Friendlies
/ 547 days agoSend Off Series games are happening less often for US Soccer
The 2023 Women's World Cup begins this week. The competition gets underway on July 20 when co-hosts Australia and New Zealand kick off against Republic of Ireland and Norway, respectively. The USWNT begins their quest for a third consecutive title on July 22 in Group E against Vietnam. But fans in the US did not […]
Gold Cup
/ 553 days agoUSA vs Panama preview: Young squad faces toughest test so far
Unsurprisingly, both the United States and Panama meet in the Concacaf Gold Cup semifinal on Wednesday evening. It's not surprising because between 2005 and 2019, USA has played Panama a total of nine times at all eight Gold Cups. Two of those games were in the final which the US both won (2005 and 2013). […]
Canada National Team
/ 557 days agoGold Cup Quarter-Final: USA vs Canada preview
As expected, the USMNT finished top of Group A. Now it's time for the Gold Cup Quarter-Final. Anything can happen in the knockout rounds of international soccer tournaments. There is no room for error. That is something the US needs to keep in mind as they get set to take on a Canada team they […]
Gold Cup
/ 564 days agoUSA vs Trinidad and Tobago preview: Top spot on the line
The Gold Cup did not start well for the United States Mens National Team (USMNT), as they opened play in Group A with a 1-1 draw against Jamaica. Fortunately, they followed that up with a 6-0 thumping of Gold Cup debutants St. Kitts & Nevis. That leaves the top spot in Group A up for […]
Gold Cup
/ 567 days agoUSMNT seeks bounce back against St. Kitts and Nevis
The high from the USMNT winning the Nations League seems to have worn off rather quickly. A 3-0 win over Mexico and a 2-0 win over Canada gave way to a disappointing 1-1 draw with Jamaica. The USMNT has only won five of its last fifteen games, dating back to June of 2022. In those […]
Gold Cup
/ 571 days agoUSMNT begins Gold Cup title defense against Jamaica
The USMNT has been the dominant force in CONCACAF for several years now. It won the 2021 Nations League and the 2021 Gold Cup. The squad successfully defended its Nations League title last week. Now, the USMNT must look to successfully defend the Gold Cup title. The trophy defense begins against Jamaica. A much-revised squad […]
Canada National Team
/ 578 days agoNations League Final features USA vs. Canada rivalry
Geography tends to play a big part in making a rivalry. However, it's not just location as the two teams need to be evenly matched. They also need to play meaningful games against each other. This year's Nations League Final features the US and Canada. It's a rivalry that has long had potential but has […]
CONCACAF Nations League
/ 580 days agoNations League Final on the line for USA vs. Mexico
When it comes to CONCACAF events, the preference is typically for a USA game against Mexico in the final. CONCACAF got their wish twice back in 2021. The two power nations of the continent met in the Nations League and Gold Cup title matches. The US won both in extra time. This time around, CONCACAF […]
Friendlies
/ 637 days agoUSA vs Mexico preview: Can Clasico name live up to the hype?
When the attendance for the USA starts to fall off a cliff, the surest way to boost the numbers is to schedule a friendly against Mexico, which is also a preview of the Nations League semifinals. Playing against Mexico in an NFL stadium always draws a big crowd and helps boost the TV viewership. Such is […]
CONCACAF Nations League
/ 660 days agoUSA vs El Salvador preview: Nations League group stage finale
The USMNT picked up their first win of 2023 in Grenada on Friday night. With the win, they secured their place in this summer's Gold Cup. However, they will need a draw or a win in their final group stage game to secure their place in the Nations League knockout round. That final game is […]
CONCACAF Nations League
/ 663 days agoUSA vs Grenada preview: A chance to step forward
With the United States set to host the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada, the opportunities for competitive games will be few and far between. Thus the CONCACAF Nations League takes on added significance. Unfortunately, the USMNT still does not have a full-time manager. Based on what US Soccer has said of late, it […]
Japan
/ 695 days agoUSA defeat Japan in SheBelieves Cup with Swanson goal
Nashville, TN: It was a picture-perfect day to see USA defeat Japan in the SheBelieves Cup match played at the gorgeous new Geodis Park in Nashville. The Women's World Cup in New Zealand is still several months away, but the USWNT is rounding into form nicely. Last year featured a rough patch for Team USA […]
Colombia
/ 718 days agoUSA vs Colombia preview: Looking to bounce back
The return of USMNT games was supposed to be a welcome distraction from the drama currently surrounding the US Soccer Federation. It was the launching point of the 2026 World Cup cycle. There were fresh, eager players on the roster going up against an inexperienced Serbia team. Unfortunately, it was yet another loss. Now, the US must […]
Serbia
/ 722 days agoUSA-Serbia preview: 2026 World Cup cycle begins
The 2022 World Cup is in the rear-view mirror. Hence, it's time for the US Men's National Team (USMNT) to turn its attention to the 2026 World Cup, to be played here in the United States alongside Mexico and Canada. Given the unique timing of the Qatar World Cup, the annual January camp for the United […]
United States
/ 725 days ago10 US cities USMNT plays at most often
One of the myriad of issues US Soccer has faced in recent times is the perception by the fan base that the federation only plays USMNT home games in a select few cities. USMNT attendance in 2022 seems to suggest a level of frustration and burnout of the same venues. But does the perception match […]