The New York Times – Sports:
Careless and unthreatening, the Americans came up short in one of their final preparation matches before they head to Qatar in November.
Category: United States Men’s National Soccer Team
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Pressing World Cup Question for U.S.: Who’ll Score the Goals?
The New York Times – Sports:
An American team that cycled through strikers during the qualifying period needs to settle on one before heading to Qatar. The good news is some of the options are hitting their stride.
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For USMNT and Others, World Cup Run Starts With a Sprint
The New York Times – Sports:
The schedule for Qatar is set, but rosters are not. For players in the United States and elsewhere, a few weeks in a camp and a handful of matches could change everything.
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World Cup Draw Analysis: First the Picks. Now the Hard Part.
The New York Times – Sports:
Often, draws do not mean what they seem to mean at first reading. Just ask Spain and Germany.
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The U.S. World Cup Match Schedule Is Set
The New York Times – Sports:
The Americans’ first game will come on the World Cup’s opening day, but the opponent won’t be known until June.
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European Playoff Will Determine Third U.S. Opponent in Group B
The New York Times – Sports:
Ukraine, Wales and Scotland will battle in June for Europe’s final place in Qatar.
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World Cup Draw Time, TV and Rules
The New York Times – Sports:
The hard work of qualifying is over. Now the teams headed to Qatar later this year will learn their opponents.
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U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Clinches World Cup Berth
The New York Times – Sports:
Five years after a calamitous night cost them a World Cup berth, the United States took the field in Costa Rica and, by merely avoiding a calamitous defeat, earned a place in Qatar.
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Christian Pulisic Leads U.S. Past Panama and to Brink of World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Christian Pulisic led the way with three goals, but the Americans still must go to Costa Rica to guarantee their place in Qatar.