Who Is Alejandro Bedoya?

I know that's what you were thinking when you read the list of players called in for the USMNT traing camp in January. So I took the liberty of giving you a little information on the man of the hour.
Alejandro Bedoya played  high school ball in Fort. Lauderdale, FL and then attended Farleigh Dickinson for two years before transferring to Boston College. He also attended the 2006 U-20 training camp in Bradenton, FL and eventually missed out on a spot on the 2008 US Olympic team. Bedoya then signed with Orebro SK of Sweden near the end of 2008. Here is a blog post from the guy on life in Sweden and I've posted a video of him making a substitute appearance and earning a point for his squad.

USA v Costa Rica: World Cup Qualifying.

Caught this on Jozy Altidore's Facebook page. Pretty awesome.

This video just won in the 2009 Best of Awards on ussoccer.com

Tips from the Yanks

Beat the Pro

Eat your veggies

Bob and Sunil reactions

USMNT Gearing Up For The Draw

Fate, Destiny, Glory!!

Don't forget to tune into ESPN2 or ESPN360.com for the South Africa 2010 draw (12pmET/9am PST). Fingers crossed the U.S. doesn't get slated in the group of death again. If they do... It's under dog status once again and for me prefer that title. Here's to a favorable group... If you're a U.S. fan.

Jones Returns To Training And Other News

U.S. Men's National Team fans will be happy to hear that Jermaine Jones has returned to training for Schalke. Jones could be a big boost to the central midfield for the Americans if he can get fit and gel with the team before this summer's World Cup.

While taking a break from snowboarding, Freddie Ljungberg gives his thoughts on the 32 teams playing in next years World Cup.

Keep in mind that the MLS Players Union is in constant talks with MLS regarding the Collective Bargaining Agreement that expires on January 31st, 2010. Here's a good article on some of the issues that need to be addressed. We'll keep you posted as this story plays out.

What Could The Draw Hold For The US?

I Told You So!

That's all I have to say.

U.S. vs Slovakia Highlights

Behind The Scenes - U.S. At Honduras

A three part, behind the scenes look at the U.S. Men's National Team trip to Honduras for last month's CONCACAF qualifier.

Your Current U.S. World Cup Squad

Yanks Abroad have just posted their updated 23 Tickets to South Africa while Soccernet just dropped their blatant rip off of 23 tickets yesterday. Take a look at both of their lists and let us know what you think.

Who will make the trip to South Africa?

Now that the US is set to go to South Africa...who will make the trip for the USMNT? I was reading up at espnsoccernet to see who was all going to SA in 2010 and saw a player ranking page for the US team, needless to say I had to check it out. It was interesting an read. Click here for the link.

U.S. vs Costa Rica Highlights

Placing first in the group is huge when it comes time for our seeding and the World Cup draw.

My New Boots?

You guys know what I'm currently rocking for my games from a post a few months ago. Well, yesterday Beans from The Original Winger stopped by the Nike Offices in LA and took a pic of my next boot (hopefully). They're set to drop in November, so I'm thinking they'll make a good Christmas present, plus the Don't Tread On Me design is fitting for today's U.S. game.

U.S. vs Costa Rica - Don't Tread

The U.S. Men's National Team has a chance to secure first place in the final CONCACAF qualifying group tonight at RFK. In light of everything that's happened in the last 24 hours, I figured we all needed to get hyped for the day. The telecast begins at 7:30 PM Eastern/ 4:30 PM Pacific on ESPN2 and ESPN360. Don't tread on this!

More on Charlie Davies

I wanted to update you on some more info from yesterday's post.

Here's a little insight into the team's preparations before games.

For all of you going to the game or want to pay tribute to Charlie, here's your chance.

Video coverage from ESPN:

Charlie Davies Injured In A Car Crash: Update

I found this article with pictures of the vehicle on NBC Washington that identifies the deceased as 22 year old, Ashley J. Roberta. Our prayers go out to her family and friends.


I just saw the following article on Soccernet:

Charlie Davies, a striker for the United States national soccer team, was involved in a one-car accident early Tuesday in suburban Washington, D.C. in which another person was killed, a U.S. Soccer Federation spokeman said.

Davies was in surgery Tuesday afternoon and in stable condition, U.S. Soccer spokesman Neil Buethe said. The extent of his injuries were unknown, but Buethe said they were not life-threatening.

It is not known whether Davies was the driver or a passenger in the car.

Three people were inside the car when it crashed into a metal guardrail along the George Washington Memorial Parkway at about 3:15 a.m. ET on Tuesday, U.S. Park Police spokesman David Schlosser said, according to The Washington Post.

One of the three occupants was pronounced dead and the two others were taken to a hospital with serious injuries, the newspaper reported.

"The car was pretty much split in half," Schlosser said, according to the report.

Schlosser said the identity of the person who was killed would be made public once family members were notified, according to the report.