The matchups for the conference quarterfinals in MLS Next Pro were determined by the top three seeds in each conference choosing their opponents on pick-your-opponent selection shows. The most surprising move was by No. 2 Western Conference seed St. Louis CITY2, opting to play No. 5 LAFC2. Four of the eight seeds drew teams that […]
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Tuesday AM: Mauricio Pochettino‘s well-bonded crew. Also: MLS attendance record, Johan Neeskens dies.
Good morning! The UEFA Women’s Champions League begins its third season of group play today. The American contingent is even larger than on the men’s side with 12 players, including Olympic gold-medalists Lindsey Horan and Emily Fox. In today’s Daily: Mauricio Pochettino‘s staff, a new MLS attendance record and the death of legendary Johan Neeskens. […]
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Horan opens new French season with five goals in three games
Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun and Josh Sargent are riding hot streaks, but the most prolific American scorer in Europe is Lindsey Horan.
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MLS attendance surpasses 11 million for first time
Major League Soccer broke its regular season attendance record, surpassing 11 million fans for the first time.
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Jake Morris delivers Louisville City its first Players’ Shield
Louisville City won the USL Championship Players’ Shield for the first time, claiming the silverware with a 2-2 tie at Indy Eleven thanks to a goal by Jake Morris four minutes into second half stoppage time. Morris — Aidan Morris’ older brother — was inserted into the game in the 81st minute but appeared to […]
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Austin FC fires Josh Wolff
Less than 24 hours after Austin FC was eliminated from the 2024 MLS playoffs, Josh Wolff was fired as head coach.
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Marta leads Orlando Pride to first NWSL Shield title
The Orlando Pride defeated the Washington Spirit 2-0 to win the 2024 NWSL Shield, its first title since it entered the league in 2016.
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Roster: U.S. under-20 men’s national team
New U.S. under-20 men’s national team coach Marko Mitrović named 22 players for a trip to Chile, where they will play the 2025 U-20 World Cup host in friendly matches on Oct. 12 and 15. Midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi played for Marko Mitrović on the 2024 U.S. Olympic team. Midfielder Niko Tsakiris and defender Joshua Wynder […]
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Lesle Gallimore named 85th recipient
Lesle Gallimore has been selected as the 85th recipient of United Soccer Coaches’ Honor Award, the association’s highest accolade.
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Roster: U.S. under-19 men’s national team
The U.S. U-19s will face Sweden and Japan during a training camp in Valencia, Spain.