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USMNT analysis

Analysis: USMNT concludes September with lackluster 0-0 draw vs. Saudi Arabia

The USMNT concluded the September window with a 0-0 draw agianst Saudi Arabia. Now the team will head into the World Cup on the heels of a two lackluster games where they scored no goals and the intensity was lacking. ASN's Brian Sciaretta will have a lot to say about the USMNT in the days and weeks ahead, but here are some immediate thoughts on the Saudi Arabia draw.

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USMNT Commentary

Occam’s Razor: For the USMNT right now, it's all about the form & health of the core

A lot of people are spending a lot of time breaking down the U.S. national team's recent performances in great detail. But as ASN's Brian Sciaretta explains, the biggest diver towards success in Qatar is the form, health, and confidence of the core players. Heading into September, the core wasn't in a good spot and it showed. That must change.

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Youth National Team analysis

A looking at the recent YNT games as U-20s, U-19s, and U-17s all feature

The U.S. U-20, U-19, and U-17 teams all continued on with their respective tournaments this international window. The results were mixed but the performances were generally positive, even with the U.S. U-20s who dropped a 2-1 loss to Mexico. ASN's Brian Sciaretta offers up his thoughts on the games.

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USMNT analysis

Disjointed and passive USMNT falls to Japan 2-0 in key World Cup prep friendly

The United States came out flat against Japan and never got into the game. Sloppy turnovers and a lack of chemistry in the attack doomed Berhalter's side on this day. ASN's Brian Sciaretta offers up his thoughts on this game.

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USYNT analysis

Analysis: U.S. U-20 team defeats Peru 3-1 in busy day for three USYNTs

On Wednesday, the U.S. U-17 team fell to Slovakia 1-0, the U.S. U-19 team defeated Malta 5-0, and the U.S. U-20 team defeated Peru 3-1 in their first game since qualifying. ASN's Brian Sciaretta watched all three games and offers up his thoughts.

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ASN Exclusive

Battle-tested in Portugal, Cannon arrives in USMNT camp after helping Boavista to a strong start

With the U.S. national team now assembled in Germany ahead of its friendly against Japan, Reggie Cannon is one of the players who arrived in camp playing well. Playing out of position in central defense, Cannon has helped Boavista to its best start since 2004. Ahead of camp, ASN's Brian Sciaretta spoke at length with the former FC Dallas homegrown about the unique nature of playing in Portugal, the U.S. team, and Berhalter's recent visit on his scouting trip.

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U.S. U-20 analysis

Breaking down the U.S. U-20 roster for the Revelations Cup

ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks down the U.S. U-20 roster for the Revelations Cup and looks at how he sees the roster progressing after the team's successful summer where it won the CONCACAF U-20 Championships to book a spot in the 2023 U-20 World Cup and the 2024 Olympics.

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Americans abroad analysis

FC Dallas alumni shine, Pefok scores again, Ream wins at LB, Yanks struggle in Italy, & more

Unless you were in Italy, it was generally a fun weekend for Americans in Europe. Jordan Pefok helped keep Union Berlin atop the Bundesliga with another goal. Tim Ream played out of position and helped Fulham gut out another win. The FC Dallas alumni trio of Bryan Reynolds, Reggie Cannon, and Ricardo Pepi all stood out. ASN's Brian Sciaretta covers all the good and bad while putting a lot of context with the U.S. national team.

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USMNT news

Analysis: Thoughts and takeaways from Berhalter's media call

On Wednesday afternoon after the September USMNT roster was released, head coach Gregg Berhalter spoke at length with the media to discuss his roster decisions and various issues involved with the state of the team. ASN's Brian Sciaretta was a participant on the call and he offers his thoughts on some of the many topics that were covered.

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