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SSFC Spotlight: Jonathan Shore enjoys strong season in MLS
With the World Cup on the horizon and “the pool of players already identified,” the United States Men’s National Team is electing not to hold the annual “January camp,” which served as an onboarding process for many developing talents. Instead, according to ESPN, “the next camp for prospects will be held in a little over […]
Tyler Adams’ injury highlights the need for USMNT defensive midfield depth
One of the brightest but at times obscure stars for the USMNT over the years has been Tyler Adams. In the 2022 World Cup he nearly single handedly shut down the England midfield in an understated but huge 0-0 result for the team. His performance has seen him become a key starter for RB Leipzig, […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: Serving up treats
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 Also in action: Thursday Also in action: Friday Also in action: That’s […]
USMNT weekend viewing guide: Scoring Champions
There are a couple of head-to-head matchups this weekend as well follow up performances from a handful of midweek goal scorers. There are no Friday games of note but the Saturday and Sunday slates are both quite full. Here’s what we’re watching: Saturday Eintracht Frankfurt v Augsburg – 9:30a on ESPN Select: Noahkai Banks started […]
Great moments in USMNT World Cup history: Brad Friedel makes history
The 2002 World Cup stands as the most successful run that the USMNT has made in that tournament in the post-1990 era. In the eight times since then that the USA has qualified, it is the only time the team has won two games in a World Cup. That record is in no small part […]
NWSL voting to pay higher salaries with new roster tools
The Trinity Rodman salary saga has entered a new stage it would seem. According to ESPN the NWSL Board of Governors will vote on new roster tools that will allow the league to pay players like Rodman higher salaries than currently allowed under league rules. The salary cap for the 2026 season will be $3.5 […]
U.S. Soccer announces Senegal match to finalize pre-World Cup friendly slate
When U.S. Soccer announced the pre-World Cup slate of friendly matches for the United States Men’s National Team back on December 2nd, there was one match on May 31st in Charlotte that was without an opponent. Today, U.S. Soccer revealed that Senegal will be the opponent for that match as the two teams meet up […]
SSFC Spotlight: Pietra Tordin makes the most of her opportunities
The United States Women’s National Team is currently in a decent enough position heading into next year’s World Cup qualifying, having churned through several players and tested various combinations. However, there is also an eye on the future, with multiple Under-23 camps providing opportunities and familiarization for the next cycle. Pietra Tordin is a name […]
USWNT to play Chile in second January Camp friendly
The United States Women’s National Team were already slated to play two friendlies during their annual January Camp next month. After announcing their match against Paraguay last month, they now have a second opponent. Today, U.S. Soccer announced that the USWNT will face Chile on January 27th at Harder Stadium in Santa Barbara. It’s the […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 166: Reacting to the World Cup Draw
The 2026 World Cup Draw took place last Friday, and the United States Men’s National Team finally learned who they would face in the group stage next summer. We discuss it on Episode 166. Paraguay, Australia, and the winner of UEFA Playoff C (Türkiye, Slovakia, Romania, or Kosovo) will be the USMNT’s opponents in Group […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: Rounding into form
Midweek USMNT action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. Injury data is mostly from FotMob. Let’s get into it! Tuesday Also in action: Wednesday Also in action: Thursday Also in action: Friday That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? Let me know in the comments below. Let’s see who stands out this […]
Inter Miami vs. Vancouver Whitecaps, 2025 MLS Cup Final: Preview, time, TV schedule, and streaming
The MLS Cup Final takes place this afternoon, and America’s top flight division of soccer will crown a new champion. In one corner stands Inter Miami, the champions of the Eastern Conference who beat New York City FC 5-1 to book their first trip to the final. They will face the Western Conference champions Vancouver […]
USMNT weekend viewing guide: Finally
There are several head-to-head matchups this weekend and things get off to a fast start on Friday with three matches. We’re already running behind so let’s get to it: Friday Brest v Monaco – 1p on beIN Sports: Folarin Balogun and Monaco defeated league leading PSG on Saturday to move into seventh place in the […]
