The hundreds of thousands of fans who streamed from downtown Seattle to nearby Lumen Field this summer enjoyed six exciting World Cup matches. They were looking ahead to the semis and finals — not back. Most had no idea of Washington state’s rich soccer heritage. The Seattle Sounders have been around, in one form or […]
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Magic in a bottle
The irony of the 2026 World Cup is that it began with all sorts of questions about affordability and access and inclusion, but it became one of the greatest communal events of our lifetime. All for you and me to watch, cheer and go nuts with others and watch others do the same thing. All […]
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Belgium late show floors Senegal at World Cup
Youri Tielemans scored the latest winner in World Cup history as Belgium mounted an incredible comeback from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 and qualify for the last 16 of the World Cup on Wednesday. Senegal appeared on course for a first win in a World Cup knockout match since their 2002 debut after […]
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Pride and resilience carry Bosnia & Herzegovina into knockout round
History is not on the USMNT’s side against Bosnia & Herzegovina in Wednesday’s World Cup round-of-32 game.
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Cristian Roldan wants to play
Cristian Roldan is living the dream, a key piece of a U.S. team that has galvanized the nation with searing World Cup victories over Paraguay and Australia, inspired true belief that a final-four run, maybe even — dare we say it? — a championship could be within reach, and has done so in his backyards. […]
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24 Hours in Seattle
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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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.