The two former players selected in their first year of eligibility on the final Player ballot are Kyle Beckerman and Tim Howard. Photo: Jose L. Argueta/ISI Photos. * * * * * The National Soccer Hall of Fame released the names of the 34 finalists for election to the Class of 2024. From the 20 finalists on the Player ballot, […]
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Roster: U.S. U-16 women bring in 24 players for West Palm Beach camp
U.S. under-16 women’s youth national team head coach Patchy Toledo has brought in 24 players for a week-long training camp in West Palm Beach, Florida, that will end on Tuesday. The squad includes three players from Solar SC and two each from the San Diego Surf and Legends FC from Southern California and the Michigan Hawks. U.S. […]
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Americans Abroad midweek review: Pulisic and McKennie play role in Serie A wins, Adams makes Bournemouth debut
In his first start on the left wing for AC Milan, Christian Pulisic was involved in the Rossoneri’s first and third goals in a 3-1 win over Cagliari. Photo: Luigi Canu/IPA via ZUMA Press * * * * * • Christian Pulisic shines on left wing. AC Milan moved into a tie for first place on points […]
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Sounders unveil new crest and colors
The Seattle Sounders, who will celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2024, unveiled their new crest and colors. The primary crest features the Space Needle as the centerpiece of the logo flanked by the numbers “19” and “74.” The Sounders debuted in 1974 and played 10 seasons in the NASL. They returned in 1994 to play […]
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MLS Power Rankings: FC Cincinnati eyes first trophy
It was after 1:30 in the morning when Michael Barrios scored the ultimate after-dark goal, in stoppage time, to give the LA Galaxy a 3-3 draw at Austin FC. Photo: LA Galaxy * * * * * Top-ranked FC Cincinnati has a chance to clinch the Supporters’ Shield on Saturday. Reminder: Only results in MLS […]
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USWNT coaching search: Where things stand
U.S. Soccer remains on course toward filling the position of U.S. women’s national team head coach left vacant following Vlatko Andonovski‘s resignation after the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Andonovski’s contract was set to expire at the end of the year, but the USWNT’s poor showing at the World Cup — one win in four games, […]
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MLS's best since play resumed after Leagues Cup break
The Portland Timbers have had a lot to celebrate recently. Photo by Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire * * * * * Major League Soccer took the unprecedented step of halting league play in the middle of the season to hold a second competition, the Leagues Cup, in which the league’s 29 teams played with the 18 […]
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World Deaf Football Championships: U.S. women win 8-0, men split
The USA opened with an 8-0 win over Japan in women’s play at the 2023 World Deaf Football Championships in Kuala Lumpur. Emily Spreeman scored four goals and added two assists for the USWDNT, which was playing its first game as part of U.S. Soccer’s extended national team program. Casey King added two goals and […]
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Berhalter-Reyna talks confirmed: 'There is a clear way forward'
USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter and Gio Reyna have had conversations that will lead to the 20-year-old midfielder’s return to the national team. At a media roundtable in Chicago, U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker confirmed talks had taken place. “Gregg has had conversations with Gio,” said Crocker. “They’re in a place where as soon […]
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USL Championship: Weekend report
Eastern Conference: • Mexican youth international Fidel Barajas, 17, scored two goals in the first half, the first brace of his pro career, to give Charleston a 2-1 victory over FC Tulsa that moved the Battery into second place. • Memphis 901 (4-2 over Tampa) and Louisville City (2-1 over Loudoun United) became the fourth […]