In fact, the Americans haven't beaten Ireland since 1996 - in Boston - which was before several current U.S. has played Ireland in Dublin, with the Irish posting a 5-0 record in the previous meetings. Saturday will mark the sixth time the U.S. 'That’s what Americans are known for, putting up a fight, and with such a young group here now with so much to prove I think the players will be putting up a fight.'Ĭaretaker coach Dave Sarachan has called in some reinforcements for the friendlies against Ireland and France, which should help against an Ireland team that has its own injection of youth along with a strong nucleus of veterans that includes Shane Long, James McLean and temporary captain John O'Shea, who will be playing in his farewell match for the Ireland squad. 'We know it's going to be a bigger test, and it's going to be tough playing on the road, in front of their fans, so we just have to be ready to fight,' U.S. 'War wounds' - Liverpool's Rhys Williams opens up on suffering at Swansea and overcoming racist abuse.‘Winning is not enough for me’ – Everton & Italy star Galli on leaving Juventus, meeting Zanetti and making WSL history.Nick Taitague: The potential USMNT star robbed of his dream by injury nightmare.Ex-Man Utd star Veron overseeing remarkable Estudiantes revival.