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Player spotlight

Sullivan emerging as a key player for the Union, has eyes on the U.S. U-20 team as well

Quinn Sullivan is the latest product from the Philadelphia Union academy to impress with the first team. A part of a legendary soccer family in the Philadelphia area, Sullivan has eyes on leaving his mark with the Union and being part of the upcoming U.S. U-20 national team. ASN's Brian Sciaretta spoke with the young attacking midfielder about his breakthough season and what lies ahead.

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Youth National Team analysis

CONCACAF sets critical 2022 Summer tournament to qualify for both U-20 WC and Olympics

The U.S. youth national teams have been dormant for over a year and a half. Now things will need to change quickly as CONCACAF has unveiled a massive U-20 summer 2022 tournament that will determine qualifying for both the 2023 U-20 World Cup and the 2024 Olympics. ASN's Brian Sciaretta offers his thoughts on the tournament and whether or not it benefits the U.S. team.

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Midweek musings

Pefok's big moment, other Yanks in Europe struggle, Atlanta surges & more

It certainy has been an eventful week for American soccer - both here and abroad. While Jordan Pefok scored an enormous goal, there were plenty of struggles from Horvath to Brooks to Adams. ASN's Brian Sciaretta walks you through it all

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USMNT analysis

Looking ahead to October qualifiers: what could the USMNT roster look like?

Believe it or not, we are already in mid-September and in less than three weeks the U.S. team will be in camp in Texas ahead of the its next World Cup qualifier against Jamaica in Austin. There are a lot of issues at play with how that roster could come together and ASN's Brian Sciaretta gives it his best shot to predict and explain what the team could look like in October.

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Americans abroad analysis

Busio, CCV, Scally, and Gioacchini make big strides for Euro-based Yanks

It wasnt' a very busy weekend for Americans abroad, but there were some important stories to cover. ASN's Brian is here for his weekly deep dive to track Yanks across the globe

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USMNT analysis

Wild window ends with Pepi leading the USMNT to a big 4-1 win in San Pedro Sula

The U.S. team was looking at two points from three games as it trailed Honduras at halftime and was staring at an uphill climb. But a second half for the ages gave the U.S. team a 4-1 away win and a positive end to a rocky but fairly successful window. ASN's Brian Sciaretta chimes in

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USMNT analysis

Amid a lackluster WCQ start and McKennie's dismissal, USMNT faces pivotal game in Honduras

Worries over another ill-fated qualifying campaign after a poor start, discipline issues for a key player, a lack of offense, and a wave of injuries and COVID have made Wednesday's game at Honduras a pivotal moment for a new generation of players that has been perceived as a new era for U.S. Soccer.

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USMNT analysis

Analysis: USMNT stumbles in qualifying following 1-1 home draw to Canada

The U.S. national team wanted - and needed - a better start ahead of World Cup qualifying. Now the road ahead becomes a test of adversity. ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks down the team and the performance following the 1-1 draw in Nashville.

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World Cup qualifying

USMNT offense falls short in 0-0 draw with El Salvador: Analysis & Player Ratings

It wasn't the start the U.S. team wanted as the team's offense came up short in a 0-0 draw. Defensively the U.S. team was strong but the group failed to find a rhythm in the game. ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks it down.

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