Here are five names to have at your fingertips about the 14th World Cup, hosted by Italy and won by West Germany. Paul Caligiuri. The USA, after a 40-year absence, returned to the World Cup thanks to Paul Caligiuri’s goal that gave the USA a 1-0 win at Trinidad & Tobago in the must-win final […]
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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1982 World Cup Flashback: Five names to have at your fingertips
Here are five names to have at your fingertips about the 12th World Cup, hosted by Spain and won by Italy.
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Americans Abroad: Alex Freeman makes his LaLiga debut
Right back Alex Freeman made his Spanish LaLiga debut, coming off the bench in the 73rd minute for Villarreal.
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2014 World Cup Flashback: Five names to have at your fingertips
Here are five names to have at your fingertips about the 20th World Cup, hosted by Brazil and won by Germany.
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USMNT World Cup hopefuls: Americans score in Italy and Mexico
Weston McKennie continues to the USA’s hottest player in Europe while Tanner Tessmann is also enjoying a strong run.
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World Cup host Miami: Through the eyes of Tom Mulroy
Tom Mulroy grew up in New York and first arrived in Miami in 1976 to play for the NASL’s Toros.
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Americans Abroad: Atalanta upsets Juve in Coppa Italia
Weston McKennie’s quest to win a third Coppa Italia with Juventus – after titles in 2021 and 2024 – fell short with 3-0 loss at Atalanta in Thursday’s quarterfinal clash.
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Tessmann and McKenzie join Weah in Coupe de France quarterfinals
Domestic cup play in France saw Toulouse (Mark McKenzie) and Lyon (Tanner Tessmann) advance to the Coupe de France quarterfinals.
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Mexican-Americans aim for the 2026 World Cup with El Tri
Arizonan Richy Ledezma, 25, and Illinoisan Brian Gutiérrez, 22, debuted for Mexico with starts in a 1-0 friendly win at Panama on Jan. 23.
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Tim Weah pulls off brilliant assist as Marseille advances in Coupe de France
Weah provided a prompt antidote to OM fans angry at Marseille’s UEFA Champions League ouster.