7.17.15
ASN Morning Read: On the Eve of the Quarterfinals
After the United States turned in several shaky performances in the group stage, it really counts now. The U.S. kicks off its knockout stage campaign with a matchup against Cuba in the Gold Cup quarterfinals.
- It's do-or-die time as the Gold Cup knockout stage gets underway Saturday evening, with the United States taking on Cuba in Baltimore. The U.S. is riding an eight-match winning streak against Cuba, the last coming in the 2013 Gold Cup. With John Brooks suspended, how would you line the team up?
- Years after a series of poor performances with the national team, Tim Ream is trying to seize his second chance.
- Coming off an impressive performance at the U-20 World Cup, goalkeeper Zack Steffen is looking ahead to his upcoming season in Germany and perhaps a spot on the Olympic qualifying roster.
- Good read on Wednesday's Senate hearing:
ASN's @YesThatBrooke was in the room as Senators questioned @ussoccer CEO Dan Flynn. His take: http://t.co/FTm5zX2yRi pic.twitter.com/gILLI78HTu
— American Soccer Now (@ThisIsASN) July 16, 2015
- Brek Shea underwent surgery for a sports hernia and is expected to return this season.
