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Who will Mauricio Pochettino pick to represent the United States at the 2026 World Cup? We go over the predicted World Cup roster on Episode 187. For 26 players, their dreams are set to become reality as they are named to the World Cup roster on Tuesday. We go through the predicted roster group by […]
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 No notable USA players in action. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? Let me know […]
The USMNT will field its best team when the World Cup kicks off next month. The core of the team is playing in the Champions League, top five European leagues, or are otherwise among the most invaluable players on their teams – even the ones in MLS. While soccer is a team sport single players […]
In a few short weeks Mauricio Pochettino will announce his roster ahead of World Cup camp and the send off friendlies against Senegal and Germany. It is no doubt an exciting time for USMNT fans as years of hype, hope, disappointment, joy, fear, and more of that but in a different order or to varying […]
With leagues winding down their season there are a lot of simultaneous kickoffs this weekend to avoid clubs having the advantage of knowing how others are doing. There’s quite a bit to sort out in France as valuable Champions League qualification is still up for grabs. In Italy we have a pair of espresso matchups […]
Friendlies can provide an interesting glimpse into the future of the United States Women’s National Team, offering the opportunity for several young players to compete. A few of those talents could even force their way into the upcoming World Cup and Olympic rosters. Reilyn Turner made her senior international debut with an exclamation point in […]
We’re a month away from the United States Men’s National Team stepping onto the field at SoFi Stadium for their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. In a couple of weeks, we will know who will be some of those guys that step out onto that field. On May 26th, U.S. Soccer will announce […]
The Athletic is reporting that Johnny Cardoso is being scheduled for surgery after sustaining an ankle sprain. Cardoso received the initial injury while in training with his club, Atletico Madrid, before being forced off the field in the Champions League semifinal second leg against Arsenal last week. The Athletic is reporting that Atleti staff are […]
One month away. The sporting event that has been on the dawn of the horizon for four years is now almost here. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11th from Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, and the pressure to perform is starting to reach its peak. It’s not just for the teams […]
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 Tuesday Wednesday Also in action: Thursday No notable USA players in action. Friday That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? […]
With World Cup roster announcements coming up in just a few weeks and players already dealing with injury (we’ll get to those below) we’ll be watching through squinted eyes the last couple weeks of the season hoping that the injury bug doesn’t further derail World Cup hopes and dreams. While injury is definitely a concern […]
The USMNT received some unwelcome news as it was reported that Atletico Madrid midfielder Johnny Cardoso suffered a high-grade ankle sprain and will be out for an indeterminate period. With the World Cup five weeks away he has little time to recover and sprains are notoriously tricky injuries. Ligaments heal slowly and injuries to them […]
For someone who is not even two years into getting deeply acquainted with the United States, Mauricio Pochettino has takes about the nation and its soccer landscape. Some of it is right on – the USMNT does not have as many players in the top 100 compared to teams like Belgium and Portugal. Some of […]
Every so often, a new potential player for the United States Men’s National Team pops up on the radar, particularly a talent who was born abroad to an American parent and developed in a foreign system. However, these dual nationals typically have and outwardly express an allegiance to their birth nation but maintain an open […]
The history of American soccer has spanned well over 120 years, and to date there hasn’t been many opportunities to look back at that history. With the 2026 World Cup about a month away, we now have a chance to do just that. Yesterday, SB Nation collaborated with Vox Creative and Roku to release Soccer […]
Midweek action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get into it! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? Let me know in the comments below. Let’s see who stands out this week!
We kick off the final month of the season this weekend, leagues have just a handful of matches to play and there are still real implications to sort out including promotion, relegation, and tournament qualifications. There are also chances to impact the EPL title race and the possibility of head-to-head matchups in Germany and England. […]
The World Cup provides host nations with a unique advantage in sports – every game is a home game. Host nations have reached the final in eight of 22 World Cups with six of them emerging as winners. Other teams have outperformed expectations. South Korea had one of the deepest runs in a World Cup […]
While some may debate the long-term future of the organization, National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women’s soccer is considered the top amateur competition in the world. The road to the American professional ranks largely flows through various American university campuses, with many players earning their degrees before making the jump. After a heralded youth […]
The USMNT will take the field in the World Cup in just a little over a month. At this point, Mauricio Pochettino has a good idea of who he will bring into the team. However, there are some positional battles that still need to be settled and players that need to show they should be […]
The Concacaf W Championship will be played in Texas, and we discuss it on Episode 185! The USWNT now know their road to the 2027 Women’s World Cup runs through Texas, as Mansfield and Houston will host the 2026 Concacaf W Championship. We go through the bracket and discuss the USWNT’s road to qualifying directly […]
Midweek action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get into it! Monday Tuesday Also in action: Wednesday Also in action: Thursday 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 week!
There are a number of head to head matchups this weekend including a matchup in Serie A that might feature the USMNT’s two most important players for this summer. There is also some FA Cup action as Brenden Aaronson and Leeds look to extend Chelsea’s misery and in Germany we have American’s battling to avoid […]
The United States Women’s National Team will hit the road for the first time since December 2024. Today, U.S. Soccer announced that the USWNT will face Brazil in two matches in June, with the first match coming on June 6th at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo followed by a match on June 9th at […]
It will be a showdown in Texas for the Concacaf W Championship. On Tuesday, Concacaf announced that the 2026 Concacaf W Championship will take place at Texas Health Mansfield Stadium in Mansfield and Shell Energy Stadium in Houston from November 27th through December 5th. The 2026 Concacaf W Championship will serve as the qualifying tournament […]