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Weekend preview

Weekend preview: Homecomings for legends and opportunities for youth

Among the many highlights this weekend will be seeing Clint Dempsey return to Craven Cottage to be honored, Weston McKennie facing off against one of the best teams in the world, and Jozy Altidore and Michael Bradley returning to face their first pro club.

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Player Spotlight

With tumultuous year over, Gooch eyes promotion and USMNT return

Lynden Gooch has been through a lot the past two seasons playing for a club that was in turmoil. But new ownership and a new manager have brough optimism for both Gooch and Sunderland supporters. Now the Santa Cruz native is hoping for promotion and a return to the USMNT

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UCL update

McKennie and Pulisic start off Champions League campaigns with a bang

The Champions League had a great start for two young Americans as Weston McKennie picked up an assist for struggling Schalke and Pulisic scored a winner for Dortmund on his 20th birthday. In England, other Americans were in action in the Championship.

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MLS Analysis

MLS Week 29: Zlatan can't save LA, DCU-RBNY thriller, youth update, & more

Zlatan is good but even he can't distract the mess that is the LA Galaxy. The DC United - RBNY rivalry lived up to its billing and had a nice American edge to it. Also, how is MLS doing this season to prepare players for youth national teams?

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Americans abroad

Amon, Morales, & Miazga stand out, Saief returns, others make club debuts

While the weekend was known for who did not play, what was even better was who did play. Several American players made their season debuts including national teamers like Kenny Saief, Erik Palmer-Brown, and Cameron Carter-Vickers which should only improve the player pool.

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Weekend preview

10 things to watch this weekend: DCU vs Red Bulls, Brooks vs. Hertha, & much more

The international window is over and that means more games, more storylines, and more players to follow in American soccer. This weekend should be a good one, even with the likely absences of Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie. ASN's Brian Sciaretta has your guide of what to watch

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USMNT player pool

Five players who could be in line for their first USMNT call-up soon

The United States national team has added a lot of new faces into the player pool in 2018 but there could even be more coming in the months ahead. Here are five potential candidates to earn their first USMNT call-up in the near future.

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Player Spotlight

American teenager Kevin Lankford eyeing breakout with Heidenheim

Flying under the radar with most American fans, winger Kevin Lankford is quietly becoming an important contributor for FC Heidenheim in the 2.Bundesliga and he hopes that his success can put him into the mix for the U.S. U-23 Olympic team.

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Analysis

Formations, leadership, & identity: thoughts on the USMNT win over Mexico

The United States national team defeated Mexico 1-0 in Nashville, and there was a lot to take away - from an ugly start to a nice finish. Brian Sciaretta thought a lot about this game in big picture and here are his thoughts.