The USMNT’s four-game “camp of opportunity” is especially significant for the forwards. Four of Mauricio Pochettino’s frontline picks are uncapped and age 20 or younger. The fifth, Damion Downs, hasn’t scored in his previous USMNT call-ups and last found the net in club play in April 2025.
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U.S. under-17 men’s national team roster
U.S. U-17 men’s national team head coach Alex Aldaz named 24 players for a training camp running from Sept. 24-Oct. 7 in Marbella, Spain that will include three international matches.
This will be the final camp for the U.S. U-17 MNT before Aldaz chooses 21 players who will represent the USA at the 2026 World Cup scheduled to be played in Qatar.
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MEDIA: Paul Kennedy on SoccerwiseHQ
Soccer America’s recently retired Editor-in-Chief joined host David Gass on Open Mic to discuss his path from law school to Soccer America, covering the game in the 1980s, memorable people and games, unsung heroes of American soccer, whether soccer has finally “made it” in the USA, and the future of the sport.
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Women’s Soccer: Spain and North Korea advance to U-20 Women’s World Cup final
In the semifinals, Spain posted a 2-0 win over Italy, which beat the USA in its opening group-stage game, and North Korea prevailed, 3-0, over Colombia. Italy had not won a U-20 World Cup game before qualifying for this year’s competition in Poland. For highlights of the semifinals …
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Women’s Soccer: Crushing wins for Lyon and Barca in UEFA Champions League
Last season’s runner-up OL Lyonnes Servette 8-0 in their UEFA Women’s Champions League opener to underline its title credentials. It took its haul to 30 goals in four games. France attacker Marie-Antoinette Katoto scored a hat-trick, benefiting from a sublime pass by American teen Lily Yohannes on her third goal. Elsewhere, holder Barcelona trounced Paris FC 5-2.
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MLS NEXT Pro: Playoff schedule
Higher-seeded teams picked their opponents for the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro conference quarterfinals on the weekend of Oct. 16. The final two spots in the playoffs will be determined during the play-in round matches on Oct. 11.
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AFRICA: Renard versus Queiroz in AFCON qualifying blockbuster
High-profile coaches Herve Renard and Carlos Queiroz face each other on Thursday when Ivory Coast host Ghana as 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying kicks off. This blockbuster west African showdown in Bouake between former champions is the highlight of the 24 matchday one fixtures. Ghana has won the AFCON four times, but not since […]
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Man United’s losses jump despite $900 million record revenues
Manchester United’s annual net loss increased by almost one third to £43 million ($57 million) despite record-breaking revenues announced on Wednesday. The Red Devils reported £677.6 million ($900 million) in revenue in the year to June 30 — up 1.7 percent. However, the club announced a seventh straight annual loss after tax as co-owner Jim […]
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Klopp calls on Germany to ‘rise above ourselves’ as new era begins
New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp on Wednesday called on his squad to harness the power of the collective ahead of his first match in charge. Germany plays the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Thursday still bruised from a third-straight early World Cup elimination, having gone out at the last 32 stage to Paraguay. The defeat was […]
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Italy hopes for new dawn under Roberto Mancini
After months of soul-searching, controversy and debate, Italy are ready to let soccer do the talking again as Roberto Mancini kick starts his second spell in charge. On Friday, the Azzurri begin their UEFA Nations League campaign against Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. It will be Italy’s first competitive match since a playoff […]