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Emma Hayes fielded a decidedly second choice squad on Tuesday with the USA falling 1-0 to Japan in a rainy night in Seattle. Japan grabbed an early lead and the starting XI for the Stars and Stripes never really got anything going. If there are any positives from the match, it’s that once regulars started […]
The new season of the National Women’s Soccer League is well underway, with one of the world’s top domestic competitions providing another year of high-level soccer. There are several notable talents to track, including those who are on the edge of the United States Women’s National Team and just beginning to make their breakthroughs. Sally […]
With just two months to go before the World Cup kicks off US Soccer announced the departure of Sporting Director Matt Crocker. The move certainly comes as a surprise as the most important matches for the USMNT approach. For now, his duties will be spread across COO Dan Helfrich overseeing sporting operations with Assistant Sporting […]
Sophia Wilson is back on the field for both the United States Women’s National Team and the Portland Thorns after giving birth to her daughter Gigi back in September. Her comeback has been highly anticipated, and we get a chance to connect about her comeback on Episode 182. Wilson was on as part of her […]
As is the case with movies, the sequel is almost never as good as the first. From a United States perspective, last night’s second matchup against Japan was very much not a good time compared to that first meeting in the Bay Area. This time around, it was the Asian Cup winners, Japan, who came […]
For the second time in just a few days, the United States Women’s National Team were set to take the pitch against Japan as the two continued to get real comfortable this international window. This will be the second of three matchups between the two sides that many view as early favorites for the upcoming […]
The United States Women’s National Team put a 10-match winning streak on the line tonight as they continue their series against Japan in Seattle. The USWNT won 2-1 over Japan in their first of three matches over the weekend in San Jose. The USWNT had to work for it against Japan, conceding a goal for […]
Game one against Japan is in the books and the story of the game was one of Rose Lavelle scoring and assisting a goal. Her assist is particularly noteworthy because her pass was scored by Lindsey Heaps. It seemed like the days of the midfielders playing along side each other had passed, but Emma Hayes […]
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 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 who stands out this […]
The United States Women’s National Team, behind goals by Rose Lavelle and Lindsey Heaps, defeated Japan 2-1 on Saturday afternoon at PayPal Park in San Jose. The USWNT got two goals before a Riko Ueki goal gave Japan hope in the second half. The match started with both teams feeling the game out as they […]
The United States Women’s National Team take the field this afternoon in San Jose for the first of 3 matches against Japan during this April international window. The USWNT have had a strong start to 2026, where they haven’t conceded a goal, and now they go up against a Japan team that is ranked fifth […]
The USWNT is kicking off a trio of friendlies against Japan on Saturday as the team starts a three game swing in San Jose, California. Over those matches, the team will continue to refine manager Emma Hayes’ tactics and narrow down the player pool ahead of World Cup qualifying. The USA will face stiff competition […]
We’ve made it to the month of April, which means league play is really hitting crunch time and if you are still alive in tournament action you’ve made it to the knockout stages. There is a lot still happening and some rotation will need to be made at clubs where there are multiple competitions still […]
The United States Women’s National Team are preparing for three big friendlies against Japan in the next week. We preview the April window for the USWNT on Episode 181. The USWNT have 2 shots of espresso back on the roster, as Sophia Smith returns after maternity leave. Tierna Davidson is back from injury as well, […]
Fresh off a first-place finish at the SheBelieves Cup, the United States Women’s National Team is back in action and ramping up toward the fall’s CONCACAF W Championship that will determine World Cup qualifying. Japan is next on the docket for three consecutive friendlies, a scheduling curio which “presents a great challenge and a test […]
The United States Men’s National Team will be short of an option at center forward this summer. Today, Derby County announced that USMNT forward Patrick Agyemang will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a “serious Achilles tendon injury” during the first half of their match yesterday against Stoke City. The injury caused Agyemang to […]
Midweek 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 Also in action: Tuesday Also in action: Wednesday Thursday Also in action: Friday Also in action: That’s it! Did I miss […]
The United States Men’s National Team did not have a great March window. We recap the losses to Belgium and Portugal on Episode 180. The USMNT took two losses to top 10 teams, but in that process they didn’t look great either. We review the 5-2 loss to Belgium and 2-0 loss to Portugal in […]
I’m off enjoying some spring break sunshine with the family, so we’re going to see just how fast we can rip through this weekend’s matches. Likelihood that something will be missed: High. Likelihood that it will ruin my day at the beach: Low. Friday PSG v Toulouse – 2:45p on beIN Sports: Mark McKenzie and […]
The 2026 season of the National Women’s Soccer League has begun. After the relative dormancy of the winter, the domestic soccer scene is back in full swing, with a host of new talents and storylines to follow. Madeline “Maddie” Dahlien had a strong debut professional season and parlayed her success into her first senior call-up […]
Well, the past several days haven’t exactly set the stage of encouragement heading into the USMNT hosting the 2026 World Cup. Weston McKennie opened the scoring and Patrick Agyemang closed it but the US gave up five goals to Belgium in between and ended with an embarrassing 5-2 score line though arguably the actual flow […]
The United States Women’s National Team have a big window coming up with three matches against Japan. Today, U.S. Soccer announced the 26-player roster for those three matches during the April international window. Sophia Wilson, who hasn’t played since October 2024, makes the roster after she returned to action this month following maternity leave. Tierna […]
The USMNT fell in their final match before World Cup rosters would be named 2-0 to Portugal who are expected to be a contender at the tournament this Summer. Mauricio Pochettino rotated over half his squad on Tuesday night with Matt Freese, Chris Richards, Auston Trusty, Alex Freeman, Sebastian Berhalter, and Aidan Morris all cracking […]
The World Cup field of 48 is finally set. Yesterday, the World Cup playoff finals took place, and four teams from UEFA along with 2 FIFA inter-confederation playoff winners booked their place into this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. From UEFA, Czechia, Türkiye, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Sweden each won their […]
With just 71 days until the World Cup begins, the USA faced Portugal for its final friendly until June. Coming off of a poor second half against Belgium, the Americans once again looked to earn a win against a top European team. In the end, it was yet another promising start for the USA just […]