MLS will take an unprecedented break of almost seven weeks for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
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Philadelphia sporting director Ernst Tanner placed on leave
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner has been placed on leave. The 2025 Supporters’ Shield winner made the move following the decision of MLS to re-open an investigation into inappropriate workplace behavior. It came after the Guardian published new allegations about Tanner. MLS’s original investigation came after a complaint was filed by the MLS Players’ Association to MLS in […]
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World Cup 2026: A peek into what the December draw might produce
We know the 42 teams whose names will be in the World Cup 2026 draw, which will be held Dec. 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. What we don’t have is official confirmation of how FIFA will conduct the draw, who will be the presenters and what kind of show it has in […]
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Wednesday AM: USMNT gets signature performance, leaving Uruguay in crisis. Also: More amazing World Cup drama.
Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more soccer news! ADVERTISEMENT Good morning! With the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington just 16 days away, the USA’s stock is rising. A couple of really good wins will do that. Soccer America Daily is edited by Paul Kennedy and Mike Woitalla. USA-URUGUAY USMNT gets signature performance, leaving […]
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USMNT gets signature performance, leaving Uruguay in crisis
The 5-1 win over Uruguay in Tampa will be talked about for a long time.
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World Cup 2026 qualifiers
There was 42 teams with tickets to the 2026 World Cup. Four are going for the first time. The final six qualifiers will be decided in March 2026. The playoff field includes 22 teams.
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U.S. Soccer has named Dan Helfrich as chief operating officer
Dan Helfrich led Deloitte Consulting (85,000 employees and $20 billion in revenue) as chair and chief executive officer.
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Vermont is No. 1 seed in NCAA Division I Men’s Tournament
Defending champion Vermont is the No. 1 seed in the 48-team NCAA Division I Men’s Tournament.
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Big Nick hits his stride for Germany
Germany’s new star, Nick Woltemade, was playing in the third-tier three years ago.
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Gio plays the long game
Gio Reyna’s starring role in his first start for the USA in more than 16 months drew instant praise.