Match Analsis- USA vs. Scotland

Contributed by Grant Findlay.
Regional Director, USA Sport Group.




 After a fine display in the 0-0 draw against Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, the USMNT team is full of confidence leading into the next cluster of 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying matches against Jamaica, Panama and Honduras. All three fixtures take place during a highly intensive 11-day sprint starting on June 8th.

In preparation of next month’s CONCACAF qualifiers, Klinsmann’s men will play two challenging International friendly matches at the end of May against two nations that are likely to excel on the world stage next year – Belgium and Germany.

United Soccer Academy: May Newsletter

We like to keep you up to date with what is happening at United Soccer Academy, so here is our May newsletter!


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The FA Cup: What is all the fuss about?

Contributed by Terry Gradwell.
Regional Director, USA Sport Group.



You may have recently found yourself watching the F.A. Cup final on the television. To anybody new to soccer it would surely have looked like any other game. Two teams, two sets of fans and the usual drama that sport can bring when beamed on the largest stage. "What is all the fuss about?" You may have found yourself asking.

As a young boy growing up in England there is one sport that dominates your life. You spend most of your days with a soccer ball at your feet. Attempting to emulate the players you watch on the television in the hope that one day you will follow in their footsteps.

Stiliyan Petrov of Aston Villa Retires From Soccer

Contributed by Dave Francis.
Regional Director, USA Sport Group



"I can help and I want to help and, in setting up a foundation to help address the issues involved when people are diagnosed with this illness, I hope to make a difference.” 

These were some of the words of Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov, in his press release where he announced his much expected retirement from Professional Soccer at the age of 33, after being diagnosed with Acute Leukemia.  Having spent 8 years with the club, it was nothing less than we came to expect from a player who always gave 100% on the field, with no shortage of quality either.

Sir Alex Ferguson: "The Boss"

Contributed by Dave McGillivary.
Area Manager, USA Sport Group.

Arriving home from work last Tuesday I learned of the news that "The Boss" was rumored to be planning his retirement. After scouring various social media outlets for more information, I turned to the official Manchester United website for clarification. 

"The club will be making an announcement at 10am tomorrow" was the headline.

I went to my bed that night in the hope that the club would be announcing a major new signing. With the time delay between here and the UK, I awoke to the news I had been dreading. "The Boss" had retired.