It was just two years ago that 19-year-old New York Red Bulls center back Matt Miazga set tongues wagging with a performance at the U20 World Cup. By Peter Nolan

When the United States steps on the field Thursday night in Nashville to face Trinidad and Tobago the time for practice and preliminaries will be over as the serious business of World Cup Qualification. By Peter Nolan

With all eyes on Christian Pulisic and the U.S. MNT, the American women flew a bit under the radar with their 1-0 road victory over Sweden earlier on Thursday. By Peter Nolan

An adventurous lineup, a competitive spirit and a sixth-minute wonder goal by Michael Bradley sparked a confident performance by the U.S. MNT in a draw Sunday night in Mexico City. By Peter Nolan