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USMNT weekend roundup: Puli scores, Pepi hurt
Here’s a bullet-point rundown of notable happenings for USA players this weekend (Friday through Sunday). Players are divided by position groups (which helps my depth-chart-oriented brain to process this information most usefully). Stats are from FotMob. Strikers Wingers/attacking mids Another angle of McGlynn’s blast: Just look at that first touch and finish: Center mids Pax’s […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: Slow-down
Midweek action is here. It’s a slower midweek than usual, as club action wraps up for the international break to begin. MLS games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, in addition to any other options listed. All kickoff times are in Eastern time. Let’s get into it! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday […]
Americans Abroad club jerseys to fit in your collection
Each of the main European leagues have fully dove into their seasons, and after the transfer windows have shut, we know where our USMNT and USWNT players are going to be playing their club soccer for at least the fall months. It’s always great to turn on the TV throughout the week to see some […]
What are we doing? Apparently, rebooting 2017
The USMNT is back! After being unceremoniously bounced from the World Cup Mauricio Pochettino has called up 28 players for four friendlies. The team has a new look with eight teenagers on the roster and no Christian Pulisic and no Weston McKennie. The goal for the team is clear – be better at soccer. There’s […]
USA Soccercast, Episode 199: New cycle, new look USMNT
The United States Men’s National Team is back with a double international window, and Mauricio Pochettino is giving the young’ns a chance. On Episode 199, we dive into the USMNT roster ahead of friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada. There are 13 uncapped players on the new roster, of which 12 are receiving their […]
USMNT weekend viewing guide: A deeper pool
There were a number of exciting additions to the roster for the upcoming USMNT window which is giving us a broader pool of players to watch. There is quite a bit of action this weekend including a Madrid Derby, a couple of head to head matchups, and a number of exciting young players in action. […]
USMNT midweek roundup: Richards, Johnny, Wes, Ellis shine
Here’s a bullet-point rundown of USA players whose clubs were in action this week (Monday through Thursday). Players are divided by position groups (which helps my depth-chart-oriented brain to process this information most usefully). Stats are from FotMob. Strikers Here’s how he drew the foul in the box. The penalty is watchable here on YouTube, […]
Noahkai Banks to represent Germany in international play
Defender Noahkai Banks has finally made a decision about his future, and it will not be in red, white, and blue. Today, it was announced that Banks accepted a call-up to the Germany U-21 national team and will file a one-time switch to represent Germany moving forward. One of the biggest recruitments in quite a […]
Pochettino calls in 28-man USMNT roster for September-October friendlies
The United States Men’s National Team have a double international window beginning next week, with four friendlies scheduled against four opponents. Today, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino announced the 26-man roster that will compete in those friendlies. With this being the first international window after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, Pochettino recognizes that […]
SSFC Spotlight: Jordynn Dudley impressing in first NWSL season
The NCAA’s Division I is considered the top amateur competition in women’s soccer, producing professional talent every season, several of whom earn caps for the United States Women’s National Team. Some of these developing players will spend all four seasons on campus, but others will depart early and quickly make an impact at the next […]
Catarina Macario placed on NWSL season-ending injury list
The USWNT is focused on the 2027 World Cup with qualification upcoming following friendlies against Spain. Those preparations will have to go forward without a key attacking option as Catarina Macario will miss the rest of the 2026 NWSL season with the San Diego Wave according to ESPN. Once again, she is facing time away […]
USMNT chooses Cincinnati for Concacaf Nations League home leg
The United States Men’s National Team know where they will play for the home leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals. Today, U.S. Soccer announced that the USMNT will host the home leg at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on November 17th, with kickoff set for 7:00pm ET. “For our first official match of the new […]
USMNT weekend roundup: Puli & Musah shine, Cavan on fire
