In January, Coach Vlatko Andonovski said he had identified the 32 players from which he would pick the 23 for the USA’s 2023 Women’s World Cup roster. He welcomed a 26-player squad into camp for the two recent friendlies against Ireland, the last two games before his roster announcement, and said, “Some decisions will be made […]
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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Mexico's squad includes two Californians for its USA clash in Arizona
Mexican-American Julian Araujo is El Tri’s only European-based player, but he hasn’t played in a competitive club game since the LA Galaxy’s MLS playoff loss to LAFC last October. * * * * * * * * * * El Tri coach Diego Cocca faced even more restrictions in his roster selection for Wednesday’s friendly […]
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Watch: Leeds United's nightmare outing vs. Liverpool
Leeds United, coming off a 5-1 home loss to Crystal Palace, on Monday suffered a 6-1 battering by visiting Liverpool. Two of three American coach Jesse Marsch brought to the club — Weston McKennie and Brenden Aaronson — started in both losses, while Tyler Adams has been out since early March with a hamstring injury. […]
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Watch: Alex Zendejas strike twice for Club America
The 25-year-old U.S. international Alex Zendejas scored Club America’s first two goals in a 3-1 win at Cruz Azul. Zendejas played with a protective mask after suffering a broken nose in last weekend’s 2-1 Club America win over Monterrey. Zendejas’s first goal, a shot from 22 yards, equalized the game, 1-1, in the 42nd minute. […]
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Watch: The world's farthest throw-ins?
Jason Kissi of English amateur club Godmanchester Rovers heaves the ball farther than we’ve ever seen from a throw-in. And from the looks of it, he’s an important part of the Cambridgeshire club’s offense.
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Watch: Man United's bizarre late own goals in 2-2 tie with Sevilla
Home Manchester United led Sevilla 2-0 at halftime — both goals by Marcel Sabitzer — in the Europa League quarterfinal first-leg clash. In the 84th minute, left back Tyrell Malacia struck Jesús Navas‘ attempted pass into his own net via goalkeeper David de Gea‘s knee. Eight minutes later — two minutes into stoppage time — […]
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Watch (trailer): Disney+ series on Women's World Cup co-host Australia
The Matildas are coached by Tony Gustavsson, a Jill Ellis assistant during the USA’s 2015 and 2019 World Cup triumphs, and an assistant to Pia Sundhage when the USA won the 2012 Olympic gold medal. The six-part series, “Matildas: The World at Our Feet,” debuts on Disney+ on April 26.
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Watch: Fun and flashy 2023 Women's World Cup hype videos
With the countdown to this summer’s Women’s World Cup passing the 100-day mark this week, FIFA+ produced a couple colorful animated promos. This flipbook-style montage delivers nearly a 100 images into a 30-second package:
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Obituary: Lenny Lucenko (1937-2023)
First USSF license course, 1970, Providence, Rhode Island: Back row: Bob Ritcey, Layton Shoemaker, (unknown), Lenny Lucenko, Tom Nevers, Dettmar Cramer, Bob McNulty, Hubert Vogelsinger, Joe Morrone, (unknown), Will Myers. Front row: Trevor Pugh, Joe Machnik, Gene Chyzowych, James Bradley, Manfred Schellscheidt. * * * * * * * * * * Lenny Lucenko, who […]
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Watch: The USMNT's buildup in Orlando to Concacaf Nations League progress
The latest episode of U.S. Soccer’s “Behind The Crest” series delivers scenes from the USWMNT’s camp in Orlando ahead of its 1-0 win over El Salvador March 27 that clinched a Concacaf Nations League final four spot for Coach Anthony Hudson‘s squad. Included in the 9-minute report: Bringing joy to a young visitor to training; […]