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Trading Cleats for Skis: U.S. Soccer Meets the Winter Olympics
While the focus in 2026 is on the men’s World Cup when it comes to soccer, other sporting events are happening this year also. Winter tends to be gloomy and it’s easy to succumb to the joyless frigid grey weather that permeates the season. Luckily, there’s ice everywhere and mountains – what better way to […]
Concacaf announces 2030 World Cup cycle calendar
The 2026 World Cup is just a few months away, but we now know the roadmap for the next World Cup cycle in our region. Today, Concacaf announced its men’s international calendar for the next four years, including for 203 World Cup qualification, the Gold Cup, and the Concacaf Nations League. Fans won’t have to […]
USMNT weekend viewing guide: Fully loaded
There is a huge slate of matches this weekend, despite AC Milan and Christian Pulisic having the weekend off, and includes matches across the top and bottom of all the major European leagues as well as some head-to-head matches. In addition to Milan being off there are some injury watch areas that will impact viewing […]
The USMNT has stars—but Weston McKennie may decide how far they go
The USMNT will rely on key players to step up and perform at a high level at the World Cup. Christian Pulisic will need to create and score goals, the midfield will need to be controlled by Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun has to lead the attacking line, and Chris Richards is going to be tasked […]
SSFC Spotlight: Ethan Schilte-Brown grabs starting spot in Scotland
The recruitment of dual-nationals continues to be at the forefront of nearly every program’s strategy, both as a short-term boost before tournaments and to provide future options to the pool. Many talents will resist these overtures, but others may be intrigued by the opportunities presented by a switch. Ethan Schilte-Brown has the potential to be […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 174: Max Arfsten Speaks On World Cup Chances
The 2026 World Cup is just a few months away, and everyone in the United States Men’s National Team player pool is trying to state their final cases to make the roster that will represent this summer. On Episode 174, we speak with defender Max Arfsten, whose arrival on the international scene a year ago […]
Venues chosen for 2028 Olympic soccer tournaments
The 2028 Olympics may be hosted in Los Angeles, but the soccer tournaments will take place from sea to shining sea. Today, the committee for the 2028 Summer Olympics announced that six stadiums will join the Rose Bowl in hosting soccer matches for both the men’s and women’s soccer tournaments. Group stage and knockout stage […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: All the Cups in play
Midweek USMNT action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get into it! Monday No notable USMNT players in action. Tuesday Also in action: Wednesday Also in action: Thursday Also in action: Friday Also in action: That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? Let me know in the comments below. Let’s see […]
USMNT weekend viewing guide: Results that matter
There are a number of big matchups this weekend, including some battles with top of the table competition and head-to-head matches so let’s get to what you should be keeping an eye on this weekend. Saturday Werder Bremen v Borussia Monchengladbach – 9:30a on ESPN Select: Joe Scally started again last weekend as Borussia Monchengladbach […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 173: Pochettino: “Not Up To Us” To Talk About Ticket Prices
The 2026 World Cup is a few months away, and Mauricio Pochettino spoke some piercing words about the “duty” of players and coaches to comment on World Cup ticket prices. We discuss his comments on Episode 173. In a virtual press conference yesterday, Pochettino was asked whether FIFA was doing all it could to make […]
USMNT defender Alex Freeman officially joins Villarreal CF
One of the stand out players from 2025 for the USMNT is moving to Spain. Villarreal announced that the team acquired right back Alex Freeman from Orlando City on a deal that is reportedly worth as much as $7 million. Freeman won the MLS Young Player of the Year award last year while also getting […]
SSFC Spotlight: Kate Wiesner takes the next step
Emma Hayes made a commitment to restocking the United States Women’s National Team player pool and delivered on that promise in 2025, bringing several new talents into the fold. These efforts should yield dividends both in the short term with two major tournaments in the offing and during successive cycles. Kate Wiesner recently made the […]
Crystal Dunn announces retirement from professional soccer
