Skip to main content

Stars and Stripes FC

https://www.starsandstripesfc.com/ | 166 entries published

Home of Brian, Brandi and Beer

Latest Entries

SSFC Spotlight: Peyton Miller appears to be next

The emergence of a new prospect sends a frisson through a fanbase, particularly one that is continually looking ahead as supporters of the United States Men’s National Team are wont to do. On-field success and increasing production inspire visions of big transfers to Europe and the potential to contribute at future competitions. Peyton Miller enjoyed […]

MLS

2 months ago | 1 read

U.S. Soccer officially announces USMNT pre-World Cup friendlies

The United States Men’s National Team officially has a pre-World Cup schedule. Today, U.S. Soccer announced the four friendlies the team will have prior to the start of the 2026 World Cup. The first two matches will come during the March international window. As had long been reported, the USMNT will have friendlies against Belgium […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Great moments in USMNT World Cup history: 1994 group draw

The year was 1994 and soccer was a thing that happened in the United States in the 70s but then went away because Kazimierz Deyna couldn’t carry the NASL on his own. That was all set to change as a nation that watched the USMNT qualify for the 1990 World Cup and USWNT win the […]

MLS

2 months ago | 2 reads

USWNT close out 2025 with dominant win over Italy

The last match of the 2025 calendar year has arrived. For the second time this window United States Women’s National Team were taking the pitch against 2025 Women’s Euros semifinalists, Italy. After making quick work of the Italians in their first meeting, USWNT looked to close out the year with another top performance, and more […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

USA vs. Italy, 2025 Friendly: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups

The United States Women’s National Team play their final match of 2025 tonight when they take on Italy in the second of two friendlies during 2025’s international window. The USWNT won 3-0 in the first matchup on Black Friday in Orlando, with Olivia Moultrie scoring inside of 75 seconds and then Catarina Macario providing a […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Report: CONMEBOL, Concacaf discussing option of USA hosting 2028 Copa América

Could South America’s continental tournament once again return to our shores? According to a report by The Athletic’s Adam Crafton, CONMEBOL and Concacaf officials are in talks to host the 2028 Copa América in the United States. It would be the third time the United States would host South America’s tournament. They hosted the Copa […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Opportunity has created some depth on USMNT roster

In every World Cup, the teams who make it deep into the tournament are teams where production can come from anywhere. From the starters to the guy at the end of the bench, all of them are ready to produce when their number is called, and opponents look on with apprehension when the referee signals […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

What does the World Cup roster look like today?

The United States Men’s National Team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup, and as co-hosts they will have a lot of pressure on their shoulders. It will be the biggest sporting event the planet’s ever seen, and most of the matches will take place within our borders. So for head coach Mauricio Pochettino, he […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Roster analysis: Breaking down the forwards

The United States Men’s National Team is going to have a monumental task ahead of them in 2026. The team will have to unite to take on the world as co-hosts at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino will have the unenviable task of figuring out how to lower a player […]

MLS

2 months ago | 2 reads

Roster analysis: Breaking down the midfielders

The United States Men’s National Team is going to have a monumental task ahead of them in 2026. The team will have to unite to take on the world as co-hosts at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino will have the unenviable task of figuring out how to lower a player […]

MLS

2 months ago | 2 reads

Macario brace boosts USWNT past Italy for win

While most of the country was inhaling leftovers and doing their best to not leave their houses, United States Women’s National Team were back on the pitch for the start of another pair of friendlies. This time, it was a match against Italy in Orlando, Florida, as the team continue their road to World Cup […]

2 months ago | 1 read

USWNT vs. Italy, 2025 Friendly: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups

The United States Women’s National Team are entering the home stretch of 2025, and their penultimate match takes place today against Italy in a Black Friday battle. The USWNT are hoping that their final camp of the year can yield some more positive results. The USWNT have continued to build back their squad ahead of […]

2 months ago | 5 reads

Roster analysis: Breaking down the defenders

The United States Men’s National Team is going to have a monumental task ahead of them in 2026. The team will have to unite to take on the world as co-hosts at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino will have the unenviable task of figuring out how to lower a player […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

Roster analysis: Breaking down the goalkeepers

The United States Men’s National Team is going to have a monumental task ahead of them in 2026. The team will have to unite to take on the world as co-hosts at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino will have the unenviable task of figuring out how to lower a player […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

Who would be the preferred USMNT group stage opponents?

The 2026 World Cup Draw is a week away, and FIFA started the Thanksgiving holiday a couple days ago by announcing the pots from which the 12 World Cup groups will be filled. The United States Men’s National Team, as a co-host, was already pre-drawn into Group D, but they will learn next Friday who […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

USA vs. Italy, 2025 USWNT Friendly: Scouting Italy

The United States Women’s National Team made the most of a transitional year free of major tournaments or their respective qualifying competitions, bringing several new players into the fold and building chemistry. However, there are still two items left on the calendar to cap off 2025, with Emma Hayes leading her group into a pair […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

USMNT gets better idea of who it could draw in 2026 World Cup

The United States Men’s National Team now knows who it could potentially face in each match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. Today, FIFA released its World Cup Draw procedures, which will take place on December 5th. While it’s complicated, the USMNT’s matches get a bit clearer. First, FIFA has divided each of […]

2 months ago | 1 read

USMNT midweek viewing guide: Champions League returns

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 […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

USA vs. Uruguay, 2025 Friendly: Man of the Match

What a win. The USMNT played Uruguay off the pitch on Tuesday night, scoring early and often to secure their third straight victory, this one over 16th ranked Uruguay out of CONMEBOL. Sebastian Berhalter opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a beautiful curled shot off some set piece action with Sergino Dest who […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

Ticket prices suppressing fan excitement for World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is just a few months away, and as the tournament draws nearer, millions of fans will start to become excited about the games. For fans of the United States Men’s National Team, it should be a celebration of the team and American soccer as the world sets its eyes on our […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

As the World Cup approaches, unease looms over the identity of the USMNT

Soccer, particularly men’s soccer, in the United States occupies an idiosyncratic space in the nation’s sports landscape. The domestic league is growing but not the main focus of American sports fans and is far from the best in the world; in fact, it is not the most popular soccer league in the country. Meanwhile, the […]

MLS

2 months ago | 0 reads