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Friday kickaround

Interest in Aaronson surges, Arsenal after Turner, Arriola drama, Weah returns in wild week

It was an huge week in the news for American soccer as player transfers and up and down performances in Europe dominated the storylines. ASN's Brian Sciaretta looks at the week that was and provides his thoughts on it all.

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USMNT analysis

Pulisic, Adams, McKennie, and Dest highlight USMNT January WCQ roster

The USMNT roster for the January qualifiers is now out and the top players are all called in. As with every roster, there are tough decisions and this was no exception. ASN's Brian Sciaretta looks at the roster and offers up his breakdown.

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USMNT analysis

USMNT January qualifying roster: questions and possible solutions

The USMNT January qualifying roster probably won't contian many surprises but there are complicated questions regarding the form and fitness of players as well as COVID concerns. ASN's Brian Sciaretta looks at the issues in various areas of the field and looks at what he thinks will be the roster.

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Americans abroad analysis

McKennie continues strong run, Pepi starts, EPB impresses and much more

ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks down the weekend for Americans abroad - including McKennie's big run, Adams improving ahead of the January window, Pepi's first start, Cannon's new position, and much more.

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Friday thoughts

Rapid Friday: Acosta traded to LAFC, Bassett reportedly loaned to Feyenoord

The Colorado Rapids were front and center of soccer news on Friday with two key players leaving the club in Cole Bassett and Kellyn Acosta. Both players are U.S. internationals and both left in different circumstances. ASN's Brian Sciaretta writes it up with his thoughts.

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ASN Exclusive

Segares expresses optimism over the U.S. U-17 team player pool

The U.S. U-17 team is set to have a January camp and for new head coach Gonzalo Segares, it will be his second camp in charge. ASN's Brian Sciaretta spoke with the former Chicago Fire and Costa Rican national team defender about leading the team and how he views the player pool at this early point in the cycle.

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Americans abroad analysis

Pepi makes Augsburg debut while Adams. Richards, McKennie impresses

It was essentially the first weekend of 2022 that had a significant number of American players in action in Europe. The top story was Ricardo Pepi's European debut with Augsburg but the best performances came from American mainstays such as Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie. ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks it all down.

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USMNT analysis

Berhalter calls up mostly familiar names on the January training camp roster

The USMNT is set to hold a January camp for domestic-based players ahead of the upcoming camp for World Cup qualifiers - at which point European-based players will arrive. ASN's Brian Sciaretta looks at the 19-player training camp roster.

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Midweek musings

Analysis: Sands to Rangers, Carnell to St. Louis, Reyna returns & more

ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks down some of the midweek's top stories including James Sands heading to Rangers, Owen Otasowie returning to the field, Bradley Carnell getting the St. Louis gig, Gio Reyna's pending return, and much more.

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