US National Team – 3pointsport

January 23, 2019

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It looks like Quakes defender Nick Lima will have his chance to earn his first cap either against Panama or Costa Rica. All of the players on Gregg Berhalter’s team are MLS based players and are hoping to earn a further look as the US team begins their Gold Cup run this year, and eventually their World Cup qualifying run in 2022.

NEWS: Earthquakes Defender Nick Lima Named to Final USMNT Roster (sjearthquakes.com)

And the take from QuakesFan.com

http://www.quakesfan.com/2019/01/22/nick-lima-makes-the-cut/

The Quakes will begin their pre-season camp in Cancun, Mexico. One game is slated to be played there before returning to the US for a 3 game warmup at Reno on February 9, a closed door match against LAFC on February 16, and the traditional pre-season warmup on February 23 against the Seattle Sounders.

Some news from Sacramento regarding their MLS bid. The team currently plays in the USL Championship.

Sacramento Republic acquire new lead investor for MLS expansion push (nbcsports.com)

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs8vP9InqH1/

From the SF Glens Instagram. Their USL League Two (previously the PDL) schedule will be announced on Wednesday January 30, and that will include the home and home matches against cross town rival SF City–which we can best presume they will announce their season as well. (We await their schedule but 2019 memberships are available here.) A major note is that Fresno FC U23s is not on the list and that the Northern California group will include the San Francisco teams and the second year Santa Cruz Breakers. Stay tuned to 3pointsport for more USL League Two news.

September 8, 2018September 8, 2018

Throwback-Flashback: USA Women

Originally this was on the docket for the Throwback-Flashback series but because we could only be in the stands for the recent match we considered putting this article on the backburner until next year. However, because of Instagram interest we decided to post the XI from the vault. From Candlestick Park 30 some odd rows up in 2013 and Avaya Stadium on the field in 2016.

Morgan Brian and Crystal Dunn (19) on the run

Becky Sauerbrunn and Lauren Holiday setting up the next play.

Ali Krieger (11) and Carli Lloyd (10) setting up the defensive play

Netshot – from 30 rows up – Rachel Buehler (16) and Abby Wambach (20) jostling for position

Of note: 2016 Quakesfan/FootySF and 2013 with the American Outlaws in the stands.

Previous Throwback-Flashback blurbs:

September 5, 2018September 5, 2018

USA v Chile: The Fans

September 5, 2018September 6, 2018

USA v Chile

August 30, 2018

Clint Dempsey

On Wednesday Clint Dempsey announced his retirement from soccer effective immediately. He caps off an illustrious career that started with the New England Revolution, then to Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur of the English Premier League, and back to MLS with the Seattle Sounders. He also has been a decorated player for the US National Team appearing in 3 World Cups, a Confederations Cup in 2009, the 2016 Copa America, and 5 Gold Cup tournaments.

As a tribute here are some photos from the vault – either from FootySF, QuakesFan, or in the stands courtesy of Nap.

Clint Dempsey – USA v China – Spartan Stadium San Jose CA – 2007

Clint Dempsey – USA v Mexico – Crew Stadium Columbus OH – 2013

Clint Dempsey – USA v China – Avaya Stadium San Jose CA – 2017 (for FootySF)

Clint Dempsey – MLS All Stars v Arsenal FC – 2016 (for FootySF)

Yes, he did play for Seattle in his later years and has been that thorn on the side of Quakes fans, but as one of the greats for the US National Team he has taken that club to greater heights. His achievements ought to be applauded so, thank you Clint and the best of luck in the next career path.

June 11, 2018June 12, 2018

Throwback-Flashback: USA

Since the World Cup kicks off this week, I’d like to share a few shots from the US national team. Some from Candlestick, and others from Levi’s Stadium and even Columbus, Ohio. I’ll just share them with a few words.

Chris Wondolowski playing for the hometown crowd

Clarence Goodson of the USA trying to steer clear from Javier Hernandez of Mexico (aka Chicharito)

FootySF stint – USA vs Honduras

FootySF stint – USA vs Jamaica (Gold Cup Final)

While is it a major disappointment the US team will not be in this tournament after a run from 1990 to 2014, there are other nations and some players that will be of major interest such as Cris Ronaldo of Portugal, Lionel Messi of Argentina, Neymar of Brazil, the defending champions Germany, contenders France, and hyped England. In the Hispanic markets Mexico has been promoted at the team to follow plus fellow regional qualifers Costa Rica, who hope to improve on their 2014 run, and newcomer Panama. Not to worry Americans, the Dutch and Italians are also not playing in the Final. For this edition the tournament will have their share of stories of glory and heartbreak. Most of all, it will be a celebration of the world’s game. The next round begins soon, with the hope to getting back to the 2022 edition.

For now the photo article/blog is about the men’s team. I’ll give the women’s team their own story later on this year. They have a very good chance of qualifying for France 2019 and defending their title. Until next time.

Previous Throwback-Flashback blurbs:

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