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Analysis: The United States U-20s down Slovakia 2-0 to win Group B at the World Cup

The United States U-20 team had the best World Cup group stage in team history with nine points and three cleansheets. ASN's Brian Sciaretta offers up his thoughts on the team after Friday's 2-0 win over Slovakia.

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U.S. U-20 analysis

Analysis: U.S. flexes muscle at the U-20 World Cup, but finishing questions remain

After two games at the U-20 World Cup, the United States team has played well in adjusting to life without Aaronson. The there is a lot to like about the team and it could still make a run, but that will come down to fixing its problems in finishing. ASN's Brian Sciaretta offers up his thoughts on the team's tournament, so far.

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U.S. U-20 analysis

After an impressive start in Argentina, Gomez aims for deep U-20 World Cup run

Jonathan Gomez has been one of the best U.S. U-20 World Cup players so far in Argentina and ASN's Brian Sciaretta spoke with the Texan about the team's growth under Mikey Varas and his development at Real Sociedad in Spain.

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U.S. U-20 analysis

Breaking down the U.S. U-20's 1-0 World Cup opening win over Ecuador & a look towards Fiji

The United States posted a thrilling 1-0 win over Ecuador to open their 2023 U-20 World Cup campaign. ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks down the game with his thoughts plus he gives a look ahead towards the second game against Fiji on Tuesday.

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Americans abroad analysis

Americans abroad: Balogun scores, Matarazzo survives, Leeds on the brink as a tough season nears end

Yes, it's been a tough season. But there have been some good points including Lenard Maloney and Ethan Horvath fighting for promotion, Folarin Balogun netting his 20th, and Pellegrino Matarazzo's Hoffeneheim success. ASN's Brian Sciaretta offers up his thoughts & analysis on both the bad and the good in his weekly piece.

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Afternoon update

San Diego joins MLS, U-20 roster change, Steffen & Boro out, busy MLS midweek, & more

ASN's Brian Sciaretta looks at the news including San Diego joining the league, the busy MLS midweek games, Anthony Fontana gets an Eredivisie deal, Steffen and Boro's disappointing end, and the U.S. U-20 roster shakeup.

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USMNT analysis

Analysis: Balogun switches to the USMNT, raises the bar for the team

While this has been coming, Folarin Balogun has switched his international affiliation to the USMNT. ASN's Brian Sciaretta offers up a lot of thoughts on the matter.

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Afternoon kickoff

Afternoon kickaround: Onyewu takes big U.S. Soccer role, Open Cup talk, betting scandal its MLS

ASN's Brian Sciaretta offers up thoughts on Oguchi Onyewu's new job within U.S. Soccer, the Open Cup, the big Brazil betting scandal hits MLS, and more

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U.S. U-20 analysis

Analysis: Varas names U-20 World Cup roster, taking risks with eyes towards knockouts

U.S. U-20 head coach Mikey Varas announced his World Cup roster and, in addition to the troubles of securing releases for top players, the big story is that he is taking a risk for the group stages that he hopes will payoff in the knockouts. ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks it down.