DaMarcus Beasley

All the confidence the U.S. team built coming off a strong showing four years ago blew up in a devastating 3-0 opening defeat to the Czech Republic. Now it's on to a must-win match with hellbent Italy

Thirty-two teams will meet in Germany beginning June 9. Can the U.S. emerge as one of soccer's global powers? That will depend on the leadership of four young players who learned how to win together as teens

The 23-year-old U.S national soccer team star is currently playing in Holland for PSV Eindhoven

The World At His FeetAfter a sparkling World Cup, U.S. defender Tony Sanneh is suddenly a wanted man

Can Major League Soccer capitalize on the U.S.'s Cup run by cultivating the new fans, marketing the new heroes and making soccer viable?