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The ultimate Dallas city guide for the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place all across North America, with the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex serving as a host city for the games. If you’re coming to matches at AT&T Stadium, you’re in luck: you’re getting to experience the world’s tournament at one of the best football venues in the country. With so […]

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2026 World Cup: Group A Preview

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is within a 2-week window, as it opens on June 11th at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The tournament is the biggest it’s ever been, as 48 teams from around the world will compete across 39 days for the chance to win the World Cup trophy on July 19th. With […]

USA vs. Senegal, 2026 USMNT Friendly: Scouting Senegal

After all the waiting and planning, the opening of the 2026 World Cup is mere days away, as the United States Men’s National Team looks to achieve a new program-best finish and perhaps win the whole thing. There are still a few small opportunities for growth and preparation, as the federation has set up friendlies […]

The road to the World Cup was paved with a budding jersey identity

The United States Men’s National Team are about to embark on the 2026 World Cup as co-hosts, and when they step out on the field against Paraguay on June 12th, their jersey is going to be a part of that defining moment. When the U.S. Soccer Federation released the 2026 home and away jerseys in […]

Triple Espresso returns as USWNT roster named

The United States Women’s National Team will have an extra shot of espresso back in the fold. Today, U.S. Soccer named the 26-player roster who will head to Brazil for two friendlies against the 2027 Women’s World Cup hosts, and Mallory Swanson was among the returnees to the roster. The return of Swanson to join […]

USMNT World Cup roster officially revealed

The United States Men’s National Team is officially here! Yesterday, the roster for the 2026 World Cup was officially revealed on a live show on Fox at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City. The roster leaking over the weekend made the announcement more of a formality, but for 26 players, the dream […]

USMNT midweek viewing guide: Richards goes for hardware

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 Tuesday No notable USA players in action. In the international game, Nigeria has a friendly with Zimbabwe at 2:30 pm. Wednesday […]

USMNT World Cup roster reportedly revealed as major decisions made

The United States Men’s National Team roster for the 2026 World Cup is what fans have been waiting for. And we reportedly don’t have to wait the weekend to have it. Pablo Maurer and Jeff Reuter of The Guardian have reportedly leaked the entire 26-man World Cup roster ahead of Tuesday’s official roster reveal by […]

USMNT weekend viewing guide: Zombie Champo

We’ve reached the final weekend of club soccer for the 2025-26 European season but there is still a lot to be decided including Champions League spots in Serie A and European qualification in the Premier League plus some potential American influence on the relegation battle in England. Starting it out though we have Aidan Morris […]

Should Christian Pulisic move from AC Milan after the World Cup?

Christian Pulisic is the biggest name in American men’s soccer and has been a key player for AC Milan for the past three seasons. In the first two seasons with the club he notched 12 and 11 goals with 8 and 9 assists respectively and made the Serie A team of the season twice in […]

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USA Soccercast, Episode 187: Predicting the USMNT World Cup roster

Who will Mauricio Pochettino pick to represent the United States at the 2026 World Cup? We go over the predicted World Cup roster on Episode 187. For 26 players, their dreams are set to become reality as they are named to the World Cup roster on Tuesday. We go through the predicted roster group by […]

USMNT midweek viewing guide: Adams vs. Man City

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 No notable USA players in action. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? Let me know […]

Who is most pivotal to the USMNT’s World Cup success

The USMNT will field its best team when the World Cup kicks off next month. The core of the team is playing in the Champions League, top five European leagues, or are otherwise among the most invaluable players on their teams – even the ones in MLS. While soccer is a team sport single players […]

Which USMNT players will be the most exciting to watch during World Cup?

In a few short weeks Mauricio Pochettino will announce his roster ahead of World Cup camp and the send off friendlies against Senegal and Germany. It is no doubt an exciting time for USMNT fans as years of hype, hope, disappointment, joy, fear, and more of that but in a different order or to varying […]

USMNT weekend viewing guide: Synchronized activity

With leagues winding down their season there are a lot of simultaneous kickoffs this weekend to avoid clubs having the advantage of knowing how others are doing. There’s quite a bit to sort out in France as valuable Champions League qualification is still up for grabs. In Italy we have a pair of espresso matchups […]

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SSFC Spotlight: Reilyn Turner upping production in Portland

Friendlies can provide an interesting glimpse into the future of the United States Women’s National Team, offering the opportunity for several young players to compete. A few of those talents could even force their way into the upcoming World Cup and Olympic rosters. Reilyn Turner made her senior international debut with an exclamation point in […]

Who will Mauricio Pochettino pick for the USMNT World Cup roster?

We’re a month away from the United States Men’s National Team stepping onto the field at SoFi Stadium for their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. In a couple of weeks, we will know who will be some of those guys that step out onto that field. On May 26th, U.S. Soccer will announce […]

Johnny Cardoso likely to miss World Cup due to ankle surgery

The Athletic is reporting that Johnny Cardoso is being scheduled for surgery after sustaining an ankle sprain. Cardoso received the initial injury while in training with his club, Atletico Madrid, before being forced off the field in the Champions League semifinal second leg against Arsenal last week. The Athletic is reporting that Atleti staff are […]

One month out: Are we ready for the World Cup?

One month away. The sporting event that has been on the dawn of the horizon for four years is now almost here. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11th from Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, and the pressure to perform is starting to reach its peak. It’s not just for the teams […]

USMNT midweek viewing guide: Pushing for promotion

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 Tuesday Wednesday Also in action: Thursday No notable USA players in action. Friday That’s it! Did I miss anything that matters? […]

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USMNT weekend viewing guide: Break out the bubble wrap

With World Cup roster announcements coming up in just a few weeks and players already dealing with injury (we’ll get to those below) we’ll be watching through squinted eyes the last couple weeks of the season hoping that the injury bug doesn’t further derail World Cup hopes and dreams. While injury is definitely a concern […]

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USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso injured weeks before World Cup kickoff

The USMNT received some unwelcome news as it was reported that Atletico Madrid midfielder Johnny Cardoso suffered a high-grade ankle sprain and will be out for an indeterminate period. With the World Cup five weeks away he has little time to recover and sprains are notoriously tricky injuries. Ligaments heal slowly and injuries to them […]

Mauricio Pochettino has it wrong – American soccer fans have plenty of emotions

For someone who is not even two years into getting deeply acquainted with the United States, Mauricio Pochettino has takes about the nation and its soccer landscape. Some of it is right on – the USMNT does not have as many players in the top 100 compared to teams like Belgium and Portugal. Some of […]