The equation for the overall global soccer structure goes like something like this. FIFA is greater than Continental Confederations, which are greater than the National Federations, thus greater than Domestic Professional Leagues. That's on paper, anyway. But in the United States of America, there's a question of who's really driving the sport. Does the USSF, […]

US Soccer brought back Gregg Berhalter to manage the United States Men's National Team through the 2026 World Cup. The American possesses the best win percentage in the history of the men's national team. After winning both the Nations League and Gold Cup in 2021, Berhalter helped the USMNT to the World Cup. There, the […]

This episode of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, which is an interview with AFP's Simon Evans on US Soccer and foreign coaches, is presented by Sling. Gregg Berhalter is back, and US Soccer stated that it went through a rigorous evaluation process to come to that conclusion. The Federation did not state any names as to […]

Gregg Berhalter is back at the helm of US Soccer with the Men's National Team. After a six-month hiatus, the head coach of the 2022 World Cup side returns. He will be there for the 2026 World Cup, too, which is on home soil. However, he will only take over after the 2023 Gold Cup. […]

This episode of the World Soccer Talk podcast, on the topic of US Soccer rehiring Berhalter for the USMNT job, is presented by Sling. In the surreal world of US Soccer, the Federation has decided to re-hire Gregg Berhalter as the new US Men's National Team head coach. We break down the news, as well as […]

Gregg Berhalter has rejoined the USMNT as head coach. The 49-year-old previously managed the team from 2018 up until the end of the '22 World Cup. His contract with U.S. Soccer ended following the completion of the tournament in Qatar, but he has now been renamed as head coach six months later. Berhalter's role with […]

Summer friendlies are always a hot item, but this year the market for soccer tickets in the US has been turned on its head. The biggest, and priciest, games usually feature big clubs or national teams from abroad. And the top matchups this summer do feature many of the usual suspects. But the incoming addition […]

After years of rumors, maybes, and wishful thinking, it has finally happened. Lionel Messi is will be signing to play in Major League Soccer. The global icon and Argentine World Cup winner is joining David Beckham's Inter Miami CF after leaving Paris Saint-Germain of Ligue 1. There have been plenty of huge – even legendary […]

US Soccer announced BJ Callaghan will serve as head coach of the USMNT at the upcoming Gold Cup and CONCACAF Nations League. The former assistant takes over for Anthony Hudson. Hudson is departing for a new opportunity, but there is no indication as to what that is. Crucially, Callaghan is not the permanent head coach […]

Oguchi Onyewu is joining the team at US Soccer in a newly created role. The former USMNT representative is going to be the Vice President of Sporting, working closely with new sporting director Matt Crocker. In terms of permanent roles, Onyewu will help manage relationships with clubs and leagues in the United States and the […]

US Soccer is on the verge of hiring Matt Crocker to be its next sporting director. Crocker would replace Earnie Stewart, who departed the position at the beginning of 2023. US Soccer plans to announce Matt Crocker as its new sporting director on Tuesday, April 25. Still, The Athletic spoke to those close to the […]

The United States men's national team have found out their opponents in Group A of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Friday's draw for this summer's tournament didn't, however, fill out the entire field just yet. Three nations will have to qualify from a separate Gold Cup Prelims competition. One of trio are set to feature […]

US Soccer and Nike have unveiled the new USA 2023 kits, to be worn by the women's national team at the upcoming Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this summer. After the lackluster USA shirts for the men's World Cup last fall, these give the Stars & Stripes a bit more style. But […]

The USMNT had a respectable showing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The side achieved relatively what was expected of them, no more, no less. Coming out of the World Cup, hopes would have been high for the next World Cup cycle. With a rising crop of talent to choose from and co-hosting responsibilities for […]

Supporters and members actually owning part of their favorite clubs is not uncommon across the soccer world. In some places, such as the German Bundesliga, it's actually a league rule. But fan ownership in MLS is impossible. A practice that allows a community to directly control its own local club seems a logical idea. So […]