ALL POSTS TAGGED "United States" - Page 15
Inter Miami CF
/ 236 days agoUnprecedented feat: Messi crowned most popular athlete in US
The first competitive match of 2024 saw Inter Miami triumph, thanks in large part to Lionel Messi's performance. With a goal from Robert Taylor and an assist from Messi, the Herons got off to a winning start. The 2024 season will be Messi's shining moment after his incredible debut in Major League Soccer last year. […]
Apple TV
/ 236 days agoMLS Season Pass may struggle to add casual fans, says expert
Major League Soccer has gained significant public interest since its inaugural season in 1996. There is, however, still work to do to catch other major sports leagues in the United States. Viewership in MLS remains an extremely distant fifth among these top sports leagues here Stateside. MLS is attempting to boost its ratings and broadcasting […]
Apple TV
/ 237 days agoApple declines to share MLS Season Pass viewing numbers
Apple is continuing to keep a lid on official viewership numbers regarding MLS Season Pass. The massive tech company previously signed a 10-year deal to become the media home of Major League Soccer. The agreement was in place ahead of the 2023 campaign. As of yet, Apple has not released statistics regarding the streaming service. […]
Brentford
/ 238 days agoUS investors likely to target Premier League side Brentford
Brentford owner Matthew Benham welcomes potential investment into the club. Benham previously became involved in the Premier League side back in 2007 when he was initially known only as a "mystery investor." However, the British businessman eventually took over as majority owner five years later. Following the takeover, Benham quickly purchased land and promised to […]
Copa America
/ 239 days agoUSA star would prefer Copa America stay in South America
The upcoming Copa America in the United States starts a series of major soccer competitions coming to the USA. It is the second time the CONMEBOL tournament is happening outside South America. The other was just eight years ago in 2016, when it was also in the United States. Chile defeated Argentina in the Final, […]
Leagues: Scottish Premiership
/ 239 days agoSt Johnstone owner in talks over sale to American investor
The trend of Scottish Premiership clubs adding an American owner could add another cog with St Johnstone in talks with a group from the United States. The Scottish side has spent the last 15 seasons in the top flight including the 2023/24 season. It is regularly in the hunt for Scottish cup competitions. That includes […]
United States
/ 243 days agoUSWNT captain apologizes after blasting American soccer fans
American women's soccer team captain Lindsey Horan has backtracked on previous comments that eventually forced an apology out of the star. Horan voiced her displeasure with the American fan base in an interview she gave to The Athletic earlier this year. She claimed that the majority of Americans "aren't that smart" when it comes to […]
American Soccer
/ 244 days agoInter Miami squad in ‘dire situation’ ahead of new season
Inter Miami needs to make significant squad changes to be in line with Major League Soccer's financial rules. According to several sources at The Athletic, the club's financial issues are apparently "dire" and need to be addressed soon. One executive from a different MLS team told the news outlet that Miami is "screwed." Miami either […]
Colombia
/ 244 days agoUSA vs Colombia tickets on sale for friendly at FedEx Field
Fans can now purchase tickets for the friendly between the USA and Colombia when the two play at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. This is one of two friendlies the USMNT is playing in June as the final preparations for hosting the Copa America this summer. Prices will fluctuate up and down as the game […]
Argentina
/ 245 days agoHow soon could Argentina's Scaloni coach in MLS?
Argentina's World Cup-winning manager Lionel Scaloni has admitted that he may manage a Major League Soccer, or MLS, club. The former defender has been at the helm of the Argentina national team since 2018. His reign with La Albiceleste has been an overwhelming success following the triumph at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Scaloni […]
Bay FC
/ 245 days agoBay FC breaks women's world transfer record in Kundananji deal
New National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) side Bay FC has officially signed striker Racheal Kundananji from Madrid CFF. In the deal, the Zambia international has become the most expensive transfer in the history of women's soccer. The San Jose-based club has paid the Spanish side about $787,600 to grab the forward. Chelsea women's team recently […]
Coventry City
/ 247 days agoEFL club plays Rock-Paper-Scissors to choose penalty taker
Coventry City went old-school in deciding a penalty taker by using a quick game of Rock-Paper-Scissors to award a spot kick representative. The two candidates were Callum O'Hare and Haji Wright, a striker representing the United States Men's National Team. Wright won the penalty, but O'Hare had converted on his only penalty attempt of the […]
Brazil
/ 250 days agoUSA finalizing summer friendlies against Brazil and Colombia
The United States men's national team is looking to add two new summer friendlies to their fixture list. Gregg Berhalter's team currently has a three-month gap in games between March and June. The Yanks next face Jamaica in a Nations League semifinal matchup on March 21st. They will then play one more match in the […]
American Soccer
/ 257 days agoUSWNT star Horan says most American soccer fans 'aren't smart'
United States women's national team captain Lindsey Horan has said that most American soccer fans are not smart. The Colorado native made the comments during a recent lengthy interview with The Athletic. While the discussion covered a plethora of topics on the sport, Horan raised eyebrows with the remark regarding fans here Stateside. Horan was […]
Americans Abroad
/ 258 days agoForest signs goalkeeper as Turner's time as club's starter to end
Matt Turner's time as a starting goalkeeper at Nottingham Forest looks to be coming to an end. The United States men's national team star previously joined the club from fellow Premier League side Arsenal in the summer. Forest ended up paying around $9 million for the shot-stopper. The move by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to […]