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…
Copa América 2024: Five things to know about 16-team tournament
Kylian Mbappe clearly ruffled some feathers last week when he suggested the European Championship was the world’s most difficult international soccer competition. “The Euros are…
Cameron Brink thrilled she will compete in Paris Olympic Games
Before USA Basketball 3x3 national team director Jay Demings officially offered Cameron Brink a spot on the Paris Olympics teams, she was in tears. “Oh…
Jessica Fox wins canoe slalom World Cup round in Paris Olympics build-up
In short: Jessica Fox won the women's C1 final at the Augsburg World Cup leg.She will compete in the upcoming kayak cross event.What's next? Fox…
For Emma Hayes, building trust with USWNT players is critical
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Emma Hayes has been on the job less than a week yet she’s already learning some valuable things about the players she’ll…
‘New objectives’: Paulo Dybala isn’t done climbing mountaintops
Paulo Dybala has been to soccer’s mountaintop, winning a World Cup with Argentina before his 30th birthday. And once you’ve made it to top of…
U.S. and Mexico drop bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup
NEW YORK — The U.S. Soccer Federation and its Mexican counterpart dropped their joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup on Monday and said…
Olympic champion Jakara Anthony completes glorious moguals season with 14th World Cup win
In short: Australia's Olympic champion Jakara Anthony claimed her 14th World Cup moguls win in the 2023/24 season.Anthony recorded seven wins in each of the…
Naomi Girma eager to find her full potential with USWNT
With teenager Jaedyn Shaw and Alex Morgan, who is not a teenager, combining for three first-half goals, the U.S. women’s national team routed Argentina 4-0…
Over-60s Cricket World Cup team bound for Chennai to show who are the masters
In short: The Australian men's masters team will compete in a Cricket World Cup in India this month.Captain Peter Jensen says participation in over-60s cricket has been…