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ASN Exclusive

After a successful group stage, Hadjuk Split's Pukstas sets sights on qualifying

Rokas Pukstas has had a great 2022 with his promotion into Hadjuk Split's first team and being named to the U.S. U-20 roster for World Cup and Olympic qualifying. Now the Oklahoma native will be looking to qualify for both tournaments and perhaps follow in his family's Olympic legacy. ASN's Brian Sciaretta spoke with Pukstas from Honduras.

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U-20 analysis

Sullivan's hat trick leads the U.S. U-20s past Cuba 3-0 and into the knockouts

ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks down the United States U-20 team and it's 3-0 win over Cuba to clinch Group E at the CONCACAF U-20 Championships and keep alive its hopes of qualifying for both the 2023 U-20 World Cup and 2024 Olympics.

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U-20 analysis

U.S. U-20s control the game but are forced to rally for a 2-2 draw vs. Canada

In its second game of the CONCACAF U-20 Championships, the United States controlled its game against Canada, had most of the chances, but were forced to rally twice for a 2-2 draw wtih Canada after defensive mistakes allowed the Canadians score twice against the run of play. ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks down the game.

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Monday analysis

After easy opening win, U.S. U-20s set for Canada plus a look at the weekend in MLS

ASN's Brian Sciaretta looks at the U.S. U-20 team after its comfortable win over St. Kitts to open qualifying on Saturday and ahead of Monday's clash with Canada. Then he offers up all of his thoughts from the weekend in MLS, including Turner's farewell and New England's development, Austin FC's surprising year, and the New York Red Bulls win over Toronto.

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U.S. U-20 analysis

United States U-20 Group Stage preview for U-20 World Cup and Olympic qualifying

The United States national team will open the group stage of the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 championships on Saturday night in Honduras. It is a very important that will serve as qualification for both the 2023 U-20 World Cup and 2024 Olympics in Paris. ASN's Brian Sciaretta previews the Group Stage portion for the U.S. U-20 team.

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USMNT analysis

Analysis & player ratings: Musah, Morris, & LDLT lift USMNT to ugly, hard-fought 1-1 draw vs. El Salvador

The United States national team needed a late goal from Jordan Morris to Salvage a 1-1 draw vs. El Salvador. The game was ugly while being played in the mud during a driving downpour, but the U.S. team showed some heart in the ability to fight for the result. ASN's Brian Sciaretta offers up his thoughts and player ratings for the U.S. team's performance.

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Midweek musings

Previewing USMNT vs. El Salvador, Deila leaves NYCFC, Chiellini to LAFC, and more

ASN's Brian Sciaretta previews the USMNT - El Salvador with a look at key positional battles. Plus, he looks at Ethan Hovartha's media call, the big shakeup at NYCFC as Ronny Deila leaves the club, and LAFC's big-name acquisition in Giorgio Chiellini.

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MLS and Apple

Analysis: The pros, cons, and unknows of the MLS deal with Apple TV

MLS has signed a 10 year deal with Apple for its exclusive platform to air its games. The deal makes MLS a trailblazer, but that always comes with a risk. ASN's Brian Sciaretta offers up his thoughts on the deal.

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USMNT analysis

Analysis and Player Ratings: Ferreira, LDLT, & Arriola help USMNT rout Grenada 5-0 in Austin

The United States national team opened its Nations Leauge defense with a 5-0 rout over Grenada. It was an expected result and it's not wise to read too much into the game. Still, there was some lessons to be learned and ASN's Brian Sciaretta walks you through it.

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