Columbus Crew have dismissed reserve-team coach Federico Higuaín following allegations that he held a female referee’s hand and made a sexist comment during an MLS Next Pro match. He was sent off over the incident and subsequently suspended for two games. General manager Issa Tall said the club decided that removing Higuaín from his position […]
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The United States’ effort to secure dual-national defender Noahkai Banks appears to have come to an end. The 19-year-old has been selected for Germany’s U-21 squad ahead of their upcoming European Championship qualifiers. In an official statement, head coach Antonio Di Salvo said that Banks and fellow dual national Louey Ben Farhat have decided to […]
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In the aftermath of the USMNT’s 4-1 elimination in the last 16 of this summer’s World Cup, Mauricio Pochettino addressed the media in what many expected to be his final press conference as the United States head coach. I asked whether he viewed his time in charge as successful. Although his response contained plenty of […]
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It seemed likely that Mauricio Pochettino would begin a new era with his first United States roster following this summer’s World Cup. However, the remarkably young group he selected suggests a leap much further into the future. Cavan Sullivan could make his senior international debut after the 16-year-old was included in Pochettino’s 28-player squad for […]
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Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan is expected to receive his first call-up to the United States men’s national team later this month, according to a source familiar with the squad selection. The source spoke anonymously because they were not permitted to publicly discuss the roster. The US will play Chile, Peru, Mexico and Canada across […]
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The United States exited the U-20 Women’s World Cup in the round of 16 on Wednesday after losing a penalty shootout to Brazil. The match ended 1-1 following extra time before Brazilian goalkeeper Thaís Lima denied Emeri Adames with the opening attempt of the shootout, helping her team secure a 5-4 victory in Katowice, Poland. […]
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Goalkeepers Pablo: Matt Turner (New England Revolution), Brian Schwake (Nashville SC), Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Diego Kochen (Lyngby) Jeff: Turner, Schwake, Kochen, Andrew Thomas (Seattle Sounders) Maurer: Goalkeeper is probably the most straightforward position to forecast, although that does not necessarily reflect well on the available options. Turner appears set to remain the starter for […]
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Sam Surridge struck in the first minute of second-half added time to earn visiting Nashville SC a 2-2 draw against Inter Miami on Saturday night. It was Surridge’s second goal of the match and his 15th of the campaign. After Dayne St Clair stopped Shak Mohammed’s effort, Surridge reacted quickly and converted the rebound, allowing […]
Continue ReadingThe US coach now views his international role differently as the team enters a complete World Cup cycle. May you someday be cherished with the same unwavering devotion Mauricio Pochettino has for Tottenham Hotspur. The club’s hold on him resembles a timeless romance: an imperfect former partner who ended the relationship when difficulties arose but […]
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Next spring, the US Soccer Hall of Fame will celebrate the arrival of its latest inductees with a formal ceremony. Located beside Toyota Stadium, the home ground of Major League Soccer club FC Dallas, the hall will present its familiar red jackets to those being honored. Players and coaches will exchange greetings, deliver speeches, and […]
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