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/ 1145 days ago

US Soccer may miss out on Marsch due to baffling hiring process

Jesse Marsch is available for the taking, but US Soccer's convoluted hiring process may mean the American misses out on becoming the next USMNT head coach. Earlier this week, Leeds sacked Marsch after a poor run that has Leeds back in the relegation scrap this season. While American soccer fans may be disappointed to see […]

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/ 1146 days ago

Pulisic to leave Chelsea in the summer, says report

Christian Pulisic looks set to leave Chelsea during the summer transfer market. Sources tell ESPN that the United States men's national team star will be one of many outgoings with the club. News of a potential move away from Stamford Bridge for Pulisic isn't particularly surprising and could be best for the player. Plethora of […]

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/ 1146 days ago

Barca and Real planning 2023 preseason Clásico in United States

Spanish rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid are reportedly attempting to organize a friendly version of El Clásico in the United States in the summer of 2023. Sources tell ESPN that the two clubs want to build off of the success of previous Clásico matchups Stateside. The top two teams currently in the LaLiga table played […]

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/ 1153 days ago

2025 Gold Cup may include European teams and other giants

The CONCACAF Gold Cup could be in for drastic changes. A report surfaced suggesting a major expansion for the tournament in 2025. Mexican outlet Diario Record is reporting that the 2025 Gold Cup will include eight clubs from outside of CONCACAF. 16 CONCACAF teams typically feature in the Gold Cup. The new expansion will bring […]

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/ 1153 days ago

Messi not closing door on playing in 2026 World Cup

Lionel Messi is not ruling out playing in the 2026 World Cup in North America. Despite previously saying that the 2022 version of the tournament would certainly be his last, he may now have a change of heart. However, the soccer superstar also admitted that playing on the world's stage at 39 won't be easy. […]

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/ 1153 days ago

US Soccer needs to make Folarin Balogun a top target for USMNT

Folarin Balogun leads Ligue Un in goals. He is ahead of Kylian Mbappé, Neymar, Lionel Messi, Jonathan David and Alexandre Lacazette. After 20 appearances in France's top flight, Balogun has 14 goals. Moreover, he is doing this with Reims, a traditionally bottom-half-of-the-table team. He is on loan from Arsenal. For good measure, Reims has 26 […]

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/ 1155 days ago

USWNT names 23-player squad for SheBelieves Cup

With the SheBelieves Cup starting in the middle of February, USWNT head coach Vlatko Andonovski announced his squad for the three games in the competition. It is almost an entirely NWSL-based group of players. The squad is just about a mirror of the side that went down to New Zealand for a pair of friendlies […]

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/ 1160 days ago

2024 Copa America to be hosted in United States

The 2024 Copa America tournament is coming to the USA for the second time in the competition's history. Rumors surfaced in recent months that the competitors included the USMNT after US midfielder Tyler Adams dropped a major hint. Hosting was a possibility. Now, it is a reality. CONMEBOL and CONCACAF have officially announced an agreement […]

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/ 1161 days ago

US Postal Service to issue USWNT stamp for SheBelieves Cup

The United States Post Office will issue a commemorative stamp for the upcoming SheBelieves Cup and the USWNT. Along with the stamp, USPS is also currently selling a Field Notes notebook, envelopes, and pins featuring the special stamp design as well. "This new Forever stamp celebrates women's soccer in the United States," a statement by […]

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/ 1162 days ago

Alejandro Zendejas leaves Mexico door open despite USMNT call up

Alejandro Zendejas has remained non-committal on his international future. The dual-national winger was recently called up to the United States men's national team for their training camp this month. Zendejas is eligible to play for Mexico, as well. "I'll probably focus on the future once we get to that standpoint," Zendejas told reporters during a […]

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/ 1163 days ago

Tim Howard on his role as America's Premier League voice

NBC Sports Premier League studio analyst Tim Howard wears big shoes. The United States Men's National Team legend is the primary American-accented studio voice analyzing the English top flight for a US audience. Howard is currently in his third season in NBC’s Premier League Live studio. That follows a playing career as the most-capped goalkeeper […]

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/ 1168 days ago

US Soccer wants José Mourinho as next head coach

US Soccer has placed José Mourinho on its list of potential head coaches for the United States Men's National Team, according to a newspaper report. The federation also reportedly named Zinedine Zidane on that list, but the Frenchman 'politely declined' the opportunity. Currently, US Soccer named Anthony Hudson as the interim head coach of the […]

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/ 1169 days ago

USWNT rides second-half surge to defeat New Zealand

The United States Women's National Team played its first game of 2023 down under, picking up a comfortable win over New Zealand, 4-0. The Football Ferns are co-hosts of the 2023 Women's World Cup with Australia. Therefore, it was a sensible friendly for both involved. Then, for much of the first half, New Zealand did […]

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/ 1174 days ago

Potter says Pulisic will not be sold during transfer window

Graham Potter has claimed that Christian Pulisic will not depart Chelsea in the January transfer window. The United States men's national team star is currently sidelined with a knee injury. However, the Blues boss revealed on Friday that the American was never going to leave this month anyway. "No chance [of Pulisic leaving], no," proclaimed […]

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/ 1176 days ago

Potter rules Pulisic out for two months with knee injury

Christian Pulisic is set to remain on the sidelines for about two months with a knee injury. Chelsea head coach Graham Potter revealed the disappointing news about the American during a press conference on Wednesday. The USMNT star injured his knee in the first half of a matchup with Manchester City last week. "Christian’s going […]