On the morning of the USA’s third World Cup game, I set out for my favorite part of Los Angeles: the three-mile stretch from Manhattan Beach through Hermosa Beach to Redondo Beach. I sought a walk along the oceanfront Strand, watching surfers and pelicans from the piers — and soccer fans. When the USA played […]
Mike Woitalla
Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards, he is the author of two books. He coaches and referees youth soccer, and is a "Soccer Without Borders" volunteer.
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Christian Pulisic is ready to return against Türkiye and help the USA maintain momentum
Since delivering a tremendous first half in the USA’s 4-1 opening win over Paraguay, we’ve seen more of the 27-year-old star in commercials than on the field.
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The USMNT’s lingering unknown: goalkeeper Matt Freese still untested
The USA’s strong start to this World Cup has inspired confidence at every position — except goalkeeper. That’s not because Matt Freese has erred in anyway whatsoever. But because he hasn’t been tested. Freese made three easy saves in two games. They would have been deemed howlers had any one of those shots made their […]
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How to line up for tricky Türkiye game
The USA is, of course, already penciled in for a July round-of-32.
So how does Coach Mauricio Pochettino line up his team on Thursday?
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George Altirs’ Wide World of Soccer
We all remember when soccer first enchanted us and where it brought us childhood joy. For George Altirs it was in Mejdlaya.
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USA takes historic step with win over Aussies in Seattle
Some impressive singing framed the USA’s 2-0 win over Australia. First, the Australian fans sang their anthem. When they finished off — “For those who’ve come across the seas … We’ve boundless plains to share … To advance Australia fair!” — the other 70 percent of fans in Seattle Stadium followed with a rousing “The […]
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Why Seattle is the perfect USMNT host
“It’s rooted in the long history of foreign visitors who arrived to work as Boeing engineers, which formed the foundation for more modern-day programs.” — Cliff McCrath
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24 Hours in Seattle
The USA hosts Australia Friday (12 noon local time kickoff) at Lumen Field. Here are five things going on in Seattle.
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What They’re Saying: Antonee Robinson on facing the Aussies
“They were really comfortable defending, and they put everything on the line. Obviously, they were a real big threat on the counterattack as well. Our training is about how we nullify their threats, and then what positions we need to get into to exploit their back line, and obviously try and score goals.” — Antonee […]
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USMNT aims for first Matchday 2 win in 32 years
A win over Australia on Friday in the USA’s second game of the 2026 World Cup — following its 4-1 opening victory over Paraguay — would clinch a place in the knockout stage. It would also mark the first time the Americans have won their second World Cup game since 1994, when they upset pre-tournament […]