Here’s a bullet-point rundown of USA players whose clubs were in action this weekend (Saturday and Sunday). Players are divided by position groups (which helps my depth-chart-oriented brain to process this information most usefully). Stats are from FotMob. Striker Winger/attacking mid Pulisic’s performance: Cavan’s second: Cavan post-game: Center mid Busio didn’t look great limping off […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: Earning back places
Midweek action is here. MLS games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, in addition to any other options listed. All kickoff times are in Eastern time. Let’s get into it! Monday Also in action: Tuesday Wednesday Also in action: Thursday Friday Also in action: That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? […]
USMNT weekend viewing guide: Ready for some football
Some of the top US players are still dealing with injury but we have some head to head matchups this weekend in Germany and France, goal scoring rightbacks in the Netherlands and Germany, and midfielders who are making a case for a September callup. Here’s what we’re watching this weekend. Friday Venezia v Fiorentina — […]
USMNT midweek roundup: Dest scores, Cavan keeps going
Here’s a bullet-point rundown of USA players whose clubs were in action this week (Monday through Thursday). Players are divided by position groups (which helps my depth-chart-oriented brain to process this information most usefully). Stats are from FotMob. Striker Winger/attacking mid Cavan’s first assist: Cavan’s second assist: The goal: Tsakiris’ first assist: Tsakiris’ second assist: […]
SSFC Spotlight: Robert Deziel Jr. leading Legia Warsaw up the table
The European campaign is well under way, as clubs across the Old Continent are vying for their various domestic and international titles. Of course, this means that there are also several American talents attempting to secure regular playing time and perhaps a move up the ladder. Robert Deziel Jr. recently made the jump to Poland […]
USWNT midfielder Rose Lavelle named Ballon d’Or finalist
The story of the USWNT in recent years has been of a team that has had its dominance over the women’s game erode as other nations have played catch up or even surpassed them. Both national teams and domestic clubs in Europe have taken strides in the sport and the USA finds itself in a […]
USMNT midweek viewing guide: The CHAAAMPIOOONS
Midweek action is here. MLS games are available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, in addition to any other options listed. All kickoff times are in Eastern time. Let’s get into it!. Monday No notable USA players in action. Tuesday Also in action: Wednesday Also in action: Thursday Friday Also in action: That’s it! […]
USMNT weekend roundup: Triple for Sargent
Here’s a bullet-point rundown of USA players whose clubs were in action this weekend (Friday through Sunday). Players are divided by position groups (which helps my depth-chart-oriented brain to process this information most usefully). Stats are from FotMob. Strikers Sargent’s first: The brace: And the hat trick: Wingers/attacking mids Cavan post-game: We also got a […]
USMNT weekend viewing guide: We labor on
It’s a full weekend of USMNT soccer including several possibilities for head-to-head matchups. We have players still looking to make their season debut as well as some who are needing to reestablish themselves after staying put despite indications that they would, or should, be moving elsewhere. There is quite a bit on, so here we […]
USMNT midweek roundup: Mathis Albert debut
Here’s a bullet-point rundown of USA players whose clubs were in action this week (Monday through Thursday). Players are divided by position groups (which helps my depth-chart-oriented brain to process this information most usefully). Stats are from FotMob. Striker Winger/attacking mid Another comp: Center mid Another look: Morris’s shot that hit the woodwork: Fullback Center-back […]
SSFC Spotlight: Linda Ullmark to lead United States at Under-20 World Cup
The 2026 Under-20 World Cup is set to kick off in Poland, with the United States drawn into Group D to square off against Italy, Japan, and New Zealand. In addition to the potential for glory, the competition offers a glimpse at the next generation of talent, including several who are already making an impact […]
2027 US Open Cup format finalized to include all domestic MLS teams
The US Open Cup is a truly unique event in American soccer. It’s a tournament that spans teams from the amateur level to pro clubs with World Cup champions on the roster. In fact, 155 amateur teams vie for the 32 Open Division spots to eventually face off against semi-pro and professional teams. MLS limited […]
Get the best of Stars and Stripes FC on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for Stars and Stripes FC. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the U.S. men’s and women’s national teams. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago, we made some big changes to our community, including offering […]
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