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USMNT names 26-man squad for 2026 World Cup on home soil

The United States announced a 26-player roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil (co-hosted with Canada and Mexico). The squad includes three goalkeepers (Matt Freese, Matt Turner, Chris Brady), ten defenders (Antonee Robinson, Sergiño Dest, Alex Freeman, Joe Scally, Max Arfsten, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Miles Robinson, Auston Trusty, Mark McKenzie), four midfielders (Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Cristian Roldan, Sebastian Berhalter) and six attacking midfielders/wingers (Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, Malik Tillman, Gio Reyna, Brenden Aaronson, Alejandro Zendejas), plus three strikers (Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Haji Wright). The roster was revealed ahead of group play beginning June 12 vs Paraguay in Los Angeles, with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium; FIFA roster submissions are due by June 1.

via CBS News|

#roster #soccer #sports

sports10 hours ago•3 min saved

USMNT World Cup 2026 roster shocks with major snubs

The USMNT unveiled its 26-man squad for World Cup 2026 on home soil, led by Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie, but several notable players were left off. Diego Luna, Tanner Tessmann, Yunus Musah, Zavier Gozo, Jack McGlynn and Aidan Morris were among the midfield/wing omissions, while Tristan Blackmon was overlooked at center back. In goal, Chris Brady earned the No. 3 spot over Roman Celentano and Patrick Schulte, rounding out the roster alongside the starters.

via New York Post|

#roster-snubs #soccer #sports

sports1 day ago•11 min saved

Timbers split with Neville, start hunt for new head coach

The Portland Timbers have mutually parted ways with head coach Phil Neville and will begin a search for a new head coach.

via Portland Timbers|

#coaching-change #mls #phil-neville

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Mexico lands Iran as World Cup base after U.S. balks

Mexico will host Iran’s World Cup team and allow them to stay in the country after the United States declined to host; Iran will shift its base from Arizona to Tijuana to dodge visa issues and travel directly via Iran Air, with Group G games in Los Angeles and Seattle amid broader regional tensions.

via Reuters|

#iran #mexico #soccer

sports3 days ago•3 min saved

USMNT's 2026 World Cup Squad Leak Sparks Anticipation

Guardian reporters say they’ve leaked the USMNT’s 26-man World Cup squad for 2026, featuring three keepers (Brady, Freese, Turner), ten defenders, four midfielders, six attackers and three forwards, with 13 players set for their first World Cup. Gio Reyna makes the roster despite limited club minutes, while Alejandro Zendejas earned his spot on form. Chris Richards is questionable with an ankle injury, and two training-only players (Kochen and Kirk) will join camp but aren’t on the final roster. Several veterans were left out. Once submitted to FIFA on June 1, only injury replacements are allowed up to 24 hours before the opener, so final confirmation is expected Tuesday.

via Stars and Stripes FC|

#pochettino #roster #soccer

sports3 days ago•4 min saved

USMNT unveils 2026 World Cup roster; Tessmann left out as Zendejas earns spot

The USMNT named a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, including Gio Reyna, Alejandro Zendejas and Cristian Roldán, while Tanner Tessmann was surprisingly left off; returns like Miles Robinson, Chris Richards and Ricardo Pepi are included, and the team emphasizes depth across defense and midfield ahead of training camp and FIFA’s June 1 deadline.

via The New York Times|

#pochettino #soccer #sports

sports3 days ago•13 min saved

Iran shifts World Cup base camp from the U.S. to Mexico

Iran's national soccer team will base its World Cup preparations in Mexico instead of the United States, according to the Iranian soccer federation.

via AP News|

#iran #mexico #soccer

business4 days ago•2 min saved

Ronaldo Tops Forbes 2026 Richest Athletes List as NBA Stars Rise

Forbes’ 2026 list crowns Cristiano Ronaldo at $300 million (235m on-field, 65m off-field), keeping him atop the rankings; Lionel Messi and LeBron James follow, while Shohei Ohtani, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant also crack the top 10. The standings highlight soccer and basketball as the best-represented sports, and underscore a heavy role for off-field deals in driving earnings—Ohtani’s large off-field income helps him reach No. 5 despite modest on-field pay.

via Bleacher Report|

#basketball #business #forbes

world5 days ago•21 min saved

North Korea edges South Korea in rare inter-Korean women’s soccer clash

In Suwon, North Korea defeated South Korea 2-1 in a rare inter-Korean women’s match, with players remaining stone-faced despite the victory, illustrating the limits of sports diplomacy amid eight years since the teams last met on southern soil.

via The Washington Post|

#asia #diplomacy #north-korea

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Saints Ousted From Playoff Final After Spying Scandal

Southampton has been disqualified from the EFL Championship promotion playoff final after an independent disciplinary panel found they sent spies to scout opponents’ training sessions on multiple occasions, with Middlesbrough replacing them to face Hull City for a spot in the Premier League.

via Defector|

#football #playoffs #soccer

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Historic NK women’s soccer team visits South for AFC semifinal, first such cross-border trip in 7+ years

North Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC arrived in Incheon for the AFC Women’s Champions League semifinal against Suwon FC Women, marking the first time NK athletes have visited the South in more than seven years. The 39 players and staff were greeted by media and security, traveled by bus under police escort, and will stay a week if they advance to the final in Suwon. The visit occurs amid subdued inter-Korean ties even as Seoul pursues diplomacy, with tickets for the match selling out and civil groups organizing a 3,000-seat joint supporters event.

via CNN|

#afc-womens-champions-league #incheon #inter-korean

celebrity12 days ago•155 min saved

Ted Lasso Star Cristo Fernández Signs Pro Soccer Deal with El Paso Locomotive FC

Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernández has signed with El Paso Locomotive FC after an extensive two‑month trial, earning a spot on the 2026 roster as a midfielder. Fernández, who has long balanced acting with a lifelong love of football, impressed during training and a preseason match against New Mexico United, with Locomotive coach Junior Gonzalez calling him a great addition. The comeback underscores his belief that it’s never too late to chase your dreams.

via The Daily Beast|

#celebrity #cristo-fernandez #el-paso-locomotive-fc

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Fans can vote as MLS All-Star 2026 heads to Charlotte

Voting is now open for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte, with tickets available for both the All-Star Game and the Skills Challenge, inviting fans to cast their selections for MLS’s marquee showcase.

via MLSsoccer.com|

#all-star-game #charlotte #mls

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Teenage Julian Hall becomes MLS youngest hat-trick scorer for Red Bulls

18-year-old Julian Hall scored a historic hat-trick for Red Bulls to become MLS's youngest-ever hat-trick scorer in a 3-2 win over Columbus Crew, boosting his season tally to nine goals in 13 appearances. A prodigy who debuted at 15 in 2023, Hall has US youth caps and Polish eligibility, and was praised by coach Michael Bradley for his work ethic and temperament.

via BBC|

#hat-trick #julian-hall #mls

sports17 days ago•2 min saved

Real Madrid Braces for Clásico as Locker Room Tensions Surface, Fueled by Aggregator Rumors

Days before the La Liga Clásico, reports claim Real Madrid's locker room is in turmoil after a clash between Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde, with Valverde hospitalized. While the club issued an official statement, details remain murky and much of the reporting stems from soccer-news aggregators that often amplify leaks and rumors.

via Defector|

#la-liga #real-madrid #soccer