Daniel Blair is without question one of the quality guys in USA media. Not outspoken, honest in his opinions and pretty neutral in his comments. Here is a great interview with the last man to lead Team USA to victory at the MXoN and in my opinion the last really great US champion. 

When I say that I mean of legendary level, ala Ryan Dungey, Ricky Carmichael or Ricky Johnson. All these guys owned the MXoN when they raced it and that is to me the level of greatness. That is the difference from Team USA winning or losing the Nations.