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This is where my Qatar 2022 World Cup reporting will live. This includes tracking behind USMNT as well as attending matches across the tournament, with an initial focus on Group B (England, Wales, Iran, USA) and Concacaf (USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica).
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The USA, Iran, & the god of football: a World Cup press conference for the ages
The USA v Iran match day -1 press conference was one for the ages. From politics to possibility to the god that rules over it. Notes from a wild…
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Ode to Morocco: a historic World Cup
Looking back on Morocco's incredible run, and what it meant to an entire region during the first ever Middle Eastern World Cup.
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USA defeats Iran 1-0: Notes from Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar
The USA lives to fight another day at the World Cup, defeating Iran. Christian Pulisic sent himself to the hospital getting the team's only goal. Notes…
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In with a threat & out with a shrug. Canada fall to Croatia.
After an incredible first performance against Belgium which ended in a loss, Canada fell 4-1 to Croatia this evening. Hopes of continuing past the group…
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Quick thoughts on USA 0 - England 0
Coming into this match, expectation was England would drastically out match the USA. But ending with a 0-0 draw, the USA earns another point in a World…
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The USA play England tonight
Reflections on a match with wide-ranging implications, not limited to just a World Cup. Can the underdog USMNT pull it off? According to them, yes.
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Written version: Tim Ream
Should you prefer text to audio, here's the written version of my interview with USMNT veteran defender Tim Ream, who started for the USA against Wales…
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