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Surveying the U.S. team's landscape

By Jen Chang

Monday, September 14, 2009

I'll admit to having my attention diverted by the NFL openers this past weekend, in which my team, Cincinnati (don't ask), proved once again without a doubt that if ever a team is capable of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, the Bengals are golden every time. Anyway, on to soccer, and here's what I'm thinking about this Monday: 1. The U.S. national team's lack of form. The U.S.' surprisingly hard slog through CONCACAF World Cup qualifying seems to be firmly back on track after a pair ...

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