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SSFC Spotlight: Duran Ferree opens MLS season with three shutouts

The 2026 Major League Soccer season is underway, with the domestic competition providing an appetizer before the summer’s World Cup. After a few match days, there are already several young talents standing out, some quite unexpectedly. Duran Ferree is in heavy competition for the number-one role at his club and may have secured the spot […]

MLS

about 16 hours ago | 0 reads

USMNT defender Sergiño Dest injured with unknown return date

The USMNT got some unwelcomed news over the weekend as right back Sergiño Dest was substituted early in Phillips Sport Vereniging Einhoven’s 2-1 win over AZ Alkmaar on Saturday. The team released a statement noting that he has a leg injury but his return timeline is not currently known. Dest commented that, “I will do everything […]

4 days ago | 0 reads

USMNT midweek viewing guide: The round of sixteen

Midweek action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. All MLS games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, as well as any other networks listed. Let’s get into it! Monday Also in action: Tuesday Also in action: Wednesday Also in action: Thursday Also in action: Friday Also in action: That’s it! […]

4 days ago | 0 reads

USWNT win SheBelieves Cup with perfect run

SheBelieves Cup wrapped up this afternoon with United States Women’s National Team going up against Colombia in what was a battle for the tournament title. With Canada and Argentina having played to a regulation draw, with Canada winning on penalty kicks, both sides came into this match knowing what needed to be done. For Colombia, […]

5 days ago | 0 reads

USA vs. Colombia, 2026 SheBelieves Cup: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups

The United States Women’s National Team hit the field this afternoon for their last match of the 2026 SheBelieves Cup as they face Colombia. The USWNT have had two clean sheets already in the tournament, beating Argentina 2-0 on Sunday and outlasting Canada 1-0 on Wednesday. Now, they face a Colombia team that still holds […]

5 days ago | 2 reads

USMNT weekend viewing guide: Marching on

The final international break ahead of the World Cup is just around the window and while many of the spots seem settled there are still some real question marks on who could be called in later this month and given a chance to make their final case for a roster spot this summer. The action […]

6 days ago | 1 read

USA vs. Colombia – 2026 SheBelieves Cup preview: Finish strong

The USWNT is solidly in the driver’s seat to take home the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. After making easy work of Argentina, the Stars and Stripes passed their biggest test in the tournament beating Canada 1-0. While the matches so far have seen the USA play dominant soccer, there has been something missing. The wins against […]

6 days ago | 0 reads

USA Soccercast, Episode 176: Sean Johnson speaks on new opportunity at DC United

United States Men’s National Team goalkeeper Sean Johnson has moved on to a new club, and we discuss what he hopes will be a successful stint on Episode 176. After three seasons with Toronto FC, Johnson signed with DC United in the offseason, a team hoping to emerge from the MLS cellar after claiming the […]

MLS

7 days ago | 3 reads

USA vs. Colombia, 2026 SheBelieves Cup: Scouting Colombia

The United States Women’s National Team is well on the way to capturing an eighth SheBelieves Cup title, having opened the annual invitational with victories against Argentina (2-0) and Canada (1-0). The tournament slate closes with a match against Colombia, and Emma Hayes’ side can secure first place with a draw or a win. The […]

7 days ago | 1 read

USWNT vs. Canada, 2026 SheBelieves Cup: What we learned

It was another victory, another clean sheet, and one step closer to another SheBelieves Cup championship for United States Women’s National Team last night. Trotting out a fairly inexperienced, but one of the strongest possible lineups, the team were able to dominate their Northern rivals Canada on their way to their second win of the […]

8 days ago | 1 read

USWNT victorious in Concacaf clash in Columbus

Another chapter in the rivalry written in the second match of the SheBelieves Cup as two Concacaf foes clashed. Both Canada and the United States Women’s National Team came into this match having won their tournament openers and now they meet on the pitch to grapple control of their respective destiny as well as reignite […]

