MLS better for some

The number of MLS players players in the gold cup is on the rise. Heck the heart and soul of the Jamaica national team is from the MLS and no one can argue the day to day training and games played in the MLS are better than most leagues around the world. This is where it becomes a catch 22 for the USMNT. Americans think going over seas is the answers vs. Playing in the MLS. This may be the case if you play a majority of the games like C. Demsey but if you flounder on the bench and don't get game time then playing in the EPL is no better than playing anywhere else. So the question is playing every game in the MLS better than riding the pine in another league. I think the games of Jozy Altidore and Micheal Bradley are suffering from not playing everyday.

Colorado Rapids stoppage time goal

Holy cow the Rapids score a late stoppage goal on the road. Look for the goal here shortly.

USA sinks in the Panama Canal

It should really be no surprise that the the US men's national lost to a talented team that played with a sense of urgency and pace. The US has not addressed several key issues from the 2010 world cup. Where is the attacking creative midfielder? Since Tab Ramos retired the US has not had a creative passer in the midfield and unfortunately no replacement has been identified. The central defense is weak and crossing from wing backs is uninspiring and wildly inaccurate. Bob Bradley is an excellent coach but what is the deal with the slow starts. The first five minutes of each half are so critical and routinely the US take the first 15 minutes to get it going. Don't expect much from this Gold Cup.