1. Houston 4-3 (Won in 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012, lost in 2009, 2013, 2017) 2. Columbus 3-5 (Won in 2008, 2015, 2020, lost in 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2017) 3. LAFC 1-1 (Won in 2022, lost in 2019) 4. FC Cincinnati 0-0.
Soccer America
Roster: U.S. U-15 MYNT (UEFA Development Tournament)
Goalkeepers: (2): James Donaldson (Atlanta United FC), Tobias Szewczyk (NY Red Bulls).Defenders (6): Edward Chadwick (LA Galaxy), Liam Devan (Nashville SC), Tyson Espy (LAFC), Alex Gomez (NY Red Bulls), Astin Mbaye (NY Red Bulls), Manuel Romero (Real Madrid/ESP).Midfielders (6): Christopher Cook (FC Dallas), Joaquin Cunningham (LA Galaxy), Adri Mehmeti (NY Red Bulls), William Recupero (FC Boston Bolts), Kaedren […]
Saturday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. Ben Olsen shook up a ‘nice, comfortable life’ in D.C. He’s glad he did. By Steve Goff (Washington Post)2. Elton John: Watford icon tells Gary Lineker about his love of the club and Graham Taylor (BBC Sport)3. Welcome to Fulham: the Premier League’s unashamedly middle-class club By John Brewin (The Guardian)
In the News …
• Falorin Balogun scores in loss to PSG. The U.S. center forward got the start for Monaco over French star Wissam Ben Yedder and scored a consolation goal in the 5-2 loss to Paris St. Germain, which dropped Monaco six points behind the defending champion. (Video) • Lindsey Horan starts in Lyon’s 11th straight win. […]
Wednesday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. Lily Yohannes, a 16-year-old American, is playing in the Champions League. Is U.S. Soccer watching? By Henry Bushnell (Yahoo Sports)2. Han Kwang Song: North Korean striker scores in World Cup qualifier after vanishing from world soccer for over three years By Gawon Bae and Andrew McNicol (CNN)3. Gambling: Young adults taking worrying risks, according to […]
Awards: Pat Noonan named MLS Coach of the Year
• Pat Noonan was named Major League Soccer’s 2023 Coach of the Year after guiding FC Cincinnati to its first Supporters’ Shield title. Before he arrived, FC Cincinnati finished last in the overall MLS standings in all three seasons. In 2022, it was 12-9-13 and followed that up with a 20-5-9 record for 69 points. […]
In the News …
• New Mexico United stadium lease agreement approved. The Albuquerque City Council’s vote was 7-2 in favor of the deal for a stadium privately funded with a capacity of 8,000-10,000 seats on seven-acre lot east of the Balloon Field Park launch field. • Super League adds Fort Lauderdale team. The team, founded by Tommy Smith, […]
USMNT: Ejections (Official competitions, 2010-23)
1. Jermaine Jones, 2016 (vs. Ecuador, Copa Centenario) 2. *DeAndre Yedlin, 2016 (vs. Paraguay, Copa Centenario) 3. Michael Orozco, 2016 (vs. Colombia, Copa Centenario) 4. *Miles Robinson, 2021 (vs. Mexico, World Cup qualifying) 5. Paul Arriola, 2022 (vs. El Salvador, Concacaf Nations League) 6. Weston McKennie, 2023 (vs. Mexico, Concacaf Nations League) 7. Sergino Dest, […]
Tuesday morning: What we're reading (and listening to)
1. Latest Brazil-Argentina encounter presents a chance to change history By Tim Vickery (ESPN)2. Lionel Messi’s World Cup jerseys could set record for sale price of game-worn memorabilia By Camille Fine (USA Today)3. Why soccer fears tramadol: ‘It’s an evil drug – it nearly killed me’ By Daniel Taylor (The Athletic)
What They're Saying: Matt Crocker
“It’s not ideal Emma can’t start with us right away. But from my perspective, what was important is that we’ve got the best candidate for the long term rather than wrong candidate for short term.” — U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker on the hiring of Emmy Hayes as the new USWNT head coach. Hayes […]
