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News

/ 510 days ago

Who is Steve Cherundolo, the frontrunner for USMNT job?

U.S. Soccer will have to move on to plan B in their search for a new USMNT head coach. The organization officially fired Gregg Berhalter on Wednesday following the team's disappointing showing at Copa America 2024. Despite playing their matches on home soil, the Stars and Stripes failed to reach the knockout round of the […]

Copa America 2024

/ 511 days ago

2026 World Cup: Copa America raises security concerns

A post-game altercation between fans and players following a Copa America 2024 semifinal matchup has left the tournament with a black eye. Colombia outlasted Uruguay on the pitch to advance to a mouthwatering matchup against Argentina in the tournament final. La Tricolor held on to an early lead despite going down to 10 men ahead […]

News

/ 512 days ago

US Soccer prioritizing money over results led to USMNT downfall

The United States men's national team is not in a good spot at the moment. The Stars and Stripes previously entered Copa America 2024 with high hopes. After all, the tournament is being played on home soil and the team appeared ready to make their mark in such a prestigious competition. Nevertheless, the Americans embarrassingly […]

News

/ 512 days ago

Is Man United or Real Madrid a better fit for top young defender?

Leny Yoro is courting desire from both Manchester United and Real Madrid, putting the 18-year-old on the cusp of the two of the most popular clubs in the world. That brings about inherent challenges. Real Madrid and Manchester United demand higher expectations out of their stars, even if they are 18. Likewise, the competition Leny […]

Copa America 2024

/ 513 days ago

When was the last time Brazil was this poor?

Brazil's shootout loss against Uruguay was two things — dull and morbid. Without star player Vinicius, out through yellow card suspension, and Neymar, who injured his knee in March, Brazil looked utterly lost as they battled to an ugly 0-0 draw with Uruguay. Without the two, Brazil looked predictable and stale. Teenage phenom Endrick was […]

Copa America 2024

/ 516 days ago

Copa America penalties without extra time feels wrong

For years, the Copa America has ignored extra time, instead heading straight to penalties if games in the quarterfinals or semifinals are tied after 90 minutes. On one hand, it is exciting. Ecuador's late equalizer against Argentina on Thursday provided great drama. Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates had not conceded in their three group-stage […]

News

/ 516 days ago

El Trafico attendance strong despite failure to set MLS record

Independence Day in America is not typically associated with a domestic soccer match. However, in the summer of 2024, soccer takes center stage. Amid the fervor of the European Championships and Copa América, a unique club rivalry continues to unfold: LAFC vs. L.A. Galaxy, a rare spectacle on the 4th of July. LAFC advanced into […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 518 days ago

Top 5 stars at Euro 2024 who deserve new transfers

As is the case with international tournaments, Euro 2024 will yield top-level transfers to players who were previously under the radar. Seeing players, particularly young ones, perform on the biggest stage regularly impresses teams. Think of Sofyan Amrabat after the 2022 World Cup. His performance with Morocco yielded a move to Manchester United. In past […]

News

/ 519 days ago

Jurgen Klopp open to taking USMNT job; Tim Howard offers help

Former United States men's national team star Tim Howard believes that Jurgen Klopp is a real option to replace Gregg Berhalter. The Stars and Stripes should be looking to make a managerial change following their disappointing showing at Copa America 2024. Despite needing to better Panama (ranked 43rd in the world) and Bolivia (84th), the […]

Copa America 2024

/ 520 days ago

Top 3 candidates to replace USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter

Gregg Berhalter and the United States men's national team (USMNT) crashed out of the 2024 Copa America on Monday. Following the shocking loss against Panama last week, the United States needed a positive result against Uruguay. That did not materialize. Despite the promise of a "golden generation," the USMNT is out. It is an unmitigated […]

Copa America 2024

/ 520 days ago

Mexico crashes out of Copa America: 14 years of underachievement

If you stood on the far side of State Farm Stadium, close to the section of the arena vibrant with the green and red of Mexico's jerseys, you could mistake the 0-0 draw that eliminated them from the Copa America group stage for a funeral. A morbid silence washed over the 63,000-strong supporters' section. They […]

Copa America 2024

/ 521 days ago

Copa America issues reveal US is not ready for World Cup 2026

In many ways, Copa America is an unofficial dry-run in preparation for World Cup 2026. But the CONMEBOL tournament has already exposed several issues in the United States that need to be addressed by FIFA before the World Cup kicks off in 2026. It's important to mention that the 2024 Copa America, hosted in the […]

Copa America 2024

/ 524 days ago

Gregg Berhalter's time is up as coach

Gregg Berhalter has broken the US Men's National Team (USMNT). If there was any doubt before, it should all be gone now. Following the 2-1 loss to Panama in the Copa America, it's clear that Berhalter's time is up as coach of the national team. A crowd of 59,145 was on hand Thursday night at […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 524 days ago

Southgate's England failing wildly to live up to hype

Qualifying top of the group, avoiding the more difficult side of the draw and only conceding one goal in three games. You’d be forgiven for thinking that things must be looking good for England and their manager Gareth Southgate at Euro 2024. But you’d be wrong, very wrong. Having come into the European Championships as […]

UEFA Euro 2024

/ 525 days ago

Euro 2024 has formatting issues despite early successes

Euro 2024 has been an overwhelming success so far. Group stages at tournaments, especially those featuring at least 24 teams, can be quite predictable. After all, the top teams typically breeze through the smaller sides on their way to the knockout round. This current competition, however, has been filled with stellar goals and dramatic moments. […]