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/ 533 days ago

Preview: USMNT carries momentum into friendly in Mexico

The win over Panama provided a preview of the momentum the USMNT can have under its new coach, and Mexico can build it further. The hire of Mauricio Pochettino was met with much enthusiasm, and that showed on Saturday night. Although not the cleanest performance in USMNT history, there were several positives on the back […]

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/ 1059 days ago

Ricardo Pepi’s Groningen relegated from Eredivisie

US Mens National Team (USMNT) striker Ricardo Pepi’s club FC Groningen has been relegated from the Dutch Eredivisie after a terrible season. The 20-year-old joined the Dutch club on loan from German side FC Augsburg last summer, netting 12 goals this season. However, his heroics weren’t enough as Groningen endured a terrible campaign in which […]

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/ 1145 days ago

US coach Anthony Hudson visits UK to scout USMNT stars

United States men's national team interim head coach Anthony Hudson is currently in Europe to check on his players. The coach is joined on his excursion by assistant B.J. Callaghan and scout Eric Laurie. There are over 30 Americans currently playing in Europe that have featured for the USMNT within the last year. Hudson's Euro […]

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/ 1158 days ago

Marcelo Bielsa linked to USMNT head coach position: Report

According to a report from broadcaster Telemundo, former Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa is being considered for the vacant head coach role of the US men’s national team. The story cites Bleacher Report claiming that Bielsa’s playing style of keeping possession and relentless pressing will suit the USMNT. This comes just days after Bielsa had […]

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/ 1166 days ago

Brian McBride out as GM of USMNT, says report

Brian McBride is reportedly not returning as the general manager of the United States men's national team. First reported by ESPN, sources with the sports news outlet claim that U.S. Soccer sporting director Earnie Stewart informed his board of directors of the move. Decision on the move was made on Thursday Stewart apparently told the […]

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/ 1209 days ago

How soccer fandom is a social superpower

So, the Netherlands knocked the USA out of the World Cup group stage, but the party isn’t over for American soccer fans. We still have much to celebrate. We’ve got the joy of watching the remaining superstars and rising stars battle it out on the field. And who doesn’t love the multicultural pageantry of fans, […]

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/ 1290 days ago

Matt Turner doesn't fear lack of continuity at USMNT center back

Addressing members of the media on Monday, USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner discussed the injuries to his defenders. Most recently, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Chris Richards withdrew from the USMNT's September squad. Both deal with injuries, and thus miss the pair of games scheduled against Japan and Saudi Arabia. Back in May, Miles Robinson, a mainstay at […]

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/ 1397 days ago

McKennie to start for USA against Uruguay: Berhalter

Los Angeles (AFP) – Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie will return to the USA starting line-up for Sunday's friendly against Uruguay as he continues his comeback from injury, head coach Gregg Berhalter confirmed on Saturday. McKennie came on as a second-half substitute in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over Morocco but has not started a game for club […]

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/ 1401 days ago

Weah ready for World Cup stage

Cincinnati (AFP) – Timothy Weah is determined to make his famous footballing father proud and impress on a stage he never graced by leading the United States towards a solid World Cup showing in Qatar. The American forward's father George, the only African player to win the Ballon d'Or, is widely regarded as one of […]