Looking forward to the 2026 World Cup draw Dec. 5, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., here’s glimpse at the 1994 World Cup in Las Vegas.
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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Brett Johnson on launching Rhode Island FC, keys to USL success, pro/rel, and American ownership in England
We spoke to the Rhode Island FC chairman and co-founder about his soccer ventures on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Leagues Cup Big Wednesday: MLS vs. Liga MX in quarterfinals
The Seattle Sounders enter their semifinal with Puebla after a tournament-leading 11 goals in the three-game league phase. With 2-1 wins over Santos Laguna and Tijuana after their 7-0 rout over Cruz Azul, the Sounders were only the team in the field of 36 to finish the league phase with nine points. Wednesday, August 20Inter […]
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Youth: New in MLS Next for 2025-26 season
Among the MLS Next initiatives is “Pro Player Pathway” extension to create more “meaningful competition” for its MLS clubs and elite academies. Scholarships: Every club must offer at least one full scholarship – covering the entire cost of participation – for the 2025-26 season. Playing Time: U-13 games will shift to three 25-minute periods, with […]
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Americans Abroad: Sunday standouts
Christian Pulisic scored in AC Milan’s first official game of the season: a 2-0 Coppa Italia first-round win over Bari.
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WORLD CUP 2026: FIFA opens volunteer applications
FIFA, which plans to recruit 65,000 volunteers for the 2026 World Cup, has launched the application process.
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Concacaf U-15 Boys Championship: Mexican-Americans lead El Tri to rout over USA
Californian Juan Carlos Martínez Jr. of the LA Galaxy scored twice and finished the tournament with five goals and the Best Player Award.
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Chris Richards lifts more silverware with Crystal Palace’s win over Liverpool
Chris Richards helped Crystal Palace beat Liverpool for the Community Shield 12 weeks after winning the FA Cup final over Manchester City.
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Soccer America Archives: (1995 Americans Abroad)
FC Dallas’ Marco Farfan becoming the latest American to move to Liga MX reminded us of a U.S. corps in Mexico 30 years ago.
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Concacaf U-15 Boys Championship: USA beats Canada for semifinal berth
The USA reached the Concacaf U-15 Boys Championship semifinals with a 2-1 win over Canada. Nashville SC’s William Stribling headed in a cross from captain Robert Turdean (Chicago Fire) in the 6th minute and Olatimoni Gbalajob (Philadelphia Union) struck from close-range a delivery from Niccolo Vafiades (NYCFC) in the 18th minute. SemifinalsSaturday, Aug. 9USA-PanamaCosta Rica-Mexico