually a referendum about this extended World Cup in which it's open mic night and everybody gets a chance.
USMNT Defensive lineup
Chris Richards is your CB number one. He's the most confident defender you have. He's going to be the center back, the leader, the anchor right there.
USMNT Left-back position
I honestly don't think while Max Arfston has made a case for himself, Anthony Robinson is not only going to start in this next game, he's also going to be first choice.
Jamaica National Team chemistry
I'm never concerned about the names because with names on paper, we have a lot of quality. But sometimes you don't need the best players. You need the right players.
USMNT World Cup preparation
You don't want to play tight. You want to have a focus. You want to have an intensity. But you don't want to feel like you're gripping the steering wheel with white knuckles. You have to play loose.
