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/ 1203 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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/ 1204 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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/ 1204 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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/ 1205 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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/ 1211 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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/ 1212 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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/ 1213 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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/ 1214 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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/ 1219 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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/ 1220 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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/ 1225 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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/ 1227 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 […]

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/ 1227 days ago

Argentina coach claims Messi could play in 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has claimed that superstar Lionel Messi could feature during the 2026 World Cup. The coach made the statement during an interview with Spanish radio station Calvia FM. Messi would turn 39 during the tournament held in North America. "I think Messi can make it to the next World Cup," said […]

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/ 1227 days ago

Yedlin, Zimmerman among MLS players backing Berhalter

United States men's national team players DeAndre Yedlin and Walker Zimmerman applauded head coach Gregg Berhalter. The duo spoke to reporters about their boss, as well as other topics, during Tuesday's Major League Soccer media day. "I think Gregg's a great head coach. I think he did a great job of kind of banding us […]

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/ 1232 days ago

Berhalter wants to 'continue role' with USMNT

Gregg Berhalter has claimed that he wants to continue his role as head coach with the USMNT. The 49-year-old former player is currently under investigation for a domestic violence incident in 1991. Assistant Anthony Hudson has been given the reigns temporarily until U.S. Soccer makes a final decision on the position. Berhalter spoke on the […]