ALL POSTS TAGGED "United States - Page 8"

Gregg Berhalter
/ 589 days agoUSA vs Uruguay preview: A game to reach the Copa knockouts
If the loss against Panama was any preview of the USA, Monday night's game against Uruguay will be a wild struggle. It is not just the USMNT's last chance to advance in the Copa America. Monday night's game could be the last meaningful contest against teams outside North America until the 2026 World Cup. Should […]

Copa America 2024
/ 590 days ago2026 World Cup woes? Vinicius joins Copa America pitch critics
Vinicius, the Real Madrid and Brazil winger, has voiced sharp criticism of the pitches and officiating at the Copa America. In fact, he directed his ire towards the tournament organizers, CONMEBOL. Following Brazil's 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Las Vegas, Vinicius did not hold back in expressing his dissatisfaction; especially with the conditions and officials' […]

Paris 2024 Olympics
/ 592 days agoUS men's team, unlike the USWNT, will not be paid at Olympics
US men's soccer players set to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games will not receive pay. The team, which qualified for the games for the first time since 2008, is set to begin the tournament next month. The Americans have been placed in Group A of the competition with hosts France. Along with coach […]

Copa America 2024
/ 592 days agoGregg 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 […]

Copa America 2024
/ 594 days agoUSA vs Panama preview: Americans on verge of quarter-finals
The USMNT got their Copa America campaign off to a decent start. With a 2-0 win over Bolivia, the US sits second in the group. Now they must get ready for a game against Panama. The Panamanians have caused some problems for the US of late, but a win for the Americans would likely send […]

Copa America 2024
/ 595 days agoUSA sets record-breaking viewership figures in Bolivia win
Sunday night's Copa America game between the United States and Bolivia scored a record-breaking viewership of 4.665 million across FOX Sports and TelevisaUnivision. The primetime broadcast slot of 6 p.m. ET when the USMNT kicked off paid major dividends for FOX and TelevisaUnivision, the rights holders for Copa America. Specifically on the FOX broadcast channel, […]

Copa America 2024
/ 596 days agoCopa America faces uphill battle in comparisons to Euro 2024
The simultaneous editions of the Copa America and Euro 2024 have put the competitions on a side-by-side display. The European Championship had the jump, as it kicked off one week before the Copa America. With five days gone in the Copa America, the tournament consisting of 16 teams from North and South America has been […]

Copa America 2024
/ 596 days agoLessons learned from USA-Bolivia game in Copa America
The United States opened its 2024 Copa America account with a 2-0 win over Bolivia on Sunday evening. The goal for the USMNT was always three points against an inferior opponent. As the adage goes, the goal for the team is getting out of the group. Picking up three points against Bolivia ahead of another […]

TV
/ 599 days agoClub World Cup hits another hurdle as deal with Apple collapses
FIFA's reformulated Club World Cup has hit yet another snag. The governing body of the sport previously revealed that the competition would expand from seven teams to 32. The changes were made ahead of the 2025 version of the tournament here in the United States. This decision, however, has been met with intense backlash from […]

Copa America 2024
/ 599 days agoCopa America pitch draws criticism as Argentina defeats Canada
The first game of the Copa America featured familiar sights as Argentina defeated Canada. Lionel Messi created several chances for the defending champions and added an assist on Lautaro Martinez's goal in the 88th minute. Even though he failed to score on his clear opportunities at goal, Argentina looked strong. It was not a poor […]

News
/ 600 days agoLiga MX gets complete makeover: 2 major changes next season
In the wake of the national team's disappointing early exit from the 2022 World Cup, Mexican soccer will undergo a significant transformation. Liga MX announced a series of groundbreaking changes aimed at elevating the quality of the league and fostering local talent. These changes, effective from the Liga MX Apertura 2025 season, include stringent new […]

Copa America 2024
/ 600 days agoCopa America: What is the projected revenue for US Soccer?
The theory that placing more USMNT players in Europe’s top leagues would elevate the team's performance has been a central strategy for years. The recent friendly against Colombia, however, highlighted a stark reality. Despite having a starting XI composed entirely of players from Europe’s Big Five leagues, the US suffered a humiliating 5-1 defeat. This […]

Copa America 2024
/ 602 days agoFOX broadcasting assignments for Copa America group stage
The 2024 Copa America is the second edition of the tournament on FOX, and it is using many familiar voices in its broadcasting assignments. There will be six teams from CONCACAF competing in the tournament, including the United States. Therefore, FOX is using its top names for coverage. The top pair for the tournament is […]

Copa America 2024
/ 602 days agoMLS leads the way with most players at Copa America 2024
Major League Soccer will be heavily represented at the upcoming Copa America 2024. The tournament is scheduled to start on Thursday, June 20th as reigning World Cup winners Argentina face Canada. The entire competition will play out across 14 cities in the United States. This is just the second time that the tournament is scheduled […]

News
/ 604 days agoBrighton will see De Zerbi's success continue under Hurzeler
In a significant move, Brighton confirmed the appointment of Fabian Hurzeler as their new permanent manager following Roberto De Zerbi's departure in May. This appointment marks a historic moment as Hurzeler, who at 31, becomes the youngest manager in Premier League history. Thus, he surpasses Chris Coleman, who held the record since 2003 when he […]