Black History Month: Mo was robbed
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The United States Men’s National Team entered the 2010 World Cup with hopes to get out of the group and advance to the knockout stage. Drawn into Group C with England, Slovenia, and Algeria, the English were convinced they were going to breeze through the group stage, nicknaming the group “E.A.S.Y.” (England, Algeria, Slovenia, Yanks). The United States had other plans, but then head coach Bob Bradley brought an experienced core of players to South Africa to try and win.
Finally, welcome to the latest supporters group for both D.C. United and the Washington Spirit!
Hi there, we are an independent supporter group for the @WashSpirit & @DCUnited by & for people of color (POC). The nature of soccer support in the U.S. is evolving, & we are founded on the guiding principle of including & amplifying voices of POC in the D.C. soccer community! Rose Room Collective (@RoseRoomCo) February 9, 2021
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SSFC Podcast, Episode 38: USMNT victory, winter transfers, SheBelieves roster
Catching up on the busy week!
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We recap quite a bit on Episode 38 of the Stars & Stripes FC Podcast! First, we recap the United States Men’s National Team’s 7-0 destruction of Trinidad and Tobago. Which players had standout performances and what does it mean for the USMNT and U-23s? After that, we recap a busy final day to the European winter transfer window, touching on a few key moves. Most notably, Daryl Dike’s loan to Barnsley FC would not have happened if he didn’t play in the USMNT friendly the night before!
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While some may view the starting goalkeeper position as locked down for the next decade by the capable Zack Steffen, there is always room for competition. Times change, injuries happen, and development progresses up or down in a maddeningly unpredictable way. Solid depth is required, with the backup ready to be called upon with little warning. Matt Turner, an emerging potential challenger, is on the rise, recently making his national team debut and continuing his rapid growth.
United States Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter showed confidence in the uncapped player, naming him the starter prior to the friendly against Trinidad and Tobago last weekend. Turner previously received call-ups during 2019 CONCACAF Nations League matches, but did not play. In a 7-0 romp over the Soca Warriors, he made one save, a fantastic penalty stop in the 66