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Good morning! In recent weeks, American viewers have been treated to the Africa Cup of Nations and AFC Asian Cup, both serving up some exciting soccer before large and enthusiastic crowds in Ivory Coast and Qatar. Both tournaments have featured wild endings, thanks to South Korea’s “zombie football” and a rare VAR call turning Wednesday’s […]

Good morning! Later today, the first USWNT roster of the year will be unveiled, and it will be a big one, the first tournament squad since a change in coaches. The 23-player squad for the W Gold Cup will give a good indication of what interim coach Twila Kilgore and her future boss, Emma Hayes, […]

Good morning! We have started a new regular feature on World Cup 2026 preparations. In addition to World Cup 2026 Countdown, we have started soccer guides on the 11 U.S. host cities (see links below). We will be asking Soccer America readers for feedback on the best of soccer in these cities. Where they watch. […]

Good morning! A lot has been written about how big the 2026 World Cup will be with 48 teams and 104 games. Sunday’s FIFA announcement puts into focus how long the tournament will be: 39 days. It will take 14 days for the USMNT to just complete group play. In Qatar, it was 13 days […]

Good morning! The countdown to the 2026 World Cup will begin in earnest on Sunday afternoon when FIFA reveals the 104-game schedule — that’s right, 104 games, up from 64 in 2022. Of particular interest will be who gets to host the final. We’ll also learn where the USMNT will play its three group matches. […]

Good morning! The Gio Reyna transfer saga is over. At least until the summer. Everyone seems to have had an opinion. Should he leave Borussia Dortmund or stay? Should he go to Nottingham Forest or move elsewhere? Sure, it’s a risk. But Gio, still only 21, should be applauded for believing in himself and making […]

Good morning! Which is better? The NWSL or UEFA Women’s Champions League? It’s a debate that will rage as NWSL teams invest new TV revenues on player signings. Europe’s elite teams are veritable all-star teams, many attracting American players. What is fascinating is the sudden emergence of women’s teams from famous European clubs like Ajax […]

Good morning! The 2024 Super Bowl will pit the Kansas Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 11. The Chiefs are owned by the Hunt Sports Group, owner of MLS’s FC Dallas with ties to pro soccer dating back to 1967. The NFL championship game in Las Vegas will mark the eighth straight year […]

Good morning! Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp on Friday morning. And Barcelona’s Xavi Saturday evening. But in very different circumstances. Legendary figures at two of soccer’s biggest clubs announced they’re stepping down from their coaching positions at the end of the season. Both underscoring the relentless demands of top-flight soccer on its bosses and the tolls they […]

Good morning! We hope you are enjoying the new version of Soccer America Daily. If someone has forwarded it to you and you are interested in subscribing, click here. Soccer America Daily is edited by Paul Kennedy and Mike Woitalla. USMNT 2024 How things stand in midfield The look of the U.S. men’s national team […]