One of the greatest players in American soccer history is calling it a career. Today, United States Women’s National Team legend Crystal Dunn announced that she is retiring from professional soccer, bringing to an end one of the most prolific careers any American soccer player has ever had. Dunn began her career as a forward, […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 172: USWNT dominate in SoCal
The United States Women’s National Team had a wonderful January Camp in Southern California. We discuss their dominant wins on Episode 172! The USWNT pummeled Paraguay 6-0 and then hung a 5-0 scoreline on Chile, and there are a lot of positives for the team as we dive into the year. We got goals from […]
USWNT vs. Chile, 2026 friendly: What we learned
After the domination over Paraguay in Los Angeles, The United States Women’s National Team repeated the performance over Chile in Santa Barbra to close out the January window as they opened 2026 with a pair of dominant victories. While Chile didn’t prove to be the toughest opponent for USWNT — that test will come during […]
USWNT close out January Camp with impressive win against Chile
After putting Paraguay to the sword to open up their 2026 campaign, the United States Women’s National Team shifted focus to Chile as they wrapped up their first window of the new year in early preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. With a completely rotated squad, and a 32nd USWNT debut coming in […]
USA vs. Chile, 2026 Friendly: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups
The United States Women’s National Team hit the field one final time during this January Camp tonight when they take on Chile in Santa Barbara. The USWNT are coming off a 6-0 thrashing of Paraguay on Saturday afternoon, and they’re hoping to have a similar output against La Roja. USWNT head coach Emma Hayes said […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: Balo vs. Wes
Midweek USMNT 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 Thursday Friday Also in action: That’s it! Did I miss anything that […]
Ricardo Pepi and Antonee Robinson rumored to be transfer targets
As the January transfer window inches towards its frantic and at times desperate end a pair of USMNT players are rumored to be targeted by new teams. Ricardo Pepi has been linked to a move to Fulham since the summer and the team has reportedly submitted a bid worth approximately $38 million for the striker. […]
2026 USWNT Friendly: Preview – USA vs. Chile
The USWNT opened the 2026 campaign with a dominant 6-0 thrashing of Paraguay as a young lineup showed they can represent the Stars and Stripes in dominant fashion. The six goals will get a lot of attention and rightfully so, with a brace from Ally Sentnor, Trinity Rodman finding the net, and Croix Bethune creating […]
USA vs. Chile, 2026 USWNT Friendly: Scouting Chile
The United States Women’s National Team is off to the races in 2026, embarking on a schedule that culminates with the all-important 2026 CONCACAF W Championship, at which qualification for the next World Cup shall be determined. The calendar opened with a victory over Paraguay (6-0), with Emma Hayes’ side looking strong on the attack […]
USWNT to host Japan in trio of April friendlies
The United States Women’s National Team will play one of the best teams in the world three times in April. Yesterday, ahead of their January Camp match against Paraguay, U.S. Soccer announced that the USWNT will face Japan in three friendlies during the April FIFA international window. The two teams will first face off on […]
USWNT vs. Paraguay, 2026 Friendly: What We Learned
The United States Women’s National Team got off to a fine start in 2026, thrashing Paraguay 6-0 in their first friendly of the year. Of course, in a throttling like that, with 4 goals in a very short span in the second half, there are a lot of positive takeaways, so let’s right to them: […]
USWNT start 2026 with goals galore in Paraguay demolition
The United States Women’s National Team started 2026 in style with a 6-nil hammering of Paraguay in Carson, California to open up January Camp. This roster was built with the aim of seeing a number of new and young players to see who could force their way into the squad ahead of next year’s World […]
USA vs. Paraguay, 2026 Friendly: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups
The United States Women’s National Team kick off 2026 with January Camp, and they line up against Paraguay this afternoon in their first match of the calendar year. The USWNT are loading up for a pivotal year that will conclude with the Concacaf W Championship later this fall. Paraguay has some decent talent and is […]
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