8 days ago | 2 reads

USA vs. Canada, 2026 SheBelieves Cup: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups

The United States Women’s National Team are back in action tonight in the SheBelieves Cup as they renew their rivalry with their neighbors to the north, Canada. The USWNT are coming off a 2-0 win over Argentina in their first match of the tournament, their sixth straight shutout. Emma Hayes likely will shift her lineup […]

8 days ago | 1 read

USA Soccercast, Episode 175: SheBelieves and jersey rankings

The United States Women’s National Team are in the middle of the SheBelieves Cup, and we recap the first win over Argentina on Episode 175. The USWNT took care of business in what was a physical match. We discuss how the young players are really stepping up to the plate and making it where the […]

9 days ago | 1 read

USA vs. Canada – SheBelieves Cup preview: third time’s a charm

The USWNT got off to a solid start in the SheBelieves Cup beating Argentina 2-0 to open the tournament. Lindsey Heaps and Jaedyn Shaw scored two terrific goals and the match was never in doubt. Argentina didn’t offer much going forward except for trying to injure their opponents. Shaw’s hair was pulled in what should […]

10 days ago | 1 read

USA vs. Canada, 2026 SheBelieves Cup: Scouting Canada

The United States Women’s National Team has a big year ahead and is seeking to set the tone by winning the SheBelieves Cup for the eighth time in the 11th edition of the competition. The tournament run opened with a victory against Argentina (2-0), led by goals from Lindsey Heaps and Jaedyn Shaw. Next on […]

10 days ago | 1 read

USWNT vs. Argentina, 2026 SheBelieves Cup: What we learned

The 2026 edition of SheBelieves Cup kicked off last night and just one match day in, we can already see what type of tournament this will be. The United States Women’s National Team opened up this year’s tournament campaign with a hard-fought, physical win over Argentina. Not only is getting back to winning it all […]

11 days ago | 1 read

USWNT kickoff SheBelieves Cup with shutout win

For the 11th season running, SheBelieves Cup has returned! This year Argentina, Canada, Colombia and the USWNT have all been invited to take part in the tournament, with the United States looking to secure their eighth SheBelieves Cup win. This year, the tournament means just a little bit more as it serves as a launching […]

11 days ago | 2 reads

USA vs. Argentina, 2026 SheBelieves Cup: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups

The United States Women’s National Team are back on the field this afternoon as they begin the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. The tournament will see them play Argentina, Canada, and Colombia over the next week, and the USWNT hope to reclaim the trophy after losing it to Japan last year. They get things started by facing […]

11 days ago | 2 reads

Two USMNT roster moves announced ahead of the SheBelieves Cup

The US Women’s National team will bring a strong roster to the 2026 SheBelieves Cup. However, a pair of injuries have led to manager Emma Hayes making changes ahead of the tournament kick off on Sunday. Jordyn Bugg is dealing with a hamstring issue while Kate Wiesner is leaving due to an injured calf. In […]

MLS

13 days ago | 1 read

USMNT weekend viewing guide: winning duels

There are some fun head to head matchups this weekend, some key contributors who are getting (or staying) hot, and several players who are returning from injury as well. With so much going on there is a ton of action to key in on this weekend. Here’s a good place to start: Friday Augsburg v […]

13 days ago | 1 read

USA vs. Argentina, 2026 SheBelieves Cup: Scouting Argentina

The 11th edition of the SheBelieves Cup is set to begin, with the United States Women’s National Team seeking to claim the title for the eighth time after seeing their five-peat disrupted by Japan last year. This year’s schedule features, in order, Argentina, Canada, and Colombia, with the round-robin competition determining the ultimate victor. The […]

14 days ago | 1 read

Breaking down the USMNT striker competition

In welcome news the USMNT striker pool is deep and kicking on all cylinders. There are five viable options that could start any game for the national team based on whatever Mauricio Pochettino wants in a player against a specific opponent. The pool includes players starting in the Champions League and contributing meaningful goals to […]

17 days ago | 2 reads