The Big Bounce: The Surge That Shaped the Future of U.S. Soccer By Alan Rothenberg (Triumph Books) Before we start to read Alan Rothenberg’s life story, both Julie Foudy and Alexi Lalas tell us upfront that the man who has done so much for the U.S. game is “a visionary.” Rothenberg directly contradicts that view. […]
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USMNT: One last guess at the 26-player World Cup roster
On Tuesday, U.S. men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino will name his roster for the 2026 World Cup. Once he does, the speculation and guesswork about how he sees the player pool will end and final preparations will begin. For everyone observing this team, there is a lot we don’t know. Pochettino and his […]
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John Todd on the art of sports photography and framing American soccer’s most colorful decades
Photography has taken John Todd to World Cups, Olympics and the White House. You’ve seen his photos in Soccer America for more than two decades, and they’ve appeared in Time Magazine, The New York Times and Sports Illustrated, and many more publications. His work has been displayed at the Smithsonian Institution. Todd started shooting soccer […]
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Spotlight shines on U.S. trio of Heaps, Yohannes & Shrader when OL Lyonnes faces Barcelona in UEFA Women’s Champions League final
Both clubs dominate their domestic competitions. Barcelona has won seven straight Spanish Liga F titles; OL Lyonnes has captured five straight French crowns.
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World Cup host Seattle: Through the eyes of Frank MacDonald
The soccer community is both large and tightly knit, MacDonald says. It supports the professional game, several colleges, and strong youth programs.
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What we can learn from following Wemby
The NBA is getting out of the way of USA-Paraguay on television. Now that’s a sign of the power of a U.S.-hosted World Cup.
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USMNT World Cup Hopefuls: Richards, Aaronson injured, Pulisic and Weah return
The latest USMNT injury concerns: • After Crystal Palace’s 2-2 tie at Brentford, Palace manager Oliver Glasner said Chris Richards twisted his ankle. “I think he got [Igor] Thiago landing on his ankle and then it twisted. It’s quite swollen, so we have to assess it further, but hopefully he can return in the midweek.” […]
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Weighing the USMNT worries, hopeful signs and potential surprises four weeks ahead of its World Cup opener
We are now less than two weeks away from when Mauricio Pochettino will name the United States’ 2026 World Cup roster. There are still positions up for grabs and likely to be a surprise or two on the final list, but for the most part, it’s probably not hard to predict 20-23 of the 26 […]
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On a roll: Five MLS players to keep an eye on this weekend
We’re in for another full slate of MLS action this weekend! Here are five players you should be keeping a close eye on on Matchday 14! Julian Hall (NY Red Bulls)Saturday, May 16, 7:30 pm ET— at NYCFC 📺 Apple TV Julian Hall has been on fire this season! The 18-year-old Red Bull New York […]
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World Cup 2026: Transportation options at the 11 U.S. venues
Ticket holders heading to Hard Rock Stadium can ride free Miami Game Day Express shuttles.