The Charleston Battery’s top goal scorer will join Hibernian at the end of the 2026 USL Championship season on a six-figure transfer deal. The U.S. U-20 leads the Battery with 11 goals across all competitions in 2026, his first pro season after spending his freshman season at Indiana University.
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Chicharito headed to Atlético Dallas in 2027
Atlético Dallas, which will begin debut in the USL Championship in 2027, has made 38-year-old Mexican great Javier “Chicharito” Hernández its first signing. The son and grandson of Mexican internationals, Chicharito played in three World Cups (2010, 2014 and 2018) but has not played for El Tri since 2019.
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Trevor Amann needs 207 seconds to record hat trick in USL Championship
In the span of 3 minutes, 27 seconds, Trevor Amann recorded the fastest hat trick in USL Championship history for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in their 3-1 victory over Louisville City at F.N.B. Stadium — and on its World Cup Sunday CBS broadcast. Amann tore up USL League One with the short-lived Northern Colorado Hailstorm (23 goals in […]
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Oakland Roots leaving the Coliseum
After two seasons, the Oakland Roots will be leaving the Oakland Coliseum. The USL Championship team is seeking a new venue for 2027. The Roots’ return to Oakland began with a record crowd of 26,575 for the inaugural game at Oakland Coliseum, the former home of the Raiders and A’s. But the Roots determined at […]
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USL Dallas teams consolidate
The Gainbridge Super League (eight teams) will return on Aug. 15 for its 2026 fall season as a transition to a spring-to-fall calendar beginning in 2027.
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World Cup 2026 base camps
All World Cup teams have finalized their plans for base camps, where they will train The sites cover the three co-hosts and include pro, college and high school facilities. Group A:🇲🇽 Mexico Mexico City, Mexico (Centro de Alto Rendimiento)Group matches: Mexico City-Guadalajara-Mexico City🇿🇦 South Africa — Pachuca, Mexico (Universidad del Futbol y Ciencias del Deporte)Group […]
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Strong U.S. presence across the 48 rosters
FIFA released the names of the 1,248 players — 26 players for each of the record 48 teams — selected to represent their countries at the 2026 World Cup. • World Cup 2026: Official rosters MLS will be represented by a record 44 active players (above) at the World Cup, the most players from any league […]
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Miami FC’s Jürgen Locadia is off to World Cup after hat trick
World Cup-bound Jürgen Locadia scored a hat trick to lead Miami FC to a 4-3 win over Louisville City. Locadia, who played for FC Cincinnati in 2020 as a Designated Player, was born and raised in the Netherlands but will play for Curaçao along with Miami FC keeper Eloy Room at the World Cup. Room, 37, made five […]
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Riverhounds find success in Louisville again
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds grabbed a 2-0 win over Louisville City at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville. The Pittsburgh Riverhounds grabbed a 2-0 win over Louisville City at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville. The Hounds, who got seven saves from goalkeeper Nico Campuzano, won for the third time at Lynn Family Stadium, more than any other […]
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Jimmy Conrad forges a coaching career while continuing his commentary — and reflects on his USMNT breakthrough
Jimmy Conrad has already built an legacy as a player and as a pundit, but now, he’s carving out a new chapter as a coach.