Ready, Set, America

Soccer has grown exponentially over the last couple of decades and contends with all the great soccer nations in the world and Soccer365's Jacob Klinger gives his take on the state of U.S. soccer in his column Ready, Set, America.  Get in the Gear of the U.S. National Soccer Teams at the World Soccer Shop.

  • Out of Gas

    Wednesday, 13. June, 2012

    As the American energy level dropped Tuesday night, so did two points. S365's Jacob Klinger looks at how fatigue and indecision let the lead slip.

  • The Matchups That Matter

    Tuesday, 12. June, 2012

    USA-Guatemala will be no exception to the rule. All matches come down to who and what controls crucial battles around the pitch. S365's Jacob Klinger looks at who's fighting who for what in Guatemala City Tuesday night.

  • 3 Things: Antigua and Barbuda

    Friday, 8. June, 2012

    We know you're trying to forget, but face it, you won't be able to. S365's Jacob Klinger gives you 3 main takeaways from the Antigua and Barbuda game.

  • The Other Guys

    Thursday, 7. June, 2012

    If the U.S. plays its own, or any decent brand of soccer Friday night, it should thump Antigua and Barbuda handily. If it doesn't? Well, S365's Jacob Klinger introduces you to the men boldly standing in America's way.

  • USA-Canada, In Orbit

    Sunday, 3. June, 2012

    For 90 minutes Sunday, the USA-Canada match will orbit around a final result. Three players will push and pull the team toward something. S365's Jacob Klinger explains ...

  • 3 Things for Next Time

    Wednesday, 30. May, 2012

    The U.S learned some tough lessons against Brazil Wednesday night, but they showed well enough. S365's Jacob Klinger offers three lessons of his own. For next time.

  • USA-Brazil What to Watch For

    Wednesday, 30. May, 2012

    Despite a convincing win over Scotland, questions remain for the U.S. ahead of its match with Brazil. S365's Jacob Klinger looks at what you can expect to decide a mouthwatering friendly.

  • The Arrival

    Sunday, 27. May, 2012

    Scotland were beaten badly by an unpredictable USA squad Saturday. S365's Jacob Klinger takes a look at how it happened and what it means.

  • 27 American Men

    Sunday, 20. May, 2012

    Klinsmann's initial 27-man roster has been set. S365's Jacob Klinger gives it a quick dressing down, good, bad and ugly-style.

  • Home Grown: Ruben Luna

    Home Grown: Ruben Luna

    Wednesday, 16. May, 2012

    In part one of his summer series on Home Grown players from all across MLS, S365's Jacob Klinger reports on FC Dallas's Ruben Luna.

  • Plucking Eyebrows

    Wednesday, 16. May, 2012

    Jurgen Klinsmann's 16-man roster raised more than a few eyebrows. S365's Jacob Klinger looks to answer just three of the initial announcement's most burning questions.

  • A Squeaky Week

    Saturday, 12. May, 2012

    Excuse season is long gone for the 16 MLS teams in action this weekend. S365's Jacob Klinger breaks down and attempts to predict all 8 match-ups.