USMNT draw Paraguay, Australia, and UEFA Playoff C winner in 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage
The United States Men’s National Team has a group. Today, the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw took place today in Washington, DC, and the USMNT learned that they will face Paraguay, Australia, and the winner of UEFA Playoff C in the group stage. The USA was placed into Pot 1 as a co-host, and it […]
2026 FIFA World Cup Draw: Preview, time, TV schedule, and streaming
It’s finally here. The 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw takes place today in a glitzy and glamorous event at the Kennedy Center, and the world will learn who will play whom in the group stage when the World Cup begins in June. The United States Men’s National Team will be positioned in Pot 1 as […]
Trinity Rodman’s contract highlights NWSL’s struggle to keep up with Europe
The NWSL has been the top women’s soccer league in the world since its inception in 2013. While there may be teams in Europe that have more talented rosters than the best NWSL sides, top to bottom the league has more balance and competition than those abroad. Much of that is thanks to the preference […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 165: Looking back at the USWNT’s successful window
The United States Women’s National Team has completed their 2025 after finishing their final window with two shutout wins over Italy. We recap the window and the year for the USWNT on Episode 165. We first go through the most recent window and some of the best performances. Catarina Macario, Olivia Moultrie, Claire Hutton, Sam […]
SSFC Spotlight: Peyton Miller appears to be next
The emergence of a new prospect sends a frisson through a fanbase, particularly one that is continually looking ahead as supporters of the United States Men’s National Team are wont to do. On-field success and increasing production inspire visions of big transfers to Europe and the potential to contribute at future competitions. Peyton Miller enjoyed […]
U.S. Soccer officially announces USMNT pre-World Cup friendlies
The United States Men’s National Team officially has a pre-World Cup schedule. Today, U.S. Soccer announced the four friendlies the team will have prior to the start of the 2026 World Cup. The first two matches will come during the March international window. As had long been reported, the USMNT will have friendlies against Belgium […]
Great moments in USMNT World Cup history: 1994 group draw
The year was 1994 and soccer was a thing that happened in the United States in the 70s but then went away because Kazimierz Deyna couldn’t carry the NASL on his own. That was all set to change as a nation that watched the USMNT qualify for the 1990 World Cup and USWNT win the […]
USWNT close out 2025 with dominant win over Italy
The last match of the 2025 calendar year has arrived. For the second time this window United States Women’s National Team were taking the pitch against 2025 Women’s Euros semifinalists, Italy. After making quick work of the Italians in their first meeting, USWNT looked to close out the year with another top performance, and more […]
USA vs. Italy, 2025 Friendly: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups
The United States Women’s National Team play their final match of 2025 tonight when they take on Italy in the second of two friendlies during 2025’s international window. The USWNT won 3-0 in the first matchup on Black Friday in Orlando, with Olivia Moultrie scoring inside of 75 seconds and then Catarina Macario providing a […]
Report: CONMEBOL, Concacaf discussing option of USA hosting 2028 Copa América
Could South America’s continental tournament once again return to our shores? According to a report by The Athletic’s Adam Crafton, CONMEBOL and Concacaf officials are in talks to host the 2028 Copa América in the United States. It would be the third time the United States would host South America’s tournament. They hosted the Copa […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: Coppa Italia week
Midweek USMNT action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get into it! Monday No notable USMNT players in action. Brøndby and Watford both have games, but Gavin Beavers (Brøndby) hasn’t played for the first team since April, and Caleb Wiley (Watford) is out with a muscle injury, expected back in mid-December. Tuesday […]
Opportunity has created some depth on USMNT roster
In every World Cup, the teams who make it deep into the tournament are teams where production can come from anywhere. From the starters to the guy at the end of the bench, all of them are ready to produce when their number is called, and opponents look on with apprehension when the referee signals […]
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