Brooks, Donovan and Johannsson among players called up to USMNT World Cup...
By IVES GALARCEP U.S. Men’s National Team newcomers John Brooks and Aron Johannsson headline a strong squad called in for the team’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers vs. Costa Rica and Mexico. U.S. stars...
View ArticleThe SBI Show: Episode 65 (Breaking down the USMNT roster, MLS Week 27, and more)
Photo by ISIPhotos.com By IVES GALARCEP After almost three weeks away on vacation, The SBI Show is back with plenty to talk about in the American Soccer world. Co-host Garrett Cleverly and I break...
View ArticleBrooks, Green, Zelalem headline U.S. U-23 roster for Brazil friendlies
Photo by Bill Streicher/USA Today Sports Andi Herzog has called in some of the biggest names in the pool for the U.S. Under-23 Men’s National Team’s pair of upcoming friendlies. John Brooks, Julian...
View ArticleSBI U.S. U-23 MNT Man of the Match: John Brooks
John Brooks getting called into the U.S. Under-23 Men’s National Team might be viewed as a demotion by some observers, but he looked every bit capable of helping the senior side on Wednesday. Under...
View ArticleAmericans Abroad: Weekend Preview
Fabian Johnson has been on a run of good form as of late with Borussia Moenchengladbach, and the club is going to need all that he can offer if it is to pick up three more points this weekend. Why?...
View ArticleReport: Brooks could be sold by Hertha Berlin
John Brooks’ days with Hertha Berlin could be numbered. A report from German outlet Kicker says that Hertha Berlin will explore the possibility of selling the U.S. Men’s National Team defender should...
View ArticleAmericans Abroad: Weekend Preview
John Brooks scored a game-winning goal last weekend to move Hertha Berlin into a UEFA Champions League spot. Now, he will attempt to help keep the club there. Brooks and Hertha Berlin will aim to...
View ArticleJohn Brooks scores header in German Cup win
John Brooks has gone from not scoring at all to scoring twice in three games. Brooks helped Hertha Berlin advance in DFB Pokal by scoring the insurance goal in a 2-0 road win over Nurnberg on...
View ArticleKlinsmann praises Brooks, Johnson for Bundesliga performances
If Jurgen Klinsmann is thankful for something this holiday season, it is the form that both John Brooks and Fabian Johnson are showing with some of the German Bundesliga’s top teams. Brooks and...
View ArticleHertha Berlin CEO admits selling John Brooks is possible
If John Brooks does not agree to a new deal with Hertha Berlin in the coming weeks or months, the club might just have to ship him off elsewhere. Hertha Berlin CEO Michael Preetz has said that the...
View ArticleJohn Brooks won't leave Hertha Berlin this winter, says club CEO
John Brooks won’t be leaving Hertha Berlin this winter. According to Hertha CEO Michael Preetz, the American centerback will not be sold during the January transfer window amid recent speculation that...
View ArticleJohn Brooks agrees to contract extension with Hertha Berlin
Questions about John Brooks’ future at Hertha Berlin have been put to rest, as he is staying put for the foreseeable future. Hertha Berlin announced on Saturday that Brooks has signed a contract...
View ArticleHertha Berlin unhappy with USMNT handling of Brooks injury
John Brooks has rejoined Hertha Berlin ahead of Tuesday’s U.S. Men’s National Team clash with Guatemala, and the German club is far from happy with the condition the centerback is returning in. Hertha...
View ArticleBrooks to miss second straight game for Hertha Berlin
Hertha Berlin will be without John Brooks for another crucial match. Hertha manager Pal Dardai says the U.S. Men’s National Team defender will be out yet again for Friday’s clash with last-place...
View ArticleJohn Brooks to miss Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen
John Brooks has enjoyed a successful season for German Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin, however, his recent injury woes have marred his consistent play on the field. After missing time with a knee...
View ArticleAmericans Abroad: Weekend Preview
Two Americans hope to return to the fight for next year’s UEFA Champions League in the German Bundesliga this weekend, while another fights off relegation. After missing the last round of matches due...
View ArticleAmericans Abroad: Weekend Rewind
Alejandro Bedoya returned to scoring form in France this weekend, while a couple of American right backs helped their teams earn crucial points in avoiding relegation. Bedoya put away a fine goal in...
View ArticleHertha coach disappointed with John Brooks' USMNT plans
As the summer rolls around and the U.S. Men’s National Team gears up for next month’s Copa America Centenario, Hertha Berlin coach Pal Dardai has again come out and expressed his displeasure in...
View ArticleCameron, Brooks developing chemistry as USMNT centerback pairing
Photo by Gary Rohman/USA Today Sports Over recent years, the U.S. Men’s National Team has struggled to find consistency on defense, particularly in the heart of their back four. That could all change...
View ArticleA look at the USMNT players facing the most pressure at Copa America
Photo by Gary Rohman/MLS/USA TODAY Sports The U.S. Men’s National Team will begin their Copa America journey on Friday against Colombia, but the squad’s overall performance at the tournament holds...
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