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/ 61 days agoFirst this season: Busio finds net in jubilee 100th Venezia game
Gianluca Busio, the young American midfielder, made his 100th appearance for Venezia on Saturday; marking the occasion with a decisive contribution that lifted his team to their first win of the Serie A season. In a match against Genoa, Busio scored his first goal of the season; leading the Orange-Black-Greens to a much-needed 2-0 victory […]
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/ 61 days agoHas Alexi Lalas helped or hurt soccer in the USA?
Alexi Lalas is undoubtedly controversial, and he is always at the center of soccer coverage in the USA. His work has spanned across ESPN to FOX, where he currently works as the broadcaster's leading studio analyst All that coverage means Lalas is on Americans' TVs regularly. That time in coverage has led to polarizing opinions […]
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/ 62 days agoUSMNT in talks for England friendly match prior 2026 World Cup
The USMNT are reportedly in discussions with England to arrange a high-profile international friendly as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. This potential matchup will take place on the East Coast of the United States. Thus, it is a critical step for both nations as they gear up for the world’s biggest […]
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/ 63 days agoThe reason McKennie rejected Aston Villa to stay at Juventus
Weston McKennie denied a move to Aston Villa this summer, and he subsequently highlighted his deep commitment to Juventus. It came at the cost of potentially earning a higher salary. The American midfielder has been a key player for the Italian giants over the past few seasons. Therefore, he turned down a better offer from […]
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/ 65 days agoJuventus coach Motta: McKennie deserving of starting role
Weston McKennie’s resurgence at Juventus was marked by a memorable performance in the club's 3-1 UEFA Champions League victory over PSV. The USMNT midfielder started the match and delivered a key goal. That helped Juventus secure three points in the new Champions League phase. McKennie, once seemingly on the verge of leaving the club, is […]
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/ 66 days agoJuve's Motta contemplates using McKennie in new position
Juventus manager Thiago Motta is reportedly using Weston McKennie in a new position during training. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the United States men's national star is being deployed as a winger in practice sessions. McKennie typically features in the middle of the pitch as a central midfielder. The American's future was previously up in […]
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/ 68 days agoPulisic and Musah take Serie A by storm with latest performances
Christian Pulisic has quickly established himself as one of the top performers in Serie A, leading AC Milan to crucial results early in the 2024-25 season. With a goal and an assist in Milan's commanding 4-0 win over Venezia, Pulisic has taken the league by storm; cementing his place as one of the most influential […]
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/ 68 days agoPulisic predicts fresh start for Milan ahead of Liverpool and Inter
Christian Pulisic played a key role in AC Milan’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Venezia; contributing both a goal and an assist in what was their first win of the season. After a slow start to the 2024-25 Serie A campaign, the American winger’s performance brought relief and optimism to the San Siro faithful. With pivotal […]
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/ 68 days agoHigh praise: Pochettino earns Pep's support as new USA boss
Mauricio Pochettino’s appointment as the head coach of the USMNT has sent ripples through the soccer world. Announced earlier this week, Pochettino will lead USA through to the 2026 World Cup; marking his first venture into international management. His first press conference on Friday sparked reactions from key figures in the sport; notably from Manchester […]
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/ 69 days agoMauricio Pochettino’s mission to make the USMNT believe again
The Mauricio Pochettino era of the United States Men’s National Team is officially underway. On Friday, US Soccer presented the former Tottenham and Chelsea manager to the media for his first-ever press conference as the USMNT head coach. Pochettino’s press conference came off the back of the United States Men’s National Team failing to beat […]
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/ 70 days ago4 reasons soccer players and fans are getting burned out
Although colloquially known as the beautiful game, soccer has taken a turn over recent years to pull love away from some fans. That comes from several areas that differ from the game that fans often grew up with. Whether that be nuances to the game that have been exacerbated by tactics or actual rule changes […]
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/ 71 days agoWhat the world thought of US signing Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino being appointed as the head coach of the USMNT drew a big reaction. It marks a bold and ambitious step for US Soccer. The USMNT is gearing up for the enormous challenge of hosting the 2026 World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino, the first foreign coach to take over the reins since Jurgen Klinsmann left […]
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/ 71 days agoAlexi Lalas says USMNT 'needs to win us back' after new low
The United States men's national team is undoubtedly suffering on and off of field at the moment. On the pitch, the Americans recently endured a tough showing at the 2024 Copa America. Despite being hosts of the tournament, Gregg Berhalter's team failed to advance to the knockout phase. After opening the competition by beating Bolivia, […]
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/ 71 days agoWhy a hedge fund manager is paying part of Pochettino's salary
In a groundbreaking move that merges the worlds of high finance and international soccer, the U.S. Men's National Team has secured Mauricio Pochettino as its new head coach. It's largely thanks to the financial backing of billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin. This unconventional approach to funding a national team coach marks a significant shift […]
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/ 72 days agoPulisic calls on Pochettino to improve USMNT's culture
United States men's national team captain Christian Pulisic has claimed that Mauricio Pochettino needs to help change the mentality of the squad. Pochettino was previously heavily linked with the Stars and Stripes job for weeks. U.S. Soccer, however, finally announced the Argentine as the next USMNT head coach on Tuesday. The move is widely seen […]