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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.
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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.
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Mauricio Pochettino is highest-paid employee in U.S. Soccer history
U.S. Soccer released its Form 990 tax filing for its tax year 2025 as required of all tax-exempt organizations. It includes the compensation of officers and board members (volunteers) and the highest-paid employees for the calendar year 2024. Working less than half a year, Maurico Pochettino earned reportable compensation of $5,016,917, including a bonus of $2,500,000, making […]
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Media: SA’s Mike Woitalla on The Soccer Media Podcast
Soccer America executive editor Mike Woitalla joined host John Shrader on The Soccer Media Podcast upon returning from U.S. Soccer’s 2026 AGM in Atlanta.
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Media: SA’s Mike Woitalla on the Scuffed Podcast
Soccer America executive Mike Woitalla joined host Adam Belz on The Scuffed Podcast, known for its deep dives into all facets of the game since 2017.
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Soccer’s past, present and future at the Coaches Convention
It was thanks to the Coaches Convention that I visited Philadelphia for the first time in the late 1980s. I marveled at the city’s history and recall being told that no building shall ever be higher than the 36-foot tall statue of William Penn that has perched atop the 516-foot City Hall Tower since 1894. […]
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U.S. Soccer hires Heather Dyche to coach U-23 women
Heather Dyche as the full-time head coach of the U.S. under-23 women’s national team. Dyche serve as the head coach in Albuquerque for the past 11 seasons.
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U.S. Soccer confirms Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica as co-hosts for 2031 Women’s World Cup bid
U.S. Soccer will submit a joint bid with the federations of Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup.
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What They’re Saying: Cindy Parlow Cone
U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone on expectations for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup