The 46 players on the United Soccer Coaches’ 2023 NCAA Division I Women’s All-American team included three with their third selection and nine with their second. Florida State had five players on the team, including Onyi Echegini and Jody Brown, which played for Nigeria and Jamaica at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. First TeamGoalkeeper:Madison White […]
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Friday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. MLS gives Union’s Alejandro Bedoya another honor for his humanitarian work By Jonathan Tannenwald (Philadelphia Inquirer)2. Real Salt Lake sporting shakeup sees GM, assistant coaches depart; Kreis in advanced talks: Sources By Tom Bogert and Paul Tenorio (The Athletic)3. What Sports Illustrated’s AI scandal says about the future of journalism By Ann Killion (San Francisco […]
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Pots: Euro 2024 draw
Pot 1: Germany (host), Portugal, France, Spain, Belgium, England. Pot 2: Hungary, Turkey, Romania, Denmark, Albania, Austria. Pot 3: Netherlands, Scotland, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Czech Republic. Pot 4: Italy, Serbia, Switzerland, three winners from Paths A, B and C. —————————— Playoff Path A: Wales, Finland, Poland, Estonia. Playoff Path B: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Ukraine, Israel, […]
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What They're Saying: Pat Noonan
“I also would love to see some transparency and accountability with the officials. I’m talking about it, at some point Matt’s going to have the opportunity to talk about it. Lets have an official up here talking about what transpired so it’s not just transcript, it’s not just ‘here’s the report.’ We can move forward […]
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In the News …
• New England Revolution appoints Curt Onalfo sporting director. Onalfo, an head coach at three teams, spent the last four-plus seasons as the Revs’ technical director. He was interim sporting director following Bruce Arena’s resignation in September. • MLS suspends Vancouver coach Vanni Sartini for six games. The Italian received a one-match suspension for his […]
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U.S. U-15 boys open UEFA Development Tournament with win
The USA beat host Portugal 2-1 in the opening game at the UEFA Development Tournament. Omar Hassan came off the bench to break the 1-1 tie with the winning goal in the 50th minute. The USA improved its record in U-15 action against Portugal, dating back to 1992, to 4-1-1. Remaining games: Saturday – USA vs. […]
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Thursday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. Remembering Henry Kissinger, the soccer man and fan, from one celebratory night By Michael Lewis (Front Row Soccer)2. MLS could be be first pro league to trial ‘sin bins’ in soccer after lawmakers back trials By Matt Slater (The Athletic)3. A new pro soccer team for Milwaukee is still planned. The launch is delayed until […]
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In the News …
• FC Cincinnati’s Matt Miazga suspended for three matches. The 2023 MLS Defender of the Year will miss the rest of the playoffs for his misconduct following the second game in Round One series against the New York Red Bulls. • Women’s MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalists named. Three teams have two players each on the […]
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What They're Saying: Mike Longin
“What made Inter Miami special early on was we had a great supporter group and ownership was really close with the fans. My son has thrown an American football back and forth with [co-owner] Jorge Mas. I’ve drunk a beer with David Beckham. The club did a lot to build outreach. It’s different now. It’s […]
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Women's MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalists announced
Three teams have two players each on the short list of 15 players among the 2023 Women’s MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalists. Nigerian Onyi Echegini (Florida State) and Dane Josefine Hasbo (Harvard) played in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Jasmine Aikey Stanford So.Hannah Anderson Texas Tech GR5Eleanor Dale Nebraska Sr.Jordynn Dudley Florida State Fr.Onyi Echegini Florida State GR5Emily Gaebe Saint Louis Jr.Eva […]