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Midweek USMNT action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get into it! Monday No notable USMNT players in action. Tuesday Also in action: Wednesday Also in action: Thursday Also in action: Friday Also in action: That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? Let me know in the comments below. Let’s see […]
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Weston McKennie, Folarin Balogun, and Haji wright have had a great week and will look to keep things rolling this weekend while back in the States MLS regular season action kicks off this weekend including two matches that will be available on network television. The majority of MLS matches will be available only on Apple […]
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After a fallout with Norwich leadership, USMNT forward Josh Sargent is nearing a deal to come to MLS and join Toronto FC. The striker had been a key player for the Canaries and even captained the side until struggling this season. Things got ugly between the player and club with accusations that management made personal […]
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The 2026 season of Major League Soccer is set to begin, with the next crop of talent ready to enter into the limelight. During the past few months of the previous campaign, several potentially interesting players emerged, taking a big step forward in their careers with regular appearances and noticeable development. Jacob Bartlett had a […]
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Emma Hayes has called in her roster for the 2026 SheBelieves Cup and it gives a glimpse into the state of the USWNT heading into a year that will conclude with World Cup qualification. She called in a strong, experienced roster with no uncapped players and some key positions that can be solidified with good […]
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The United States Women’s National Team are preparing for their first mini tournament of the year in SheBelieves Cup. Today, U.S. Soccer announced the 26-player roster that will compete in the tournament in early March against Argentina, Canada, and Colombia. This is the first official international window of the year, which means that head coach […]
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Midweek USMNT action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. All MLS games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, as well as any other networks listed. Let’s get into it! Monday Tuesday Also in action: Wednesday Also in action: Thursday Also in action: Friday Also in action: That’s it! Did I […]
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The weekend gets off to a blazing start with four matches on Friday afternoon to keep an eye on including a potential debut for a sixteen year old at Borussia Dortmund and Christian Pulisic returning to the pitch for AC Milan. Friday Volendam v PSV – 2p on ESPN Select: PSV gave up a goal […]
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Catarina Macario has been one of the brightest stars for the USWNT though she been sidelined in recent years with injuries and setbacks that have kept her off the field. While last year she returned to the national team with 8 goals in 10 matches, she has not played for Chelsea in 2026 due to […]
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In addition to two friendly victories against Paraguay and Chile, the recent January camp provided Emma Hayes with the opportunity to bring several new faces into the fold, a practice that has become the norm. Players are gaining familiarity with the senior level and also picking up their debut caps, with a few even impacting […]
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Midweek action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get into it! Monday Also in action: Tuesday Also in action: Wednesday Also in action: Thursday No notable USA players in action. Johnny Cardoso and/or Diego Kochen could conceivably suit up when Atlético Madrid hosts Barcelona in the first leg of a Copa del […]
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While the focus in 2026 is on the men’s World Cup when it comes to soccer, other sporting events are happening this year also. Winter tends to be gloomy and it’s easy to succumb to the joyless frigid grey weather that permeates the season. Luckily, there’s ice everywhere and mountains – what better way to […]
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The 2026 World Cup is just a few months away, but we now know the roadmap for the next World Cup cycle in our region. Today, Concacaf announced its men’s international calendar for the next four years, including for 203 World Cup qualification, the Gold Cup, and the Concacaf Nations League. Fans won’t have to […]
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There is a huge slate of matches this weekend, despite AC Milan and Christian Pulisic having the weekend off, and includes matches across the top and bottom of all the major European leagues as well as some head-to-head matches. In addition to Milan being off there are some injury watch areas that will impact viewing […]
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The USMNT will rely on key players to step up and perform at a high level at the World Cup. Christian Pulisic will need to create and score goals, the midfield will need to be controlled by Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun has to lead the attacking line, and Chris Richards is going to be tasked […]
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The recruitment of dual-nationals continues to be at the forefront of nearly every program’s strategy, both as a short-term boost before tournaments and to provide future options to the pool. Many talents will resist these overtures, but others may be intrigued by the opportunities presented by a switch. Ethan Schilte-Brown has the potential to be […]
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The 2026 World Cup is just a few months away, and everyone in the United States Men’s National Team player pool is trying to state their final cases to make the roster that will represent this summer. On Episode 174, we speak with defender Max Arfsten, whose arrival on the international scene a year ago […]
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The 2028 Olympics may be hosted in Los Angeles, but the soccer tournaments will take place from sea to shining sea. Today, the committee for the 2028 Summer Olympics announced that six stadiums will join the Rose Bowl in hosting soccer matches for both the men’s and women’s soccer tournaments. Group stage and knockout stage […]
21 days ago | 2 reads
Midweek USMNT action is here. All kickoff times are in EST. Let’s get into it! Monday No notable USMNT players in action. Tuesday Also in action: Wednesday Also in action: Thursday Also in action: Friday Also in action: That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? Let me know in the comments below. Let’s see […]
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There are a number of big matchups this weekend, including some battles with top of the table competition and head-to-head matches so let’s get to what you should be keeping an eye on this weekend. Saturday Werder Bremen v Borussia Monchengladbach – 9:30a on ESPN Select: Joe Scally started again last weekend as Borussia Monchengladbach […]
24 days ago | 1 read
The 2026 World Cup is a few months away, and Mauricio Pochettino spoke some piercing words about the “duty” of players and coaches to comment on World Cup ticket prices. We discuss his comments on Episode 173. In a virtual press conference yesterday, Pochettino was asked whether FIFA was doing all it could to make […]
25 days ago | 3 reads
One of the stand out players from 2025 for the USMNT is moving to Spain. Villarreal announced that the team acquired right back Alex Freeman from Orlando City on a deal that is reportedly worth as much as $7 million. Freeman won the MLS Young Player of the Year award last year while also getting […]
25 days ago | 3 reads
Emma Hayes made a commitment to restocking the United States Women’s National Team player pool and delivered on that promise in 2025, bringing several new talents into the fold. These efforts should yield dividends both in the short term with two major tournaments in the offing and during successive cycles. Kate Wiesner recently made the […]
25 days ago | 1 read
One of the greatest players in American soccer history is calling it a career. Today, United States Women’s National Team legend Crystal Dunn announced that she is retiring from professional soccer, bringing to an end one of the most prolific careers any American soccer player has ever had. Dunn began her career as a forward, […]
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The United States Women’s National Team had a wonderful January Camp in Southern California. We discuss their dominant wins on Episode 172! The USWNT pummeled Paraguay 6-0 and then hung a 5-0 scoreline on Chile, and there are a lot of positives for the team as we dive into the year. We got goals from […]
27 days ago | 2 reads