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/ 1194 days ago

USMNT and USWNT commentators for TNT and HBO Max

Warner Bros Discovery Sports have unveiled their USMNT and USWNT commentators for games beginning in 2023. The announcement kicks off the broadcaster's new deal with US Soccer, which runs through 2030. Coverage begins January 17 when USWNT faces New Zealand in the first of two friendlies to be played down under. Those two games are […]

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/ 1194 days ago

Christian Pulisic out for weeks with another injury

Christian Pulisic is the latest name to feature on Chelsea's injury list. The American forward hurt his knee in the first half of Chelsea's 1-0 loss against Manchester City on Thursday. Manager Graham Potter said the club is still analyzing Pulisic's knee. However, he estimated that this stint on the sidelines could stretch into February. […]

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/ 1195 days ago

Zidane says no, but US Soccer should hire one of these coaches

The metaphorical laundry list of potential US Soccer coaches shrunk over the weekend as Zinedine Zidane 'politely declined' the role. On Saturday, news came out that the former Real Madrid manager and World Cup winner with France turned down the United States. L'Equipe reported that Zidane turned down the role in an effort to get […]

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/ 1197 days ago

Zinedine Zidane rejects USMNT head coach offer

Former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has rejected an offer to become the US Men's National Team head coach, according to a report in the French newspaper L'Equipe. Zidane was offered the USMNT job after the recent 2022 World Cup. The French soccer legend rejected the offer, as well as rejecting offers to coach the […]

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/ 1198 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 […]

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/ 1199 days ago

Ricardo Pepi hung up on Gregg Berhalter after World Cup snub

Ricardo Pepi claims that he hung up on Gregg Berhalter during a phone call prior the 2022 World Cup. The call from the USMNT head coach was to tell the striker that he did not make the World Cup roster. Pepi explained the incident during an appearance on the Kon Veel Minder podcast. When asked […]

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/ 1200 days ago

Gio Reyna's mother reported Berhalter abuse to US Soccer

On Jan. 3, reports emerged over alleged threats Gregg Berhalter received during the World Cup. The claims were made public by Berhalter resulting from an incident that happened 31 years ago between Berhalter and his now-wife Rosalind. Berhalter alleged that someone had threatened to "take him down" in an effort to end his tenure as […]

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/ 1200 days ago

US Soccer delays Berhalter deal: Who they should pick instead

US Soccer has decided to delay a future renewal deal for Gregg Berhalter. Instead, the US Soccer Federation has appointed temporary coach Anthony Hudson to oversee the January camp. A final decision on whether to renew Berhalter's deal for two or four years has not been finalized yet. That decision is pending an investigation of […]

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/ 1200 days ago

Anthony Hudson named temporary USMNT head coach

United States Soccer has announced that Gregg Berhalter will not take charge of the team's January training camp. Instead, Anthony Hudson has been named as the USMNT head coach for the camp and upcoming friendly matches. Hudson previously managed the Bahrain and New Zealand national teams. He collected the 2016 Oceania Football Confederation Nations Cup […]

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/ 1201 days ago

Gregg Berhalter threatened with blackmail during World Cup

US Soccer has the double task of making a decision about the future of USMNT Head Coach Gregg Berhalter at the same time as hiring lawyers to investigate a claim by Berhalter that he was the victim of blackmail. The timing couldn't be worse. On December 31st, Berhalter's contract as the head coach came to […]

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/ 1202 days ago

USMNT attendance in 2022 worst since 2006

The year 2022 was a smashing success for the USMNT's TV ratings. After all, they qualified for the World Cup and advanced to the Round of 16. But their attendance did not benefit the same way. In fact, the 2022 USMNT attendance was their lowest since 2006. Here's how the crowds break down. Date Competition […]

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/ 1202 days ago

US is world's top destination for international soccer tournaments

For more than two decades, we have seen many European clubs and foreign national teams visit the United States to play in international soccer competitions. In 14 out of its 16 iterations, CONCACAF has staged its Gold Cup tournament in the United States. Even then, we mustn't forget the United States hosted the 1994 World […]

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/ 1204 days ago

Top 20 biggest soccer attendances in USA during 2022

Perhaps the biggest metric used to gauge the growing popularity of soccer in the USA is attendance. Bigger crowds means more money and more eyeballs. That in turn leads back to bigger crowds. And so on and so forth until soccer becomes a behemoth. In researching the data for 2022, we compiled a list of […]

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/ 1207 days ago

Juventus open to offers for Weston McKennie in January

Juventus are reportedly ready to listen to offers for Weston McKennie. Spanish outlet Marca, through several Italian sources, claim that the midfielder has become surplus at the club. McKennie featured fairly regularly for Max Allegri this season. Still, the manager sanctions a January sale. The United States men's national team midfielder started nine of the […]

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/ 1207 days ago

Tyler Adams reveals potential USMNT Copa America appearance

USMNT midfielder and captain Tyler Adams spoke about the opportunity the squad may have to compete in the 2024 Copa America. Rumors of the U.S.'s inclusion ramped up following the World Cup. However, Adams revealed it is among a number of tournament the squad can use to improve looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup. […]