ALL POSTS TAGGED "US Soccer" - Page 3
Leagues: MLS
/ 337 days agoMLS Open Cup stance backfires as USSF blocks Next Pro teams
Arguably, the biggest turning point in the history of soccer in the United States is happening at this very moment. MLS is attempting to pull its teams out of the US Open Cup. And how the United States Soccer Federation navigates this battle for control of the game will send shockwaves through the sport which […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 338 days agoUS soccer media's reaction to MLS abandoning US Open Cup
The soccer social media world was ablaze on Friday when it was announced MLS intends to leave the US Open Cup. Heated reactions to the news came fast and furious, and have continued ever since. Disappointment, head-scratching confusion, and downright anger have been vented by many who follow the sport in the US. MLS has […]
CONMEBOL
/ 349 days agoHow Copa America 2024 could shape soccer in the United States
Copa America 2024, at face value, is a marquee and event that will draw eyes from all over the world. But it does that every time it is staged, no matter where the tournament is hosted. Even more than the special Centenario edition in 2016, this Copa America marks a new era of soccer in […]
TV Ratings
/ 358 days agoUSMNT TV ratings in 2023 are the lowest since 2018
TV viewership numbers for the US Men's National Team during 2023 are the lowest since 2018. Based on research and analysis compiled by World Soccer Talk, viewership in 2023 dropped 69% from 4,267,063 viewers per game in 2022. The average audience for the men's national team was 1,324,833 viewers per game in 2023. That is […]
History
/ 366 days agoWhat is the worst loss for the USA national soccer team?
You can't win 'em all. In fact, sometimes you get beat pretty badly. For US Soccer, on the men's side anyway, they haven't always been a respectable team, and defeats were pretty common. But what is the worst loss ever for the USA soccer team? Worst loss for USA over 70 years ago Luckily for […]
Attendance
/ 366 days agoUSMNT 2023 attendance best since 2017 thanks to Mexico
Helped by big crowds for games against Mexico on US soil, the average attendance for the United States men's national team (USMNT) home matches in 2023 was the best since 2017. USMNT average attendance climbed from 29,400 in 2017 to 29,578 in 2023. Still, attendances for US Soccer men's games still have a long way […]
Barcelona
/ 369 days agoBarcelona pops up with surprise friendly in US this December
Barcelona has officially scheduled an upcoming friendly in the United States. The Catalan club was previously expected to travel stateside for a match in December. However, the final details of the trip have now been ironed out. The Spanish giants will play Club America in Dallas, Texas on December 21st. The game comes just one […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 371 days agoWhich states do not have a Major League Soccer (MLS) team?
Major League Soccer, abbreviated to MLS, continues to stretch across the United States. As of the 2023 season, there are 29 teams competing in the competition. By 2025, that number climbs to 30 when San Diego joins the fray. It is a massive leap in a relatively short span of time when looking at the […]
News
/ 390 days agoUSA fans request more Euro 2024 tickets than other countries
UEFA has officially unveiled their first round of ticketing information for Euro 2024 in Germany. The governing body of the sport in Europe had 1.2 million tickets available in their opening application period. This timeframe began on October 3rd and ran until Thursday, October 26th. However, UEFA received over 20 million ticket applicants from more […]
Leagues: MLS
/ 397 days agoSan Diego FC scores own goal with crest for MLS' 30th team
San Diego FC has officially unveiled their team crest and colors on Friday. The club will be Major League Soccer's 30th team in the division. Although MLS officials awarded the California city an expansion franchise back in May, the club is not scheduled to compete in the league until 2025. Club crest features a lot […]
News
/ 403 days agoExplained: Why MLS doesn't have promotion & relegation
MLS famously does not compete within a system of promotion and relegation. In fact, no league of any real relevance in the United States has ever used the mechanism that has been the standard for the global club game for over a century. But why doesn't MLS use pro/rel? League brass, media personalities and fans […]
Atlanta United FC
/ 432 days agoUS Soccer to move training facility and headquarters to Atlanta
US Soccer have revealed their intentions to relocate their national headquarters and training center to the Atlanta region on Friday. Arthur Blank, owner of Atlanta United, has pledged $50 million to help finance the project. Although the federation has not settled on a specific site for the building, it plans to start construction sometime in […]
FIFA
/ 432 days agoUS cities anxious FIFA's delays may affect 2026 World Cup plans
In the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup, localities around the United States have reportedly expressed mounting fears and discontent. The scale and scope of this event will rival any athletic event ever staged in the nation. For efficiency's sake, FIFA opted to take on the task of organizing the tournament's logistics in-house. It was […]
American Soccer
/ 439 days agoNWSL to announce new TV rights deal by end of year
The National Women's Soccer League is set to reveal their next media rights deal within the coming months. CBS Sports currently holds the exclusive broadcasting rights to air NWSL matches. Matches can also, however, be available to watch on their sister company Paramount+ as well. CBS Sports previously signed a three-year deal to broadcast NWSL […]
Inter Miami CF
/ 475 days agoPower of Messi: US Soccer sells global Open Cup rights deal
Prior to Lionel Messi's arrival in Major League Soccer, there was little to no desire from foreign broadcasters to acquire rights to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Despite the competition's impressive 108-year history, it did not have any sort of draw. Even domestically, there was not a heightened interest in broadcasting the tournament with […]