Bruce Arena aims to achieve the seemingly impossible with San José
INDIO — Bruce Arena has little left to accomplish and absolutely nothing left to prove.He’s won more games with the men’s national team than any coach in…
For Alyssa and Gisele Thompson, Angel City 2.0 holds promise
When Angel City selected Alyssa Thompson with the No. 1 pick in the NWSL draft two years ago, she had two choices: take what the…
Tristian Eggerling juggles acting roles, pro soccer training
There are few similarities between soccer and acting, Tristian Eggerling says. And he should know since he’s both a forward with OC Sporting White in…
World Cup and L.A. Olympics could lose millions over visa delays
The 2026 World Cup kicks off in less than 500 days and there is mounting concern that the U.S. is not ready to welcome the…
Galaxy to honor franchise legend Cobi Jones with statue
Cobi Jones will join former teammates Landon Donovan and David Beckham in Legends Plaza at Dignity Health Sports Park next season with the team commissioning…
Lindsey Vonn takes 14th place in World Cup super-G race
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland — Lindsey Vonn was not about to put everything on the line in her first World Cup race back after more than five…
Netflix will stream 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Netflix on Friday said it will stream for the first time the FIFA Women’s World Cup, as the streamer continues to expand its library of…
Olympics leader talks up working with Trump ahead of L.A. Games
GENEVA — Olympic leaders are “very confident and relaxed” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, outgoing IOC…
USWNT beats Netherlands 2-1 in Alyssa Naeher’s final match
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Alyssa Naeher ended her national team career with one last win. The stalwart goalkeeper made two critical saves in her final match…
U.S. Soccer hires Mauricio Pochettino to lead men’s national team
U.S. Soccer finally got its man Tuesday, announcing it has hired Mauricio Pochettino to coach the men’s national team.Pochettino, a former player who grew up…
In three-nation coaching carousel, Canada has the best seat
After winning the right to stage the 2026 World Cup, the U.S., Mexico and Canada had eight long years to put together teams good enough…
Paris Olympics: Trinity Rodman scores to lift U.S. past Japan
PARIS — Trinity Rodman’s left-footed curler from inside the penalty area snapped a scoreless tie in the first extra-time period Saturday, giving the U.S. women a…
Paris Olympics: USWNT off to strong start in pursuit of gold
PARIS — The U.S. women’s soccer team has its swagger back. And that’s brought its success back too.After settling for just one bronze medal in the…
Canada’s Olympic spying scandal casts pall over its rise in soccer
PARIS — So now we know what fueled Canadian soccer’s rise from pretender to global contender. It wasn’t just grit, camaraderie and good coaching that…
U.S. Soccer fires coach Gregg Berhalter after collapse
With the 2026 World Cup less than two years away, U.S. Soccer is starting over after firing coach Gregg Berhalter on Wednesday.“I want to thank…
Gregg Berhalter, U.S. Soccer in trouble after Copa América loss
Uh oh. In less than two years the World Cup is coming back to the U.S. and we’re not ready. Not even close. That was…
U.S. Soccer: Tim Weah and others were targets of racist abuse
ATLANTA — Tim Weah and other members of the U.S. national team were targeted with racist abuse on social media after the Americans were beaten 2-1…
U.S. Soccer wants 2026 World Cup to jump-start youth development
The 1994 World Cup, the only men’s World Cup played in the U.S., left an enduring legacy with the birth of Major League Soccer, the…
Alex Morgan left off USWNT’s Olympic roster, likely ending international run
Alex Morgan was left off the roster for next month women’s Olympic tournament in France, likely ending one of the most spectacular careers in U.S.…
SoFi Stadium leaves an impression on players ahead of World Cup
Omar Duran had never been to SoFi Stadium until Monday. So consider his visit for the Copa América group-stage game between Brazil and Costa Rica…