In 2026, women’s soccer features unprecedented activity. It includes NWSL expansion and will end, for the USWNT, with the Concacaf W Championship.
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Brian Dunseth revisits his playing days: college, MLS and the 2000 Olympics
If you’re old enough to have witnessed Major League Soccer’s first-ever decade, you’ll remember Brian Dunseth for his game-saving tackles, his cultured passing, and his courageous physical interventions. If you’re only old enough to have witnessed the past two decades of MLS, you’ll remember Dunseth for his smooth commentary style and his carefully constructed punditry. […]
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U.S. U-20 men’s national team (Argentina camp)
The U.S. U-20s (eligible for the Olympics as U-23s) will hold a training camp in Buenos Aires with matches vs. Argentina (March 27) and Independiente reserves (March 31). Late:IN: Sawyer Jura (Portland Timbers)OUT: Elijah Scott (Lecce/ITA) RosterGoalkeepers (2): Julian Eyestone (Brentford/ENG), Andrew Rick (Philadelphia Union)Defenders (6): Luca Bombino (San Diego FC), Shakir Nixon (UCLA), Owen […]
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U.S. under-21 men’s national team (South Korea trip)
The U.S. U-21s will hold a training camp March 23–31 in Cheonan-si, South Korea, as part of the 2028 Olympic cycle. They will face Japan (March 27) and South Korea (March 31) at Korea Football Park. Head coach Russell Payne leads the group, which includes 10 players from recent FIFA U-20 World Cups and three with senior USMNT camp experience. Goalkeepers (2): Diego Kochen (Barcelona/ESP), Gaga […]
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LA28 soccer schedule
Soccer games at the 2028 Olympics will be played July 10-29 at seven venues around the country.
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Four years after banning Russia, FIFA and IOC passive in the face of war
Four years after world sport rushed to ban Russia for invading Ukraine, the leading governing bodies are reacting guardedly to the U.S.-led attack on Iran, raising accusations of double standards.
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Six stadiums will host early soccer matches at 2028 Olympics
MLS stadiums in six U.S. cities have been named as regional soccer venues for the preliminary and knockout stages at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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San Siro prepares for last dance with Winter Olympics’ opening ceremony
One of the world’s most famous stadiums is set for a last hurrah on the international stage with the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics at the San Siro on Friday. Long considered one of the temples of calcio, the San Siro will introduce the Milan-Cortina Games to the world with a ceremony featuring […]
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‘The Big Bounce’: Tales from the 1984 Olympics, which set American soccer on a new trajectory
Before becoming the CEO and chairman of the USA-hosted 1994 FIFA World Cup, Alan Rothenberg served as the Soccer Commissioner of the 1984 Olympics.
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New U.S. under-21 men’s national team headed to Denmark and Serbia
U.S. Soccer is kick-starting preparations for 2028 Olympic men’s soccer with a camp and games for the new U.S. under-21 national team Nov. 10-18 in Denmark and Serbia.