The U.S. Men’s National team scored three unanswered goals then held on for dear life to eke out a 3-2 win at San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Saturday night and qualify for the 2010 World Cup. Landon Donovan notched a goal and an assist for the U.S., who become the first club to win at Honduras in 2010 World Cup qualifiers. The U.S. also secures its sixth straight appearance at the sport’s signature event. Click here for player ratings.

The German U-20 national team easily defeated their American counterparts 3-0 in the first match for both teams at the FIFA World Cup in Egypt Saturday. Thomas Rongen’s side now has a lot to think about ahead of their second game, against Cameroon Tuesday. Skip right to the player ratings.

There’s no denying the U.S. Men’s National Team’s loss to Brazil in the Confederations Cup final is painful for U.S. soccer fans to digest. After all, the team was 20 minutes from its first-ever FIFA championship against the most storied national team squad of all time before it gave in to a Brazilian onslaught that left even its star goalkeeper dazed and confused. But now that we’ve had a night to deal with this humbling experience, it is time for the lessons that can be gleaned from the loss. We’ve also got player ratings.

Just as it was not advisable to panic after last week’s loss to Brazil, it is equally important not to get too high after Sunday’s stunning events that saw the U.S. Men’s National Team through to the semifinals of the Confederations Cup. So what exactly can and should U.S. soccer fans expect? ASN’s Adam Rozsa lays it out for usand also provides player ratings from Sunday’s match with Egypt.

Yes it was ugly. The U.S. Men’s National Team was thoroughly outplayed by their Brazilian counterparts and lost deservedly, 3-0. Several players, including DaMarcus Beasley didn’t hold their own and embarrassed themselves. But come on, what were you expecting? Especially after the debacle against Italy in the Confederations Cup opener? ASN’s Adam Rozsa tries to put things in perspective and provides player (and coach) ratings for the Yanks.

Wednesday marked a significant milestone for every fan of the U.S. National Team that has been screaming for the expulsion of Head Coach Bob Bradley since he took over on a permanent basis two years ago: He lost his first competitive game. Up the pitchforks and torches. As soccer becomes more relevant in the sporting [...]