The USA hosts Australia Friday (12 noon local time kickoff) at Lumen Field. Here are five things going on in Seattle.
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FIFA reveals 48 World Cup team base training sites
Defending champions Argentina and England will have their World Cup teams based in Kansas City under a list of training sites announced by FIFA on Monday. The record 48 teams competing in the global football showdown that begins next month will have 39 teams based in the United States, seven more based in Mexico and […]
World Cup host Seattle: Through the eyes of Frank MacDonald
The soccer community is both large and tightly knit, MacDonald says. It supports the professional game, several colleges, and strong youth programs.
What’s Happening: Soccer events in U.S. World Cup cities
Soccer America is publishing events of interest in the 11 U.S. World Cup cities.
Seattle sets up floating soccer celebration
During the World Cup, the Seattle Sounders and Seattle Reign will host a floating festival (with pitch) against the backdrop of Elliott Bay at Waterfront Park’s Pier 62.
World Cup 2026: Transportation options at the 11 U.S. venues
Ticket holders heading to Hard Rock Stadium can ride free Miami Game Day Express shuttles.
Soccer America’s 2026 MLS Guide
All 30 MLS teams. GAM amounts. Premium player slots. Local Media. Local Radio. All Transactions.
San Jose finds new ways to win
San Jose, the Supporters’ Shield leader, improved to 9-1-0 with a 3-2 win at St. Louis SC on a pair of goals by German international Timo Werner, the only foreigner in its starting lineup. In becoming the first MLS team to win nine of its first 10 games in the post-shootout era, the Quakes have found […]
Jess Fishlock will retire after 14 seasons with Reign
Seattle Reign original Jess Fishlock will retire at the end of the 2026 season.
Your World Cup 2026 ticket guide
A new batch of World Cup tickets to all 104 matches will go on sale via FIFA’s website “on a first-come, first-served basis” on Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET.
