Nashville is aiming for its first trophy since joining MLS in 2020. In 2023, it reached the Leagues Cup final and fell to Inter Miami, 10-9 in a shootout after a 1-1 tie.
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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Four U.S. players up for Concacaf Awards 2024-25
Emily Fox and Lindsey Heaps have been nominated for 2024-25 Concacaf Player of the Year. Malik Tillman is the lone U.S. candidate on the men’s side.
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U.S. Open Cup: All four semifinalists seek first crown
An MLS team will win the U.S. Open Cup for the 24th straight edition, but it will be a first-time winner of the USA’s oldest competition. Tuesday:NASHVILLE SC vs. PHILADELPHIA. On Saturday in league play, Sam Surridge scored his MLS-leading 21st goal — two more than Lionel Messi — but Nashville lost for the fifth […]
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UEFA Champions League provides a USMNT talent gauge
Teams with U.S. players are in action on all three days of UEFA Champions League Week 1.
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Watch: A stellar own goal bring victory to Fulham
Rarely are own goals as precisely executed as Leeds United’s Gabriel Gudmundsson’s 8-yard stoppage-time that header.
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Tab Ramos on the USA’s pre-World Cup friendlies: ‘Wins matter’
“Players gain confidence, the team plays better, fan support and excitement increases, the game benefits all over the country. And coaches sleep at night.”
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Joy in Columbus: Pochettino’s team makes a case for confidence
When Pochettino reiterated how positive he felt about the team’s progress after Saturday’s loss, one didn’t necessarily doubt his sincerity, but …
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USA-Japan Men’s Friendly Player Ratings
Mauricio Pochettino made five changes to the starting lineup from its 2-0 loss on Saturday to South Korea. They included goalscorers Alex Zendejas and Folarin Balogun.
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What They’re Saying: Mauricio Pochettino
Pochettino explained why he rated “positive” his team’s performance in its 2-0 loss to South Korea on Saturday. He also lashed out against “critics.”
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Chris Richards: ‘We want to give y’all something to cheer for’
Sandwiched between Richards helping Crystal Palace winning the FA Cup and Community Shield, the Alabama product was arguably the USA’s top Gold Cup performer.