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USA Soccercast, Episode 182: Sophia Wilson speaks on her WNT comeback, motherhood, and cookies
Sophia Wilson is back on the field for both the United States Women’s National Team and the Portland Thorns after giving birth to her daughter Gigi back in September. Her comeback has been highly anticipated, and we get a chance to connect about her comeback on Episode 182. Wilson was on as part of her […]
USWNT vs. Japan, the sequel: What We Learned
As is the case with movies, the sequel is almost never as good as the first. From a United States perspective, last night’s second matchup against Japan was very much not a good time compared to that first meeting in the Bay Area. This time around, it was the Asian Cup winners, Japan, who came […]
USWNT-Japan series all even after Japan’s win in second meeting
For the second time in just a few days, the United States Women’s National Team were set to take the pitch against Japan as the two continued to get real comfortable this international window. This will be the second of three matchups between the two sides that many view as early favorites for the upcoming […]
USWNT vs. Japan, 2026 Friendly: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups
The United States Women’s National Team put a 10-match winning streak on the line tonight as they continue their series against Japan in Seattle. The USWNT won 2-1 over Japan in their first of three matches over the weekend in San Jose. The USWNT had to work for it against Japan, conceding a goal for […]
USWNT vs. Japan April friendlies preview match two: Once more with feeling
Game one against Japan is in the books and the story of the game was one of Rose Lavelle scoring and assisting a goal. Her assist is particularly noteworthy because her pass was scored by Lindsey Heaps. It seemed like the days of the midfielders playing along side each other had passed, but Emma Hayes […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: To Old Trafford we go
Midweek action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. 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! Did I miss anything that matters? Let me know in the comments below. Let’s see who stands out this […]
Rose Lavelle’s goal and assist help USWNT hold off Japan
The United States Women’s National Team, behind goals by Rose Lavelle and Lindsey Heaps, defeated Japan 2-1 on Saturday afternoon at PayPal Park in San Jose. The USWNT got two goals before a Riko Ueki goal gave Japan hope in the second half. The match started with both teams feeling the game out as they […]
USA vs. Japan, 2026 Friendly: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups
The United States Women’s National Team take the field this afternoon in San Jose for the first of 3 matches against Japan during this April international window. The USWNT have had a strong start to 2026, where they haven’t conceded a goal, and now they go up against a Japan team that is ranked fifth […]
USWNT vs. Japan April Friendlies: Opening the first of three
The USWNT is kicking off a trio of friendlies against Japan on Saturday as the team starts a three game swing in San Jose, California. Over those matches, the team will continue to refine manager Emma Hayes’ tactics and narrow down the player pool ahead of World Cup qualifying. The USA will face stiff competition […]
USMNT weekend viewing guide: The final quarter stretch
We’ve made it to the month of April, which means league play is really hitting crunch time and if you are still alive in tournament action you’ve made it to the knockout stages. There is a lot still happening and some rotation will need to be made at clubs where there are multiple competitions still […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 181: The USWNT prepares for the Japan series
The United States Women’s National Team are preparing for three big friendlies against Japan in the next week. We preview the April window for the USWNT on Episode 181. The USWNT have 2 shots of espresso back on the roster, as Sophia Smith returns after maternity leave. Tierna Davidson is back from injury as well, […]
USA vs. Japan, 2026 USWNT Friendlies: Scouting Japan
Fresh off a first-place finish at the SheBelieves Cup, the United States Women’s National Team is back in action and ramping up toward the fall’s CONCACAF W Championship that will determine World Cup qualifying. Japan is next on the docket for three consecutive friendlies, a scheduling curio which “presents a great challenge and a test […]
Patrick Agyemang to miss World Cup with Achilles injury
The United States Men’s National Team will be short of an option at center forward this summer. Today, Derby County announced that USMNT forward Patrick Agyemang will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a “serious Achilles tendon injury” during the first half of their match yesterday against Stoke City. The injury caused Agyemang to […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: Quarterfinals begin
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 Thursday Also in action: Friday Also in action: That’s it! Did I miss […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 180: Not a great March window for the USMNT
The United States Men’s National Team did not have a great March window. We recap the losses to Belgium and Portugal on Episode 180. The USMNT took two losses to top 10 teams, but in that process they didn’t look great either. We review the 5-2 loss to Belgium and 2-0 loss to Portugal in […]
USMNT weekend viewing guide: Spring Break edition
I’m off enjoying some spring break sunshine with the family, so we’re going to see just how fast we can rip through this weekend’s matches. Likelihood that something will be missed: High. Likelihood that it will ruin my day at the beach: Low. Friday PSG v Toulouse – 2:45p on beIN Sports: Mark McKenzie and […]
SSFC Spotlight: Maddie Dahlien produces in Seattle
The 2026 season of the National Women’s Soccer League has begun. After the relative dormancy of the winter, the domestic soccer scene is back in full swing, with a host of new talents and storylines to follow. Madeline “Maddie” Dahlien had a strong debut professional season and parlayed her success into her first senior call-up […]
USA vs. Belgium, 2026 Friendly: Man of the Match
Well, the past several days haven’t exactly set the stage of encouragement heading into the USMNT hosting the 2026 World Cup. Weston McKennie opened the scoring and Patrick Agyemang closed it but the US gave up five goals to Belgium in between and ended with an embarrassing 5-2 score line though arguably the actual flow […]
Sophia Wilson, Tierna Davidson return as USWNT roster named
The United States Women’s National Team have a big window coming up with three matches against Japan. Today, U.S. Soccer announced the 26-player roster for those three matches during the April international window. Sophia Wilson, who hasn’t played since October 2024, makes the roster after she returned to action this month following maternity leave. Tierna […]
USA vs. Portugal, 2026 Friendly: Community player ratings
The USMNT fell in their final match before World Cup rosters would be named 2-0 to Portugal who are expected to be a contender at the tournament this Summer. Mauricio Pochettino rotated over half his squad on Tuesday night with Matt Freese, Chris Richards, Auston Trusty, Alex Freeman, Sebastian Berhalter, and Aidan Morris all cracking […]
Final playoff teams secure World Cup spots
The World Cup field of 48 is finally set. Yesterday, the World Cup playoff finals took place, and four teams from UEFA along with 2 FIFA inter-confederation playoff winners booked their place into this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. From UEFA, Czechia, Türkiye, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Sweden each won their […]
A confident start gives way to a disappointing finish as the USMNT falls 2-0 to Portugal
With just 71 days until the World Cup begins, the USA faced Portugal for its final friendly until June. Coming off of a poor second half against Belgium, the Americans once again looked to earn a win against a top European team. In the end, it was yet another promising start for the USA just […]
USMNT experimentation comes up short in loss to Portugal
The United States Men’s National Team suffered a 2-0 loss to Portugal on Tuesday night in Atlanta in their final match before the World Cup roster is named. Francisco Trincão and João Felix were the goalscorers for Portugal in the final match of the March international window. Making six changes from the lineup that started […]
USA vs. Portugal, 2026 Friendly: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups
The United States Men’s National Team are back in action tonight as they take on Portugal in their second and final friendly of the March international window. The USMNT hope to improve after a 5-2 throttling at the hands of Belgium over the weekend. After being told by USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino that Chris […]
Kosovo vs. Türkiye, 2026 World Cup UEFA Playoffs: Time, TV schedule, streaming and match thread
Today, we will find out the final six teams that will complete the field of 48 for the 2026 World Cup. In the UEFA Playoff C final, we will learn if Kosovo or Türkiye will join the United States, Paraguay, and Australia in Group D. Kosovo earned the right to host this playoff final by […]
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