The USWNT will face Women’s World Cup 2027 host Brazil on June 6 at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo and June 9 at Arena Castelão in Fortaleza, both World Cup venues. Brazil has hosted the USWNT six times: two games in 1996, two in 1997 and most recently two in 2014. Series record in […]
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Mbappe on target as France shrug off red card to beat Brazil
Kylian Mbappe moved to within one goal of equalling France’s all-time scoring record with the opener in a 2-1 win over Brazil as two of the leading World Cup contenders faced off in a glamour friendly in the United States on Thursday. Mbappe ran through to beat goalkeeper Ederson with a delightful chipped finish to […]
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Soccer America Trivia contest #7
Congratulations to Valerie A. Metzler on being selected randomly as the winner of Soccer America Trivia contest #7. Kudos to James Geluso, Stan Kull, Jose Pierrend, Felipe Quiroga, Dallas Sacher and Steven Torres for also correctly answering all five questions. Trivia contest #71️⃣ Which was the first nation to win the World Cup final in a penalty kick […]
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France and Brazil weigh up World Cup prospects in glamour friendly
Brazil and France will be among the leading contenders for World Cup glory later this year and the two heavyweight nations continue their preparations for the tournament by facing off in a glamour friendly in the United States this week. With less than three months until the big kick-off, the countries ranked fifth and third […]
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Brazil: No Neymar; Endrick returns
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday Neymar is “not 100 percent” fit so will miss two friendlies later this month as youngster Endrick returns to the squad. Santos’ Neymar has not played for Brazil since October 2023 due to a serious knee injury but has played four games for his club since mid-February. The […]
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Neymar hints at possible retirement after World Cup
Neymar said he is thinking of retiring at the end of the year.
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Facundo Torres heads to Austin FC
Uruguayan Facundo Torres is returning to MLS after a season at Brazilian powerhouse Palmeiras.
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Chicago trades Ludmila to Wave for $800,000
The Chicago Stars traded Brazilian Ludmila to the San Diego Wave for $800,000 in intra-league transfer funds.
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Barca’s Flick hails ‘unbelievable’ Raphinha mentality
The Brazilian winger has seven goals in his last five matches, including a brace in the 3-2 win over Los Blancos in Saudi Arabia.
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Brazil’s Botafogo hit with FIFA transfer ban over Atlanta United’s unpaid Almada fee
Brazilian club Botafogo were hit with a three-window transfer ban by FIFA on Wednesday over a debt linked to the signing of Argentina international Thiago Almada from Atlanta United.