Congratulations to Kevin Leahy on being selected randomly as the winner of Soccer America Trivia contest #8. Kudos to Nicholas Concilio, Jon Katz, Doug Kidd, Stan Kuff, Liam Ryan and Kevin Sims for also correctly answering all five questions. Trivia contest #81️⃣ At what World Cup did Portugal achieve its highest finish? 19662️⃣ Which player has scored the most […]
men’s national team
Posted inSoccer America Daily
Jersey-gate: Brutal look adds to embarrassing afternoon
The new Stripes jersey became the subject of major controversy, not a good look for the federation as it tries to build momentum with the World Cup less than three months away.
Posted inSoccer America Confidential
Glenn Crooks’ collection of coaching wisdom: From Emma Hayes’ halftime talk to Bob Bradley’s Bruce Springsteen analogy
Glenn Crooks, the host of “The Coaching Academy” on Sirius XM FC, has begun compiling highlights of his interviews in book form.
Posted inSoccer America Daily
USMNT: Defiant Pochettino is ready for ‘even greater’ Portugal test
U.S. national team coach Mauricio Pochettino expects Tuesday’s pre-World Cup clash with Portugal to be an even tougher assignment for the tournament co-hosts than their recent 5-2 thrashing by Belgium. But the manager insisted he is happy that his final chance to assess his players before naming his World Cup squad will be another daunting […]
Posted inSoccer America Confidential
From player to coach to scout: Dan Donigan helps U.S. Soccer’s Talent ID cast a wide net
As U.S. Soccer’s talent identification manager for 11 states, he leads a staff tasked with finding the nation’s top players, then stocking the pool for national teams.
Posted inSoccer America Daily
The Soccer America Library
The 2026 World Cup, which has sparked an unprecedented amount soccer publishing.
Posted inGame Report
Game Report: USA-Belgium Men’s Friendly Player Ratings
The Belgium Red Devils’ pinkish and blueish jerseys weren’t easily distinguishable from red-and-white striped U.S. shirts with white backs, but the disparity in level of play was.
Posted inSoccer America Daily
Reality check: USA thrashed 5-2 by Belgium
The United States were routed 5-2 by Belgium on Saturday in a humbling defeat for Mauricio Pochettino’s team as they prepare to co-host this summer’s World Cup. The thrashing comes as a wakeup call just 75 days before the tournament for the Americans, who after a good run of recent results were found severely lacking […]
Posted inSoccer America Confidential
Injuries rule out two U.S. defenders, adding another dimension to the USMNT’s test against Belgium
News of injuries to Chris Richards and Miles Robinson compounded the concerns over the USMNT’s most suspect sector: the central defense.
Posted inSoccer America Daily
No pressure? Pochettino urges U.S. co-hosts to ‘play free’ at World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino on Friday urged the USMNT to play with freedom and not to fear the pressures and expectations that come with co-hosting this summer’s World Cup. Hopes are high for the USA, which co-hosts alongside Mexico and Canada, and boasts a strong squad of players from top European leagues including AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic […]