The USA rode a polished first-half performance to a 4-2 win over Jamaica. Here’s how we graded Coach Mauricio Pochettino’s players.
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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USWNT Roster: Teen star Lily Yohannes returns for Europe friendlies
Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson aren’t part of the squad that faces England and the Netherlands.
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Marta magic sends Orlando Pride into final against Washington Spirit
The 38-year-old Brazilian Marta added to her legendary career with a solo golazo in Orlando’s 3-2 semifinal win over the Kansas City Current. Her Seleção teammate Debinha had given Kansas City a first-half lead that Haley McCutcheon equalized before the break. After Barbra Banda’s goal pulled Orlando ahead 2-1, Marta took a feed from Banda […]
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Americans Abroad: Lindsey Horan scores four for French leader Lyon
The U.S. captain’s “Femme du Match” performance included a a hat trick within 23 minutes.
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The American Soccer Weekend preview
The international break has put the MLS playoffs on hold, but the NWSL and USL Championship will determine its 2024 finalists this weekend. National Women’s Soccer League Gotham FC’s quest to repeat as NWSL champion heads to the Washington Spirit, which is hosting a semifinal for the first time in club history. The Spirit previously […]
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USA-Jamaica Concacaf Nations League Men’s Player Ratings
Christian Pulisic and Ricardo Pepi navigated the divets to provide a 1-0 win in the Concacaf Nations League first-leg quarterfinal.
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The ‘Midas of Milanello’ and Yunus Musah set to lead USA against Jamaica
Pulisic and Musah arrived at the USMNT camp amid widespread praise for their performances for the Rossoneri.
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Ricardo Pepi has youth on his side as he strives for a starter’s role
Before he turned 20, Pepi had made debuts in MLS (age 16), Germany’s Bundesliga (18) and the Dutch Eredivisie (19).
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USMNT Roster: Mauricio Pochettino calls in trio of Liga MX attackers
Four MLS players and 18 European-based players complete the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal roster.
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The American Soccer Weekend preview
This weekend will reach three playoff games each in MLS, the NWSL and USL Championship.