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U.S. U-20 analysis

Projecting the U.S. U-20 World Cup team and looking at the current player pool

Last week, the U.S. U-20 team wrapped up a successful camp in Mexico at the Revelations Cup. ASN's Brian Sciaretta offers up his latest projection of the 2023 U-20 World Cup team while going over the entire player pool and looking at the key positional battles. 

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Americans abroad analysis

Americans abroad: Pulisic & McKennie notch big assists in an uneven weekend in Europe

It's the home stretch as many players around the world are focused on their clubs but are also trying to gain momentum leading into the World Cup. ASN's Brian Sciaretta looks at the Americans in Europe and South American and offers up a detailed analysis as to how they performed and what it means in the big picture. 

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USMNT analysis

Analysis: USMNT concludes September with lackluster 0-0 draw vs. Saudi Arabia

The USMNT concluded the September window with a 0-0 draw agianst Saudi Arabia. Now the team will head into the World Cup on the heels of a two lackluster games where they scored no goals and the intensity was lacking. ASN's Brian Sciaretta will have a lot to say about the USMNT in the days and weeks ahead, but here are some immediate thoughts on the Saudi Arabia draw. 

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Youth National Team analysis

A looking at the recent YNT games as U-20s, U-19s, and U-17s all feature

The U.S. U-20, U-19, and U-17 teams all continued on with their respective tournaments this international window. The results were mixed but the performances were generally positive, even with the U.S. U-20s who dropped a 2-1 loss to Mexico. ASN's Brian Sciaretta offers up his thoughts on the games. 

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USMNT Commentary

Occam’s Razor: For the USMNT right now, it's all about the form & health of the core

A lot of people are spending a lot of time breaking down the U.S. national team's recent performances in great detail. But as ASN's Brian Sciaretta explains, the biggest diver towards success in Qatar is the form, health, and confidence of the core players. Heading into September, the core wasn't in a good spot and it showed. That must change. 

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USMNT analysis

Disjointed and passive USMNT falls to Japan 2-0 in key World Cup prep friendly

The United States came out flat against Japan and never got into the game. Sloppy turnovers and a lack of chemistry in the attack doomed Berhalter's side on this day. ASN's Brian Sciaretta offers up his thoughts on this game. 

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USYNT analysis

Analysis: U.S. U-20 team defeats Peru 3-1 in busy day for three USYNTs

On Wednesday, the U.S. U-17 team fell to Slovakia 1-0, the U.S. U-19 team defeated Malta 5-0, and the U.S. U-20 team defeated Peru 3-1 in their first game since qualifying. ASN's Brian Sciaretta watched all three games and offers up his thoughts. 

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ASN Exclusive

Battle-tested in Portugal, Cannon arrives in USMNT camp after helping Boavista to a strong start

With the U.S. national team now assembled in Germany ahead of its friendly against Japan, Reggie Cannon is one of the players who arrived in camp playing well. Playing out of position in central defense, Cannon has helped Boavista to its best start since 2004. Ahead of camp, ASN's Brian Sciaretta spoke at length with the former FC Dallas homegrown about the unique nature of playing in Portugal, the U.S. team, and Berhalter's recent visit on his scouting trip. 

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U.S. U-20 analysis

Breaking down the U.S. U-20 roster for the Revelations Cup

ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks down the U.S. U-20 roster for the Revelations Cup and looks at how he sees the roster progressing after the team's successful summer where it won the CONCACAF U-20 Championships to book a spot in the 2023 U-20 World Cup and the 2024 Olympics. 

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