Soccer is growing but won't overtake NFL, says J.J. Watt
American Soccer

Soccer is growing but won't overtake NFL, says J.J. Watt

Former National Football League superstar J.J. Watt says that soccer is on the way up in the United States. The pass rusher and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year did, however, also say that the sport may never reach the heights of American football Stateside. Speaking on Men in Blazers, Watt claimed that Americans […]

American Soccer

/ 12 days ago

Soccer is growing but won't overtake NFL, says J.J. Watt

Former National Football League superstar J.J. Watt says that soccer is on the way up in the United States. The pass rusher and three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year did, however, also say that the sport may never reach the heights of American football Stateside. Speaking on Men in Blazers, Watt claimed that Americans […]

American Soccer

/ 16 days ago

Zendejas picks USMNT over Mexico

Alejandro Zendejas has officially chosen to represent the USMNT. The 25-year-old dual national previously also featured for Mexico and two different age levels. He made his USMNT debut in a January friendly against Serbia, but still had the option to choose his official affiliation. Zendejas excited for next chapter with USMNT "I am very proud […]
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American Soccer

/ 19 days ago

Jamie Vardy's RNYFC folds ahead of new season

Rochester New York FC has officially ceased operations. The third-tiered MLS NEXT Pro club only relaunched last year after a five-year hiatus. They managed to make the playoffs in their only season in the developmental league. RNYFC was previously the only independent club in the MLS Next Pro league. "It is with a heavy heart […]

American Soccer

/ 44 days ago

Comparing American soccer offseasons to rest of the world

American soccer has always done things a little differently from the rest of the world. Whether it's experimenting with the rules (countdown clock, 35-yard offside line, and shootouts), the lack of promotion and relegation, or using playoffs to decide a champion, we've always been at least a little out of step with the rest of […]

American Soccer

/ 103 days ago

FIFA boss says soccer will be top sport in North America

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has doubled down on claims that soccer will become the top sport in North America. He previously made similar remarks when the host cities were announced for the 2026 World Cup. The governing body of the sport's president echoed these sentiments on Friday. Growth of soccer in North America When asked […]