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Player spotlight

One of the top teenagers in MLS, Atencio looking to boost Seattle's stretch run

Josh Atencio has been given a lot of responsibilities in 2021 as a central midfielder for one of the biggest clubs in MLS. Now the Seattle native will be looking to be a key contributor in the stretch run and the playoffs. ASN's Brian Sciaretta spoke with the Bellevue, native about his growth as a player as well as his short and long-term ambitions.

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Americans abroad analysis

Red Bull and Scottish-based Yanks do well, but big misses, injuries, & struggles mar weekend for Yanks

The Weekend abroad wasn't a good one. Despite some successes,, it was mostly a weekend that many players will not want to remember for very long. ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks it all down in great detail.

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MLS breakdown

White leads a surging Whitecaps, Union defense struggling, Atlanta offense MIA, & more

Brian White is the most in-form MLS player at the moment and he's leading a Whitecaps surge. The Union's defense is struggling while Atlanta's offense is a big concern. In the west, Colorado continues to punch above its weight. In the East, New England has all the tools - with an in-form Matt Turner. ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks down his throughts.

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Midweek musings

Aaronson, Dest, & Busio have strong games in mixed midweek for Yanks

The midweek games for Americans abroad saw some Americans play at some very high-level competitions - to mixed results. ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks it all down with his thoughts and analysis.

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Player spotlight

U.S. U-20 goalkeeper Gaga Slonina emerges as a key part of Chicago's future

Gabriel Slonina, 17, has emerged as one of the young breakout players in MLS this season. It sets the stage for a busy 2022 as the Addison, Illinois native will look to help the Chicago Fire return to relevance while also playing a big role with the U.S. U-20 team. ASN's Brian Sciaretta spoke with Slonina on his breakthrough and his future.

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Americans abroad analysis

Robinson, Dest, & Cappis top a quiet weekend for Americans abroad

It wasn't the busiest if weekends for Americans abroad as many players returning from international duty did not play much. But there were some important high notes such as Zack Steffen starting, Sergino Dest looking impressive on the wing, and Antonee Robinson lifting Fulham to a win. ASN's Brian Sciaretta does a long walk through it all and breaks it all down with his analysis.

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USMNT analysis

Analysis: USMNT improves WC qualifying standing with 2-1 win over the Ticos

It wasn't always pretty, but the United States national team left the October window in decent standing within CONCACAF following a 2-1 comeback win against Costa Rica. ASN's Brian Scairetta breaks it all down with his thoughts and analysis.

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USMNT analysis

Preview: USMNT a faces critical test in Columbus against Costa Rica

The USMNT will face Costa Rica on Wednesday night in Columbus (7:00pm EST, ESPN2, ESPN+, UniMas, TUDN) in what will be a critical test for Behhalter's team in World Cup qualifying. ASN's Brian Sciaretta looks ahead to the game where almost everything is on the line.

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USMNT analysis

USMNT falls to Panama away in a disjointed and confused effort

The USMNT suffered its worst outing under Gregg Berhalter after dropping a 1-0 loss to Panama on Sunday night. The team will now have to rebound against a Costa Rican team that has 4 points from its last two games but has also started 8 players in both games this window. ASN's Brian Sciaretta breaks it all down.

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